Movies

Movies to me will never go out of style.  I still get super excited to go to the movies literally every time.  It is the big screen, popcorn, candy, loud sound effects, and my friends by my side that make all my movie experiences memorable.  I think it is cool how movies go all the way back to 1888 with the little series of moving pictures!  Ha, look how far we have come in 125 years! I bet never in a million years did people back then think that today we would be able to have movies look like they are popping off the screen (3D).  I agree that movies are a big part of our culture.  I remember the first year the Hunger Games came out, the number of Kaitniss' I saw at Halloween was ridiculous. Also, I remember when my cousin from Argentina asked me the other week if American high schools were really mean, especially the girls.  I replied that no, I haven't been slammed into a locker once and that I don't wear pink on Wednesdays because my cousin had seen mean girls. ;) That is an example of how movies spread identity throughout the world.  Like every other mass medium, movies have demassified thanks to the popular Internet.  We can watch movies where ever, when ever we want.  Truthfully, I watch more movies at theater than at my home because I enjoy seeing a movie right when it comes out and I like the immersive experience.  This was my favorite lecture thus far because I love movies so much and enjoy hearing some background information on them.