Monday, September 7, 2009
Lackofinnovation
Detached from television, I may be one of the last people to know about two series; a show called Californication and one called Dexter. I'm especially shocked and deeply confused about Dexter, although as I'm writing I guess it's more the lack of discretion on the part of the media. The unabashed acting out and portrayal of brutal violence as entertainment is beyond me. Perhaps the reason is because, um, it's against the law...?? (for one) I guess that's why Californication, equally unappealing, doesn't disturb me quite as badly. Because while I aesthetically favor the more discreet sort of intimacy depicted in movies aired on TCM (Turner Classic Movies), I'm more accustomed with the intimate choice of televised entertainment of the day i.e. no holds barred. I guess I don't know what's worse, the lack of discretion to televise Dexter or the seeming thirst for blood the demand implies.
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We don't have a TV at home, but recently when we visited friends who have a TV turned on at all hours of the day and night, I was shocked at what is aired. Now I am not a prude, but there used to be a thing called decency. I rarely see it these days, it must have become an obsolete concept.
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