Choose three films that permit you to analyse the nature of uncanny space. Diversify your choices, i.e. a film that uses cyber space (Tron, for example), dreamscapes (Inception, for example),

4. The some excepts/images from the film The Incredible Shrinking Man were screened and discussed in class as an example of the depiction of “uncanny” space in cinema. Choose three films that permit you to analyse the nature of uncanny space. Diversify your choices, i.e. a film that uses cyber space (Tron, for example), dreamscapes (Inception, for example), labyrinthine space (Interstellar, for example), etc. The animation, sci-fi and horror genres are particularly good at representing uncanny spaces.5. Australian popular culture in film and television has focused much on representing suburban locations (Upper Middle Bogans, Kath & Kim, Snowtown, The Castle, to mention a few). Paying particular attention to locations and urban design (malls and shopping complexes, streetscapes, the architectural features of houses, exteriors and interiors), discuss what view of suburban life is being proffered by popular culture.6. Using a number of films of your choice, discuss how gender constructs are put to use by the narrative and its depiction of space in your selected films.