Movies Then vs. Now

With WWII coming to a close, it was no doubt that the 50s and 60s screen's were filled with patriotism, heroism and pride. Film-makers created movies that would often rally people under a common feeling. This specific feeling could be pride, or sadness,  happiness or love. For instance, movies such as The Bridge on the River Kwai or Run Silent, Run Deep, captured action-packed scenes of war and the lives of soldiers. It is particularly interesting how it seems that older movies were more direct and to the point. The movie served a greater purpose...teaching lessons, emphasizing certain aspects of life, and exploring love and fantasy. The 50s and 60s were a time when movies drew crowds from all of the surrounding cities because they were drawn into this story that brought relief to stressful work days or post-war veterans. Movies during that time period were a pass-time for the American people. This is not to say that modern day movies are not, however, it is clear that certain films are merely released to stir controversies such as The Interview or present main characters that people are not fond of. Moreover, there is a lack of feeling... as if some movies are merely written just to put a famous actress or actor on screen, not to serve the greater good. The 50s and 60s used this platform to educate the public of what the war was like, or how other's can fall in love, versus today in a movie such as Crazy Rich Asian's were it emphasizes the effects of wealth in Asian countries. Overall, this contrast is clear from then to now, as it is unfortunate that film-makers today are seemly making films to just make money.