Postmodernism

http://www.fadedrequiem.com/zoetrope/?p=573

I have looked at the idea of postmodernism as it is when a text refers to a past period that was apart of the pop culture.

In terms of Hot fuzz, it refers to popular Action films from the 80's and 90's such as Point Break (1987), Dirty Harry (1971), Super Cop (1992), Point Break (1991) and Bad Boys II (2003).

There are 3 postmodern elements used in this film:

Bricolage is a mixture of different element, in this this film the mix is of genere (comedy, action and thriller)

The film is nostalgic as it almost dwells on the past of this popular film genere

self-referential means the characters have broken the fourth wall, to remind the audience this isn't a real event, its almost a film reminding the audience it's paying homage.