Just saw Good Night and Good Luck
Such a horrible day in London..really cold and sort of snowing and sort of raining. So, I decided to treat myself to a movie before work. Good Night And Good Luck only opened here last week and now with the exception of Capote that doesn't open until Friday I have seen all of the Best Picture nominations.
I really enjoyed the film. I assume it will bore the pants off anyone who isn't interested in politics but I am a political junkie and have always been interested in that part of American political history. The use of black and white was very well done and for a film that mostly has one set it didn't feel too small.
I am not sure which film I want to win best picture. I was waiting to see this before I said and I haven't seen Capote yet. I liked Brokeback and don't think it was the best film I ever saw but it may just be worthy of the award out of this grouping. If not than I would be happy to see Good Night and Good Luck to get it but I have a feeling it might be a bit to much of a niche audience (political and journalistic history lesson) to have enough appeal amongst voters.
Btw if anybody likes tv news related movies don't forget about Broadcast News and the 1976 film Network.
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