From the drama of the Nixon resignation to the lunacy of Ron Burgundy, Americans have always loved a great newsroom story. The Minnesota Society of Professional Journalists and Take-Up Productions are teaming up to bring you a series of five beloved journalism feature films this June at The Trylon Microcinema in Minneapolis (3258 Minnehaha Avenue South).

Click here to buy tickets online. You can also buy tickets in person at the Trylon.

“Network”
Starring: Faye Dunaway, William Holden, Peter Finch.

An eerie prophecy of the state of TV today. Luckily it’s an entertaining prophecy flush with stark character studies in morality, legendary performances, and one all-time-great movie quote.

Showtimes: Friday, May 31 – 7:00 & 9:15 / Saturday, June 1 – 7:00 & 9:15 / Sunday, June 2 – 5:00 & 7:15

“Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy”
Starring Will Ferrell, Christina Applegate, Paul Rudd, Steve Carrell.

Set in the 1970s boy’s club broadcasting era, Ron Burgundy is being forced to accept a woman into his anchorman crew; genuine hilarity ensues.

Showtimes: Friday, June 7 – 7:00 & 9:00 / Saturday, June 8 – 7:00 & 9:00 / Sunday June 9 – 5:00 & 7:00

“All the President’s Men”
Starring Robert Redford & Dustin Hoffman

Journalists Woodward and Bernstein are assigned to cover a humdrum court case that uncovers a scandal so large, it forces a President to resign. Based on events that forced modern media to suffix all scandals with “-gate”.

Showtimes: Friday, June 14 – 7:00 & 9:30 / Saturday, June 15 – 7:00 & 9:30 / Sunday, June 16 – 5:00 & 7:30

“Page One: Inside the New York Times”
Directed by Andrew Rossi

A documentary giving you an inside view of the dramatic changes and hardships our country’s most notable newsroom experienced transitioning into the digital era.

Showtimes: Friday, June 21 – 7:00 & 8:45 / Saturday, June 22 – 7:00 & 8:45 / Sunday, June 23 – 5:00 & 6:45

“Sweet Smell of Success”
Starring Burt Lancaster & Tony Curtis

With time-honored Noir gusto, press agent Falco and columnist Hunsecker scheme against, smear, and set up a young jazz musician for selfish gain.

Showtimes: Friday, June 28 – 7:00 & 9:00 / Saturday, June 29 – 7:00 & 9:00 / Sunday, June 30 – 5:00 & 7:00

Visit the Trylon website to buy tickets online.

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The Minnesota Society of Professional Journalists (MNSPJ) is now accepting nominations and candidates for the 2013-2014 Board of Directors. Candidates must be a SPJ member in good standing with the national organization and be a dues-paying member of the Minnesota SPJ chapter.

The following positions are open for the 2013-2014 board year:

President-Elect (one-year term)
Secretary (one-year term)
Treasurer (one-year term)
Director (four positions available, two-year term)

MNSPJ board members are the backbone of our organization, coordinating various aspects of chapter programs, awards, and advocacy efforts.

Interested candidates should email a short biography (including name, job title and number of years in SPJ) and candidate statement to minnesota.spj@gmail.com by no later than May 20, 2013. All MNSPJ members will receive a board election ballot via email in late May. Election winners will be announced at the MNSPJ annual meeting in late June.

Please email all questions to minnesota.spj@gmail.com.

2013 Silha Center Spring Forum:

Keeping Your Distance as an Ethical Sports Journalist

April 29: 7-9 p.m.

Free and open to the public – no reservations required.
Audience Q &A will follow.

Scheduled panelists include:
David Brauer, MinnPost
Mike Rand, assistant sports editor, Star Tribune
Joan Niesen, Fox Sports North
Charlie Armitz, Minnesota Daily sports editor.

Location: Murphy Hall, Room 130 • East Bank Campus

University of Minnesota • Twin Cities

www.silha.umn.edu • 612-625-3421