Bombshell (I) (2019)

R | 109 min | Biography, Drama

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A group of women take on Fox News head Roger Ailes and the toxic atmosphere he presided over at the network.

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Charlize Theron

Megyn Kelly
Nicole Kidman

Gretchen Carlson
Margot Robbie

Kayla Pospisil
John Lithgow

Roger Ailes
Allison Janney

Susan Estrich
Malcolm McDowell

Rupert Murdoch
Kate McKinnon

Jess Carr
Connie Britton

Beth Ailes
Liv Hewson

Lily Balin
Brigette Lundy-Paine

Julia Clarke
Rob Delaney

Gil Norman
Mark Duplass

Doug Brunt
Stephen Root

Neil Mullin
Robin Weigert

Nancy Smith
Amy Landecker

Dianne Brandi

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Charles Randolph

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Won 1 Oscar.

Another 24 wins & 59 nominations.

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19 December 2019 | earthgirl-54214

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| WATCH IF YOU LIKE POLITICS

This film is quite good, but I think you HAVE to like politics and know Fox News to enjoy it. The best part of this movie are the performances. The way the story is structured seems to lack some coherence, but it almost feels like chaos, which it makes it really feel like a newsroom. The story is based on real events, but the dialogue is made up, so keep that in mind. What I appreciated about the film is how it didn't seem to insult Republicans, rather the toxic culture of the news network. The audience is intended to sympathize with the women. The critique is mainly of Fox News, not conservatism. The tension built around Interactions with Roger Ailes is nauseating. Again, watch it if you know fox and like politics. Otherwise, you're probably not going to enjoy it.

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The film includes three Oscar winners: Allison Janney, Nicole Kidman, and Charlize Theron; and two Oscar nominees: John Lithgow and Margot Robbie.

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Roger Ailes: Gretchen Carlson could kill Fox News!

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One Little Soldier
Written by Regina Spektor
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Genres

Biography | Drama

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Release Date:

20 December 2019

Language

English

Country of Origin

Canada, USA

Filming Locations

Los Angeles, California, USA

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Budget:

$32,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$319,157 15 December 2019

Gross USA:

$31,762,808

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$61,404,394

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