h2g2 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: Earth Edition

hello everyone. at the moment i am currently writing a film studies dissertation, dealing with sf dystopias. the chapter i am currently writing is about the ineveitable degenerative consequences of depriving society of its literature, based on the FILMS nineteen eighty-four and fahrenheit 451 - yes, i am fully aware that both of these films are adapted from highly reputable books, however i am a film, not english student, and so must focus on this medium. any random thoughts would be appreciated, as my dear boyfriend, often my advisor on many things academic, has no interest at all in sf, and insists on drinking cider and watching eastenders when ever i bring the subject up.