Overview
ASSIGNMENT: WHO DID IT BETTER?
Of the movies we've watched in class, "Quiz Show," "The Front," and "Good Night and Good Luck" were set in the 1950's and based to a large extent on real events in American broadcast history. Similarly, "The Post" and "All the President's Men" were set in the 1970's and based on real events in journalism history. Many of you indicated that "Quiz Show" was among your favorites.
What was it about the film "Quiz Show" that made it more compelling than one of the other films? Using one of the films above, take a comparative look at that film and "Quiz Show," identifying a particular scene from each movie. (Note: you can also argue why another film was more compelling if you were not a fan of "Quiz Show.") Hint: You can focus on any cinematic, directorial, narrative and/or adaptation aspect.
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Movies:
The Post (2017)
All the President’s Men (1976)
Good Night and Good Luck (2005)
Quiz Show (1994)
The Front (1976)