Random comments on random films

The Truman Show

...the point is, of course, that what we call "reality TV" is taking more and more liberties with what we call "privacy", and that the success of the whole genre depends on how much suffering (physical pain, backstabbing, tension, betrayal, etc., etc.) can be seen on the screen.

Truman Show takes this to the superlative. But the logistical problems are massive, and are never really addressed. How do you build a gigantic superstructure around an unsuspecting "star" without him noticing? Sure, once you're finished with the thing (still something out of science fiction) you can imitate sunshine, clouds, weather, etc. But while you're building it? It would take years. Wouldn't all that construction work on the horizon arouse his suspicious?

But the creators and cast are sure dedicated, aren't they? I mean, all those kids he grows up with never really knew another world than the "Truman Show" world. And his "family members",... when do they go on vacation? Do they really spend decades in a gargantuan TV studio and never leave to see the world outside?

The ultimate question, of course, is this:

What does Truman watch on TV?

posted by Marco @ 3:49 PM