Archive for April 11th, 2009

11 Apr

Part of the Problem

One of the key points made by independent filmmaker Michael Moore in “Bowling for Columbine” was the idea of a “fear-based” society. In the 2002 film, shock-rocker Marilyn Manson brought up the idea that American media, be it news, movies, television or advertising, create a consumer need by using fear to sell their products.
I don’t [...]