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Ben described the movie as part of a poor stretch for Tarantino, calling it \"the Christmas of Crap\" during the on-air conversation. Both hosts said Jackie Brown felt overlong and included sequences they considered extraneous; Ben described watching \"two and a half hours of boredom\" and said the film frequently showed prolonged shots of Pam Grier’s face.

The hosts placed Jackie Brown in a larger career arc, noting Reservoir Dogs and Pulp Fiction as earlier reference points in Tarantino’s filmography while saying the newer material lacked the director’s earlier momentum. They framed the complaint as a viewer reaction — the hosts criticized the film’s extended scenes and said the movie could have been shortened without losing key plot points.

Why it matters: the segment is an editorial media-review discussion by local hosts and reflects their personal reaction to a major director’s work rather than a news development. The hosts’ remarks are opinionated and intended as entertainment commentary within the show’s format.

What the broadcast did not provide: the hosts did not present external critical consensus, box-office data, or quotations from other critics during the segment; their remarks were first-person impressions offered as show commentary.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","The Big Picture #15 1995","oneSentenceSummary","During the episode, Big Picture co-hosts critiqued Quentin Tarantino's Jackie Brown, calling it slow and overlong and describing the film as a disappointment compared with his earlier work.","taxTitle","Missoula, Missoula County, Montana","taxId",4050,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6223074,"Hosts criticize student short about paperboy, describe it as low-budget and brief",800,360000,1160000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3577186-72bee203046ea2af253f21de48eb3da2&start=360&end=1160","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3577186-72bee203046ea2af253f21de48eb3da2/thumbnail_360000.jpg","/articles/6223074/Missoula/Missoula-County/Montana/Hosts-criticize-student-short-about-paperboy-describe-it-as-low-budget-and-brief","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6223074-b13b8a28bdb370796f9ddc0030c0ecf6/orig.mp4?Expires=1770427567&Signature=ODK0ROY7EB4s9LGx0fMvbOnW5MVyb1jg-jiHpvpO8gZ6ghO-OI0r9EBINT-ZzIJqrHFXg3A7R~JPbqK6mH8PpPK8O1u1Ayluo5yWmfiOdOvYxW1k-7lNMXG6Ek8bqLLJq2KNTQsgJaxEEDVwigESQBfiIDA~le5quIZVIa6PulFZlQ53NC5tWlq2LqX89iX55qNnbObrXANZ61ALWaBvftQ3XnSQrJPrsBzoRnBuePMECIt5X-JkF5TFdFGtJre-yXQcSMhx2IJEiX18SXEuYe8Ovgphozu7RmKC8ItL1kGfpJ6-RMtEMqnezdMtuTjIzbpYBn~rJp5l0B2sdL6UeQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Brad Paulson and Ben reviewed a short student film shown during the Big Picture broadcast, identifying Aaron Burke as the director and Shannon Grizzle as the actor who played the paper boy.

Paulson described the short as a four-minute, black-and-white, largely silent chase film about \"a bully that chases after a paper boy on his paper delivery route.\" He said the short includes a bike chase and called the film \"an action\" short because of the chase sequence.

Paulson and Ben criticized elements of the production. Paulson noted that the actor Shannon had to shave to appear younger; he described a production workaround where the director hired an older actor and used makeup and shaving to make him appear younger. Paulson said the director shot some sequences in slow motion so an actor who did not pedal fast \"actually look[ed] like he's putting forth energy.\" Ben said the film had low production values and complained that there were \"no women in this movie,\" describing that absence as a shortcoming.

On-air ratings: Paulson gave the student film \"3 Arnold's\" in the show’s rating system. Ben gave the film \"a half an Arnold.\" The hosts emphasized the film’s short running time — Paulson said, \"This movie is only, like, 4 minutes long.\" Both acknowledged the film’s limited reach before airing; Paulson said no more than a handful of people had seen it prior to the broadcast.

