40MediaMagazine| September 2008 | english and media centre MM Fiction genre, attends conventions, dresses up, collects memorabilia, and shares his views with like-minded fans via the internet. The representation of his character as a socially inept loner also hints at the psychological and social compensations that cult fans crave for whom the benefits of social interaction and shared interests can lead to feelings of security; acceptance and a sense of belonging. Speculation Cult fans enjoy speculating about philosophical questions posed by Science Fiction films facilitates. Films with complex narratives that are open to multiple interpretations often appeal as they stimulate cult fans’ thoughts, conversations, and searches for meaning. Donnie Darko (1999) is a challenging film requiring multiple viewings, interaction with the film website and fan forums to clarify understanding. Fans can explore themes such as the possibility of tangential universes and time-travel , and In a high risk industry where predictable is more likely to guarantee profit, can cult fans wield their power and demand something different? Study Cult film for the WJEC synoptic unit Fandom and it’s inevitable that you will compare the relative power of fans and the film industry. A quick scan of your local cinema listings shows that the multiplex is dominated by a menu ofhigh concept films, genre and star packages, and sequels. Does this offer reflect all film fans preferences? Not necessarily, as there are groups of fans that seek out quirky, off-beat films that defy categorisation and that stimulate and challenge the spectator in a myriad of ways. These are cult fans that look to UK independent or arthouse cinemas to cater for their needs. How do cult fans express their fascination with film and what are the benefits? Cult filmcan be defined in opposition to the mainstream as: a small devoted group offans’ response to a film; who can be identified by the intensity of their response and particular behaviour and motivations. Social interaction Comic book guy from The Simpsons epitomises the stereotype of the cult fan and makes fun of this. He runs The Android’s Dungeon comic book store; prefers the Science Cult fans versus the film industry Elaine Homer asks you to consider what type of film fan you are and how you could influence what is on offer at your local cinema. Donnie Darko courtesy of Image.net Star Wars
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MM
Fiction genre, attends conventions, dresses
up, collects memorabilia, and shares his views
with like-minded fans via the internet. The
representation of his character as a socially inept
loner also hints at the psychological and social
compensations that cult fans crave for whom the
benefits of social interaction and shared interests
can lead to feelings of security; acceptance and a
sense of belonging.
Speculation
Cult fans enjoy speculating about
philosophical questions posed by Science Fiction
films facilitates. Films with complex narratives
that are open to multiple interpretations often
appeal as they stimulate cult fans’ thoughts,
conversations, and searches for meaning. DonnieDarko (1999) is a challenging film requiring
multiple viewings, interaction with the film
website and fan forums to clarify understanding.
Fans can explore themes such as the possibility
of tangential universes and time-travel, and
In a high risk industry where predictable is
more likely to guarantee profit, can cult fans
wield their power and demand something
different?
Study Cult film for the WJEC synoptic unit
Fandom and it’s inevitable that you will compare
the relative power of fans and the film industry.
A quick scan of your local cinema listings shows
that the multiplex is dominated by a menu of
high concept films, genre and star packages,
and sequels. Does this offer reflect all film fans
preferences? Not necessarily, as there are groups
of fans that seek out quirky, off-beat films that
defy categorisation and that stimulate and
challenge the spectator in a myriad of ways.
These are cult fans that look to UK independentor arthouse cinemas to cater for their needs.
How do cult fans express their
fascination with film and what are the
benefits?
Cult film can be defined in opposition to
the mainstream as: a small devoted group of
fans’ response to a film; who can be identified
by the intensity of their response and
particular behaviour and motivations.
Social interaction
Comic book guy from The Simpsons
epitomises the stereotype of the cult fan andmakes fun of this. He runs The Android’s