When was the last time you watched a movie solely because of the director? Jordan Peele, with his unique vision and style, is an anomaly in contemporary Hollywood. You can announce a movie with as little information as possible and still generate massive interest if you tack his name on the project. Take “Nope”, an upcoming film hyped up despite its sparse trailer. It showed the cast, the setting, and nothing else… until the 50-second mark, which revealed that it was being filmed by Jordan Peele. Read full article here
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Improving media literacy could boost trust towards the news, IMPRESS report suggests
The UK media is regulated by the likes of IPSO and Ofcom. The report by press regulator IMPRESS highlights the link between low levels of media literacy and trust in the news. The study found that three quarters of those who did not know if journalists were regulated did not trust the news. It suggests that improving media literacy is one way to stem the erosion of trust, and shows that audiences have an appetite for information on news processes. Stakeholders need to collaborate in order to rebuild trust in the news, and independent media is well placed to do this. Read full article here
Merv
February 1, 2023
