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Movies and TvShows featuring "local-newspaper" theme.

The Company You Keep
Movie

The Company You Keep(2012)

6.4
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R
121Minutes
Space Oddity
Movie

Space Oddity(2022)

5.5
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PG_13
94Minutes

Alex, living on a flower farm, prepares for a one-way trip to Mars to escape the changes around him. His decision shocks his family and prompts them to reevaluate their own lives. Space Oddity is a unique tale of love, loss, and finding humor in unexpected circumstances.

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How I Caught The Killer 
Tv Show

How I Caught The Killer  (2018)

6.6

In this true crime series, we reveal as never before, what it's like to be a police officer working on the most incredible and inconceivable murder cases in criminal history in the UK and USA. Focusing solely on the perspective of the police, former policeman and Crimewatch presenter Rav Wilding narrates this series packed with revelations from the people who solved some of the most infamous murders from around the world. Featuring exclusive officer accounts, chilling interview recordings and stylish reconstructions, How I Caught The Killer provides a gripping insight into what it's like to work on indecipherable cases.

Hold the Front Page
Tv Show

Hold the Front Page (2023)

5.8

In this fun, factual series comedians Josh Widdicombe and Nish Kumar immerse themselves into the world of local newspapers by travelling across the UK working for a different local paper each week on a mission to find real local stories.

Dear Viola
Movie

Dear Viola(2014)

6.2
NR
87Minutes

After the death of his wife, a grieving widower named Greg starts writing an advice column for the local newspaper under the pseudonym Viola. Through his letters, Greg helps others while dealing with his own grief. One day, Greg receives an anonymous letter from Claire, a single mother who needs advice on how to navigate a new relationship. As Greg and Claire continue exchanging letters, they develop a deep connection. Greg must find the courage to reveal his true identity and take a chance on love once again.

Burning Days
Movie

Burning Days(2022)

7.5
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131Minutes

Emre, a young prosecutor, is appointed to a small town dealing with a water crisis and political scandals. As he starts his first criminal investigation, he gets pulled into local politics and experiences tense interactions. Rumors and pressure escalate as he forms a bond with the owner of the local newspaper.

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The Woman Who Took the Local Paper
Movie

The Woman Who Took the Local Paper(2016)

5.7
108Minutes

A man and a woman committed double suicide in Kanazawa City. Immediately after the incident, Yoshiko Shiota, a woman living in Tokyo, contacts the local newspaper of Kanazawa, saying she wants to read the novel serialized in it by Ryuji Sugimoto. How did this woman know the novel is serialized in the newspaper? And why does she want to start reading it in the middle of the story? Which article was she actually interested in? Sugimoto cannot help making his own investigations about Yoshiko, but the more he searches, the more astonishing facts come to light...

Burn Country
Movie

Burn Country(2016)

4.8
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102Minutes

After serving as a fixer for a journalist in Afghanistan, a foreigner in a small Californian town uncovers corruption when working for a local newspaper.

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Kings of the Road
Movie

Kings of the Road(1976)

7.6
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NR
176Minutes
The Mimic
Movie

The Mimic(2020)

4.4
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81Minutes

Based on a true story, ‘the Narrator’ is befriended by his young new neighbor, after he joins the local newspaper team. Obsessed with the idea that ‘the Kid’ may be a sociopath, ‘the Narrator’ goes to extreme lengths to uncover the truth about him. After unsettling rendezvous, the truth he finds is anything but what he expected.

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Christmas She Wrote
Movie

Christmas She Wrote(2020)

5.9
85Minutes

After being fired from her job as a newspaper columnist in New York City, a woman returns home to California for Christmas. She reconnects with her sister and becomes involved in a romance with the owner of a local bakery. As she navigates the challenges of finding a new job and dealing with her ex-fiancé, she realizes the true meaning of Christmas and the importance of family.

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Only Two Can Play
Movie

Only Two Can Play(1962)

6.6
106Minutes

Only Two Can Play is a 1962 comedy-drama film about a theater critic who gets involved in various romantic entanglements. Set in Wales, the film follows the protagonist's interactions with a manipulative woman, a fellow playwright, and a flirtatious librarian. As he navigates these relationships, he also deals with personal challenges such as a crying baby, potty training, and waking up early. The film provides a humorous and light-hearted look at the protagonist's attempts to balance his professional and personal life.

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If you enjoy stories centered around local newspapers, you'll love these movies and TV shows. Dive into the fascinating world of journalism, uncovering the truth, exposing corruption, and witnessing the power of the press. From investigative reporting to small-town journalism, these captivating dramas and thrillers will keep you on the edge of your seat.

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