求这篇阅读的答案Holly wood is the movie capital of the world.The Ame

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Holly wood is the movie capital of the world.The American public has assured the film industry of that distinction by their weekly treks to the movie theater,and their purchase and rental of videos and DVDs.Nowhere in the world do people watch more movies than in America.It is estimated that the average American watches one movie a week,whereas in Europe.the frequency is about once a month.
Americans work hard and play hard,and one reason they attend movies is for entertainment.The other reason Americans like to attend movies is that the stories on the screen illuminate truths about life on earth.They tell the truth about a fictional situation,or in some cases.the truth about our shared history,parts of history that are not taught in elementary school or even in high school(Dances with Wolves).We no longer sit around the campfire telling our healing stories and cautionary tales,and movies now serve that purpose.
In some cases,the movies reflect a certain period of diatant or recent history(Troy or Pearl Harbor).Other films depict what the world would be like given new circumstances(The Postman).Thus the movies not only fulfill a yearning Americans have to understand and to be understood,but also serve to challenge us to think of what could be and about what's important to us.
Movies serve as a reminder that we are not the only ones who have difficulties with relationships.(Unfaithful),or who experience career challenges(Working Girl).We are