tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34411274.post9004297919337190330..comments2023-11-02T07:54:07.368-05:00Comments on Louisiana Movies: Glamour, Geeks and Gumbo: Impressions from South by SouthwestAlexandyr Kenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05358689836161734165noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34411274.post-7325243409685621192008-03-12T14:11:00.000-05:002008-03-12T14:11:00.000-05:00I agree with the multilayered approach, especially...I agree with the multilayered approach, especially given the current media environment.<BR/><BR/>What concerns me most, and I think a lot of fellow journalists, is that medium might be supplanting the message in some instances.<BR/><BR/>I think in whatever format, it's the journalist's responsible to report efficiently yet provide depth and background where necessary. When you're restricted to one medium or focusing on it primarily, it can become difficult to decide when you've reached an information threshold, of sorts.<BR/><BR/>Take this blog, for instance. It's my assumption that readers come here to keep pace with what's NOW in the industry, what's amusing, what's tangentially interesting, and, most importantly, a dialogue. But the blog restricts me from doing some things: it's not a place for long critical essays. It's not traditionally a place for hard news reporting. I reserve that type of stuff for print.<BR/><BR/>Unfortunately, I fear a lot of organizations are misusing mediums like blogs because they know it reaches a different audience. I'm always curious as to whether or not a blog I'm reading is balanced out by another medium, such as print pieces or video stories or audio stories.<BR/><BR/>The explosion of technology in recent years has given us powerful new tools to report. I just want to have confidence that we're using all tools for the best, most productive purposes.Alexandyr Kenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05358689836161734165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34411274.post-29500113225728141632008-03-11T17:33:00.000-05:002008-03-11T17:33:00.000-05:00"What if, for instance, I only reported news on my..."What if, for instance, I only reported news on my blog and not for the paper? Would you find me less credible? More credible? Why has "putting a face" to coverage become so important to newspaper reporting?"<BR/><BR/>Maybe it is less about putting a face to coverage and more about a multi-layered news experience for the news consumer. I often catch myself reaching for the palm treo to google anything I can find about something or someone brought to my attention by a television program, a movie, a radio program, or a website. I certainly place more confidence in those sites connected with recognized and respected news sources, but I am also curious to read more editorial-type material typically found in blogs, etc.<BR/><BR/>Good thought-provoking questions.Mollie Corbett Photographyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02874695888894781603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34411274.post-87816395097478332692008-03-11T11:25:00.000-05:002008-03-11T11:25:00.000-05:00Thanks, caseyko74. I agree that Shreveport could l...Thanks, caseyko74. I agree that Shreveport could learn from Austin in many ways. Hopefully, the Robinson Film Center will become a nexus for local cinephiles. There are quite a few people in town doing interesting things with film programming -- from Centenary Film Society to minicine to Moviesaucers -- and I think a dedicated arthouse like RFC should help bring like minds together in larger numbers.Alexandyr Kenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05358689836161734165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34411274.post-43407201057391254362008-03-11T07:55:00.000-05:002008-03-11T07:55:00.000-05:00Austin s one of the great cities to watch films in...Austin s one of the great cities to watch films in. The Alamo Drafthouse chain there you can see everything form first run movies to little known exploitation flicks. They are always bringing people to talk about their movies and hosting premieres.<BR/><BR/>The Paramount there has a summer series of classic films with everything from staples such as Gone With the Wind to James Bond films. Also, the Austin Film Society hosts screenings at the Paramount with directors in attendance to talk about their films.<BR/><BR/>Shreveport and New Orleans could both learn a lot from Austin as far as how to show films. But, it is easier to find production jobs in Louisiana.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03958820973150738587noreply@blogger.com