Should materialistic movies be avoided?

[deMontfort]

Cost of living, housing, ect, I always think in terms of Northern Virginia (I was there for the first 42 years of my life ) prices: They Pac NW is cheap by comparison

 

[Pup7]

You’d die if you went to the RDU area. You’d never believe what the average house price up here (say, $385K?) will buy you out there.

 

[deMontfort]

Oh, I’ve seen the housing prices in the Deep South rofl I still have family in Alabama and it’s like a different planet

 

[Pup7]

We’re practically Yankees according to Alabama. North Carolina and Virginia are just about enemy territory.

 

[Ardent_Fire]

Generally if I watch something secular, I’ll only watch it if I really think there’s a good message or something inspiring to be gained from it that outweighs anything questionable (violence and immodesty). If it’s something you find that affects your faith then it’s better to find other entertainment that’s more meaningful. I think for girls – with fashion movies if they do find it has a negative impact on how they regard their own bodies or material goods then they may be better off watching something else. I sound like a nerd but there’s a lot of really great documentaries that may enrich someone’s mind and life more. Personally I find sometimes I waste too much time on entertainment in general, even if it’s harmless entertainment.

But I have a soft spot for some silly comedies sometimes.

Mean Girls, I’d say at least that movie at least had a meaningful underlying message. Cady Heron learned that sabotaging someone else, being obsessed with appearance and being “cool” was pointless. She learned the value in the academic gifts she had and the importance of doing the right thing and being a good friend.

I never got into Gossip Girl or Pretty Little Liars, and I haven’t seen Clueless in years so I’ve forgotten all about it!

 

[Love6493]

I can only talk for myself. But the more I watch “materialistic” movies the more I dislike our materialistic culture. I’m not one to be easily swayed by media but like I said I can’t speak for others here