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Whatever Happened to The Family Film?

According to Philip F. Anschutz, Whatever Happened to the Family Film? He gives a descriptive and strong message on the importance of family view in the current society. He hugely criticizes Hollywood for making R-rated movies which seems to promote bad behaviors in the society (Anschutz, 2004). Based on the outlined statistics in the article, he stipulates that children approximately five hours and forty-five minutes on electronic media. That the valuable time and time which can impact the culture in the society and the way of life of the children. Therefore, the filmmaker should not focus more on creating R-rates movies which have violence, sex, and offensive language (Huntington, 2015). Markedly, most of the film which is top ten or two of the best movies of all time are not R-rated.

Ironically, the presumption by the director is that creation of R-rated movie increase sales for the movie. On the contrary, these movies seem to promote the traits of being hip and edged. Consequently, corrupting the moral fabric of the society as there are a lot of cursing and undesirable lessons. In objection to the increased sales, success and gaining the attention of the R-rated movie, there are various G, PG and PG-13 movies which have made remarkable sales such as Narnia Chronicles, Lord of the Ring and Harry Porter (Anschutz, 2004). These are movies which are fun to watch and are based on the well-written books that the children and family at large can relate with. There is a moral lesson which children gain from the film. Besides these are successful and popular movies.

The PG movies have played a central role in shaping the imagination of children and increasing fun something that will remain in the memories. These are movies which have escalated to become classics. Example include Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan which shows fighting the evil men in black suits. Other classic movies include Tron, Star Wars, and Superman: The Movie. Markedly, the remake of these movies has also increased sales to a high level such as the Tron and The Planet of the Apes. Therefore, while the technology improves the children and family should be made to starve from the good movie (Huntington, 2015). The PG movies which have acclaimed enormous success by allowing both parents and children to watch include Captain America: Civil War.

Disney World Animation Studios, Pixar Movies, and DreamWorks Animal have improved and allowed children to experience fan in 3D movies. That is progressive in the world of movie and much for is required where there will be the inclusion of family film. In the area of comedy, there are good family movies such as We're the Millers which shows a good expedition for the family. Besides being fun, it promotes an ethical culture where a family can watch a movie together. Thus, in this busy economy where little is available family gets to enjoy a good family movie together bring love and harmony.

To sum up, there are great movies which are made but fail to gain better distribution and exhibition thus not making to the theaters. Thus, the culture where a family can go the theater and enjoy a movie without being embarrassed has been lost. A collective effort is required to increase the production of movies with a moral lesson and that increase cohesion within a family. The improvement in technology does not mean the eradication of a good culture. After all, we are human guided by our character and proper nurturing of good character results to good habits in the society.

References

Anschutz, P. (2004). Whatever Happened to the Family Film?. Imprimis. Retrieved 18 April 2018, from https://imprimis.hillsdale.edu/whatever-happened-to-the-family-film/

Huntington, E. (2015). Home Movies: The American Family in Contemporary Hollywood. In Gender Forum (No. 54, p. N_A). Prof. Dr. Beate Neumeier.

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