Between the Lines

1977, 1h 41min -

Inspired by director Joan Micklin Silver’s time working at New York’s storied alt weekly the “Village Voice,” this unsung gem of 1970s slice-of-life seriocomedy offers an incisive, bittersweet look at a shifting media landscape that feels as fresh and relevant as ever. At the offices of a Boston independent newspaper, the staff members—including music critic Max (Jeff Goldblum, in one of his first leading roles), news reporter Harry (John Heard) and photographer Abbie (Lindsay Crouse)—enjoy a positive and open-minded work environment. However, it seems as though their relatively carefree days are numbered when the owner of a major publishing company buys the paper, leading to more money, but big changes. Show more

"Between the Lines" — movie produced in USA and released in 1977. It has a good rating on IMDb: 6.6 stars out of 10. It is a feature-length film with a runtime of 1h 41min. "Between the Lines" is currently available to stream on The Criterion Channel and for rent and to buy on Apple TV and Amazon Store. Click on a playlink to watch it now!