3. What does “The Truman Show” say about the impact of mass media on our society? How does the movie use product placement in a sarcastic way? Is this movie realistic when thinking of current trends in web broadcasting? Would you watch this show? Would you be an actor in the show? What is the irony of a movie about the making of a live television show? Compare this movie to “Bullworth”, “Wag the Dog” or another movie about mass media.

"The Truman Show" shows us how much the media impacts our society in many ways. One way is how people are so fascinated with Truman's life. How everything he does they do, everything he has they want. I think this movie is really realistic in current trends because it's selling everything he does. I probably would watch this show, because I think it's really interesting how they kind of made his life a lie. The movie uses product placement with the veggie slicer and the hot cocoa mix. And he catches on to his wife and how shes trying to sell something. It shows us how many ways our society is impaced by the media.

9. Do you like how the movie ends? What do you make of Truman’s last words: “In case I don’t see you, good afternoon, good evening and good night”? What happens to Christof? What happens to Truman and Sylvia? What happens to the viewers of the Truman show? What do you think would happen in a sequel?

I didn't like the ending and how he just hits the wall and walks up the stairs. From his last words I took away that was like his good bye. I think that the director saw Truman like his son since he watched him grow up. All the viewers celebrate for him, and then they just go back and see what other shows are on. I think in a sequel Truman and Sylvia would get married!


10. Did you like this movie? Why or why not? Comment on the cinematography, sound, lighting, special effects or any other technical aspects. Comment on the characters or the actors themselves. Comment on the script or the story used in the movie.

I liked this movie alot. It was sad though how nothing in his life was actually real. I really liked how they used the camera to see it from a tube type thing. I found it iteresting how the director was okay with just letting him die infront of the world. I also found it cool how they could change the weather. Even though they used to it try to kill him, it was still cool. I liked Trumans character because he was smart and the victim in all of it.

Siri to the rescue!

project

STORYBOARD: In my project sam will fall down the stairs. Then I'll go and save her.
SLOGAN: siri to the rescue!
ACTION: sams texting, listening to music eating and reading her homework, she gets a sudden leg cramp and falls down the stairs.
AUDIO: sam screams in pain
COMMENTS: picture of sam walking, texting, listening to music eating and reading her homework, then a photo of her and her leg cramp, then an action picture of her falling.
ACTION: i jump in and save her
AUDIO: SIRI TO THE RESCUE!
COMMENTS: a picture of me jumping in to save her
ACTION: i bandage her up
AUDIO: thanks siri!
COMMENTS: a picture of everyone being happy.

quiz

Fill in the Blank
1. The First step in writing a story: Find a ___topic_______
2. The second step in writing a story ____angle_____
3. How many people should we interview? 3
4. How many questions should we ask? 5 each person
5. The question needs to be ___restated________ in the answer.
6. A piece of audio that can stand alone is called.... soundbite
7. A transition between interviews is a ___segue_______
. What types of questions do we ask?___open ended not yes or no___
9. We should let the interviewee fill the ___silence________

The Flash Reporter Story Template

The Flash Reporter Story Template

Name: siri ware

Date: 2/25

Topic: BRAVO!

Angle: all the work that is put into making a wonderful musical

Script IN (for anchor): Singing dancing and acting is what you will find in this up coming season of BRAVO!

Stand up: In just a few months eastview high schools performing arts center will be packed with people excited to see BRAVO! But until the first curtain goes up, what happens behind the scenes of making this musical?

1st Interview: there are about 60 or 70 people who try out for the whole thing, for the dancing about 30 try out and maybe 20 make it. This year BRAVO! is surrounded around New York City.

Segue:

2nd Interview: you can get involved by auditioning. you can come and watch it, it is 9$ for adults, 7$ for senior citizens and 5$ for students. BRAVO! opens april 24.

Segue: auditions were last week but you can still talk to the director, judy sagen. make sure you are willing to put in the extra time and effort

3rd Interview: we spend about 10-12 hours a week practicing and then as it gets closer it becomes more like 20-24 hours a week, we have a choreographer come in and create the dances.

Close: The work that goes into this play will make it an amazing one.

Reporting for the Flash, I’m Siri Ware.

Script OUT (for anchor):

readers response

i found it really interesting when he says that some stories let you read what happened but you want the person to experience what happened. i also really like the so what part of it, it makes you think about what is so important about the story.

every one has a story

Chris Brown has a life filled with many adventures and experiences. In Chris's spare time he likes to go to the mall, skate and snowboard. His dad is the person he looks up to the most. Chris has seen Italy and other parts of Europe first hand. The saddest moment of his life was when his grandma died. Chris has been actively involved in soccer and LINC at Eastview. His favorite food is fish and chips and he can do a back flip off a wall! Chris is very optimistic and does not plan on dying soon.