cultural imperialism

[Dennis]

> I happen to like both Hollywood films and "highbrow films" because I
> understand their respective strengths.  I am always kind of skeptical of
> leftists who are so alienated from popular culture that they can't enjoy a
> good Hollywood film - you can denounce its low nutritional content but a
> complete allergy to mind candy is not healthy.
>
> -- Nathan Newman

Agreed. Mind you, when it comes to American pop cult, I'm fairly covered in
red, white and blue. I remember making "Green Acres" references on WBAI,
highlighting the subtle socialist message of "The Beverly Hillbillies" and
the anarchist spirit of Bugs Bunny to the utter incomprehension of those
lefties who couldn't tell Captain Kangaroo from Captain Kirk. I've found
that a shared appreciation, even an ironic one, of pop cult can help smooth
the way for a political discussion with those who don't view the world as I
do. It lessens their resistance, because, after all, if this "commie" digs
the Pythons, then he can't be all bad.

DP