| Movies are the most popular form of
entertainment (娱乐) for millions of Americans. They go to the movies to escape
their normal everyday existence and to experience a life more exciting than
their own. They may choose to see a particular film because they like the actors
or because they have heard the film has a good story. But the main reason why
people go to the movies is to escape. Sitting in a dark theater, watching the
images on the screen, they enter another world that is real to them. They become
involved in the lives of the characters in the movie, and for two hours, they
forget all about their own problems. They are in a dream world where things
often appear to be more romantic and beautiful than in real life. The biggest "dream factories" are in Hollywood, the capital of the film industry. Each year, Hollywood studios make hundreds of movies that are shown all over the world. American movies are popular because they tell stories and they are well-made. They provide the public with heroes who do things the average person would like to do but often can't. People have to cope with many problems and much trouble in real life, so they feel encouraged when they see the "good guys" win in the movies. |