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Rob's Late Movie Discoveries
- Rob Henderson had never seen the famous Vietnam War movie Apocalypse Now until recent years.
- He only watched The Godfather for the first time fifty years after its release, despite loving shows like The Sopranos.
TV's Shift to Complex Storytelling
- TV evolved from simple network shows often with laugh tracks to rich, multi-dimensional HBO dramas like The Wire.
- These shows demand viewers' intelligence to follow complex plots and treat dialogue realistically, offering deeper societal insights.
TV as a School for Elite America
- TV shows like Fresh Prince and The West Wing subtly teach viewers about America's elite social dynamics through cultural cues.
- These shows highlight the importance of college choice and class signaling in shaping identity and success.