When looking for an example of remix culture, there is no more obvious example than Baz Luhrmann's 2001 film adaptation of Moulin Rouge, starring Nicole Kidman and Ewan McGregor. The film's most obvious cultural remixing comes into play during the musical numbers that put modern pop-culture melodies parallel to the main song. The fast-paced montage that introduces Nicole Kidman's character features a medley of songs including Julie Styne's "Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend", Nirvana's "Smells Like Teen Spirit", Christina Aguilera's version of "Lady Marmalade", and more songs by David Bowie, Madonna, Elton John, John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Brian Eno, Dolly Parton, and the list continues. All of these popular songs are strung together along with "the Can Can".
Moulin Rouge provides an example of cultural remix in terms of musical selection, and a variety of filming techniques, transition from black and white to vivid colors, and a modern remix of the very accurate portrayal of the time of the Moulin Rouge; a revolution in art, music, and entertainment infused with modern references to bring a relatable excitement to the subject matter for the audience.
