Page One Inside The New York Times: DVD Review
Page One Inside The New York Times
Rating: M
Released by Madman Home Ent
A traditional doco looking at the New York Times, its reporters and
the way it's still surviving post the recession, this is an
interesting and captivating look at a handful of the reporters and
their fight for relevance in the new media world.
Iraq, Julian Assange, the Jayson Blair plaigarism scandal all rear
their head in this very watchable piece.
For those inside the media, there may be the feeling the doco
fudged one of the biggest issues it faces currently-its survival in
the world of FB and Tweeting, touching all too briefly on this and
worryingly making you feel those in charge aren't quite sure the
financial model is remotely in place.
As an outsider looking in, it's a compelling piece -and even boasts
an appearance from Rupert Murdoch as his media empire demons play
out now.
A little unfocussed, the doco goes from one to the next and simply
ends, but it's the staff of the media desk whom the film follows
that you end up caring about. A solid piece which will be a crowd
pleaser.
Extras: None
Rating: 6/10
