Thursday, April 4, 2013

Media Letter



To whom it is concerned,,

I was very disappointed in the movie that was produced, entitled Pitch Perfect.  I have also seen that there might be a sequel coming out for that movie.  To me, the movie seemed geared towards college-aged girls (many of whom are not twenty-one years of age yet).  A main message that I got from the movie was that drinking alcohol as a freshman in college – usually ages eighteen or nineteen – was acceptable and even expected.  The scene where the dad professor walked into the dorm room yelling to “hide the drinks”, but his tone and gestures showed he was kidding, demonstrates this point that drinking as a freshman is expected.  I do not think that including that content was appropriate for the movie. 
If there is to be a sequel, then I would highly encourage you to not include illegal acts that are portrayed as normal and accepted by parents and peers, especially when they don’t have consequences.  Yes, it is common for under aged students to drink while they are at college, but I feel like the reason for that is because the media has told them that it is acceptable.  The media is telling them that it is okay to break the law.  This movie was showing late adolescents that drinking is normal for their age, which is not okay.
            I propose that any sequels demonstrate good values for the appropriate age group.   Other than the inappropriate content and negative portrayals of morals, the musical aspect and comic side of the movie was very enjoyable.  I think a sequel would be wonderful if you took these insights into consideration.

Sincerely,
Gabrielle Davis

Tuesday, April 2, 2013

Memes

Media can uplift us, even if it isn't in a super spiritual way.  And, because everything is being due in all of our classes at the same time now... here are some memes I got from the BYU facebook page to put a smile on your face :)


My favorite

(They should have put only 10 chocolate chips on top...)