Network
Taste attributes: dramadetectivejournalisticslowunsavouryheavyrealisticlinearenclosedemotive & stirringcomplex relationshipfighting evilinjustice/tragedy/vengeancesocial commentarytroubled leadsunderdog triumphs
"Television will never be the same."
Boxlist takeA serious drama that is grounded, contained and slow-paced. Best if you like depth over escapism.
Pace: slow · Originality: balanced · Tone: balanced · Weight: very heavy · Realism: true to life · Story: balanced · Structure: linear · Look: balanced · Scale: confined · Emotional punch: stirringHow we score
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What lines up
- Wholesomeness: Unsavoury, just how this profile likes it
- Pace: Slow, just how this profile likes it
- Linearity: Linear / logical, just how this profile likes it
What might not click
- Realism: True to life, where this profile leans balanced realism
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Synopsis
When veteran anchorman Howard Beale is forced to retire his 25-year post because of his age, he announces to viewers that he will kill himself during his farewell broadcast. Network executives rethink their decision when his fanatical tirade results in a spike in ratings.
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Taste Attributes
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Details
- Genre
- Drama
- Year
- 1976
- Runtime
- 122 min
- Status
- Released
- Studio
- United Artists
- Taste scores
- How we score
Similar in feel
Matched on pace, tone, themes and style, not just genre.
