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I wondered for a while why "Woodstein" always introduced themselves as "Hi this is ____ from the Washington Post," and then go on. But then I realized that it was important (at least back then) for reporters to identify themselves. I felt that the "on record" vs "off record" barriers were really clearly defined. Somehow I am a little skeptical that reporters today are so gracious and just, though I haven't been interviewed by the Washington Post recently so how do I really know? - Elle | I wondered for a while why "Woodstein" always introduced themselves as "Hi this is ____ from the Washington Post," and then go on. But then I realized that it was important (at least back then) for reporters to identify themselves. I felt that the "on record" vs "off record" barriers were really clearly defined. Somehow I am a little skeptical that reporters today are so gracious and just, though I haven't been interviewed by the Washington Post recently so how do I really know? - Elle | ||
| − | In response to Kellye's comment about Deep Throat, I thought his role in the movie was sufficient. In the film, it seemed that Woodward only went to his source when he and Bernstein ran into a road-block during their investigation (which was often). I also wondered why DT only met with Woodward and not Bernstein, but apparently DT was only Woodward's source and DT never met Bernstein at all during the investigation. This was key when Felt (DT) was asked if he ever leaked information to Woodward AND Bernstein. According to the book, Woodward wondered if Felt denied this and got out of it b/c of a technicality (he only leaked info to Woodward). - David F. | + | In response to Kellye's comment about Deep Throat, I thought his role in the movie was sufficient. In the film, it seemed that Woodward only went to his source when he and Bernstein ran into a road-block during their investigation (which was often). Furthermore, a lot of people thought DT wasn't as helpful too Woodward, based on the movie. I can only imagine the position DT was in, torn between compromising his position at the FBI and doing what is just and patriotic. I also wondered why DT only met with Woodward and not Bernstein, but apparently DT was only Woodward's source and DT never met Bernstein at all during the investigation. This was key when Felt (DT) was asked if he ever leaked information to Woodward AND Bernstein. According to the book, Woodward wondered if Felt denied this and got out of it b/c of a technicality (he only leaked info to Woodward). - David F. |
I felt the movie did a pretty good job of portraying the relationship of Bernstein and Woodward. Though they worked together in the movie their were several signs that they didn't particularly like each other since they would do things without telling each other about it and they were portrayed a bit competitive. This movie also does a good job at showing the depth and significance of CREEP in showing just how deep they were in the American government and talking about the various things they were involved in. - Jonathan Bell | I felt the movie did a pretty good job of portraying the relationship of Bernstein and Woodward. Though they worked together in the movie their were several signs that they didn't particularly like each other since they would do things without telling each other about it and they were portrayed a bit competitive. This movie also does a good job at showing the depth and significance of CREEP in showing just how deep they were in the American government and talking about the various things they were involved in. - Jonathan Bell | ||
