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.

Recommended length: 3-5 paragraphs

Movies:

The Post (2017)

All the President’s Men (1976)

Good Night and Good Luck (2005)

Quiz Show (1994)

The Front (1976)