Movies and TvShows featuring "media-satire" theme.
Nytt på nytt is a Norwegian comedy TV show that combines satire, politics, and jokes to provide humorous commentary on current events. It features games, newspaper headlines, and non-fiction segments, making it a unique blend of political humor and news satire.
Truman Burbank is an insurance salesman leading an idyllic life on Seahaven Island. Little does he know, his entire life is a fabrication for the most popular reality TV show. As Truman starts to question his reality, he sets out on a journey to uncover the truth behind his existence.
Tensai Bakabon has been off the airwaves for almost 20 years! What's a Papa to do in dire times like the late 2010s? How about break every rule in the anime books, throw in celebrity guests, and take a nonsensical peek into the little things in modern life like otome games, blind dates, and the possibility that a series from the Showa era could make it to now! Is this really how it should be?!
Jam is a surreal comedy TV show that combines elements of sketch comedy, satire, and postmodernism. It explores themes of paranoia, distortion, and irreverence through a series of bizarre and nonsensical sketches and monologues. The show features ambient music and musical numbers, creating a unique and entertaining viewing experience. Based on a sketch comedy radio show, Jam takes viewers on a surreal journey that challenges traditional notions of television entertainment.
A television network cynically exploits a deranged former anchor's ravings and revelations about the news media for its own profit, but finds that his message may be difficult to control. Howard Beale, the longtime anchor of the Union Broadcasting System's UBS Evening News, learns that he has two weeks left on air due to declining ratings. He announces on live television that he will commit suicide on his next broadcast. UBS tries to fire him, but allows him to have a dignified farewell. During his broadcast, he launches into a rant claiming that life is 'bullshit.' This causes the ratings to spike, and UBS decides to exploit Beale's antics. Diana Christensen, the head of the network's programming department, cuts a deal with a group of radical terrorists for a new docudrama series. Beale's ratings eventually top out, and Christensen offers to help develop the show. She begins an affair with Beale's friend, Max Schumacher, who is also an UBS executive. When Schumacher decides to end Beale's show, Christensen convinces Frank Hackett, another UBS executive, to move the show under the entertainment division. The show becomes the most highly rated program on television, and Beale becomes a celebrity preaching his message of anger. Max and Diana's romance initially suffers, but they eventually reconcile. However, in the flush of high ratings, Max leaves Diana and warns her that she will self-destruct. When Beale discovers that the network will be bought out by a larger conglomerate, he launches an on-screen tirade against the deal. The top brass panic because of the company's debt load, but Beale is taken to meet with the chairman of the conglomerate who persuades him to abandon his populist messages. But Beale's new sermons depress the audiences, and ratings begin to slide. The network executives decide to hire a group of terrorists to assassinate Beale on the air. The assassination succeeds, putting an end to his show and paving the way for a new season of programming.
15 Minutes is a crime thriller that follows a tabloid TV reporter and a detective as they join forces to catch a serial killer who is filming his murders and broadcasting them on the internet. The film explores themes of media sensationalism, the blurred lines between fame and infamy, and the lengths people will go to in order to achieve notoriety.
Morning Glory is a comedy about a young and ambitious TV producer, Becky Fuller, who is given the task of reviving a failing morning show. She faces various challenges and must navigate the egos and conflicts of the show's hosts and staff while trying to boost ratings. With her determination and relentless work ethic, Becky takes on the task of transforming the show into a success.
After a teacher at South Park Elementary is discovered to have an OnlyFans page, Randy investigates the dark side of online influencers.
Spice World is a surreal and comedic adventure that follows the popular pop group, the Spice Girls, as they embark on a concert tour in their double-decker bus. Along the way, they encounter various shenanigans, media satire, and a race against time. With catchy songs, celebrity cameos, and female bonding, the Spice Girls prove that friendship and fame can coexist.
Holy Man is a comedy film from 1998 that follows the story of a TV shopping network employee who encounters a charismatic and mysterious man with extraordinary powers. As this enigmatic figure becomes a star on the network, he teaches the employees and the audience important life lessons. The film explores themes of media coverage, the price of fame, and the influence of television on society.
Man to Man with Dean Learner is a comedy TV show that revolves around the satirical character Dean Learner, who hosts a talk-show. The show is a media satire and is presented in the format of a TV mini-series. It provides a humorous take on the world of television and features Dean Learner interviewing various guests.
When talk show host Wally Sparks gets involved in scandalous affairs and blackmail, comedic chaos ensues in this screwball comedy.
Rejected is a collection of animated shorts that are bizarre, absurd, and often darkly comedic. The film follows the adventures of stick-figure characters who find themselves in strange and surreal situations, from a fake commercial for a product called 'Famous Potatoes' to an ode to joy that ends in disaster. Filled with crude humor and surreal imagery, Rejected is a unique and entertaining watch.
In a world devastated by a zombie outbreak, a group of soldiers known as Re-Kill must confront the undead and navigate through a web of conspiracy and deception. The film explores the dark side of media and satirizes the fictional TV shows that capitalize on the horrors of the zombie apocalypse. With a hand-held camera style and a low-budget production, Re-Kill delivers an intense and gripping experience, highlighting the struggles and camaraderie of the military in the face of unimaginable chaos.
Fai, a talented actor who has won the Best New Artist of the Hong Kong Film Awards and always plays leading roles in television, is an arrogant guy who does not cherish the opportunities given to him. As he keeps on criticizing his co-workers, his career and popularity gradually deteriorates. He is not offered leading roles anymore and has to take the parts of villains and rapists. Finally, he has even lost his job at the TV station. Fai becomes extremely depressed, but a twist of fate makes him become an agent for extras. As Fai gives pointers to a young girl named Fei, who truly loves acting, he regains his own enthusiasm towards acting and life.
Chester Chapman--the host of America's #1 news talk show--faces censorship from the authoritarian government his show helped inspire.
In Omicidio all'italiana, a murder takes place in Italy, leading to a series of absurd and hilarious events. With a blend of absurdist humor, city-country contrast, and media satire, this comedy explores the dark side of humanity in a lighthearted way.
Moments of Wonder with Philomena Cunk was a mockumentary series starring Diane Morgan which has now gone on to create a new series, Cunk on Britain.
Film, Film, Film is a surreal movie that delves into the world of filmmaking. It follows a filmmaker as he struggles with writer's block and failed expectations. The film incorporates slapstick comedy and explores themes of creativity, identity, and the absurdity of the movie industry.