Write a thoughtful comment to the prompt below (worth 1 point). If you thoughtfully reply to a fellow classmate's comment, you'll receive an additional 1/2 point.
Put yourself in the shoes of an American citizen during the 1950s McCarthy era. What do you think your daily life would have been like? What would you have felt going about your day? How would you have felt going to bed at night and waking up the next day?
Thursday, May 3, 2012
EC #2 (Good Night & Good Luck)
Write a thoughtful comment to the prompt below (worth 1 point). If you thoughtfully reply to a fellow classmate's comment, you'll receive an additional 1/2 point.
According to the film, what kind of person was Ed Murrow? Describe who you think he might have been, using as many adjectives that you can think of to "paint" his character.
According to the film, what kind of person was Ed Murrow? Describe who you think he might have been, using as many adjectives that you can think of to "paint" his character.
EC #3 (Good Night & Good Luck)
Write a thoughtful comment to the prompt below (worth 1 point). If you thoughtfully reply to a fellow classmate's comment, you'll receive an additional 1/2 point.
The film used real footages from the McCarthy hearings. Why do you think the director chose to incorporate real footages? What kind of effect did this have on you as a viewer?
The film used real footages from the McCarthy hearings. Why do you think the director chose to incorporate real footages? What kind of effect did this have on you as a viewer?
EC #4 (Good Night & Good Luck)
Write a thoughtful comment to the prompt below (worth 1 point). If you thoughtfully reply to a fellow classmate's comment, you'll receive an additional 1/2 point.
At the end of the film, Ed Murrow and Fred Friendly are "removed" and "demoted" to a less favorable slot by the CBS executive. What do you think about how they were treated? What does this say about the TV industry and the executives' understanding of the American public viewers?
At the end of the film, Ed Murrow and Fred Friendly are "removed" and "demoted" to a less favorable slot by the CBS executive. What do you think about how they were treated? What does this say about the TV industry and the executives' understanding of the American public viewers?
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
Good Night and Good Luck extra credit
After viewing the movie in class, comment on the posts with your reflection/opinion.
- Each post that you thoughtfully comment on will be worth 1 point.
- If you give an appropriate and substantive reply to a fellow classmate's comment, you will receive an additional 1/2 point.
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