Why it matters: public access or local cable programs can be an early exhibition outlet for student filmmakers. The hosts’ critique gives local filmmakers public feedback on production choices such as casting, makeup, pacing and the presence of diverse characters.

What the broadcast did not provide: the program did not supply a formal critique rubric, scoring criteria beyond the show’s in-house rating labels, or specific contact information for the filmmakers beyond naming Aaron Burke and Shannon Grizzle on air.","On the return episode, Big Picture hosts reviewed a 4-minute black-and-white student short directed by Aaron Burke and starring Shannon Grizzle; the hosts criticized its production choices, discussed casting and makeup, and issued on-air ratings.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6223078,"Missoula TV program 'Big Picture' returns to air, spotlights student films and seeks submissions",180,96000,276000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3577186-72bee203046ea2af253f21de48eb3da2&start=96&end=276","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3577186-72bee203046ea2af253f21de48eb3da2/thumbnail_96000.jpg","/articles/6223078/Missoula/Missoula-County/Montana/Missoula-TV-program-Big-Picture-returns-to-air-spotlights-student-films-and-seeks-submissions","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6223078-8257629de1358dfecf0934e843a92079/orig.mp4?Expires=1770427567&Signature=h-K-I3jL4NizK464rRri4YcM3qQXJnbMME5AAxIkZpa9cYnS1pRARLzc-cGLOs7Gzxu4vUQAmSYzk2fStC1-gYf3KHkWyhko2rvXqqJ6X2FvNcOtRMnU8MYlIj6D~uUhTgfvNU-0TKnoPqpY451ZE0NNuia3T-MBUdNXOvU8phwGiADbxZwfH8U5EHE7~Ieip9YCpV6rIAFNfn~PqUfSJ9BRdgkM-eBjzFEH6XLNfbBtBnVqIitVnhit0trlPQPafxPDt09ge8Yb6lx6yaaj9DPGkmXyPrKYu-iuXDKp-RcR2QT~5iwqwflR8uakpcv-67tVq40Rm3NzlbMy9rlqbA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Brad Paulson, co-host of the local television program Big Picture, told viewers the show is \"back on TV again,\" announcing the show's return to broadcast in Missoula after a months-long hiatus.

The hosts presented the episode as a comeback and said the program will resume a recurring feature: airing student films. Paulson said the program has run 13 episodes to date and that the producers will display a submission address on screen for viewers who want to send home movies or short films for future programs.

Why it matters: the show provides a low-cost outlet for local student and amateur filmmakers to reach a Missoula audience and promotes local creative work on public access-style television.

What the hosts said and did: Paulson described the episode as \"the comeback episode\" and asked viewers to \"send in your tapes\" to a mailing address he said would appear on the bottom of the screen. The co-host Ben (credited on air by first name) and the show staff — including an on-set director identified as Katrina — discussed plans to edit episodes and place submission information in postproduction. The hosts also named individual contributors to the student-film segment, including director Aaron Burke and actor Shannon Grizzle, whom they credited as participants in films shown during the episode.

Details from the broadcast: Paulson said the show had last aired a Halloween episode in late October and estimated the gap between broadcasts at several months. The hosts repeatedly framed the program as a community showcase; Paulson said the program is in \"syndication\" and noted it has produced a small run of episodes that re-air locally. The episode included on-air commentary while a short student film was shown.

What the show did not specify: the hosts said an address would appear on screen for submissions but did not state a mailing address or submission deadline during the recorded segment. The program did not outline any formal submission requirements, rules, or selection process on air.

Looking ahead: the hosts encouraged viewers to submit home movies for future episodes and said the production will continue to schedule student-film segments in upcoming broadcasts.","Local television show Big Picture announced a return to broadcast in Missoula, said it will resume airing short student films and encouraged viewers to submit home movies for future episodes.","actionData","errors"]

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Big Picture hosts call Tarantino's Jackie Brown overlong and disappointing

Hosts criticize student short about paperboy, describe it as low-budget and brief

Missoula TV program 'Big Picture' returns to air, spotlights student films and seeks submissions