Spymaster
Plastic Paddy
No. I mean, you have the entertainment tastes of a 10 year old!
Nothing at all wrong with that though, and you've certainly livened up the thread a bit
Corporate/tech film and show recommendations
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No. I mean, you have the entertainment tastes of a 10 year old!
Nothing at all wrong with that though, and you've certainly livened up the thread a bit
Spymaster
Plastic Paddy
Can you hum it for us?
T & P
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Trading Places is fondly referred to as a Christmas comedy, but its understanding of the NY Stock Exchange and shares trading was said to be profound.
In fact, as I understand it, the scheme that Eddie Murphy and Dan Aykroyd’s characters pull on the Duke brothers was not not only achievable but exposed a legal loophole so problematic, new legislation was passed in 2011 to prevent anyone from trying it for real. It actually has became known as The Eddie Murphy Rule
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I have watched the film countless times and I must admit I still don’t get how it works
In fact, as I understand it, the scheme that Eddie Murphy and Dan Aykroyd’s characters pull on the Duke brothers was not not only achievable but exposed a legal loophole so problematic, new legislation was passed in 2011 to prevent anyone from trying it for real. It actually has became known as The Eddie Murphy Rule
The ‘Eddie Murphy Rule’ Earns Its Moniker: The CFTC Brings a Classic Insider Trading Case
While it took a few decades to surface, the fact pattern set forth in the movie “Trading Places” has finally come to pass. However, instead of the alleged wrongdoers bribing a U.S. government official for a sneak peek at orange harvest information to get an advantage in trading frozen...
www.akingump.com
I have watched the film countless times and I must admit I still don’t get how it works
Orang Utan
Psychick Worrier Ov Geyoor
I’m humming it right now
Spymaster
Plastic Paddy
Louder
AnnO'Neemus
Is so vanilla
Thank You for Smoking was good, don't think it's available for streaming in the UK for free at the moment, but I don't have access to all platforms.
"Thank You for Smoking is a 2005 American satirical black comedy film written and directed by Jason Reitman and starring Aaron Eckhart, based on the 1994 satirical novel of the same name by Christopher Buckley. It follows the efforts of Big Tobacco's chief spokesman, Nick Naylor, who lobbies on behalf of cigarettes using heavy spin tactics while also trying to remain a role model for his 12-year-old son. Maria Bello, Adam Brody, Sam Elliott, Katie Holmes, Rob Lowe, William H. Macy, J. K. Simmons, and Robert Duvall appear in supporting roles." - Wikipedia blurb
"Thank You for Smoking is a 2005 American satirical black comedy film written and directed by Jason Reitman and starring Aaron Eckhart, based on the 1994 satirical novel of the same name by Christopher Buckley. It follows the efforts of Big Tobacco's chief spokesman, Nick Naylor, who lobbies on behalf of cigarettes using heavy spin tactics while also trying to remain a role model for his 12-year-old son. Maria Bello, Adam Brody, Sam Elliott, Katie Holmes, Rob Lowe, William H. Macy, J. K. Simmons, and Robert Duvall appear in supporting roles." - Wikipedia blurb
krtek a houby
Merry Xmas!
Another film which hasn't aged well. Not a lot of those SNL alumni movies of that era have.Trading Places is fondly referred to as a Christmas comedy, but its understanding of the NY Stock Exchange and shares trading was said to be profound.
In fact, as I understand it, the scheme that Eddie Murphy and Dan Aykroyd’s characters pull on the Duke brothers was not not only achievable but exposed a legal loophole so problematic, new legislation was passed in 2011 to prevent anyone from trying it for real. It actually has became known as The Eddie Murphy Rule
The ‘Eddie Murphy Rule’ Earns Its Moniker: The CFTC Brings a Classic Insider Trading Case
While it took a few decades to surface, the fact pattern set forth in the movie “Trading Places” has finally come to pass. However, instead of the alleged wrongdoers bribing a U.S. government official for a sneak peek at orange harvest information to get an advantage in trading frozen...
I have watched the film countless times and I must admit I still don’t get how it works
Hated Wall Street at the time, although suspect might appreciate it more now. In terms of film making, if not having sympathy for corporate psychos.
Orang Utan
Psychick Worrier Ov Geyoor
They’re still funny though as they’re packed with jokes. Some are not so funny to today’s tastes, but let’s not throw the baby out with the bathwater
pesh
Well-Known Member
rubbershoes
not the only raver in the village
Painkiller about the charming Sackler family and their tireless efforts to help Americans live pain free.
If they were British, they'd be swimming in knighthoods
If they were British, they'd be swimming in knighthoods
Elpenor
a clown’s heart and a mandolin
Which character is most like you?
Silas Loom
Man with glasses
Looks shit.
No more recommendations from you please!
Sorry To Bother You is a fun watch, especially if you have avoided any spoilers, and is a very solid recommendation for a stoner who has asked for films set in the workplace.
Spymaster
Plastic Paddy
I watched the first 2 episodes last night. Good that they're only 30 mins apiece. It's hilarious. Well into this.
rubbershoes
not the only raver in the village
Great film. I'm sure someone will be along soon to say it's shit because they're not interested in buying property
DaveCinzano
WATCH OUT, GEORGE, HE'S GOT A SCREWDRIVER!
Some of us might enjoy it for other reasons - like steak knives, for instance
Orang Utan
Psychick Worrier Ov Geyoor
That’s all I can think of when i think of that film
Elpenor
a clown’s heart and a mandolin
or they drive a Hyundai
Elpenor
a clown’s heart and a mandolin
Watched this tonight. Really enjoyed it, thank you for the recommendation.
I thought it shone a light on the loneliness and isolation of modern life, the workers were somewhat left behind by reunification but found a quiet dignity and community in their work, mundane though it might be. Far more relatable to me anyway and definitely more interesting than some Americans wearing suits shouting at each other as you say.
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hiraethified
It's a shame you didn't bother to watch Dropout before going off on one.
It's actually a fascinating account of how a charismatic personality can become CEO of a multi million dollar start up when they essentially have no working product - it was just greedy corporate types desperate to win big on the latest thing.
Orang Utan
Psychick Worrier Ov Geyoor
sounds boring. you're not going to change my mind. i thought i'd made my position clear. there's too much to watch out there, so happy to swerve such films.
DaveCinzano
WATCH OUT, GEORGE, HE'S GOT A SCREWDRIVER!
There's always the option of revisiting Capital City
ATOMIC SUPLEX
Member Since: 1985 Post Count: 3
Is it recommended then. I see it is on Disney plus. I can also see that I already watched about 20 minutes and then "dropped out", though I have no recollection of it at all. . . . Or is The Dropout something different from Dropout?
Spymaster
Plastic Paddy
Definitely recommend it if you’re into tech/business.
It's the true story of Elizabeth Holmes, who "dropped out" of Stanford University to start a tech company and became one of the youngest billionaires ever, but it all ends in tears.
ATOMIC SUPLEX
Member Since: 1985 Post Count: 3
Oh right, so it is the same thing.
DotCommunist
So many particulars. So many questions.
It's only a matter of time before we get a Mr. Potter origin story film, detailing the rise and rise of the arsehole out of Its A Wonderful Life
Silas Loom
Man with glasses
Potter was Matt Groening’s inspiration for Mr Burns, every right thinking person’s favourite Simpsons character, so it’s almost happened.
Dr. Furface
One small step for me
Dumb Money - 2023 film, true story of how a bunch of Youtubers and Redditers bought up stock in GameStop, causing various hedge funders and corporate investors to lose hundreds of millions. Yay!
