Non-Controversial Movies

by Jay Johansen

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Which of the following movie themes do you think would be controversial or outright offensive?

  1. A movie that glorifies homosexuality (Philadelphia)
  2. A movie that glorifies communism (Reds)
  3. A movie that glorifies prostitution (Pretty Woman)
  4. A movie that glorifies military dictatorship (The Last Samurai)
  5. A movie that glorifies molesting children (American Beauty)
  6. A movie that glorifies Jesus Christ (Passion)

If you're a member of America's current Hollywood and cultural elite, of course the correct answer is 'F'. The rest are all great art. Anyone who criticizes 'F' is standing up for tolerance, integrity, and the American Way. Anyone who criticizes one of the others is a narrow-minded bigot.


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Created 17 March 2004.
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