The plague of pessimism
Article Abstract:
The mass media are the culprit behind the pessimism that plagues young people of the 1990s. Film and TV offerings depict ugly images that encourage self-pity and fear among the young. It is rare that media offer an optimistic view of life and living, such as 'Forrest Gump.'
Publisher: Reader's Digest Magazines Ltd.
Publication Name: Reader's Digest (Canadian)
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0034-0413
Year: 1996
Psychological aspects, Portrayals, Popular culture, Pessimism
Publication Name: Reader's Digest (Canadian)
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0034-0413
Year: 1996
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Hollywood's three big lies
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The film industry has repeatedly denied that its products are widely influential on social behavior. They defend the prevalence of violence and promiscuity as a depiction of reality and that there is a demand for such films.
Publisher: Reader's Digest Magazines Ltd.
Publication Name: Reader's Digest (Canadian)
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0034-0413
Year: 1995
Social aspects, Motion picture industry, Movie industry, Motion pictures, Movies
Publication Name: Reader's Digest (Canadian)
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0034-0413
Year: 1995
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