Film

How much should a movie trailer reveal about a film?

by Dick Brooks on 9/24/2007 9:48:59 AM

The first consideration is the suitability of the film for my tastes, Also included, might be the appropriateness for my family to view the film.By addressing this point, the producer defines the target audience he/she is trying to reach. This is a fairly simple goal and can usually be achieved in o... Continue »

Does Hollywood encourage positive role models?

by Dick Brooks on 9/20/2007 3:24:46 PM

To answer the question, we have to define positive. Hollywood, believes it generally portrays a positive role model. However, it would be positive from a secular progressive point of view. Ever since the 1960s, there has often been the glorification of what is known as the anti-hero. Critics say i... Continue »

Does violence in movies contribute to violence in society?

by Dick Brooks on 9/18/2007 9:16:59 AM

The Academy of Pediatrics claims that entertainment violence has been associated with aggressive behavior in some children. Note the word some.The Academy goes on to state that entertainment violence is not the most important factor in causing aggressive behavior. They believe that family breakdown,... Continue »

Hollywood and Role Models

by Tall Paul on 9/13/2007 11:31:56 AM

By in large, Hollywood does not encourage positive role models. Hollywood is a business and the industry wants to make lots of money and display lots of power. I have nothing against making money, but when greed and money mix, there are huge problems. Greed and money then sell sex, violence, pr... Continue »

Re: Does violence in movies contribute to violence in society?

by Pghremodeler on 9/7/2007 6:03:42 PM

Geez, only the brain dead would answer, "no" to this question. This question has been asked since the , 1950's. " Is there too much violence on TV?" Hell yes! But let me give ya another thought. Do you know why Europe isn't worth a squirt? Because anyone who had much in the way of gumption or aggres... Continue »