Matinee: Good Night, and Good Luck (35mm)

(George Clooney, US 2005, 93 min., 35mm)

George Clooney directs and co-stars in this captivating story of legendary newsman Edward R. Morrow (David Strathairn), focusing on the exposé by Morrow and his CBS television staff—defended by CBS—that helped lead to the downfall of Senator Joseph McCarthy.  Clearly a film that speaks to our times, it serves as an inspiration for current serious journalists to stand up to the brazen lies, baseless allegations and bullying of today’s Joe McCarthys and their bootlickers. The film also stars Patricia Clarkson and Robert Downey Jr.