In George Orwell's Nineteen Eighty-Four the enslaved masses were forced to participate in group brainwashing events called the Two-Minutes Hate. During these events, participants would be shown images of their false villain Emmanuel Goldstein, along with horrible, grating sounds. The purpose was to direct the population's turmoil over their slavery towards a straw man instead of at the powers-that-be. This kept the masses from revolting.

I contend that Hollywood, in a broad sense, serves the same purpose. Movies are the hypodermic needle which delivers either the poison or cure of philosophy into the body of culture. Through films we get together in dark rooms and are told what is socially acceptable. What is moral? What is justice? Who are the good and who are bad? Movies are more than just entertainment. They are a means of propaganda. Hollywood is a propaganda industry.

Through this feature, posting every Monday and Wednesday night, I will discuss how Hollywood influences us to believe things we wouldn't otherwise believe. I will also be showcasing others who are seeing what I see, an industry completely out of control and slinging the worst possible morality and philosophy on an unsuspecting society.

If you have any links or ideas for the Two-Minutes Hate please feel free to drop me a line.


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