Not everyone could have won the Oscar that year (2006) and indeed, I have already stated that Philip Seymour Hoffman deserved it. The point is that David Strathairn was absolutely brilliant as Edward R. Murrow and I would have liked to have seen...
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Not everyone could have won the Oscar that year (2006) and indeed, I have already stated that Philip Seymour Hoffman deserved it. The point is that David Strathairn was absolutely brilliant as Edward R. Murrow and I would have liked to have seen this recognised more in the 2006 rewards circuit. His performance was almost musical, as beautiful as hearing a solo violin. I imagine this sense was enhanced by the black and white format.

"Our citizens may be deceived for awhile, and have been deceived; but as long as the presses can be protected, we may trust to them for light." --Thomas Jefferson

"Goodnight and Good Luck" was really deserved of the Oscar in 2006 for best picture. I think the story was very cool story that took place behind the scenes. Kudos for Clooney and Downey Jr. for great performances in the film.

the reason i liked the movie so much is not because of the story but because it takes place in a newsroom and it is great story about the biggest story of a newsroom that is why this is such a good movie i like the movie and i like the fact that...
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the reason i liked the movie so much is not because of the story but because it takes place in a newsroom and it is great story about the biggest story of a newsroom that is why this is such a good movie i like the movie and i like the fact that it is in black and white that is pretty cool as well as it makes you think about the time the movie was set in as TV back then was in Black and White and it is a history lesson which is kind of cool as well