All the President's Men (1976) ft. Betsy and Trent

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 Welcome01:27 Getting to Know - Betsy and Trent15:36 Cast and Recognition for All the President's Men20:19 Relationship(s) to All the President's Men30:06 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 Men50:44 Did You Know?52:47 First Break53:27 Where Can You Find Betsy and Trent?01:00:49 Ask Dana Anything01:09:28 The Stanley Rubric - Legacy01:22:50 The Stanley Rubric - Impact/Significance01:32:00 The Stanley Rubric - Novelty01:42:15 Second Break01:43:07 The Stanley Rubric - Classicness01:53:00 The Stanley Rubric - Rewatchability02:01:14 The Stanley Rubric - Audience Score and Final Total02:03:59 Remaining Questions of All the President's Men02:12:56 Thank You to Our Guests and Remaining Thoughts02:18:01 CreditsGuests:Betsy and TrentNever Seen It podcast (@neverseenit_pod on Twitter and Letterboxd, @neverseenitpod1 on IG, @neverseenit on TikTok, patreon.com/neverseenitpodPreviously on the 2024 Post Oscars Reaction ShowYou can now follow us on Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, or TikTok (@gmoatpodcast)For the video version of this episode, go to: https://youtu.be/gnAXC_BtsXcFor more on the original episode, go to: https://www.ronnyduncanstudios.com//post/40-all-the-president-s-men-1976For more on the episode, go to: