GOOD NIGHT, AND GOOD LUCK. (CERT. PG)
UK-FRANCE-JAPAN-USA 2005 DIRECTED BY GEORGE CLOONEY
BLACK AND WHITE 1h 33m
WITH: DAVID STRATHAIRN, GEORGE CLOONEY, FRANK LANGELLA,
ROBERT DOWNEY JR
A documentary-style account of how the celebrated American TV journalist, Ed Murrow, exposed the questionable techniques used by Senator Joseph McCarthy in his campaign against ‘unAmerican activities’ in the 1950s.
Film starts at 7.30pm
‘The movie is like a morality play, from which we learn how journalists should behave.’ –
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
‘Though the film is in black and white, there’s nothing monochromatic about Clooney’s passion for his subject or the importance of the message.’ – David Stratton, At the Movies
‘As languid anchor-man Ed Murrow, Strathairn gives a magnificent performance of quiet, steadfast courage.’ – Adam Smith, Radio Times Guide to Films
‘Strathairn plays Murrow as if he’s Gary Cooper in High Noon, an unblinking stoic facing down and defeating evil with solitary courage.’ – Jack Shafer, Slate
