Don't blame Hollywood...

The final article I read today discussed the views on how sex and sex-related topics were depicted in film. The article I read was arguing that films should not be guilty of portraying unsafe sexual behavior and not showing the consequences. They talked about how the "opposing viewpoint" used several fims that were only to their advantage by displaying scenes that could be hazardous in one's sexual life, whether it is wearing a condom, or staying disease free. The side I read about believed that, not only should the media not be blamed for showing unsafe sex scenes, but there are so many movies they could've used to go against that statement. "Knocked Up", for example, is the perfect movie that is all about the consequences (and benefits, I guess) of not having safe sex. There are others that they mentioned, such as "Philadelphia" and "Forrest Gum", where Jenny dies from AIDS. I have to see that movie again because I never caught that part! Anyways, the other side only chose to view the majority of films which fit their side of the argument. You know what, who cares if there is not a sexual safety lesson being displayed in a film, because honestly, people don't go to the movies to see that crap, they go there to get away from those real life consequences and immerse themselves in a movie where four guys wake up in Vegas and have no idea what the heck happened the night before. That movie (The Hangover, in case you are one of 10 people who didn't see it) is not the least bit educational and it is one of the best comedies I've ever seen. People don't like to go to the movies for a reality check, so why should Hollywood be blamed for not displaying real-life situations. That's what MTV is for, but not really. I'm gonna wind this down because I need to go to be...If people engage in sexual activity at the age of 19 and end up having to support twins, that is their problem that they need to take responsibility for. Those lessons should not be learned from movies, anyways. Use real life situations to learn about the real-life consequences not film, people! Take responsibility for your own actions! Don't rely on people like Seth Rogen and everyone who gets killed in horror movies to give you a lesson in safety. And, scene....


David Goldenberg. "The Film Industry Should Not Be Blamed for At-Risk Behavior." Opposing Viewpoints: The Film Industry. Ed. Roman Espejo. Detroit: Greenhaven Press, 2009. Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center. Gale. Deerfield High School. 6 Feb. 2010 .