Short Attention Spans And Sensationalism Analysis

Karl Aerron A. Bauer
Y22 | ENGL4

Gayares, M. L. (2014, February 28). Short Attention Spans and Sensationalism. Retrieved from http://thelasallian.com/2014/02/28/short-attention-spans- and-sensationalism/

Sensationalism and short attention span are common attributes of Philippine media nowadays. Media channels tend to popularize a simple story into a behemoth of raging issues and topics as they tend to leave the previous narrative without a follow through or a conclusion. Much like how the Philippine media immediately shifts its focus from a long standing political standoff between corrupt senators against the current administration to a spiral of scandals in the celebrity world. With media channels as the envoys of information

With entries to local film festivals that leaves nothing to the imagination of the audience; Milking of movie franchises; Film makers just copying other people’s work with repetitive plot and storyline. There is a great absence for films that that makes people think; Stories that pulls the string of emotions. That inspire young people to aspire for greatness. Films are supposed to be cultural artifacts that reflect our culture. Most films are considered art, for entertainment and a powerful tool for educating or indoctrinating society. Films are powerful tools of communicating ideas and who we are as a people. Unfortunately, our films tell us and everyone else that we are shallow and

For producers to create progressive and fresh stories. Stories that will elevate us to think beyond the current situations in real life. A hope that writers would become impassioned enough to share good stories and not just write a mishmash and rewrites of stories to meet the market quota. To devote the creative team’s enthusiasm and expertise to not just making a living but to mainly making something memorable. Reinvent the barriers of communication break-down in production. Because the creative process suffers. For actors to take acting jobs for the passion of their souls, not just for their paycheck. I wish that at least they do something to hone their craft once in a while. Wish that social media would play an active role in the growth of the industry. That they actually become movers in shaping a progressive film industry. To question beyond. To forward the thinking when everything appears to be conventional. For independent films to look beyond the reception of the people and start leading the mindset of the local audience. To give chance to make films as a privilege, not a