The Post
A cover-up that spanned four U.S. Presidents pushed the country's first female newspaper publisher and a hard-driving editor to join an unprecedented battle between journalist and government.
14 October 1890, Denison, Texas, USA
24 January 1981, Copley, Ohio, USA
6 March 1985, Orange County, California, USA
2 April 1988, Dallas, Texas, USA
3 August 1949, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
29 October 1957, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
4 November 1916, St. Joseph, Missouri, USA
5 June 1990, San Francisco, California, USA
14 August 1963, Durham, North Carolina, USA
1 April 1970, Wilmington, North Carolina, USA
3 October 1984, Alexandria, Virginia, USA
January 12, 2018
The conversations that centre on this point are at the heart of the film, which is timely, timeless and utterly enthralling.
January 12, 2018
The Post is an expertly-crafted and compelling film brought to tantalizing life by a master director and an all-star ensemble cast.
January 12, 2018
The Post goes beyond chastising clickbaity media sensationalism and serves as a stark reminder of the purpose of the press in any democracy.
January 13, 2018
The balance doesn't sit right and the most exciting elements of The Post remain off-screen. The film has measured surface and technical values, though there is little flair in Janusz Kaminski's cinematography and its texture feels cold and clinical.
January 11, 2018
While physical newspapers may not be as much a part of American life as they used to be, the occasional films about their publication - such as "Zodiac," "State of Play," and "Spotlight" - continue to enthrall. Now, "The Post" can be added to the list.
January 13, 2018
This is a powerful if sometimes heavy-handed film. It seems particularly significant right now, when there's an orange buffoon tweeting about awarding "worst news" awards as a propaganda tool to stifle criticism.
January 05, 2018
Spielberg offers a tight, lucid and highly satisfying account of the Pentagon Papers from the point of view of the Post and its publisher, Kay Graham.
January 12, 2018
The people deserve the truth and not to be lied to, but "The Post" shows that is easier said than done, and it's harder than just writing a story and sending it to the presses.
January 12, 2018
An evenhanded snapshot of the fractious relationship between a deceitful government and committed journalists, The Post is essential viewing.
January 11, 2018
In an era in which journalistic outlets are increasingly accused of delivering "fake news," this film is a reminder that few things are as precious - and vital - as the truth.
January 04, 2018
The standout is Bob Odenkirk as Ben Bagdikian, the kind of old-school reporter who wears out the soles of his shoes tracking down a scoop.
January 12, 2018
Streep is superb. What else is new?
