Anchorman (2004)

 

• In what ways is entertainment trumping the transmission of information?
  
  
• Does the film suggest any reasons for entertainment trumping information? What's causing this?
  
  
• What are the consequences of entertainment becoming more important than information in a news setting (besides ironic high comedy)?

 

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Anchorman Director Adam McKay  Listen

NPR -Fresh Air, January 7, 2005 | Anchorman, starring Will Ferrell, is now out on DVD. It's a spoof of local TV news shows. McKay was the head writer for Saturday Night Live from 1997 to 2001 and a founding member of the Upright Citizens Brigade comedy troupe. This interview was originally broadcast on July, 8, 2004.

Actor Will Ferrell on "Anchorman" and Films: Charlie Rose  Listen

July 27, 2004 | Actor and comedian Will Ferrell talks withCharlie Rose in New York about his movie "Anchorman: the Legend of RonBurgundy," developing the film with Adam McKay, a former writer of NBC's"Saturday Night Live," and Ferrell's career aspirations.

Britain's Channel 4:

Will Ferrell and Christina Applegate on Anchorman