Movies are a form of living

[Blue Wulf]

Movies are not only a form of entertainment, they can be considered a lifestyle. When you watch a movie there are many different places and situations that people in. And those situations may strike a cord with you and you may feel that you are like them, or want to be like them, or act like them.

[James Lewitzke]

So do you think there is some sort of conspiracy related to Hollywood movies? Is there some sort of subtle mind control techniques contained within them that we should be aware of?

[Moxxnixx]

I don't doubt that film-makers use familiarity in their stories to grab the viewers attention. I've seen lots of movies that I can relate to some aspects of my life. Film-makers are people too (well, most of them). It's one of many ways to bring in more ticket sales.

There are some exceptions, of course. I highly question the subtle message L. Ron Hubbard was trying to make with his Battlefield Earth saga. Them damn Scientologists!!!

[In Lak'esh]

Originally Posted by Blue Wulf

Movies are not only a form of entertainment, they can be considered a lifestyle. When watch a movie there are many different places and situations that people in. And those situations may strike a cord with you and you may feel that you are like them, or want to be like them, or act like them.

Movies as a form of living? Movies shouldn't be considered a form of living anymore than books are. However TV can be considered a form of living. Many people have no problem watching over 50 hours of television a week, while on the other hand, a person reading or studying for over 50 hours a week is truly a rarity.

[bl1984]

Originally Posted by In Lak'esh

Movies as a form of living? Movies shouldn't be considered a form of living anymore than books are. However TV can be considered a form of living. Many people have no problem watching over 50 hours of television a week, while on the other hand, a person reading or studying for over 50 hours a week is truly a rarity.

If a person enjoys going to movies and/or watching movies on a regular basis (one or two a day) I would say that also can be considered a form of living. I love to watch movies again and again. I love the escapism. I also read and watch TV as well. They are all forms of entertainment and escapism for me. I also surf the internet and have several hobbies I enjoy. All of these make up my form of living.

[Conspirasist]

Originally Posted by James Lewitzke

So do you think there is some sort of conspiracy related to Hollywood movies? Is there some sort of subtle mind control techniques contained within them that we should be aware of?

The only conspiracy here is for the movie makers to get richer.

Funny you should mention mind control though.

It has been recently discovered that fox new 5 was using subliminal
images of John Mccain and his wife.

It makes one wonder how long this has been going on and what tv
stations are using them and for what reason.

It would be interesting if someone where to start looking at different
broadcasts and tv ads to see if they contain subliminal messages of
any sort.

Wasn't subliminal messages outlawed like 20 - 30 years ago?

I know drive-in and movie theaters were doing this years ago to boost
their popcorn and candy sales.

[James Lewitzke]

Originally Posted by Conspirasist

It has been recently discovered that fox new 5 was using subliminal
images of John Mccain and his wife.

Was that the only channel caught with subliminal McCain messages? You'd think this would be a national campaign, due to the elections coming up in November.

Originally Posted by Conspirasist

It would be interesting if someone where to start looking at different
broadcasts and tv ads to see if they contain subliminal messages of
any sort.

I certainly wouldn't be surprised by any subliminal actions taken by television advertisements. Their primary goal is to increase revenue by convincing people to purchase their products, and influence their decisions on any level makes a big difference for them.

Originally Posted by Conspirasist

Wasn't subliminal messages outlawed like 20 - 30 years ago?

I know drive-in and movie theaters were doing this years ago to boost
their popcorn and candy sales.

I'm not sure if they were actually outlawed or illegalized or anything like that. But I don't think anybody would take these types of messages seriously, as in "not serious enough" for any sort of government body to take action.

[Conspirasist]

The FCC outlawed subliminal messages for both radio and television in 1974.
Subliminal Messages

Food Network Subliminal Advertising?

Not My Story btw.

I was watching the end of today's (1/21/07) Iron Chef and noticed the screen quickly blink red. A few seconds later I start thinking, "Was that the McDonalds logo...?" Thanks to the magic of my Dish Network DVR, I rewind, and put it in to slow motion.

Sure enough, Food Network is allowing McDonalds to run subliminal advertisements in the middle of their programming!

YouTube - Food Network Subliminal Advertising?

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So i would say that even though the use of subliminal messages has
been outlawed, many tv broadcasts are still using them.

[Barcs]

I think it's more a form of "non-living". You aren't actually living it, although it can toy with your emotions, teach, advertise, dictate, inform, etc. If you are a critic it could be considered a form of living, but I always thought that to "live" something, you actually do it, and not just watch other people doing it. So yeah, Movies & TV is NOT a form of living, it's a form of entertainment.

[Conspirasist]

Yes. It is a life style. It's called the life style of the couch potatoe. lol

[James Lewitzke]

I agree

But I suppose you'd have to go into a whole another discussion on what exactly you define "living" as .