Ahh propaganda. It's been used for centuries as a way to manipulate the people. It's a way to convince people to believe a certain way or to do a certain thing. As humans, it's natural to want to "jump on the bandwagon" every now and then. Today, we're using propaganda in the sense of "a form of communication aimed at influencing the attitude of a community."
I can't really think of any reasonable examples of propaganda because it's really up to interpretation. Some may think the old war recruiting posters were propaganda, while others may not. I guess an example of propaganda that relates to the current form of the word could be music/pop culture.
Though we may not know it, we are heavily influenced in the music that we listen too. Things are censored, edited, and tweaked. We listen to what the radio gives us. We listen to what the artists give us. We are also influenced by what they do. If we see our favorite musician coming out of a certain boutique, well, we might find ourselves desiring to visit that boutique as well.
In society, we're pretty much influenced by what others are doing around us. Whether it be a celebrity or someone we look up to. Our attitudes are being decided for us.
Monday, February 21, 2011
Sunday, February 13, 2011
BEAT STREET.
As I sit here, watching the Grammys, I listen to the music and the performances. I listen to the hip hop and rap, and then i think to myself, "We should go back to the 80's/90's hip-hop/rap." and then i think...BEAT STREET.
I'm really enjoying this movie. What adds the ultimate plus is Faith adding her own commentary in front of me and Alaina making jokes next to me. Oh yeah, and Casey making a gag noise everytime they show the actress on the screen that he thinks is unattractive.
What i like the most about this movie though, is how it really emphasizes the importance of following your dreams, doing what you love, and breaking free from "stereotypes" and what is expected from you. The dancing, the music, the art, everyone is doing what they love, and that's inspiring.
In society now, people are scared to show their true colors and to expose themselves because their scared of being vulnerable. The characters in Beat Street are an inspiration because they continue to do what they love, no matter what. People should follow their example (somewhat) and do what they love, no matter what others say.
I'm really enjoying this movie. What adds the ultimate plus is Faith adding her own commentary in front of me and Alaina making jokes next to me. Oh yeah, and Casey making a gag noise everytime they show the actress on the screen that he thinks is unattractive.
What i like the most about this movie though, is how it really emphasizes the importance of following your dreams, doing what you love, and breaking free from "stereotypes" and what is expected from you. The dancing, the music, the art, everyone is doing what they love, and that's inspiring.
In society now, people are scared to show their true colors and to expose themselves because their scared of being vulnerable. The characters in Beat Street are an inspiration because they continue to do what they love, no matter what. People should follow their example (somewhat) and do what they love, no matter what others say.
Craving Attention...This shouldn't be lateee!
Ugh. I don't what happened. I coulda sworn that I uploaded this blog last week. But it didn't show. Oh well. haha I'll just try and repeat as best as I can.
I don't think that Richard is alone in craving attention. Kids are kids. It's part of growing up. I remember when I was younger, I would want the attention of the adults sooo badly. I'd try act "all grown up" and then do what they tell me, just for praise. It's natural for a kid to want their parents or someone close to them to be proud of them.
However, I feel like Richard is approaching these needs in a rather odd way. In certain aspects, he's looking past the logic of things and not even thinking because he wants approval. Killing a cat? Umm...yeeaaah...no. I understand he wants his dad to be proud of him, but he should know when things are being taken too far.
In the end though, Richard is just being a kid. A kid that wants attention and approval. A kid that wants to be loved and will do anything to get it.
I don't think that Richard is alone in craving attention. Kids are kids. It's part of growing up. I remember when I was younger, I would want the attention of the adults sooo badly. I'd try act "all grown up" and then do what they tell me, just for praise. It's natural for a kid to want their parents or someone close to them to be proud of them.
However, I feel like Richard is approaching these needs in a rather odd way. In certain aspects, he's looking past the logic of things and not even thinking because he wants approval. Killing a cat? Umm...yeeaaah...no. I understand he wants his dad to be proud of him, but he should know when things are being taken too far.
In the end though, Richard is just being a kid. A kid that wants attention and approval. A kid that wants to be loved and will do anything to get it.
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