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Decade - 2000s

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How has the Hollywood portrayal of war changed between World War 1... World War 2... and Vietnam?

To answer your question, I will say this. In and around the time of World War One, the war movies were usually about the Civil War or the American Revolution, example being the 1915 film,Birth of a Nation. Then in and around World War 2, all the movies were about World War One, such as Sargeant York (1941) with Gary Cooper. Then around Vietnam, all the movies were about World War Two, or even some about Vietnam. Movies made during WW1 were indeed about past wars, but one American director still got ten years in prison for violating the Alien & Sedition Act (an early version of today's Patriot Act) by presenting the British as bad guys in the American Revolution. In the years following the war, it was portrayed in a somewhat romantic way by Hollywood, but with an exception. Lew Ayres was deeply affected by his role in All Quiet on the Western Front which was anything but romantic. In WWII Ayres applied for and received conscientious objector status. WWII saw heavy use of movies as a propaganda tool, and in this respect the above answer is wrong. Hollywood made several movies about WWII while it was ongoing (Casablanca, Bataan, The Purple Heart, Wake Island, et al) They portrayed war as an ugly business but one which had to be done by someone. During Vietnam, the movie The Green Berets tried to affirm this belief, but critics and audiences did not buy it anymore. Another film about the Korean War, a dark comedy called M*A*S*H was directed by Robert Altman. It was a big hit, and it was Vietnam in disguise, with the deliberate inaccuracy of Koreans wearing Vietnamese hats to suggest Vietnam subconsciously. Two other films of that same year (1970) were Kelly's Heroes and Catch-22 which took place in WWII but hinted at Vietnam. These movies lack the bloody realism of later war movies, but they convey the spirit of less-than-eager warriors thrown into war. I would say that it depends on when the movie is made, and the political climate. When the war is ongoing, the movie is flag-waver and good vs. evil conflict unless it can be disguised as a previous war. After the war, it becomes a more real and human story. [The recent movie 300 would seem to be a propaganda movie representing the West against the Middle East. In actuality, we have much more in common with the Persian Empire than with the underdog Greeks. We are all slaves, and everything we do is done out of fear.] The movie Sergeant York with Gary Cooper is a very good example of a past war used to inspire patriotism. In the Soviet Union, Josef Stalin wanted Sergei Eisenstein to direct an inspiring movie of this type, and he responded with a movie about the Russian hero Alexander Nevsky. Film has been used many times and in many countries to promote war and anti-war ideas.

What happened in the U.S. in 2001 that was major?

In 2001, terrorists crashed into the Twin Towers. Many people died in the September 11th attacks on the Twin towers.

What are some major events in 1995-2000?

There were many major events that happened from 1995-2000. This includes the acquittal of OJ Simpson, and the Oklahoma City bombing.

Who are the congressmen in Manila?

The following are the members of the House of Representatives (14th Congress) from Manila:

* Rep. Benjamin Asilo - 1st District * Rep. Jaime C. Lopez - 2nd District * Rep. Maria Zenaida B. Angping - 3rd District * Rep. Ma. Theresa B. Bonoan-David - 4th District * Rep. Amado S. Bagatsing - 5th District * Rep. Bienvenido M. Abante, Jr. - 6th District

What was established in the year 2000?

The year 2000 was not only the beginning of a new century, it was the beginning of a new millenium. It was a very exciting and, for some, fearful time to be alive. The reason for this is in most cultures dates not only mark the passage of time, but the hold both symbolic and memorable meaning. For some, a new millenium brought renewed hope and expectations of tremendous changes for the better in their own lives and in the world, and the mood was like a magnified New Years Eve party. For others it had religious or other significance that was frightening to them. Either way, it was momentous for those of us who live in the Western world and use the Julian calendar.

What are the differences between 19th and 20th century cinema?

Cine filming was only invented very late in the 19th cent, so you can't really talk about '19th cent' cinema, it was just a few people using the newly invented process. In the 20th cent, of course, we had everything form documentaries to blockbusters.

Important Events in 2009?

Barack Obama elected as first African American president

Jon and Kate Drama

Plane Lands on the Hudson River

Cris Brown and Rihanna Drama

Michael Jackson's Death

Kanye interrupts Taylor Swift

Oprah Announces the shows' End

Tiger Woods Scandel

Susan Boyle

Lady Gaga

Merits of globalisation?

There are various merits attached to globalization. For example, there is the fact that it has made research and development a global endeavor.

Were Americans united in there opposition to british rules?

No. The best available evidence suggests that popular support for the revolution probably did not not rise above about a third of the population, but that was enough.

What major events happened in the world in 2005?

1) Hurricane Katrina

2) The failure of the European Constitution

3) The death of Pope John Paul II

4) World crude price hits record high

5) More countries are plagued by bird flu

6) UN reform staggers along

7) World leaders attend commemoration of World War II

8) France, Holland reject EU constitution

9) Six-party nuclear talks make headway

10) France was plagued by riots

Most common last names in Canada?

According to http://www.cbc.ca/news/background/name-change/common-surnames.html the most common surname in Canada is 'Li", followed by Smith.

'List of Victoria Cross recipients '?

I suggest you start at the National Archives - Victoria Cross registers

Who are the most famous US generals?

Every US War had their share of famous Generals: The Revolutionary War had GEN Washington & Arnold; The War of 1812 had GEN Andrew Jackson; The Mexican War of 1846-1848, had GEN's Kearny, Taylor, Scott; The US Civil War had GEN's Stonewall Jackson, Robert E. Lee, Grant, Sherman, Stuart, etc; The US Indian Wars had GEN's Miles, Crook, Canby; The Spanish-American War of 1898 had GEN Shafter, ADMIRAL Dewey; WWI had GEN (Blackjack) Pershing; WWII had GEN's MacArthur, Eisenhower, Bradley, Patton, Simon Buckner; The Korean War had GEN's Ridgeway, Mark Clark, Walker; The Vietnam War had GEN's Westmoreland, Abrams...etc.

What was the price of milk in 2001?

In 2001, the price of milk was $3 per gallon. Over the years, the cost of milk has witnessed a steady increase, with the price as of April, 2014, being $3.69 per gallon.