Are We Letting Movies Put Ideas In Our Heads?

If we think more actively about the art we consume, we can both limit the how much the bad ideas in art influence us, and increase the power of the good ideas to enhance our lives.

Photo: Felipe Bustillo

Think of the last movie you watched. Did you like it? What would you say if someone asked why you did or didn’t like it?

In my experience, most people answer this question by pointing either to visual elements of the film, such as CGI effects and locations, or to the acting and casting. Some talk about the story, but most do so eith…