Classic Film: "Network" (1976)

Upon first viewing, no film has made more of an impression on me than, "Network". There is a satirical anger weaved into almost every scene, and for anyone who half-considers themselves to be of a counter-cultural mindset, you may empathize with the message being conveyed. "Network" is a film that was written immediately after the Watergate scandal, and released in 1976 (a mere two years hence). This film is as much about Watergate and Vietnam than it is about network television and corporate domination. The hilarity of it all (and perhaps the most haunting) is the prescience of the two scenes after the jump. 

The first scene is the single-most famous of the film. The most notorious, and best. Peter Finch, in an Oscar-winning role as Howard Beale, is on the brink of insanity. But for good reason:

Ned Beatty received an Oscar-nomination for one scene in this film. The following scene is what can only be described as his tour-de-force monologue against Howard Beale, who has been disrupting Beatty's corporate dealings (he is the CEO of an international corporation). While also paying attention to the superb acting, pay special attention to what he's actually saying, and tell me that doesn't apply to today: