The key to winning or losing

Pink 2021-12-15 08:01:09

The movie didn't just portray Nixon as a sinner. It shows his self-serving, eloquent self-defense, and defending his mistakes. He has the hypocrisy and cunning of a politician, but it also shows his self-blame and responsibility. Before he confessed, he realized that he had lost, and at first thought The purpose of using this TV show to reshape his political image has failed. Although he felt heavy at this time, he took the initiative to accept the confession, removed the disguise, and showed a true and sincere attitude.

At first, Nixon chose Foster somewhat unkindly. Foster's professional image made him underestimate the enemy. He thought that a talk show entertainment host was just a clown, and he would be led by the nose in front of the camera to conduct this public interview. Think of it as a one-man show that reverses your image. He did not expect that Foster made detailed investigations and data preparations, nor was he afraid of his strength. In the last interview, he found evidence of his crime by surprise and attacked frontally.

Foster’s successful interview does not mean how aggressive or sharp he is. On the contrary, he has always been passive and has almost no power to parry. Nixon’s 99% of the interviews are self-acting. Until the key evidence is thrown out, Nixon’s strong The positions are not messy. But Foster was very sincere, and Nixon admitted that he was attractive. He first used evidence to force Nixon to fail, and indirectly admitted that he abused his power, and successfully aroused Nixon's guilt and self-loathing. Foster's interview skills: There is no weak retreat in the face of the opponent's strong offensive, the problem accurately hits the opponent's weakness, unexpectedly attacking his failure to present evidence, and grasping the opponent's emotional shake with a full blow.

The last scene presents the depression of the loser. Nixon, who was once ambitious and aggressive, can't even remember the provocative call to Foster when he was drunk, showing his old attitude, and Foster did not say anything. Take care of his self-esteem. Nixon said that Foster was a lucky person, who liked and was liked by others. kindness, Foster has this kind of benevolent mentality and treats others with kindness and kindness. Nixon pretended to be like this. In order to win the public’s favor, the late-night call revealed his true temperament. His low status in his early years stimulated his ambition, ambition, and insatiability, and his heart was full of hatred, doubt and desire for control. The painful past made him and twisted him. Foster has always maintained his demeanor. He is not aggressive towards people and has no tricks. Instead, he let Nixon speak the truth. Regardless of whether the position is correct or not, an attitude that is too sharp will arouse hostility, and sometimes the key to winning or losing lies in arousing hostility or arousing conscience.

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Extended Reading
  • Ada 2022-03-26 09:01:06

    What is politics like? only politicians know

  • Ellen 2022-03-27 09:01:08

    The plot is slightly contradictory. How could a reporter who is ambitious, dares to challenge impossible tasks, and has a precise estimate of the success of the radiation range, how can he spend every day without doing his homework, and finally win a big victory with a fluke? Too much drama.

Frost/Nixon quotes

  • [from trailer]

    David Frost: Why didn't you burn the tapes?

    Richard Nixon: I didn't want to take any questions on Watergate!

  • [from trailer]

    David Frost: I've had an idea for an interview: Richard Nixon.

    John Birt: You're a talk show host. I spent yesterday watching you interview the Bee Gees.

    David Frost: Weren't they terrific?