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Patrick B Bjork <[log in to unmask]>
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Film and TV Studies Discussion List <[log in to unmask]>
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Thu, 2 Jun 1994 11:12:05 -0500
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On Thu, 2 Jun 1994, Derk Bruins wrote:
 
> The problem of transmitting sophisticated messages seems to
> be rampant in popular action films.
 
Why is this a "problem?" Are you suggesting that American popular action
films should be dumbed-down even more than they already are? What could be
the harm of a little sophistication? Afraid that some 12-year old theater
goer might actually develop some desire for more  sophisticated fare.
 
--Patrick

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