Almost always #1 on any "Best Movie" list - there's a reason.

Rating: 10/10 (24 November 2015)

This movie is black-and-white. no special effects or CGI, explosions, etc. (insert typical saying here about what today's movies have) - and is still consistently rated as one of, if not the, best movies of all time.
I has to find out why. Instead of describing the film itself, if you find yourself watching this for the first time, try to realize how much your news outlets affect you today. The tail truly wags the dog, and has apparently been that way for quite a while.
I can't remember verbatim how it's said in the film that basically - if he wants news to happen, he'll make it happen. Because he owns a paper. Sort of unbelievable to think about - and this is, I'm sure, not the first time any owner (or these day, "reporter") has thought that, and I'd bet money it won't be the last. Prophetic to say the least.
There ARE "special effects" - the camera angles and the lighting that they play with are great - close-ups, etc. - you really get a sense of what they want you to "get" from the scenes, and it's so organically done that you can't help but applaud the artfulness of the director.
This, along with the storyline - without a doubt, always a 10.