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Network (1976) [Special Edition]

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Network (1976) [Special Edition]

Network (1976) [Special Edition]
A Film by Sidney Lumet
2xDVD9 | ISO+MDS | NTSC 16:9 (720x480) | 02:01:10 | 5,66 Gb + 7,92 Gb
Audio: English; French - AC3 1.0 @ 192 Kbps (each track) | Subs: English, French, Spanish
Genre: Drama | Won 4 Oscars + 21 wins

In 1975 terrorist violence is the stuff of network nightly news programming and the corporate structure of the UBS television network is changing. Meanwhile, Howard Beale, the aging UBS news anchor, has lost his once strong ratings share and so the network fires him. Beale reacts in an unexpected way. We then see how this affects the fortunes of Beale, his coworkers (Max Schumacher and Diana Christensen), and the network.

IMDB - Top 250 #186
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Thirty years may have passed since its release, but the most surprising thing about director Sidney Lumet and writer Paddy Chayefsky's Network (1976) is that it doesn't seem quite so far-fetched anymore. As we rediscover the broadcast exploits of the fictional UBS (a failing "fourth network" turned ratings juggernaut, thanks to sensational shows and tabloid tidings), we're also reintroduced to a world gone mad…which just so happens to resemble the one we're living in, roughly three decades later. Even for those unfamiliar with the film, Network's prophecy will become strikingly clear; in fact, its blunt message may only be rejected by those who hate hearing the phrase "I told you so".

Network (1976) [Special Edition]

Behind the actual story, though, it's easy to see why Network is still effective. The performances are fantastic from top to bottom, so it's no surprise the film was nominated for five Oscars in the acting department and won three: Best Actor (Peter Finch, though he passed away before receiving it), Best Actress (Faye Dunaway), and Best Supporting Actress (Beatrice Straight).

Network (1976) [Special Edition]

Finch's on-air monologues are worth the price of admission alone: as frustrated, aging news anchor Howard Beale, he's a force of nature once he gets going. William Holden (also nominated for the Best Actor award) shines as Max Schumacher, though his role is much more subdued despite an ample amount of screen time. Dunaway is cold and calculating as Schumacher's semi-love interest Diana Christensen, a woman whose hunger for success whips the media machine into overdrive. Other notable performances are provided by Beatrice Straight, Robert Duvall…and yes, sharp-eyed viewers will even spot a high school-aged Tim Robbins if they look hard enough (Hint: he fires a gun).

Network (1976) [Special Edition]

Even so, the terrific acting is just the tip of the iceberg. Chayefsky's dialogue is at the forefront of why these performances leap off the screen, so it's no wonder why Network took home the Oscar for Best Screenplay as well. Lumet's direction provides a nice counterbalance, keeping the film's frequent outbursts organized tightly. Though it was overlooked for Best Picture–-along with Martin Scorsese's Taxi Driver, no less–-Network remains a film that does a remarkable job of holding up today. Again, though, it holds up for entirely different reasons. We've since learned that Network's prophecy came true and, along with films like David Cronenberg's Videodrome, never seemed all that hard to believe in the first place. Where the media goes from here will be a mystery, but one thing's for certain: we'll at least find out what Hollywood couples are filing for divorce.

Network (1976) [Special Edition]

After thirty years of being mad as Hell, fans of the visionary Network finally have something to smile about. Warner Bros.' excellent two-disc treatment does the film justice, boasting a strong technical presentation and a batch of appropriate, tasteful bonus features. Those who have yet to see Network on DVD are certainly in for a surprise, while owners of the previous one-disc release should feel comfortable making the upgrade. As for the long-time followers of this important film–-well, I'd be surprised if they haven't already picked this release up by now. Highly Recommended.
Network (1976) [Special Edition]

Paddy Chayefsky takes on television (his first true love), with somewhat self-congratulatory ardor.

Finch, a veteran newsman for the mythical United Broadcasting System, is sent over the mental edge when he is told that he will be fired after a quarter of a century on the air. He can't handle the situation and tells his audience that he intends to commit suicide on his final broadcast the following week. Ratings go straight through the roof, and his fan mail comes in by the carload. On the night he plans to put a gun to his head, Finch relents, apologizes to the millions watching (it's his largest audience ever), and stands up like an electronic Messiah to shout "go to your nearest window and yell as loud as you can, "I'm mad as hell and I'm not going to take it anymore!" His audience does just that.

Network (1976) [Special Edition]

Dunaway, a programming executive at UBS, knows how to exploit this, so she signs Finch to a weekly show in which he can let it all hang out. This idea is opposed by Holden, the man in charge of network news and an old pal of Finch. He can see that Finch is on the edge of insanity and he can't stand the thought of the news being used to further ratings. Dunaway's bosses like the idea and fire Holden for his disagreement. Finch's program, a melange of various items, goes on and is a smash hit. Dunaway, now a star at the network, has other innovations in mind. She intends doing a show about urban guerrillas, but instead of hiring actors, she wants the terrorists to play themselves. Holden and Dunaway meet again and are soon involved; Holden then leaves his wife, Straight, in the most moving (and least gimmicky) scene in the film, as he tells her why he is departing.

Network (1976) [Special Edition]

NETWORK gives us several superb scenes, including one in which the communist guerrillas' lawyers argue with the network's representatives over the ancillary rights and syndication money that will accrue from their show. There's an amazing display of acting talent, even though director Lumet doesn't quite tie all the strands together. Finch's spouting is impressive, but we prefer Holden's sardonic edge, even if his big speeches seem the most predictably written. For Dunaway fans, there are some great moments: Faye zipping up her briefcase in a manic state, and that rattling teacup. With her strangely undersized mouth of yellow baby teeth, she's a believable media carnivore.
Network (1976) [Special Edition]


Special Features:
DISC ONE:
- The Film
- Audio commentary with director Sidney Lumet
- Theatrical trailer

DISC TWO:
- "The Making of Network" -documentary (6-part Anniversary - 85:21 min)
- Vintage Interview excerpt from Dinah! (hosted by Dinah Shore - 14:01 min)
- "Turner Classic Movies' Private Screenings" - documentary (featurining Sidney Lumet - 54:28 min)
Network (1976) [Special Edition]


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