I understand what Alex is saying when she refers to the popular romantic comedies; they are shallow, simple, and enjoyable because they are the antithesis of the real complexities of our own lives. I've enjoyed watching these movies from time to time. But now, after taking this class, I really see the lack of creativity and effort put into most popular media productions. It's like some simple formula that is layered and layered with sticky sweet frosting i.e. special effects, action, basically eye teasers. I've always found TV offensive to my intelligence, but now I'm finding most films just as offensive. The quality of the material we've read in this class exacerbates the issue because it sets a standard that is almost never met in popular media.
So, I'm making a list of good novels to read over the summer. Any suggestions?
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