Network (1976)
"I would like at this moment to announce that I will be retiring from this program in two weeks' time because of poor ratings. Since this show is the only thing I had going for me in my life, I've decided to kill myself. I'm going to blow my brains out right on this program a week from today. So tune in next Tuesday"
Network, directed by Sydney Lumet, is one of the most powerful films I’ve seen…
The Thing (1982)
MacReady: "Somebody in this camp ain't what he appears to be. Right now, that may be one or two of us. By spring, it could be all of us."
Childs: "So, how do we know who's human? If I was an imitation, a perfect imitation, how would you know if it was really me?"
John Carpenter’s The Thing has managed to do something rare in this era of hyperconnectivity and dopamine addiction. I was completely glued to…
Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb
“Gentlemen, you can't fight in here! This is the War Room!”
Directed by Stanley Kubrick, Dr Strangelove uses sharp humor to satirize Cold War paranoia. The exaggerated anti-communism and absurd politics of the time are presented in a clever and hilarious way.
The dialogue is witty and memorable, and the main cast, especially Peter Sellers in multiple roles, delivers outstanding performances. It’s both shocking and really funny…
Midnight Cowboy
“We’re gonna tell all these new people my name’s Rico.”
"Midnight Cowboy" is one of my favorite movies, thanks to its unique atmosphere and well-crafted script. Dustin Hoffman and Jon Voight give amazing performances, bringing their characters to life in the rough and real New York of the late 60s.
The movie starts with one of the best opening scenes ever, all while the song "Everybody's Talkin'" plays in the background. It's a perfect start to the story.…
