A piece of history unfamiliar to the Chinese

Helmer 2022-03-20 09:01:50

The film's winning in the United States does not mean that the Chinese can accept it, because most of us are not familiar with the story described in the film.

I have read the chapter about McCarthyism in "Glory and Dreams", and I was very impressed by the confrontation between the lawyers of the Army Department and McCarthy himself (which happens to be a short documentary in this film), but I was not too impressed by the story of CBS. Of course, after watching the film, I immediately flipped out the book and read it again.

In this historical context, we understand what George Clooney wants to express: the sense of justice and conscience of people in times of crisis.

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  • Jose 2022-03-21 09:01:59

    good night, and good luck.

  • Donnell 2022-03-22 09:01:54

    In the film, the intricate relationship between people and the different psychological states are no less than suspense movies.

Good Night, and Good Luck. quotes

  • Edward R. Murrow: He was one of those civilized individuals who did not insist upon agreement with his political principals as a precondition for conversation or friendship.

  • Edward R. Murrow: That's why I never plan ahead.

    William Paley: Really? Because you never know...

    [Drops an envelope full of evidence suggesting Murrow was on the Soviet Union's payroll]

    Edward R. Murrow: Been reading fiction?

    William Paley: I really hope so. You tell me.

    Edward R. Murrow: Well, now we know how they will come after us.

    William Paley: This is just their first shot. Somebody's going to go down.