A small-town newspaper editor has to decide which is more important to his readers - seemingly mundane local events, or a sensational crime story with a passing local connection..

Is it worth your time? If you like old-school journalism dramas where people actually smoke in the office and wear hats indoors, you'll probably get a kick out of Important News. It isn't a blockbuster, and it doesn't try to be. If you're looking for high-octane thrills or complex twists, you'll be bored stiff within t...


Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.

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"Is it worth your time? If you like old-school journalism dramas where people actually smoke in the office and wear hats indoors, you'll probably get a kick out of Important News. It isn't a blockbuster, and it doesn't try to be. If you're looking for high-octane thrills or complex twists, you'll be bored stiff within ten minutes. It’s really just a conversation piece, honestly. A snapshot of a time when the biggest stress in life was deciding whether a local festival deserved more ink than a ba..."
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