There is no theme that has not been the subject of a film. Therefore, to say that movies in general do or do not deal with a particular topic is ridiculous. A more appropriate question is whether or not the majority of mainstream mass-marketed movies cover these topics honestly, if at all. Just as Fussell simplifies and stereotypes our status system, so too do film critics. Many decry the film industry as unintelligent, violent, and degrading to many groups.
Feminists call for the end of chauvinism in film.
These people want to throw the baby out with bath water. They overlook such gems as The Shawshank Redemption , Dr. Strangelove, and more. Instead, they trumpet about the mendaciousness of the presentation in modern American films of important social distinctions. While the majority of films are nothing more than 90 minutes of idiocy, those few worthwhile films make up for the others' lack of substance. That said, I will now analyze mainstream mass-marketed films and their presentation of class.