All the President's Men

Ebert praises the film for 'brilliantly suggesting the mixture of exhilaration, paranoia, self-doubt, and courage that permeated the Washington Post,' though notes what saves it 'isn't the power of narrative, but the success of technique.'

Variety praised the 'ingenious direction and scripting' that overcame the inherent challenge of dramatizing reporters running down a story.

Empire's retrospective review praises Pakula's fact-based thriller as a classic piece of filmmaking that influenced almost every subsequent piece of film and television dealing with journalism.

Praises the film's commitment to authenticity and Redford and Hoffman's 'subdued and masterful work,' noting it's rare that a film sets out to capture the zeitgeist and actually pulls it off.

Retrospective review arguing that with the buffer of history, Pakula's All the President's Men holds up remarkably over time.

Argues the film feels less like a triumphant ode to journalism than a warning about media decay, noting that Pakula and Goldman saw obstacles on the horizon nearly 50 years ago.

Simmons, Fennessey, and Ryan dive deep into the 1976 political thriller, debating its rewatchability and unpacking the Watergate investigation onscreen.

Paul Scheer and Amy Nicholson investigate the 1976 thriller with guest Liz Hannah (screenwriter of The Post), discussing the screenplay controversy, Pakula's direction, and whether Woodward and Bernstein are a true cinematic odd couple.

Deep dive into Pakula's landmark film covering the razor-sharp Goldman screenplay, Redford's drive to bring the story to screen, and the film's enduring relevance.

Examines the historical accuracy of the film scene by scene, comparing the movie's depiction of Watergate to what actually happened.

Prompted by Robert Redford's passing, this essay explores how the film 'has a way of feeling like a mirage out of reach today, a memory of what was possible then, both in Hollywood and in the media.'