How many people out there can testify to the fact that you simply can't watch the newest movies and TV shows as a family, anymore, because of the extraordinary amount of language and sex? David and I have been discussing this, recently. There are, of course, religious reasons for not liking these things, but even non Christians would agree that the amount of inappropriate content in the media has become ridiculous. Can we remember back to when the phrase in "Gone With the Wind," which contained only ONE curse word, and one that could be considered very mild, shocked and appalled thousands? These days, watching a movie with a language-guardian results in an almost completely silent movie. The sexual content is also becoming something that is no longer out of the ordinary; even if it isn't explicit, the innuendo and bodily gestures/movement leave us in no doubt that the standards for what would be considered an R or PG-13 movie has been shockingly skewed.
So what is the problem with Hollywood? When have things like this become 'necessary' for a 'good' movie? If I remember correctly, it seems like the movies that often win awards for being the best are family appropriate, for the most part. We know it has been taken too far when we have to preview movies before watching them as a family. It seems improbable that there would be a way to fix this problem, and people have become lenient with what their children watch as a result. The standards have been lowered dramatically, and Hollywood is not recognizing the fact that the movies which are still considered the best are the old ones like "Star Wars," and the newer ones that are considered state-of-the-art, like "Lord of the Rings," "Pirates of the Caribbean," and "National Treasure," are almost completely free of sexual content and language. We think Hollywood should consider this. What do you think?
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I agree Sarah. I find myself turning the channel while attempting to watch television with my daughter. Out of nowhere people start talking about sex or sexual situations or making references. She has young ears and I'd like to keep it that way as long as I can!
ReplyDeleteThe best movies are the older movies. When we were kids, we really didn't have to worry about language or sex in the common entertainment as much, even though it did exist. Those were the good ole days.
ReplyDeleteExcellently delivered point...the argument I would expect to hear from advocates of such movies, namely, that it is the market standards and gets attention, is strongly weakened by evidence some of the most important movies, as you mentioned, are clean. Very strange...anyway, that's why I mostly watch old movies and pixar.
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