Is Hollywood Dead? A Deep Dive into the Entertainment IndustryHollywood's Influence: Creativity, Propaganda, and SocietyThe Evolution of Hollywood: From Studio System to StreamingBreaking Down Hollywood: Impact on Culture and IndividualismHollywood's Future: Creativity, Technology, and Social ChangeIn general, the term "Hollywood" is often used to refer to the American film industry, its products, and its cultural impact.The Hays Code was a set of guidelines that regulated the content of American films from 1934 to 1968.“The Hays Code was this self-imposed industry set of guidelines for all the motion pictures that were released between 1934 and 1968,” says O'Brien. “The code prohibited profanity, suggestive nudity, graphic or realistic violence, sexual persuasions and rape.Jan 14, 2021The Pawnbroker is a 1964 American drama film directed by Sidney Lumet,The film was controversial on initial release for depicting nude scenes in which actresses Linda Geiser and Thelma Oliver fully exposed their breasts. The scene with Oliver, who played a prostitute, was intercut with a flashback to the concentration camp, in which Nazerman is forced to watch his wife (Geiser) and other women raped by Nazi officers. The nudity resulted in a "C" (condemned) rating from the Catholic Legion of Decency.In this episode of Deliberating Dogface Dudes, host John Rowland moderates a lively discussion on the topic, 'Has Hollywood had a negative impact on society?' Joined by special guests Hunter Muse, Alan Marcus, and Benjamin Ballerson, the panel dives deep into the evolution of Hollywood and its influence on culture and society. The conversation kicks off with introductions and quickly moves into a debate on whether Hollywood is dead and the current state of the entertainment industry. Hunter Muse, co-host of the MELT podcast, argues that Hollywood's initial intention has been obliterated by corporate America and propaganda, leading to a decline in creativity and a shift towards programming rather than entertainment. Alan Marcus, a Mormon filmmaker, questions the very existence of Hollywood as a real entity and discusses the historical context of censorship and the changing landscape of film consumption. Benjamin Ballerson, playing devil's advocate, suggests that the entertainment industry is not dead but has evolved with technology and societal changes. The discussion touches on various aspects, including the democratization of filmmaking, the role of propaganda, and the impact of technology on storytelling. The episode also explores the broader implications of Hollywood's influence, including the erosion of social bonds, the rise of individualism, and the potential for a shift towards more thoughtful and creative content. The panelists share their perspectives on the future of the entertainment industry and the role of violence and masculinity in society. The episode concludes with a thought-provoking discussion on the need for discernment in consuming media and the potential for a return to more meaningful and connected storytelling. - allen marcus - Benjamin Balderson - John Roeland - Hunter Muse(00:01:28) Introduction and Episode Overview(00:02:15) Guest Introductions(00:05:21) Discussion on Hollywood's Impact(00:07:24) Structured Debate Format(00:08:53) Is Hollywood Dead? Hunter's Perspective(00:13:33) Is Hollywood Dead? Allen's Perspective(00:17:01) Is Hollywood Dead? Ben's Perspective(00:21:01) Initial Intentions of Hollywood(00:34:50) Freestyle Discussion on Hollywood's Influence(00:50:29) Open Forum and Responses(01:07:14) Individualism and Society's Evolution(01:28:06) Hollywood's Role in Shaping Culture(01:50:42) Technological Shifts and Strikes in Hollywood(02:01:31) Violence and Masculinity in Media(02:07:35) Closing Remarks and Future Topicshttps://serve.podhome.fm/deliberatingdogfacedudeshttps://serve.podhome.fm/episodepage/deliberatingdogfacedudes/7