I mean science or history facts, is it reliable and authenthic??
2006-07-06 21:28:29 · 14 answers · asked by jamuna160180 3 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Other - Arts & Humanities
Science or history facts?
It is theoretically possible, I suppose. But in the real world, from any fictional movie I've ever seen? NO.
It's a great place for misinformation, though.
2006-07-06 21:41:42 · answer #1 · answered by Reyesuela 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
The knowledge that we can acquire from Hollywood movies would be anthropological. Not necessarily the clearest or most accurate picture of the way Americans think, but you will be able to learn about what scares America, especially if you watch genre films, especially goofy science fiction/fantasy movies. But as far as learning actual scientific facts or history...nah; if you want loads of really WRONG information about science, watch a science fiction film--although a few get 1 or 2 facts right, but usually no more than that.
2006-07-07 04:52:05 · answer #2 · answered by chipchinka 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't rely on any information gleaned from a movie. Reason being that if a scene doesn't "work", the director will change it around until it fits the way he wants it. Facts get left out or made up all the time. And actor's lines get changed in progress. Sometimes pages and pages of script get rewritten overnight.
That's why, on almost EVERY "true" movie, it says, either at the start of the movie, or somewhere in the credits, "based on a true story". Meaning it may no longer even resemble the original true event!
Gotta love Hollywood!
2006-07-07 04:46:21 · answer #3 · answered by nightevisions 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure.
The movie, "Philadelphia" was a big influence in removing the stigma of those with AIDS as being untouchables.
"Malcolm X" shows how the man acquired his views which became an important part of U.S. history.
"The 40 Year-Old Virgin", teaches guys what not to do if they don't want to be 40-year old virgins. And it gives a good laugh to boot.
You can derive knowledge from just about any source. You just have to be open to it when it shows up and use common sense in decifering reality from fiction.
2006-07-07 04:38:53 · answer #4 · answered by this_isridiculous 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can get knowledge on how people make money.
On historic facts - sometimes it is reliable, sometimes it isn't, and, worst of all, it is partially reliable. I check everything, I mean _everything_ that is claimed in a move before I beleive it. If I think it important, I check three independent sources. But then, I am a fan of a genre of litearture that is called "historical novels" and I learned to separate fact from fiction there.
2006-07-07 04:33:33 · answer #5 · answered by AlphaOne_ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know about Hollywood. But National Discovery, TLC, History Channel, The Nature Of Things, etc. are great educational programs. Here's something that might shock you...READ. Read books, they will give you knowledge!
2006-07-07 04:33:43 · answer #6 · answered by Donny W 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hollywood takes a lot of liberties with their with their material. However you can learn that certain historical events happened or that certain people existed and then you can set out on your own to learn more if you find the subject interesting.
2006-07-07 04:38:09 · answer #7 · answered by Lleh 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the movie. Oft times, yes. LOTR was all facts. I'm going to Middle Earth someday. Also, my mom is a fat hobbit. No lie.
2006-07-07 04:33:11 · answer #8 · answered by TCJellis 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is rare but possible to lear stuff from watching movies the most ovbious is idiomatic expressions or polishing your english if it is a second language.
2006-07-07 04:33:01 · answer #9 · answered by xx_muggles_xx 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah...the knowledge to know that none of what is shown is actually real. hollywood has a tendency to "re-write facts". look what happened to tom cruise.
2006-07-07 04:33:31 · answer #10 · answered by Pvt. Andrew Malone 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