Network (1976)

About this episode

The episode discusses the classic film Network (1976) and its relevance today.

Kicking off our latest series on the films of Sidney Lumet, we begin with the incendiary classic Network (1976). Written by Paddy Chayefsky, the film is as sharp and biting as ever, taking aim at television, corporate power, and the blurred line between news and entertainment. Anchored by unforgettable performances and iconic monologues, Network feels just as relevant today as it did on release. Join us as we dive into one of Lumet’s most enduring films. Cinema Spectator is a movie podcast hosted by Isaac Ransom, Juzo Greenwood, and Cameron Tuttle. The show is executive-produced by Darrin O’Neill and recorded and produced in the San Francisco Bay Area, CA. You can support the show at patreon.com/ecfsproductions. Follow us on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @cinemaspectatorpodcast. Isaac and Cameron began recording podcasts with their first project, Everything Comes from Something (2018), and are now focusing on new weekly content for Cinema Spectator. Cameron Tuttle is a full-time professional cinematographer who majored in film at SFSU and collaborates on corporate, private, and creative productions. Cameron is the expert. Isaac Ransom works full-time as a marketing…

People in this episode

Hosts: Isaac Ransom, Juzo Greenwood, Cameron Tuttle

Topics covered

• Sidney Lumet
• television
• corporate power
• news and entertainment
• film analysis

Keywords

• Network
• Sidney Lumet
• Paddy Chayefsky
• television
• corporate power
• film analysis
• iconic monologues

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Network

Places: San Francisco Bay Area, CA

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