#13 Unit 3 Reflection

 UNIT 3 REFLECTION 

The objective of this movie unit is to examine the representation and impact of Pop American Culture in film, focusing on how movies reflect, shape, and comment on societal trends, values, and ideologies. There are several topics which are consumerism and materialism, technology and media influence, race, identity, and social issues Analyzing how films portray consumer culture, materialistic values, and their impact on American society—exploring the role of technology, social media, and the media industry in shaping cultural norms and behaviors. Discuss how films depict and address issues related to race, identity, social justice, and diversity in America.  the use of pop culture references, subcultures, and countercultural movements in films as reflections of societal attitudes. In this unit, I did not know the terms for movies such as tearjerker, movie buff and blockbuster. First, I learned that a tearjerker is a type of movie or story that evokes strong emotions of sadness, empathy, or sentimentality in its audience, often leading to tears or intense emotional reactions. Then, I learned that movie buff refers to someone who has a deep passion, enthusiasm, and extensive knowledge about films. Finally, I learned that a blockbuster typically refers to a highly successful, widely popular, and financially lucrative movie that achieves significant commercial success at the box office. My Aha moment was the moment that I did not know a lot about the movie industry. For example, I had no idea what Bollywood and Tyler Perry were. I watched one of the movies that are created by these two, they were incredible.