COMM401-Discussion

1.  Identify how the “forces of production” have altered in traditional filmmaking. (p. 106).

Think in terms of “the materials, tools, labour, and skills needed to produce goods.” Discuss a specific example.

2.  The Frankfurt School was dismissive of mass entertainment, believing it depoliticized the general public. (p. 108) How do the top ten films of 2019 confirm and/or negate this? https://www.boxofficemojo.com/year/2019/?ref_=bo_yl_table_2

3.  Are there any genres that lend themselves particularly well to the utopian aspect of affirmative culture? Why is this the case? (p. 109)

4.  Looking at these examples, can you think of other films where the unspoken subtext overwhelms the narrative to the point where it cannot be ignored? (p.111).