Network evaluation action
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Carter 2021-11-13 08:01:24
"This is a satirical drama aimed at the television industry, exposing and mocking the economic dominance of television news and the control of power politics behind the scenes. The character setting of the film is very representative, the performance is superb, the rhythm is compact, and the plot is never sloppy. While criticizing commercialization, it excavated the inner contradictions of the characters. "The film still seems to be of realistic significance even today.
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Kurt 2022-03-24 09:01:37
Bill's change was sudden. Can a veteran journalist not understand that profit is above all else? And then exploited by TV again? Other TV generations fared just fine. Bill's death was also dramatic. A mix of story and political satire.
Network quotes
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Max Schumacher: [about Diana] I'm not sure she's capable of any real feelings. She's television generation. She learned life from Bugs Bunny.
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Howard Beale: No, no. I'm gonna blow my brains out right on the air, right in the middle of the 7 O'clock news.
Max Schumacher: You'll get a hell of a rating, I'll guarantee you that. 50 share easy.