Good Night and Good Luck

Here's a film that caught my attention early on, and I'm happy it has received the credit it deserves. The storyline alone is compelling, showing a newsmedia team battling against the societal norm in broadcasting. The acting definitely makes the piece work very well, but the mise-en-scene really transforms the audience into the era. Black and White is used effectively, and with sharp contrast. Lighting plays a critical role, both in the studio and elsewhere to accentuate subtleties and create a visually interesting set. And back to the storyline; scripts that are based on history are tricky, as they must live up to that time. Good Night and Good Luck does good on that, representing a news reporters' drive to relay the facts to the American People.