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New sincerity (closely related to and sometimes described as synonymous with post-postmodernism) is a trend in music, aesthetics, literary fiction, film criticism, poetry, literary criticism and philosophy that generally describes creative works that expand upon and break away from concepts of postmodernist irony and cynicism.
Apr 3, 2024 · To the ‘permacrisis’ choice, I want to present the radically sincere cultural movement of New Sincerity, which glows in its unashamed sympathy and warmth like a beacon of hope. The concept of New Sincerity took roots in the 1980s, but was popularized by author David Foster Wallace in the 90s.
Jan 9, 2013 · The phrase “New Sincerity” had been in use long before 2010—it has a Wikipedia entry that dates it back to the mid-1980s and locates it within the context of music, film, and literary...
Jan 9, 2013 · The phrase “New Sincerity” had been in use long before 2010—it has a Wikipedia entry that dates it back to the mid-1980s and locates it within the context of music, film, and literary criticism. Back in 1999, critics pointed to Wes Anderson as part of the vanguard of the New Sincerity in film.
Sincerity is the virtue of one who communicates and acts in accordance with the entirety of their feelings, beliefs, thoughts, and desires in a manner that is honest and genuine. [1] . Sincerity in one's actions (as opposed to one's communications) may be called "earnestness". Etymology.
Oct 21, 2019 · New Sincerity is characterized by an emphasis on the humor in unlikely personal connections, diverse communities, and an overall optimism about our crazy world. Masterpieces like The Office and Parks and Recreation have capitalized on this humor, as have many other popular shows of the past two decades. New Sincerity also marked a stark shift ...
"New Sincerity provides a compelling framework for understanding millennial American literature. Kelly traces a generation's commitment to sincerity in its fiction and culture, while revealing its failures to wholly escape the market values and dictates it contests."
