The best mirror shot of the Chinese press

Jeanne 2022-03-21 09:01:08

"Focus", this year's Oscar's best film, based on real events, tells how a newspaper exposed the Catholic priest's child molestation. Putting this film or this story in the context of today's Chinese journalism may have a stronger and more prominent meaning.

For a media to gain social respect, its investigative reporting must play its core role. Especially with the rapid development of network technology and the overwhelming self-media, "fast" is no longer the goal that professional media should pursue. Then, it is the duty of professional media to improve professional investigations and expose the true logic behind the appearance of news to readers. However, the more professional investigative reports, the more hard work is required, the more manpower and material resources are required, and the related reports may face miscarriage due to various reasons at any time. It can be said that although the benefits are large, the risks are extremely high, and sometimes they are exhausted and there is no gain.

In recent years, with changes in the policy environment, capital environment, and technological environment, the Chinese press is still committed to doing professional investigative reports. There is basically no television media, and only Hu Shuli’s financial information and the Beijing News are the only paper media. It's so sad!

When such a problem arises, the press should be the first to reflect on it, especially the barbaric growth and chaos in the past few years. But is it really good for some departments to make the Chinese press like this?

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  • Perry 2021-10-20 19:00:10

    There is no pig teammate, no scum boss, no sex life. I have to say that the American Dream can really be brainwashed, and every time I wash it, I feel good about myself.

  • Maurine 2022-03-23 09:01:09

    BP. A good story based on reality is shocking even if it is an understatement. People need movies like this to make us realize that it is not an illusion that a few people shake the system, and it also gives a glimmer of hope to the victims who are now suffering from various powers. The composition is beautiful, and the rhythm of the narrative not only doesn't make the film look dull, but it brings the thrill of squeezing, down-to-earth, and winning the battle perfectly. #Others' reporters are round#

Spotlight quotes

  • Eric Macleish: I already sent you a list of names.

    Walter 'Robby' Robinson: What are you talking about? To whom?

    Eric Macleish: The Globe. Years ago. After the Porter case, I got plenty of calls. I had twenty priests in Boston alone, but I couldn't go after 'em without the press. So I sent you guys a list of names, and you buried it.

    Walter 'Robby' Robinson: I want those names tomorrow.

    Eric Macleish: Check your god damn clips, Robby.

  • Mike Rezendes: Holy shit.

    Matt Carroll: Robby.

    Sacha Pfeiffer: That's three off Sipe's estimate. That's incredible.

    Mike Rezendes: Robby.

    Walter 'Robby' Robinson: How many?

    Matt Carroll: 87.

    Mike Rezendes: 87 priests in Boston.

    Walter 'Robby' Robinson: Call Macleish. I wanna talk to him.