A crack team of investigative reporters exposes a sitting president’s cowardly machinations to avoid Vietnam. You’re probably thinking a satisfying, speak-truth-to-power yarn, but this is closer to All the President’s Men with the bad guys winning. It’s the frustrating, true account of how the story then blew up in their faces, ultimately ending the careers of CBS veterans Dan Rather and Mary Mapes, his “60 Minutes” producer. Robert Redford does a good Rather, but it’s Cate Blanchett’s portrayal of a consummate professional coming apart at the seams that propels this idea-driven drama. (125 min)
Don Morton
Don Morton has viewed some 6,000 movies, frequently awake. A bachelor and avid cyclist, he currently divides his time between Tokyo and a high-tech 4WD super-camper somewhere in North America.You may also like
Tokyo Music Scene: New Releases in May 2024
Your monthly dose of new music from Japan
Le Cafe V
Louis Vuitton’s elevated cafe in Tokyo
Tokyo Trends: Summer Fashion in Tokyo 2024
Corporate core takeover
Kura Sushi Flagship Store to Open at the Osaka-Kansai Expo
Where sustainability and innovation come together
Summer Survival Products in Japan 2025
It’s time to upgrade your summer strategy for staying cool and hydrated
Indoor Ski Resorts Near Tokyo
Snow place like home
Kimpton Shinjuku Tokyo’s New Tailored Dining Experience
Invite your friends, dates and pets for an extravagant summer night