Good Night, and Good Luck

I remember watching Edward R. Murrow as a child. I even think I remember the Liberace piece used in this movie. I don't remember Senator Joseph McCarthy. But I do remember when news was news and not entertainment. I remember when the news was about something more then missing white women and car chases. Two things really jumped out at me. All of Edward R. Murrow's own words were used for the broadcast and speech sequences. The man could write. It makes what passes for news today sound so pathetic. The other thing that jumped out was that he smoked on camera. He always had a cigarette. Times change. Clooney did a great job. Too many parallels with today. From Amazon:

Genres: Drama, History Tagline: We will not walk in fear of one another. Plot Outline Broadcast journalist Edward R. Murrow looks to bring down Senator Joseph McCarthy. Plot Synopsis: In the early 1950's, the threat of Communism created an air of paranoia in the United States and exploiting those fears was Senator Joseph McCarthy of Wisconsin. However, CBS reporter Edward R. Murrow and his producer Fred W. Friendly decided to take a stand and challenge McCarthy and expose him for the fear monger he was. However, their actions took a great personal toll on both men, but they stood by their convictions and helped to bring down one of the most controversial senators in American history.