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Gibson Group series Frontseat was the longest-running arts programme of its era. Hosted by actor Oliver Driver, the weekly series aimed a broad current affairs scope at the arts. This episode asks, "Is there really an art boom, and if so, why aren't the artists benefiting?" Art dealer Peter McLeavey, the late John Drawbridge and others offer their opinions. It also features a story about whether NZ really needs eight drama schools. Richard Finn, Miranda Harcourt and newcomer Richard Knowles (later a Shortland Street regular) are among those interviewed.
Frontseat first appeared on television in New Zealand in 2004. Its current affairs style news clips and interviews featured the events, personalities, and problems faced by the arts sector. These ranged across a broad range of topics - ...
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"tended too far towards the tabloid" Surprising that some in the arts community can't understand that taking something seriously should include critical thinking. Arts reportage too often suffers from the same weakness as sport journalism - the reporter who questions the status quo suddenly finds their belief in the cause questioned.
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Geoff
Posted at 01.30AM - 07.08.2011
It was, unfortunately, just total crap. They looked at some good issues, some good people, but they never did it justice...