Z'areh Posted May 16, 2005 Report Share Posted May 16, 2005 Read the following two reports and make up your own mind on the quality of Armenian news media reporting. The item in question is: “Where the Truth Lie” by Atom Egoyan Reminder: how often do we accuse the Turkish news-media of distorted news reporting???? If we look at this example of a colossal bumbling below and brush it off as a simple matter of making a mistake, what confidence can we have over other reports of more serious nature, for example; government pronouncements or a misquoting Turkish officials. Here it is; FILM ON ARMENIAN GENOCIDE PRESENTED AT CANNES FESTIVAL 14.05.2005 03:19 /PanARMENIAN.Net/ Canadian film director of Armenian origin Atom Egoyan has presented picture Where the Truth Lies picture at the Cannes festival, reported SDA. The film is devoted to the Armenian Genocide in Ottoman Turkey in 1915. Atom Egoyan is one of the minions of the festival. As of the rating of the films, according to estimates of critics, film of Gus van Sant Last Days is still the leader. History of Violence of David Cronenberg and Where the Truth Lies of Atom Egoyan are considered among the main aspirants to the victory. The key event at the festival will be the non-competition screening of Revenge of the Sith film by George Lucas. ---------------------------------------------------------- Film review: Where the Truth Lies, by Atom Egoyan By Ray Bennett CANNES (Hollywood Reporter) - Atom Egoyan has delivered a big, slick and sexy mystery in "Where the Truth Lies," turning the Rupert Holmes novel into a sumptuous tale of show business hype and duplicity. Boasting a handsome cast, top-flight design and evocative music, the film should have no trouble attracting audiences seeking high-style, grownup entertainment. Rich in backstage atmosphere and the glamour of big-time hotels and nightclubs, the movie delves with considerable wit into the ugly side of the entertainment industry. In the late '50s, Lanny Morris (Kevin Bacon) and Vince Collins (Colin Firth) are the biggest comedy duo in America. The last thing they need is the naked body of a beautiful blonde in the bathtub of their New Jersey hotel room. In fact, the last thing the comedians do as partners is to deny they had anything to do with the dead woman, and they promptly break up their long-standing and hugely successful act. Fifteen years later, a young writer named Karen O'Connor (Alison Lohman) wins a fat contract from a publisher to write a book about Vince Collins, and it is through her eyes that the secret behind their split is slowly revealed. Using flashbacks from different points of view, Egoyan traces the lies and deception that have kept the sordid events that followed a Miami telethon from a still-adoring public. Larry and Vince had been forced by a no-nonsense gangster named Sally Sanmarco (David Hayman) to fly directly from the Miami gig to the opening of his New Jersey nightclub, where the corpse was found. As O'Connor discovers, many facts were quickly hidden and the comics appear to have covered their tracks cleverly but with their careers pretty much over by the '70s, their mutual desire for public acclaim drives them to reveal a version of the truth. But the young writer cannot resist being drawn into the pair's intense world of fabrication and celebrity worship. "Having to be a nice guy is the hardest job in the world when you're not," Larry tells her. Egoyan has enormous fun peeling the wrappers of showbiz lore so that we see the hoodlums, the drug taking, kinky sex and unstoppable violence. Soon O'Connor is wrapped up in it as much as the superstars who might or might not have committed murder. The film obeys the sometimes strained logic of mystery novels so that there's more than the occasional need to suspend disbelief, but Egoyan's script moves slickly along to a satisfying conclusion. Bacon is as taut and effective as usual, and Firth might prove a revelation to those who have seen him only in period pictures and English comedies. Lohman carries the weight of lead investigator with immense charm and no little grit. Best of all, the film looks wonderful, and full credit is due to production designer Phillip Barker and costume designer Beth Pasternak. Mychael Danna's music, too, is sly and seductive, adding a touch of noir class to the proceedings. Cast: Lanny Morris: Kevin Bacon; Vince Collins: Colin Firth; Karen O'Connor: Alison Lohman; Maureen: Rachel Blanchard; Reuben: David Hayman; Sally Sanmarco: David Hayman; Alice: Kristin Adams; Bonnie: Sonja Bennett; Mrs. O'Flaherty: Deborah Grover; Jack Scaglia: Beau Starr. Director-screenwriter: Atom Egoyan; Producer: Robert Lantos; Co-producers: Sandra Cunningham, Chris Chrisafis; Based on the novel by: Rupert Holmes; Cinematographer: Paul Sarossy; Editor: Susan Shipton; Production designer: Phillip Barker; Music: Mychael Danna; Costume designer: Beth Pasternak. Reuters/Hollywood Reporter 05/15/05 22:31 ET Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ED Posted May 16, 2005 Report Share Posted May 16, 2005 this is very surprising to me, Panarmenian in the past presented with very accurate reports, however I don’t see how they could make such a gross mistake, I’m sure they'll look into it and will correct the report By the way, who is SDA? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z'areh Posted May 16, 2005 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2005 I think it's a European (German?) news agency. It is surprising because panarmenian news is even quoted by Ambassador John Evens at times. That's whay making a mistake such as this is very worrisome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DominO123 Posted May 17, 2005 Report Share Posted May 17, 2005 (edited) this is very surprising to me, Panarmenian in the past presented with very accurate reports, however I don’t see how they could make such a gross mistake, I’m sure they'll look into it and will correct the report By the way, who is SDA? style_images/master/snapback.png You must be jocking, I don't even consider Panarmenian as a newspaper, but a fabricpaper. I was embarassed in the past, emailing a researcher, because PanArmenian has reported something about him. The man answered me completly dismissing PanArmenian informations. This news about Egoyans new film doesn't suprise me at all, I consider PanArmenian the less trustworthy of the Armenian sources of information I read. I even compared it in various occasion in the genocide section, to Turkish Daily News that as well has been exposed in various occasions to completly fabricate news. Edited May 17, 2005 by QueBeceR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DominO123 Posted May 17, 2005 Report Share Posted May 17, 2005 I think it's a European (German?) news agency. It is surprising because panarmenian news is even quoted by Ambassador John Evens at times. That's whay making a mistake such as this is very worrisome! style_images/master/snapback.png Evens should start quoting other news, or perhaps he need to continue quoting the Armenian equivalent of Anadolu News agency. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vava Posted May 17, 2005 Report Share Posted May 17, 2005 It's unfortunate, but true - I've found quite frequently that PanArmenian has the credibility of a fly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommmmmmy Posted June 3, 2005 Report Share Posted June 3, 2005 Where the Truth Lies is based on a novel by Rupert Holmes and has nothing to do with the Armenian Genocide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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