Network (1976)

Network (1976) – The following article was originally published on 12ftdwende.com on 29 April 2011. “I don’t have to tell you things are bad. Everybody knows things are bad. It’s a depression. Everybody’s out of work or scared of losing their job. The dollar buys a nickel’s worth, banks are going bust, shopkeepers keep a … Continue reading

Sunset Boulevard (1950)

Sunset Boulevard (1950) — This is the perfect Old Hollywood movie.  There’s great acting, a great story, masterful writing, and enough touches of authenticity to make it utterly believable.  This is a story of never-was who decides to use an old has-been only to discover that she is much better at using him.  There’s betrayal … Continue reading