As a branch off of my last post, I wanted to touch on the positive aspects that come from society being influenced by movies. Just as easily as hate messages and messages of violence can be spread, so can positive messages- encouraging self-love, confidence in youth, etcetera. Many recent films, such as Hidden Figures, send empowering messages to all viewers, especially minorities. Although I wish they were more common, these productions still influence society in a similar manor that violent productions do, which is good. Because movies have factors such as an immersive experience that keep them around, my hope is that the positive impact they have on society will also be kept around in the midst of a world where positivity has become increasingly rare.
As our class discussed how the immersive experience of going to a movie theatre is not yet a reality that is commonly manipulated, I started to wonder how long it would be before society did reach that point. It's a little crazy to think that only a few decades ago, many people didn't even have television in their homes, much less cell phones. While I recognize that still many, many people still do not have easy access to these commodities, it is also crazy to think about what it will be like just a few decades in the future. Will our grandchildren marvel over the fact that we didn't have home cinemas? Will they not know a world without autonomous cars? Do we need to shift our focus on making basic needs more widespread in less developed countries before moving on to futuristic innovations? Maybe, the fact that movies have prevailed as a popular attraction and communication resource despite the internet, pop music, etc. suggests that they will continue to do so through doze...
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