tbh i think a big problem with media literacy is that people try to consume all media the same way.
you cannot watch a short film made in the 1800s with the same expectations you’d have when watching a feature length movie released yesterday.
you are going to come away disappointed if you want a 1920s film to have the same special effects or story beats as a 2020s film.
special effects, acting styles, editing techniques, story structures, cultural norms, all of these things change with time. you have to meet a movie when it was made to truly appreciate it.
if you don’t, you’re not only going to have gaps in your media literacy, but you’re going to miss out on some really incredible art and human expression.
i’m not in the best mood, so i’m just going to be blunt: i wish y’all would put a little effort into basic manners. i wish everyone on here would drop this weird smug, condescending “i know something you don’t” shit and just explain why you think someone is mistaken. it’s really unpleasant.
i literally have a master’s degree in english. i promise, i know what media literacy is. this post was building off something i had already been discussing regarding the fact people dismiss and inaccurately analyze older films because they refuse to reflect on the contexts in which those films were created and the fact that storytelling has evolved with time and changing technology. media literacy can be damaged when people fail to consider cultural and technical context.
edit: they literally blocked me instantly for this. people on this site are allergic to being wrong or called rude.
amhrancas 