The value of movies and music
By Jerilyn Covert
It’s one of the first things you ask, right after “Where are you from?” and “What’s your astrological sign?” You ask her favorite movie and what kind of music she likes. Of course, you probably could have just visited her MySpace page, where you’d find whole lists devoted to addressing those very topics. After all, movies and recorded music are the mass art forms of our time, and they say as much about a person’s personality as the brand of shoes she wears. But movies and music can serve a greater role than as mere pastimes or expressions of individuality. When done well, they can inspire. Read the rest of this entry »