A goodnight at the movies

Rating: 9/10 (7 November 2005)

It may have been because it was free, the cheap popcorn, excellent independent theatre, or the pretty girl at my side, but I loved every second of this movie. It was incredibly one sided, and I have heard of a few historical discrepancies, but it was just way to cool for me to care. Filmed in glorious black and white (and I hope too see more films in this retro style (please give me some detective film noir)) and filled with great 50's era jazz, this film tells the story of Edward R. Murrow's (played spectacularly by David Strathairn) crusade to bring down Senator Joseph McCarthey, who had his own crusade against American Communism. The acting was great, as was the pacing, editing and Clooney's direction, but my single favorite thing was Murrow himself. Smooth, filled with confidence, yet not quite smug, Murrow makes me realize whats missing in the media of today. Plus, he smokes at the news desk, how bad ass is that?!