Most Rewatchable Scene
Bradlee’s closing scenes and Woodward’s six-minute phone call
In the discussion (11)
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- Bernstein trying to take over Woodward’s story is nominated for establishing their complementary talents and rivalry
- Woodward’s six-minute, single-take calls to Dahlberg and McGregor are nominated; a mistaken name at the end was retained — Bill Simmons
- The gentle post-interview exchange about Sloan’s new baby is appreciated because it shows the reporters returning to ordinary human conversation — Sean Fennessey
- The Library of Congress research montage is nominated for depicting labor now replaced by digital search — Bill Simmons
- Bradlee first buying into the story is nominated — Bill Simmons
- Bernstein’s coffee interview with the bookkeeper is nominated — Bill Simmons
- The final Deep Throat garage meeting and visit to Bradlee’s home are nominated — Bill Simmons
- The first Bradlee red-pen edit is nominated for showing the newsroom hierarchy through costume and body language — Chris Ryan
- Bradlee’s final speech is selected as the favorite Robards scene — Chris Ryan
- The visit to Bradlee’s house and speech are separately selected for their tension and management style
- The six-minute Redford phone call is selected as best for difficulty, while the Robards scene remains a favorite — Bill Simmons