Conventions

How have you used conventions of real media products?

D.I.S.T.I.N.C.T.

Don't. Ignore. Setting. Technical codes. Iconography. Narrative structure. Character types. Themes.

Hybrids mix genres, for example, Back to the Future -
Setting: conventional for historic/retro
Iconography: conventional for sci-fi
Theme: conventional for adventure

Have you mixed conventions?

Postmodern films subvert even the basic conventions for cinema, these include:
linear narrative
forward moving action
the 4th wall
Soundtrack complimenting the visuals

Why are these films considered postmodern?
Once upon a time in the west
Memento
Twin Peaks (TV series)
24 hour party people