Television

I see television shows as a discussion. A discussion between the writers & directors and their audience. The writers are using actors, sets, props & music to tell us something; much the way we use words. The director is trying to engage the audience and wrap them up in an idea. Some conversations can be crude, materialistic, or negative. I feel that tv shows focus more on these darker themes than anything else. I like to think that tv shows focus on these themes because we as humans are moving past these things ourselves and need the reminder. I also like to think that if I check the back of enough wardrobes I'll find Narnia. I could go on in this manner but I prefer investigating happier thoughts.

Television shows are like conversations. When you strip a show to its bones you get the takeaway message. I find that for me, Glee's takeaway message is; love everyone for who they are, including yourself. They explore this message in most all of their plots; from embracing your homosexuality to knowing that disabilities do not make you a second class citizen. I really like this beautiful message of acceptance and love.

I see movies in very much the same light; I however enjoy the longer discussion brought upon by a television series than I do the quick jab of a movie.