Movies in Popculture
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Movies in PopcultureSteven Reints
Audience
Movies can reach a wide audience◦Rich◦Poor◦Young◦Old
Audience
Movies can be filmed anywhere◦Your backyard◦Down the street◦Famous locations◦Tourist hotspots
Audience
People interested in movies fall under several categories◦Fans◦Stars◦Celebrities◦Cynical news reporter◦Happy news reporter
Audience
Movies are one of the biggest influences on popculture◦Movie stars most visible celebrities◦Celebrity media attention◦Crazy fans
History
Movies can be based on history◦Apocalypse Now◦Watergate◦World War 1◦Apollo 13
History
Movies can be based of people of the past◦Gandhi◦JFK◦Malcom X◦Houdini◦Nixon
History
History is often portrayed differently in movies Ex Movie: All the Presidents Men
◦ Important government officials left out◦ Newsreporters roles in history improved
History
Movies affect how we remember people◦Ex movie: Gallipoli
Battle downplayed People focus of film Mel Gibson was main actor who people were supposed to be able to relate to in movie
Entertainment
Movies are a major source of entertainment◦Everybody goes to watch them
On dates Family time With friends For fun
Entertainment
Movies are recession proof◦People are expecting this to be one of the
biggest years at the box office◦Yeah movies!
Entertainment
You can watch all your favorite genres at the movies◦Action◦Horror◦Romance◦Comedy