I was really aching for some Remember the Titans this weekend. I knew I didn't have any time to watch so I decided to turn it on while I did my chores around the house. My wife really hates it when I do this because it turns a 30 minute job into a 60 minute one but I think it's great! I think this is probably the greatest movie ever made. I've been listening to the soundtrack for the past two weeks. I can't get enough of "fire and rain" by James Taylor.
Race issues have always been a passion of mine. I can't understand why we make such a big deal out of skin color. It bothers me to no end that we are socialized to see different races in different ways. It's one thing to point out cultural differences it's another thing to teach that black people are scary. The media probably does this worse than anyone.
This is my most favorite example of racial bias in the media. If you can't see it well it says that the black man is "looting" and the white couple is "finding". I'm assuming this is legitimate but even if it's not it's obvious that there is a racial bias in the media.
That is probably what I love most about Remember the Titans that it combats the stereotypes. Anyway, I really like this movie I feel like I can do anything after I watch it plus Denzel Washington is a stud. It's definitely up there with Rudy and Rocky.
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
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Oh this is one of my biggest annoyances in life!!! The media does such a crappy job with handling race stuff without making ridiculous comments. I am glad this bothers other people too
ReplyDeleteThat is one of the best movies!! Seriously!
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