Dana and Tom with Betsy and Trent (hosts, Never Seen It w/ Betsy and Trent) revisit All the President's Men (1976): directed by Alan J. Pakula, written by William Goldman, score by David Shire, starring Robert Redford, Dustin Hoffman, Martin Balsam, Jane Alexander, Jack Warden, and Jason Robards.
Plot Summary: All the President's Men is a gripping account of two reporters, Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein, who uncover one of the most significant political scandals in American history. Set against the backdrop of a tense and suspicious Washington DC, the film follows their relentless pursuit of the truth behind the Watergate break-in.
Through meticulous investigation, careful sourcing, and dogged determination; they expose a cover-up that reaches the highest levels of government, ultimately leading to the resignation of President Richard Nixon. The movie is not just a tale of journalism but a testament to the power of persistence and the importance of a free press in holding power accountable.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
01:27 Getting to Know - Betsy and Trent
15:36 Cast and Recognition for All the President's Men
20:19 Relationship(s) to All the President's Men
30:06 What is All the President's Men About?
40:55 Does the Movie Have a Positive or Negative Legacy on Journalism?
49:42 Plot Summary for All the President's Men
50:44 Did You Know?
52:47 First Break
53:27 Where Can You Find Betsy and Trent?
01:00:49 Ask Dana Anything
01:09:28 The Stanley Rubric - Legacy
01:22:50 The Stanley Rubric - Impact/Significance
01:32:00 The Stanley Rubric - Novelty
01:42:15 Second Break
01:43:07 The Stanley Rubric - Classicness
01:53:00 The Stanley Rubric - Rewatchability
02:01:14 The Stanley Rubric - Audience Score and Final Total
02:03:59 Remaining Questions of All the President's Men
02:12:56 Thank You to Our Guests and Remaining Thoughts
02:18:01 Credits
Guests:
Betsy and Trent
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