American culture

[Misi]

Forest Gump does NOT show what American culture is like. Nothing can really capture what a country's atmosphere is like. Do you think there is a movie in your country that shows what your culture is like perfectly? I think not. Movies over exaggerate everything.

In my opinion movies ARE a part of culture! It is wellknown that a typical american knows more from Hollywood movies that from his school's lessons in every spheres ...maybe except math... Hollywood and CNN's TV are more effective tools in USA than even religion in muslim countries

[Misi]

Forest Gump does NOT show what American culture is like. Nothing can really capture what a country's atmosphere is like. Do you think there is a movie in your country that shows what your culture is like perfectly? I think not. Movies over exaggerate everything.

In my opinion movies are a part of culture ...and they are also a tool / as well as religion and TV / which helps to control people...
American soldier is happy to lose his life in Iraq because he knows from Hollywood movies that only american superhero can save the world from bad terrorists, communists and so on ....or even from bad creatures from another galaxy ...

[Pearl]

Does Forest Gump shows something about American's history?

I am not sure about Forest Gump, but in my opinion Michael Jackson is a symbol of so-called american culture and every american girl dreams about a night with Michael Jackson.

misi, why you say that?

[-Amy-]

It is wellknown that a typical american knows more from Hollywood movies that from his school's lessons in every spheres ...maybe except math...

Please let us know what reputable research has been conducted that supports your claim, Misi. Where did you get your information? I'd say you ought to look for a more reliable source.

Your Michael Jackson statement is a further indication of what you "know" about America: absolutely nothing. Is writing garbage a hobby of yours? Man, oh, man. I can only shake my head in disbelief.
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[Misi]

Try to read the book:

'Hollywood and the Culture Elite'
/How the Movies Became American/

by Peter Decherney

......for example

[InLove]

From my point of view, I totally agree that movie is one of the most popular entertainments.If you say or event think about USA, you will consider immediately about Hollywood movies.Expecially,I would like to see "Mad Matrix II" film, I love it very much

[marieqv]

Hi I am learning English and because that I want to know more about American culture and their people. I also want to improve my english... can you help me with it?

[Bambang]

Tv screens are the most powerful and effective media to brainwash Americans.