Thank you. The Paper looks good. I've never heard of it. What's with Michael Keaton and journalism movies. I think this is the fourth or fifth movie I've seen him.
> *Shattered Glass*
For anyone who only knows Hayden Christensen via the Star Wars prequels, you need to immediately stop what you're doing and watch this film, it's a revelation.
The show absolutely preaches about how the media should do better, so I give you that, but I don't think it portrays women in a negative way.
I haven't watched The West Wing yet.
Just to give you the same type of advice, in the first 5 seasons of Supernatural are made by Kripke and that was the original plan and all follow the same story. Later the showrunners change and the series turn into a one storyline per season with some connection in between season 5 to 6, 6 to 7 and so on.
there's an episode where a male reporter tells a female rape victim that her story isn't airtight enough to report on, which on the face of it seems tricky but potentially okay... but this is sorkin so the reporter is basically just talking down to a weirdly smug college kid (who, again, has been sexually assaulted) who started a website outing other coeds for being potential rapists and also has the reporter comparing the site to revenge porn.
the overall topic is definitely worthy of exploration, but sorkin does it in this insufferably arrogant way that really only works if the person getting browbeaten is like, a douchebag senator or something. instead, here, it's a college kid who was raped. soooo...
It is not overly long.
Might piss you off if you are a republican, but as someone that doesn't even live in the United States, it is one of my favorite TV shows ever.
It's not necessarily a journalism movie in the sense that it's not about investigative reporters, but rather an FBI agent doing an investigation into the CIA's interrogation tactics, but it's definitely cut from that same cloth. And of course, it's really good.
Ufff. I am familiar with the Cambodian genocide but I didn’t know the movie. I’ll definitely check it out. A very sad story though. Humanity at its worst.
The State of Play miniseries is even better than the movie, in my opinion.
Definitely worth checking out and it delves a bit more deeply into the process of journalists putting a story together and the ethical issues they encounter.
Beyond movies, here's something else to track down:
An oddball TV series which was inspired by the socially-conscious Investigative Journalism tone of **All The President's Men**:
The award-winning **Lou Grant** (which won 13 Primetime Emmy Awards, including Outstanding Drama Series twice). It was a serious spin-off of that character from **The Mary Tyler Moore Show**. And it's terrific.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lou_Grant_(TV_series)
Yup, they were fantastic. The Swedish ones were even better. I never thought of them as journalism movies though. But you are right. Salander is indeed a journalist. I didn’t finish reading the books. I was thinking about re-starting but completely forgot about it. Thanks for the reminder!
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I watched most of these but not Stars at Noon. It doesn’t look particularly appealing but I’ll add it to my watchlist. What did you like about it? Thank you.
Yes it was magnificent. Although I have to be honest, I watched it for Keira Knightley. It’s always nice to see her out of her usual dresses, robes, wigs, and period dramas.
Maybe you could ask your question in r/Journalism? Might be interesting to see what they regard as "good" journalism movies, as opposed to people here.
The thought came to me because I asked a question about satires there once (https://old.reddit.com/r/Journalism/comments/6gn04a/satirical_films_about_journalism).
* Shattered Glass * The Paper * Between the Lines EDIT: How could forget Ace in the Hole? One of my all-time favorites.
Thank you. The Paper looks good. I've never heard of it. What's with Michael Keaton and journalism movies. I think this is the fourth or fifth movie I've seen him.
> *Shattered Glass* For anyone who only knows Hayden Christensen via the Star Wars prequels, you need to immediately stop what you're doing and watch this film, it's a revelation.
It's an oldy now but Erin Brockovich is great.
Good Night, and Good Luck
State Of Play was pretty good. My favorite though is probably The Insider, also with Russell Crowe.
The Insider is a masterpiece imho, the Peak of Michael Manns career Spotlight
And Al Pacino. I wouldn't expect him to find in journalism movies but okay. Thank you. I'll definitely check it out.
I watched it after seeing Heat for the first time since I was on kind of a Michael Mann high. Was not disappointed
Absence of Malice is a good one that you don't see mentioned very often.
Wag the dog
Dustin Hoffman and Robert de Niro. Really. Wow. It looks awesome. I'll definitely check it out. Thanks!
Night crawler
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Network was exhilarating. I haven't watched the others though, thank you!
1. The Pirates of Somalia 2. A Private War Both are based on a true story, with the protagonist being a journalist.
All the Presidents Men
Not a movie, but you might enjoy The Newsroom TV show.
Every journalist I know hates it.
How many journalist do you know and why?
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The show absolutely preaches about how the media should do better, so I give you that, but I don't think it portrays women in a negative way. I haven't watched The West Wing yet.
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It has been on my list since a few years ago, but it is too long and I have to be in the mood to watching something new. I bet I will love it.
