News Chp. 9/10

I thought that Chapter 9 was much more interesting to read then chapter 10. I enjoyed reading all of the different introductions to the stories. I found it interesting to see all the different ways to write stories.In chapter 9 the author talked about how to combine the stlyes of news and narrative writing and putting them in to one story, I thought that was very helpful.

I also thought that the auothers focus on the way of writing an article was very informative. It is sad, but it is so true that if one person dies its a terrible accident it may not be a top story. The author reminds us that, when a hundred people die it is just a number. I enjoy the fect that in this form of article writing you use examples and experiences of real people to connect the reader to whatever occurred. It does make it way more interesting to read.

What i enjoy most about reading these chapters is that it tell us why news sometimes sounds unemotional and harsh. Sometmes the world around us is unemoional and harsh and thats how we have to report it.

"Good Night, And Good Luck"

"Good Night, And Good Luck" is one of the top films I have ever scene. It was directed by George Clooney (who also co-stars), this is a film that has a powerful message and social commentary that remains relevant today. Filmed in black and white, "Good Night, And Good Luck" also brings back the old school feeling of broadcast journalism and television in the 1950s.

The film focuses around CBS journalist Edward Murrow and his attempts to take down Senator Joseph McCarthy through his news program, "See it Now." David Strathairn, playing Edward Murrow, gives a great performances, Clooney makes a big leap in the film industry. Filming in black and white, and interspersing news conferences with actual footage of McCarthy, made this movie much more realistic for me. The ending and the very last frame lets "Good Night, And Good Luck" was like the icing on the cake. It ends very abruptly, as if Clooney wants to show the failing, yet lasting effort Murrow had--how he stands as a symbol for the continuation of truth and who is willing to bring it out to the public. The end has a very honest bleak tone to it, we want to see Murrow continue to let the public know what's actually going on in the country, but one man's fight isn't good enough. Clooney chooses a perfect and powerful ending. He makes a bold statement on how public interest in television has contributed to the decay of society.

Homework

The three news outlets i went to to find my story were BBC online, CNN.com and Jerusalem Post. All the three wrote about Obama visit to China. n the BBC online article it talked about how The presidents of China and the US have agreed to work together to tackle some of the world's most pressing problems. CCN quoted Obama saying "As the two largest consumers and producers of energy, there can be no solution to this challenge without the efforts of both China and the United States," The Jerusalem post wrote "Speaking with Chinese President Hu Jintao, Obama said that the United States and China will work together to confront the threat of an Iran that is armed with nuclear weapons. Obama said the United Nations Security Council members are unified against such a prospect." The main difference I saw between the articles was that the Jerusalem Post had a lot more of a personal opinion feel to it while the other two where just reporting the facts.