If just the use of a television is fine, then I think Poltergeist does it better & also has some social critique in the way it is used, albeit not as much as most of the other titles that have been mentioned so far.colinr0380 wrote:How about The Howling, specifically the ending where the intrepid investigating journalist:
So now you tell us. I knew "give" had to be at least one from the phrasing. Now that I know, I'll go back & edit.JFarnsworth wrote:That's supposed to be five sentences, guys!
If television were allowed, nothing beats SCTV.Napier wrote:Not really a film, but the episode of The Twilight Zone:What's in the Box.
Actually, I watched it not long ago & didn't enjoy it as much as when it first came out, which is why I didn't pick it. While there are many good targets in the film, the television landscape is a completely different beast now that we're inundated with choice ,rather than having a few centralized major networks. "I'm mad as hell & I'm not going to take anymore" has become an empty cliche. "I'm mad as hell and I'm going to continue sitting here & watch more anger-inducing content and gripe about it on an online forum that caters to people who feel the same way I do" would be much more accurate statement for the times.perkizitore wrote:Network is the one and only prophetic masterpiece that brilliantly satirizes TV culture.