1. The Graduate filming
Another major difference from the "traditional Hollywood" was the music choice. Nichols did not want music composed expressly for the movie, but preferred to include popular songs from contemporary singers such as Simon and Garfunkel. ... The Graduate presented then the new alternative of how Hollywood movies should be made. ... Humor on social and sexual customs, and the music choice reached the youth at a moment where they were facing general dissatisfaction with the Vietnam War. ... It is clear in the movie that Ben does not fit in the new Hippie generation that was increasing at a fast ...
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