The Cold War considerably influenced popular culture across a multitude of mediums: 1) Films and Television: There was an increase in spy and war-themed movies echoing Cold War tensions. "Dr. Strangelove", for example, satirically addresses the nuclear scare. The James Bond series also embodies Cold War anxieties. TV shows like "I Led 3 Lives" and "The Man from U.N.C.L.E." echoed Cold War themes. 2) Literature: Publications such as 1984 by George Orwell and The Quiet American by Graham Greene, reflect the paranoia and ideological conflict. Some science fiction of this era (e.g., Ray Bradbury's Fahrenheit 451) used dystopian futures to explore the consequences of Cold War politics. 3) Music: Much of the pop and folk music of the time was politically charged. Bob Dylan’s "A Hard Rain’s A-gonna Fall" is seen as reflecting on the Cuban missile crisis. The punk rock band The Clash's song "London Calling" addresses the potential of a nuclear disaster. Also, music was used as a tool of soft power, with the US sending jazz musicians abroad to demonstrate the "freedom" inherent in American culture. 4) Art: Abstract Expressionism emerged, and artists like Jackson Pollock were promoted by the US as evidence of creativity and freedom of expression. Pop-Art, notably Andy Warhol's work, questioned consumerism and uniformity, often seen as a critique of both American and Soviet societies. 5) Comics: The likes of "Superman" and "Captain America" were used to instill patriotism and to resonate with the anti-communist sentiments of many Americans. These heroes often fought villains who were thinly-veiled stand-ins for American enemies during the Cold War era. All these mediums helped shape people's perceptions of the conflict and its associated fears, and the themes they dealt with continue to influence contemporary culture.