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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsI have a film for y'all...
Go to HBO if you have it and watch one of my favorite 1980s films: Head Office. (You may be able to find it on YouTube still)
In terms of 21st Century America, this is a film about a young man, a Senators son, who goes to work for a company, run by none other than the great Eddie Albert in a terrific comedic role, which makes everything from hair removal creams to thermonuclear weapons. The cast is filled with actors who became incredibly famous in later films, and there is a true moral tale told. The setup for the first half of the film is among the funniest scripts I have ever seen executed, and was right on the money in its description of corporate America and where it was headed.
My humble opinion is that if you dont find it funny, you dont really have a sensayuma. I know thats presumptuous but I saw it when it came out and couldnt stop talking about it from almost 40 years ago. I reference it often in political conversations. If you watch it I certainly hope that you enjoy it.
USALiberal
(10,877 posts)PCIntern
(25,541 posts)Its got value, both comedic and political. Trump didnt come out of nowhere.
gratuitous
(82,849 posts)Favorite scene is newbie Judge Reinhold at a lunch meeting with two management types. The cheeses are discussing a colleague who has cancer, but hasn't told anyone about it. It's a cold-blooded discussion that Reinhold can't believe he's hearing. Finally, he breaks in with "Why don't you just kill him?" The pause before the cheeses decide is hilarious.
PCIntern
(25,541 posts)And remarkably executed scene. The increasing look of fear on Reinholds face while theyre considering killing the guy is priceless. And of course the guy is sitting two tables away watching in horror as they talk about him.