5.6.7

The first two chapters were quintessential examples of semi-boring, overly technical textbook chapters. But, nonetheless, had interesting points- If they were bulleted it would have been just greeeattttt.
Anyway, the development of T.V. and cable is the most significant technical development that has brought us to where we are today, media wise, besides internet. It was the most revolutionary introduction to the ever-expansive media whirlwind that our culture is stuck in today.At the time it was new, and most likely extremely mesmerizing- as it still is today. It is a form of acquiring information, being entertained, and is also an escapists perfect vacation.... momentarily indulging in a life/situation that is not the one you are living. It is a fantastic way to keep distracted from the realities of life. It is also a way for corporations to make billions of dollars, and a perfect space for advertisement, although we are so advanced now that some have the choice to skip all advertisements, focusing only on what they want to see. It is a space where you can choose who to listen to and what to see, which is what some people can't wait to do after a long hard day at work with a boring, pissy boss to listen to. Talk about being addicted to freedom..
Film, what a great medium (Thank You to all that have taken part in the development of movie making!). I found chapter 7 to be much more interesting then the first two. What is most interesting is thinking about how things were, compared to how they are today. The novelty factor on everything has dissipated into space, making it rare for anything to seem all that new and exciting. Maybe I'm just hard to please.
I found it really nice to not only read about one or two aspects of films and filmmaking, but all elements during the progression of what is now the highest grossing industry...(Hollywood). Everything from the development of a narrative to the way in which a film is shown was illustrated in this chapter. This is one of the reasons films can cause a sense of solidarity in our culture- there are so many elements, and when they are put together well it becomes a very moving work of art. Or, a really "entertaining" depiction of popular culture and how icons can become icons, which can be just as interesting as a great film. It is all relative and under certain terms neither one can be held higher then the other. They exist independently of each other and serve different purposes as forms of entertainment.I'd say lets just hope for more great movies/ T.v. shows and for artists not to become suckers for money, indulging in what is popular, not what they truly want to create.