Ace in the Hole
Kirk Douglas, Jan Sterling, Robert Arthur
A frustrated former big-city journalist now stuck working for an Albuquerque newspaper exploits a story about a man trapped in a cave to rekindle his career, but the situation quickly escalates into an out-of-control circus.
Why you'll love it
A cynical, disgraced reporter stops at nothing to try to regain a job on a major newspaper.
Nightcrawler
Jake Gyllenhaal, Rene Russo, Bill Paxton
A petty thief desperate for work muscles into the world of crime journalism and becomes the star of his own story as he blurs the line between observer and participant.
Why you'll love it
The film explores the life of a freelance journalist who records violent events late at night in Los Angeles and sells the footage to a local television news station.
Frost/Nixon
Frank Langella, Michael Sheen, Kevin Bacon
A dramatic retelling of the post-Watergate television interviews between British talk-show host David Frost and former president Richard Nixon.
Why you'll love it
A dramatic retelling of the post-Watergate television interviews between British talk-show host David Frost and former president Richard Nixon.
Absence of Malice
Paul Newman, Sally Field, Bob Balaban
When a prosecutor leaks to a Miami reporter that a liquor wholesaler is suspected in the murder of a union head, the man's life begins to unravel.
Why you'll love it
The film is a critique of the irresponsibility of a newspaper when it implicates an innocent man in a murder case.
The Paper
Michael Keaton, Glenn Close, Robert Duvall
New York City tabloid editor Henry's faced with tough decisions while he faces several serious life challenges, and a tempting job offer.
Why you'll love it
The film depicts a hectic 24 hours in a newspaper editor's professional and personal life.