Topic: Journalism

Direction Orson Welles

Cast Orson Welles · Joseph Cotten · Everett Sloane · George Coulouris

Synopsis Citizen Kane (1941) follows the trajectory of a newspaper magnate whose immense wealth and influence lead to his eventual seclusion in a grand, fortress-like estate. The enigmatic final word he speaks before his demise, "Rosebud," sparks a compelling mystery. A...

Direction Billy Wilder

Cast Jack Lemmon · Walter Matthau · Susan Sarandon · Vincent Gardenia

Synopsis The Front Page (1974) is set in Chicago during the year 1929. The story revolves around Hildy Johnson, a seasoned reporter for a prominent Chicago newspaper, who is on the verge of leaving his job to get married. However, his...

Direction Billy Wilder

Cast Kirk Douglas · Jan Sterling · Robert Arthur · Porter Hall

Synopsis Ace in the Hole (1951) follows the story of Charles Tatum, a once-prominent journalist who has fallen on hard times and is now employed by a modest newspaper in Albuquerque. His life takes a dramatic turn when he discovers a...

Direction Román Escoda

Cast Michael Robinson

Synopsis Informe Robinson: Michael Robinson - Good, Better, Best (TV) (2020) marks a significant milestone as the most extraordinary episode in its 13-year history. This special report is a heartfelt tribute to Michael Robinson, who passed away on April 28, 2020,...

Direction David Beriain · Fernando Ureña

Cast David Beriain

Direction Howard Hawks

Cast Cary Grant · Rosalind Russell · Ralph Bellamy · Gene Lockhart

Synopsis His Girl Friday (1940) follows the story of Hildy Johnson, who has recently separated from her ex-husband, Walter Burns, and stops by his office to share the news of her upcoming marriage to another man. Walter, determined to prevent this...

Direction Beau Willimon · David Fincher · James Foley · Robin Wright

Cast Kevin Spacey · Robin Wright · Michael Kelly · Kate Mara

Synopsis House of Cards (TV Series) (2013) is a gripping political drama that aired from 2013 to 2018, spanning 6 seasons and 73 episodes. The series revolves around the ruthless and cunning Congressman Francis Underwood, portrayed by Kevin Spacey, and his...

Direction William Wyler

Cast Gregory Peck · Audrey Hepburn · Eddie Albert · Hartley Power

Synopsis Roman Holiday (1953) follows the story of a princess, Anne, who is on a diplomatic mission in Rome. Tired of her royal duties, she decides to slip away from her attendants and explore the city anonymously. During her adventure, she...

Direction David Morris · Jacqui Morris

Cast Don McCullin

Synopsis McCullin (2012) delves into the extraordinary life and career of Don McCullin, widely regarded as one of the most influential war photographers of our time. This documentary offers an intimate and candid look into McCullin's three-decade journey, capturing his experiences...

Direction Jesse Armstrong · Adam McKay · Mark Mylod · Andrij Parekh

Cast Brian Cox · Jeremy Strong · Sarah Snook · Kieran Culkin

Synopsis Succession (TV Series) (2018) is a gripping drama that delves into the lives of the Roy family, who control the vast media empire Waystar Royco. The narrative unfolds as the family patriarch, Logan Roy, faces health challenges, prompting his four...

Direction Tom Vitale · Sally Freeman · Michael Steed · Toby Oppenheimer

Cast Anthony Bourdain · David Holloway · Eric Ripert · Tom Vitale

Synopsis Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown (TV Series) (2013) sees the renowned chef and author embark on a global culinary and cultural adventure after transitioning from his successful Travel Channel series. The show, which aired on CNN, follows Bourdain as he ventures...

Direction Federico Fellini

Cast Marcello Mastroianni · Anita Ekberg · Anouk Aimée · Yvonne Furneaux

Synopsis La Dolce Vita (The Sweet Life) (1960) follows Marcello, portrayed by Marcello Mastroianni, a journalist tasked with documenting the opulent lives of Italy's elite for a Roman tabloid. He navigates a whirlwind of lavish parties and encounters a diverse array...

Direction Mark Robson

Cast Humphrey Bogart · Rod Steiger · Jan Sterling · Mike Lane

Synopsis The Harder They Fall (1956) follows the story of Eddie Willis, a sportswriter without a job, who is employed by the dishonest fight promoter Nick Benko. His task is to promote Benko's latest protégé, an Argentinian boxer named Toro Moreno....

Direction Richard Brooks

Cast Burt Lancaster · Jean Simmons · Shirley Jones · Arthur Kennedy

Synopsis Elmer Gantry (1960) follows the journey of a charismatic and smooth-talking salesman who is known for his quick wit and penchant for hard drinking. This man, Elmer Gantry, has a knack for telling risqué stories and always has a hip...

Direction Jirí Mádl

Cast Vojtech Vodochodský · Tatiana Pauhofová · Stanislav Majer · Ondřej Stupka

Synopsis Waves (2024) unfolds against the backdrop of the tumultuous late 1960s within the halls of Czechoslovak Radio. The narrative centers around a courageous group of journalists who defy the odds and risk their lives to deliver independent news. Amidst the...

Direction Alan Lowery · John Pilger

Cast Julian Assange · Tony Blair · Wilfred Burchett · George W. Bush

Direction Alexander Mackendrick

Cast Burt Lancaster · Tony Curtis · Susan Harrison · Martin Milner

Synopsis Sweet Smell of Success (1957) follows the tale of a ruthless and ambitious columnist, Sidney Falco, portrayed by Burt Lancaster, and his manipulative press agent, J.J. Hunsecker, played by Tony Curtis. The narrative unfolds in the bustling and cutthroat world...

Direction King Vidor

Cast Gary Cooper · Patricia Neal · Raymond Massey · Kent Smith

Synopsis The Fountainhead (1949) follows the story of Howard Roark, a principled architect portrayed by Gary Cooper. Roark's unwavering commitment to his artistic vision leads him to reject projects that compromise his aesthetic principles, opting instead to work as a laborer...

Direction Mstyslav Chernov

Synopsis 20 Days in Mariupol (2023) follows a group of Ukrainian reporters who find themselves cut off in the encircled city of Mariupol as the Russian assault commences. Despite the immense dangers, these journalists persevere in their mission to record and...

Direction Sidney Lumet

Cast Faye Dunaway · William Holden · Peter Finch · Robert Duvall

Synopsis Network (1976) chronicles the downfall of veteran news anchor Howard Beale (Peter Finch), who, upon being informed of his impending dismissal after years of service, declares to his vast audience that he will end his life on live television during...