Citizen Kane (1941)
The line that reveals how much power Kane thinks his newspapers have is “People will think what I tell them to think.”
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Poll: We Have Been Warned
Many classic films of the black and white era, especially Frank Capra’s movies, depict the political machines, show how the media (especially newspapers) can be used in dirty politics, and show how the hate and race cards can be played in media campaign politics. Some of them have honest politicians corrupted by the system. Sadly, things haven’t changed much and many of these films are still relevant today. These films just need a minor touch of updating to be remade today and still be relevant. Which of these old black and white films do you feel is the most relevant today and can be remade today? (I don’t mean ones that has been already remade.)
The nominating petition is here if you have any to suggest. Just remember black and white films, never remade, about politics and can be updated with minor changes.
Results of 163 votes:
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Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939)
Shows a newspaper smear comprised of lies. It also shows a biased congressional investigation with witnesses giving false testimony in it. The false outrage of politicians. Ooops, almost forgot, Washi… -
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Seven Days in May (1964)
Shows a coup d’etat attempt by military leaders to oust a duly elected president. They had sworn to protect the constitution but they detest democracy and they believe they should rule instead of ele…
