Good Night, and Good Luck.

Gennaro 2022-03-21 09:01:59

Good night, and, good luck!
This sentence is repeated repeatedly in the film, and the person before this sentence is a brave and persistent person. After saying this sentence, when all the light and shadow are dim, he shows his weakness and helplessness to some extent. .
A man who constantly struggles with a power far beyond himself requires courage that others cannot imagine, and his weakness is precisely what others cannot see.
It's a black-and-white '50s-inspired film, filled with the image of a decidedly typical American in a greasy-brained suit. Our protagonist always has a cigarette in his mouth to host the show, always looking at the camera from above his eyes, always expressionless, always shirt and strap, especially orthodox.
This is a semi-documentary film, but still full of American aesthetics and heroism. The protagonist is a public figure, a brave person who opposes the authorities. In the face of the criticism and pressure around him, he still does justice and seems to be on the cusp of justice by himself. It must be said that it is a manifestation of heroism. However, this is also a framework and means that Americans are familiar with.
What I have to say is the performance of the actors. Although there is some suspicion of pretending to be cool, they are still very skilled. Forever Armani's George Clooney is still so handsome, and not many shows still see the demeanor of his big star. And our protagonist's consistent performance from start to finish is just right.
It is worth noting the details of the film, such as the slight trembling of Morrow's feet during the first confrontation with McCarthy, and the momentary emptiness and exhaustion he has after each show. The handling of these details makes the character's heart more clearly displayed.
Due to the nature of the semi-documentary and the length of the film, the film does not have too many ups and downs, but it is very bland, and the narrative style is also very bland. Long shots are used in many places, and the black and white effect makes the film not brilliant. But more flavor.
Think about Chinese public opinion, either get lost in the guide, or completely ignore the guide and report indiscriminately. I don't know how many so-called self-disciplined copywriters there are.
"Looking back on the past, I asked myself, and I didn't do everything right and unbiased, but I always tried my best to pursue the truth and report it." If every Chinese media person asks himself like this, our society may be even better. Harmonious as the guide said.

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  • Renee 2022-04-23 07:02:16

    good night, and good luck, L kon, you are safe from the commies.

  • Deonte 2022-04-24 07:01:07

    A little too far left, not so pure journalistic ethics

Good Night, and Good Luck. quotes

  • Edward R. Murrow: We will not walk in fear, one of another.

  • Edward R. Murrow: No one familiar with the history of this country, can deny that congressional committees are useful. It is necessary to investigate before legislating. But the line between investigating and persecuting is a very fine one, and the Junior Senator from Wisconsin has stepped over it repeatedly. We must not confuse dissent with disloyalty. We must remember always, that accusation is not proof, and that conviction depends upon evidence and due process of law. We will not walk in fear, one of another. We will not be driven by fear into an age of unreason if we dig deep into our history and our doctrine, and remember that we are not descended from fearful men. Not from men who feared to write, to associate, to speak, and to defend the causes that were for the moment unpopular. This is no time for men who oppose Sen. McCarthy's methods to keep silent or for those who approve. We can deny our heritage and our history but we cannot escape responsibility for the result. We proclaim ourselves as indeed we are, the defenders of freedom wherever it continues to exist in the world. But we cannot defend freedom abroad by deserting it at home. The actions of the Junior Senator from Wisconsin have caused alarm and dismay amongst our allies abroad and given considerable comfort to our enemies. And whose fault is that? Not really his, he didn't create this situation of fear, he merely exploited it, and rather successfully. Cassius was right, the fault dear Brutus is not in our stars, but in ourselves. Good night, and good luck.