Fester,

Yes. I believe, and try to remember , that if someone takes the trouble to start a thread, they are asking for comments on their subject.

For my part, I will address that subject, and discuss it with the thread instigator if the need arises.

I have no wish to get into arguments with every Tom, Nick or Harry who doesn't like my opinion. There is no competition. Everyone has the right to an opinion, and the expression of that opinion is all that is needed. There is no point in silly disputes that won't change anything.

In this case, I don't agree with Ezhil, but I don't feel strongly enough about the subject (I don't go to movies, and like most people I am not influenced by Hollywood nutters who think they should be taken seriously).

However, I do look at comments, and was somewhat annoyed when my comment - not directly aimed at anyone in particular - was taken up by Armchair Critic. He must have a guilty conscience! His usual sorts of comments : ‘I might learn something from his references’, I'm back living in the 50s; all that childish crap.

I should have ignored him as I usually do, and I apologise to Ezhil for going off his topic, something that he obviously feels strongly about.

What I'm trying to do is understand the argument you are presenting. Likening your argument to other things is one way of doing that.

How am I to make anything of your argument if I cannot understand what you are describing in detail? The questions I have been asking you have been to that purpose.

A few real world examples of the harm done by cinema might be a good start. Even one example would be good.

Thanks, ttbn.

I looked at the thread and thought what a breath of fresh air it was to see a topic that wouldn't be polarised. I'm glad you know enough to disagree. At this point, I don't have a clue about what is being claimed. If this thread turns out to be like click bait I shall be very angry.

Black money is rampant in cinema.It is never subjected to any scrutiny by governments.cinema people and politicians are hand in glove in this regard.People's money is swindled this way. Will this not affect the priority for essential programmes ? Cinema runs a parallel economy, it is well known.Actors do not pay incometax properly. Most of their salary is hush money.

Immoral activities such as use of drugs and sex related crimes are common in cinema.
Crime and obscene scenes will affect the youth. It is no more an entertainment but a ploy to trap the innocent.
Heavens will not fall if cinema is restricted. Now it appears that making cinema is much more essential than other programmes.That is the level of priority cinema gets. There are many more. But I will stop here

I'm not sure what you mean either Ezhill.
Movies are funded by production companies and then if the production is good then hopefully they get their money back and make money and people enjoy the production. I don't see how people's money is swindled, though the government probably does give some money to the abc and some small australian production companies, though I'm not very knowledgeable on that.
Go to the cinema, don't go to the cinema,
Hire or buy the movie on google TV
Sign up to a paid TV surscription service.
- Or don't, no-one's forcing you to.

Whilst I think some programming is garbage
(But that's actually up to each persons own personal preferences)

I think that some movies are quite enjoyable,
You can sit down and relax and take your mind off things for a while
Different perspective on life through cinema can help you see things in different ways
Some TV is informative and you can learn new things
You can get daily news updates and other information, play music
Some TV like comedies can make you laugh, and not take things so seriously.
Some people enjoy sports or other hobbies, cooking, gardening, home renovations for example
You can sit down and watch TV with people you love.
There's TV for kids which helps them learn.

It's not in any way reasonable to say that all TV or cinema is bad.
I like watching movies.

Hey Fester,
Which Die Hard did John McClean climb up into the airplane wheel well?

Oops, I meant John McClane, not the toothpaste.