ideas and issues

[Itasan]

'a movie that deals in ideas and issues'
I wonder what these 'ideas' and 'issues' mean.
May I have some examples of 'ideas' and 'issues'?
Thank you.

[Tdol]

Issues would be social, political problems or other important subjects and the ideas would, presumably, be ones for improving things.

[Itasan]

Oh, great! Thank you very much, todol,
for the valuable information.
Is 'ideas and issues' a common phrase?

[mykwyner]

Yes, it is used to distinguish something (like a movie) that will make you think rather than just amuse you.

[Itasan]

I see. Thank you very much, mykwyner.