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 Welcome

01:27 Getting to Know - Betsy and Trent

15:36 Cast and Recognition for All the President's Men

20:19 Relationship(s) to All the President's Men

30:06 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 Men

50:44 Did You Know?

52:47 First Break

53:27 Where Can You Find Betsy and Trent?

01:00:49 Ask Dana Anything

01:09:28 The Stanley Rubric - Legacy

01:22:50 The Stanley Rubric - Impact/Significance

01:32:00 The Stanley Rubric - Novelty

01:42:15 Second Break

01:43:07 The Stanley Rubric - Classicness

01:53:00 The Stanley Rubric - Rewatchability

02:01:14 The Stanley Rubric - Audience Score and Final Total

02:03:59 Remaining Questions of All the President's Men

02:12:56 Thank You to Our Guests and Remaining Thoughts

02:18:01 Credits

Guests:

Betsy and Trent

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