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Can films be political?
Political cinema, in the narrow sense of the term, is films that portray current or historical events or social conditions through a partisan perspective in order to inform or to agitate the spectator.
How movies can influence us?
Sitcoms and comedy shows make us laugh, psychological thrillers help us see the world from new perspectives, and historical films help us understand where we’ve come from as a people. Every video and every film can reflect society and transform opinions.
How movies can affect us?
Movies reduce anxiety and stress levels by releasing cortisol and dopamine in the brain. Once the movie ends, you can go back to your worries, ready to tackle them with a fresh perspective. Movies not only entertain and offer you a chance to escape, they also massively affect your health and your behavior.
Does political correctness still have a place in the cinema?
Not to suggest that political correctness doesn’t still sneak its way onto cinema screen in 2015, it’s only that those wishing to express such views are far more mindful of changing public opinion, that’s all. That didn’t seem to be quite as high up the list of priorities in cinema’s formative years and the golden age that followed.
Are movies becoming more and more offensive?
As times have changed so have the attitudes of film makers and movie goers alike, and those attitudes will continue to change over time. Some of the most revered and beloved movies of our age will probably become offensive in one way or another as time ticks by, making our ways and habits seem dated as it does.
How has the film industry changed over time?
As a century old art form, cinema, like any industry, has it’s fair share of dirty laundry. As times have changed so have the attitudes of film makers and movie goers alike, and those attitudes will continue to change over time.