After reading the introduction chapter to Engaging Cinema, what are your initial thoughts as to studying the subject of film?
The first chapter of Engaging Cinema really intrigued me. It gave me insight to a new aspect of film that I had never thought of before. Studying film seems really interesting because there are so many different areas that you can examine. I like how the first chapter talked about how in a coupe of hours a film can tell a whole life story. After reading this book and taking this class, I feel like I will never look at film the way that I did previously.
Are movies a social danger or a social benefit?
I have always viewed movies as something you watch and simply that. Now that I am faced with this question, I am not sure where I stand. If movies have good content they are a social benefit. On the other hand, if movies have bad content they may be a social danger. By seeing something done in a movie, often times it suddenly makes it acceptable in the real world. I feel like movies have altered our traditions and culture. Society is driven by media and movies would be a major contributor to that. Don't get me wrong, I think that movies are a great thing, but used in the wrong way they may pose a threat to society.
Elizabeth, this is a great job on your blog. I would have to agree with the fact that society is very media driven and movies do play a major role in that. Your justification as to why you have the opinion you do is very good. Thinking about something from a different perspective is the key to getting the most out of this class. Great job!
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