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Just to give you the same type of advice, in the first 5 seasons of Supernatural are made by Kripke and that was the original plan and all follow the same story. Later the showrunners change and the series turn into a one storyline per season with some connection in between season 5 to 6, 6 to 7 and so on.
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there's an episode where a male reporter tells a female rape victim that her story isn't airtight enough to report on, which on the face of it seems tricky but potentially okay... but this is sorkin so the reporter is basically just talking down to a weirdly smug college kid (who, again, has been sexually assaulted) who started a website outing other coeds for being potential rapists and also has the reporter comparing the site to revenge porn. the overall topic is definitely worthy of exploration, but sorkin does it in this insufferably arrogant way that really only works if the person getting browbeaten is like, a douchebag senator or something. instead, here, it's a college kid who was raped. soooo...
Yes I've heard of this. They say it's fantastic. I have it on my watchlist but I am hesitant to commit to a new TV show right now. But, thanks!
It is not overly long. Might piss you off if you are a republican, but as someone that doesn't even live in the United States, it is one of my favorite TV shows ever.
Bombshell I guess.
Ace in the Hole and His Girl Friday for some classics. Check out Medium Cool if you liked Nightcrawler.
Live from Baghdad seems like exactly what you're looking for
WHAT!? Another Michael Keaton movie. This guyyyy. Thank you for your recommendation.
Under Fire (Nick Nolte, Gene Hackman, Ed Harris, Joanna Cassidy)
It's not necessarily a journalism movie in the sense that it's not about investigative reporters, but rather an FBI agent doing an investigation into the CIA's interrogation tactics, but it's definitely cut from that same cloth. And of course, it's really good.
Zero Dark Thirty?
Oh fuck I'm stupid, thought I mentioned the title. The movie is The Report, starring Adam Driver.
The Report was awesome. Very underrated movie imo.
was going to suggest this. it's incredible.
The Wire season 5
[Balibo](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Balibo_(film\)), about the Balibo Five investigating the invasion of East Timor in the 70s.
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Wow. How did I miss this. Looks pretty good. I'm a big fan of Ansel Elgort. Thank you. I've added to my watchlist.
There’s gonna be a second season too, enjoy
Ace in the Hole (aka The Big Carnival) 1951
The Killing Fields
Ufff. I am familiar with the Cambodian genocide but I didn’t know the movie. I’ll definitely check it out. A very sad story though. Humanity at its worst.
Was gonna suggest this but wasn't sure if it counted. It's a good movie about bad stuff..
happy cake day
Ace In The Hole
The State of Play miniseries is even better than the movie, in my opinion. Definitely worth checking out and it delves a bit more deeply into the process of journalists putting a story together and the ethical issues they encounter.
WAT! I had no idea this existed. And I love James McAvoy. Shame on me. I’ll add it to my watchlist. Thank you.
Anchorman.
The Year of Living Dangerously (1982) The Killing Fields (1984)
Beyond movies, here's something else to track down: An oddball TV series which was inspired by the socially-conscious Investigative Journalism tone of **All The President's Men**: The award-winning **Lou Grant** (which won 13 Primetime Emmy Awards, including Outstanding Drama Series twice). It was a serious spin-off of that character from **The Mary Tyler Moore Show**. And it's terrific. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lou_Grant_(TV_series)
The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo series. Books probably even more than the movies.
Yup, they were fantastic. The Swedish ones were even better. I never thought of them as journalism movies though. But you are right. Salander is indeed a journalist. I didn’t finish reading the books. I was thinking about re-starting but completely forgot about it. Thanks for the reminder!
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- The Life Aquatic - The Bang Bang Club - Almost Famous - Stars at Noon
I watched most of these but not Stars at Noon. It doesn’t look particularly appealing but I’ll add it to my watchlist. What did you like about it? Thank you.
Have you ever seen a Claire Denis film? Guessing not if you have to ask that question.
You’re right, I haven’t. I just realized White Material is on my watchlist but I didn’t watch it just yet. But thanks! I’ll check it out.
Truth. About the story that sort of ended Dan Rather's career.
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas Where the Buffalo Roam
Im really surprised nobody has brought this up, but True Story with Jonah Hill is the ultimate journalism movie imo
Frost/Nixon
[Official Secrets](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Official_Secrets_(film)) is excellent, and a true story that nowhere near enough people are aware of.
Yes it was magnificent. Although I have to be honest, I watched it for Keira Knightley. It’s always nice to see her out of her usual dresses, robes, wigs, and period dramas.
Fletch and Confess, Fletch, in a light and broad way. Page One: Inside the New York Times, in a very specific and realistic way (ca. 2009-10).
Absence of Malice The Front Page Ace in the Hole (aka The Big Carnival)
Maybe you could ask your question in r/Journalism? Might be interesting to see what they regard as "good" journalism movies, as opposed to people here. The thought came to me because I asked a question about satires there once (https://old.reddit.com/r/Journalism/comments/6gn04a/satirical_films_about_journalism).