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Hollywood is a very powerful modern day institution, where a star's image can characterize, shape and circulate societal myths and ideologies. The construction of a star's image as a commodity of their societal myths and ideologies has the extraordinary power to exert messages so that even the smallest details become significant yet not overtly obvious. How a star's image is produced and then consumed can justify a society's relationship with that image and therefore aid in explaining the social construction of what society deems as their 'reality'. A star's image is created through a range of representations churned out by Hollywood. Capitalism from the commercialization of these images has made Hollywood the dominant force it is

Sociological ideas can be seen in multiple aspects in today’s society. In modern day TV shows and movies, societal norms and the ideas of traditional values are challenged, creating drama and action. Ideas such as societal norms, values, and cultural diversity are heavily implemented in media apps such as Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Video, and YouTube, HBO, and even average television. One show in particular caught the eye of many people, because of its unique interaction between characters, and the constant breaking of universal morals.

Aside from being a source of entertainment and pleasure, films have also taken on a new role, that is, to make visible and critique the different ideologies that are present in society. The word ideology is defined as “a relatively coherent system of values, beliefs, or ideas shared by some social group and often taken for granted as natural or inherently true.” (Bordwell and Thompson, p.503). Ideologies help us to better understand films and their influence on society. They also reveal much about the society from which they originated. In this essay, I will explore the different ideological messages conveyed in films with reference to All That Heaven Allows (Douglas Sirk, 1955).

In a society where it is so prevalent that you have to do what the public thinks you have to do, it is the people that defy these norms that make progress in the world. Everyone that has helped further society has gone their own path and not worried about what the public thought of them. Since the beginning of time when people not only got scrutinized by their views but often persecuted as well. These same people that have been humiliated are the same ones that have furthered our culture and helped the world thrive. By examining how people defy the social norm and make progress in movies I will show that it is important to follow your own path in life and not worrying about what others think.

The great film critic Roger Ebert once said “We live in a box of space and time. Movies are windows in its walls. They allow us to enter other minds, not simply in the sense of identifying with the characters…but by seeing the world as another person sees it.” Films have been important to society as they are a medium in which the audience can see other perspectives, and things vastly different to their own lives. Films allow the audience to connect with characters, to understand their motivations, their situations, their struggles and most importantly their perspective.

Movies in general offer a gross misrepresentation of society. It is a work of art intended to dramatize. Often the lead is a smart, handsome, young and wealthy man that portrays what and how an individual should be in society. A woman is often the damsel in distress incapable of formulating a rational thought and awaiting her prince charming; another trite caricature of society. But perhaps the most outlandish misrepresentation of people in society is the movies depiction of the elderly- of age in general. Men are either young or graying but still having a much younger romantic counterpart, whereas women dye their hair in order to appear younger. And the elderly are often viewed negatively as weak, senile, dead or dying. But to every rule, there are exceptions which is evident in movies like Fried Green Tomatoes and Up.

The movies in media play a vital role in building and breaking stereotypes. The movies in media are a credible source which is trusted by almost everyone in the society and is followed religiously by the public. People do not doubt the authenticity of the movies in media as they have built a reputation over the decades. It is easier for the movies in media to display

Another thing one must examine when discussing the purpose of stereotypes in film is their sociological value versus their aesthetic value. The sociological value, meaning the

Movies are a true reflection of society and they show, and sometimes exaggerate, social values and ideals. When watching a movie one can see more clearly how society is and how it is viewed. Major social issues such as gender, race and ethnicity, social class, and sexuality are among the things that are portrayed in movies. “Race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, and class are socially constructed abstractions along with relationships are organized. These constructs are reflected in social institutions, public practices, and individual identities including the choice people make, their options, and opportunities” (Walker, 342). With the changing times also comes changing social values. These changes can be seen when comparing movies from two

All types of movies are a form of media that promote certain beliefs and/or values. Traditionally, the protagonists embody the desired characteristics, always on the moral high ground; the antagonists, on the other hand, are vessels for sins and evilness, waiting to be redeemed or eliminated. Each characters representing certain ideologies that audiences are then being taught which is good and which is bad. Also, with the commodification of commercials, movies often contain hidden product placements that convey certain hidden messages. Movies, then, are bourgeois products, commodified to reproduce bourgeois thought, and results in audience losing human consciousness.

If “seeing is believing”, then how youth is represented in popular films is all true, right? Partying hard, drugs, promiscuity and sour attitude – wrong! The problem is not the unacceptable and risky behaviour, because it only applies to a minority. The real issue is that the way teens are represented on movie screens is unrealistic and over-dramatized which benefits film makers, not the reputation of teens. Right now all we’re seeing are the fictional teens and the false realities that seem to be attached to our popular films.

Having money and fame does not always mean that someone has an amazing life. We constantly hear about celebrities having breakdowns and trying to hurt themselves. Everyone has problems, and at times it is a struggle to see that other people are going through a rough time, but when one needs help and they do not show their emotions having others around makes a difference in anyone’s life. Steve Jobs in his speech to college graduates “You’ve got to find what you love”(2005), claims that the future holds so much for younger generations so they should not worry about where they will end up. Jobs supports his assertion by stating personal anecdotes about times in his life when he was very pleased with his life and times where he was scared for his life. The author’s purpose is to persuade the young generations to be amazing in order to help them realize that as long as they do not give up they can do great things and achieve so much.

Reflecting back on the book of Culture Media chapter 8: the movie theater began to make the movie theater more comfortable for consumer. In realty movies brings families together. Movies show things that people idolizes or the true culture of things. The inside of a celebrity’s life might be reviled in most movies. That gives Americans a since of what to dream of and achieve later in life. Chapter 9 also stated that, the nature of crime that involved celebrities would show a bad image of Americans. Meaning when the movies that would come out in the 1900’s it began a very bad outrage, because of the content that it carried. Some felt that it let off racial content. That later lead to riots at some of the viewings. Yes, entertainment can have a big effect on attitudes. When observing the aspects of the American culture we are a reflection of how far we come

In a growing neoliberalism society, film has become one of the last bastions that enables conversations that connects politics, personal experiences, and public life to larger social issues. Film has become a prime example of public pedagogy because it allows people to walk away from a film with their own interpretations without feeling the pressure to conform to the outside society. Social class, race, and gender are just a few of the topics that most people tend to get uncomfortable when they are asked to discuss their opinions on them. By covering the issues through either a joke or interesting scene in a movie, it allows for people to engage in conversation without even knowing it.

Stereotypic representation of different groups of people in television shows and film remains one of the most ignorant factors of society. It is as if the stereotypic representation has evolved as the film and television industry evolved over the years. Stereotypes have always been a part of society. There is a habit in a society where people create an image of others and refuse to see beyond that image. Stereotypes have always been viewed as discriminatory and offensive by most people. Perhaps it is because they affect the minorities in most settings. Hollywood, as an industry, is no stranger to stereotypic representations. After all, the industry represents the views and beliefs of different societies through film. The majority of these stereotypes in film and television have been addressed in the past especially those regarding race. Stereotypes of intellectuals have also been exposed in most of the films and television shows. This nature of stereotypes can be seen in simple things such as the representation of smart people as socially awkward or unpopular. This paper delves into the stereotypic representation of intellectuals in films and television using examples of popular television shows.