The Breakfast Club which was written, directed and produced by John Hughes was written for teenagers and allowed other generations to observe popular culture through the eyes of a teenager. The film illustrates teenage culture in the 1980’s and the social struggles tied to being a teenager. To understand the shift in American culture within the 1980’s and how movies began depicting popular culture, the film does an excellent job of illustrating. Popular culture, low culture, elite culture, subculture, mass culture and low culture are all echoed in the 1985 John Hughes film. John Hughes comprehension of five students and their stereotypes was clearly portrayed in the film. In addition, the use of popular 1980’s songs, such as the Don’t You by the Simple Minds added to the films popularity.
The Breakfast Club in 1985 presents different types of contemporary American cultures and unmistakably points out the high school cliques. These cliques were often based on social status of an individual or and individuals family. The film contains a variety of social stereotypes along with insight into popular culture and many cliques. The film not only illustrates teenagers, but also exemplifies how parents are portrayed …show more content…
The theories are closely related to popular culture and we often will analyze one with the other. There are direct connections between today’s popular culture and mass media. The increase in commercialization of culture and the mass media is evident in today’s society and continues to grow. Mass culture is represented heavily in the film, which can be directly linked to Claire’s following as a prom queen and Andy’s popularity as an athlete. Cultural populism also is reflected in the film, which represents a collaboration of the people forming together for one common
The Breakfast Club in 1985 presents different types of contemporary American cultures and unmistakably points out the high school cliques. These cliques were often based on social status of an individual or and individuals family. The film contains a variety of social stereotypes along with insight into popular culture and many cliques. The film not only illustrates teenagers, but also exemplifies how parents are portrayed …show more content…
The theories are closely related to popular culture and we often will analyze one with the other. There are direct connections between today’s popular culture and mass media. The increase in commercialization of culture and the mass media is evident in today’s society and continues to grow. Mass culture is represented heavily in the film, which can be directly linked to Claire’s following as a prom queen and Andy’s popularity as an athlete. Cultural populism also is reflected in the film, which represents a collaboration of the people forming together for one common