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09/22/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/22/2026 16:01

The Times Marks 175 Years With Film Series at Metrograph

A weekend of journalism-driven films honors the enduring appeal of the reporter on screen.



For 175 years, The New York Times commitment has remained the same: to seek the truth and help people understand the world through fact-based, independent reporting. This October, that reporting gets the big-screen treatment with a curated film series, "Stop the Presses," celebrating the romance and adventure of journalism, hosted at Metrograph on the Lower East Side of New York.



From Friday, Oct. 16 through Sunday, Oct. 18, the series will feature five 20th century films that capture the courage and complexity of reporting the big story. The lineup includes "All the President's Men," "The Insider," "Almost Famous," "Broadcast News" and "The Parallax View." Together, the films reflect a broader practice The New York Times has helped define: journalism as a means of uncovering what powerful people would rather keep hidden, making sense of the world for readers and turning the journalistic experience into a story that resonates.



"There is no more exciting career than being a reporter. Period. Hollywood has been portraying reporters in movies for generations, and we're thrilled to partner with Metrograph to screen renowned films that celebrate journalism. Going to the movies is the perfect way to celebrate The New York Times's 175th birthday," said Sam Dolnick, deputy managing editor.



Tickets are available to the public at Metrograph's website .



  • Friday, Oct. 16
    • "Almost Famous"at 9 p.m. Introduction by Jon Caramanica and Joe Coscarelli of "Popcast"
  • Saturday, Oct. 17
    • "The Insider"at 4:40 p.m. followed by a conversation with investigative journalist Lowell Bergman, portrayed by Al Pacino in the film, and Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter and podcast host Pablo Torre
    • "Broadcast News" at 8:20 p.m. Introduction by Michael Barbaro of "The Daily"
  • Sunday, October 18
    • "All the President's Men" at 1 p.m. followed by a conversation with Carl Bernstein and Maggie Haberman, White House correspondent for The New York Times, moderated by Natalie Kitroeff of "The Daily"
    • "The Parallax View" at 4:30 p.m. Introduction by White House correspondent Shawn McCreesh (Metrograph members only screening. You can buy a discounted membership here.)

The Metrograph is a fitting home for the series: a theater built for people who take film as seriously as The New York Times takes reporting, in the heart of the city The Times has covered for 175 years. The series is a tribute to that history, a look at how journalism has shaped society, and how culture has been shaped by journalism in return.



Stop the Presses represents only a fraction of the stories that first-hand, fact-based reporting has helped uncover, shape and bring to light. It is also a reminder of the profound impact journalism has on our everyday lives.



For more stories from 175 years of The New York Times, visit nytimes.com/175.



Tickets are available at: The New York Times presents Stop the Presses



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