Joseph Rosa’s article, which was published in 2000, suggested that the modernist buildings in the movies are usually connected with some ‘illicit and unsavory behaviors’ like murder or adultery. After 20 years, modernist works are more linked with technology and conceptualization, thus are more likely to be presented in Sci-fi movies or Marvel movies, e.g., the house of Iron man. However, the trend in 2000 still has some influence in today’s movie settings. In a very popular Hollywood movie – The Invisible Man (2020), directed by Leigh Whannel, the story is happened in a very modernist house with all-glass wall, on a seaside cliff, where the wife is unlawfully detained and strictly monitored by his husband. Though the house in the movie is by special effects, the origin shooting place is still very modernist, designed by Atelier Andy Carson in Sydney.
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While Rosa published the article in 2000, he referred to examples starting from the early 20th century. Nonetheless, I appreciate how you responded to his article by discussing the contemporary relevance of modern domestic architecture in film. You made rather thoughtful points on genre and theme, and explained it well through your example.