What movies and television shows have made the most impact on society and why? How has that impact been felt?
September 2nd, 2010
What movies and television shows have made the most impact on society and why? How has that impact been felt?
Brian’s Song and Philadelphia really made the world wake up and start learning about HIV and AIDS, instead of panicking.
Philadelphia was also one of the first movies that I can remember have a gay character as the lead, and showed that gay people aren’t really that different than straight people. They just sleep next to someone different at night.
September 3rd, 2010 at 2:42 am
Movies-Star Wars for special effects
Wizard of Oz for being the first in color
Avatar for being the highest grossing
Toy Story for being the first computer animated
Snow White for being the first animated film
The Shawshank Redemdtion for being the best film of all time according to IMDB.
TV- The Simpsons for longest running tv series.
Friends for being one of the best series ever.
MASH for being the highest viewed finales ever
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September 3rd, 2010 at 3:18 am
Brian’s Song and Philadelphia really made the world wake up and start learning about HIV and AIDS, instead of panicking.
Philadelphia was also one of the first movies that I can remember have a gay character as the lead, and showed that gay people aren’t really that different than straight people. They just sleep next to someone different at night.
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September 3rd, 2010 at 3:32 am
Saving Private Ryan – the sacrifices soldiers make for us and each other.
Forrest Gump – we should all she the world in a better light.
Pursuit of Happyness – if you want something , go get it. period.
those are just some of mine :p
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September 3rd, 2010 at 4:13 am
The Godfather… opened the nation’s eyes to the Mafia.
Star Wars… created a cult following; opened the door to special effects.
Seinfeld… everybody talked about it the next day. The Seinfeld curse continues…
Sopranos… took television to a whole new level of reality. Made people see the real side of the mob instead of a glorified one.
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