Movies and TvShows featuring "network" theme.
Drop the Dead Donkey is a cult-favorite British comedy TV show set in the hectic and chaotic world of a television newsroom. The series follows the everyday lives of the staff, executives, and journalists as they deal with sensationalism, exploitation, office politics, and rivalries. With its dark humor and satire, Drop the Dead Donkey provides a cynically hilarious take on the media industry.
In the near future, society is heavily reliant on cybernetic technology. Public Security Section 9, led by Major Motoko Kusanagi, investigates crimes related to cybernetics and deals with the challenges of rogue AIs, human enhancements, and political intrigue.
Raquel has been in love with her neighbor Ares for a long time. When he starts having feelings for her, despite his family's disapproval, Raquel is determined to make him fall in love with her. However, she refuses to lose herself in the process.
In a future plagued by catastrophic weather, a weather-controlling system called Dutch Boy is created to stabilize the climate. Jake Lawson, the architect of Dutch Boy, is fired after a disagreement with the government. Three years later, the system starts malfunctioning and causing extreme weather events all over the world. Jake is brought back to fix the situation and uncovers a conspiracy within the White House. With the help of his brother Max, he races against time to stop a geostorm that could wipe out humanity.
Sleepers (sleeper agents) are agents deeply incorporated into the structure of opposing forces. They are recruited before they get access to classified information, sometimes even before they start working in the field that interests the recruiting party. They are often recruited "to grow up". The action takes place in Moscow in June 2013 on the eve of major geopolitical events and upheavals that, as a result, will change the future life of the world.
Unhappy at work and in her personal life, Anita discovers a way to travel back to age 15. She hopes to change her past and fulfill the expectations she had for her adult life. Will she be able to achieve her dreams?
In 2045, two children born on the moon and three kids from Earth try to survive after an accident on their space station leaves them stranded.
In the near future, the vast majority of humans are augmented with cybernetics, enhancing various traits like vision, strength, and intelligence. Mira Killian is a human saved from a crash and turned into a cyber-enhanced soldier. She joins Section 9, an anti-terrorist bureau, and works with her team to stop criminals. As Killian dives into the AI of a hacked geisha, she uncovers a mysterious hacker named Kuze. Killian's past is revealed to be a lie, and she seeks answers while evading her own organization's attempts to kill her. With the help of her team, Killian embraces her true identity and confronts those who deceived her.
A thought-provoking documentary that delves into the complex interactions between machines, technology, and society in the 20th century. It examines the impact of machines and their role in shaping the social, political, and economic systems, revealing the often hidden narratives and illusions created by these systems. Through archive footage and interviews, the series explores topics such as power dynamics, corruption, ideology, and the concept of progress.
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.
The Social Dilemma is a thought-provoking documentary that explores the dark side of social media and its effects on individuals and society as a whole. It delves into the rise of surveillance capitalism, the manipulation techniques employed by social media platforms, and the ethical concerns surrounding targeted advertising and data mining. Through interviews with former employees of major tech companies, the film sheds light on the impact of these platforms on mental health, privacy, and democracy.
In a future where technology allows remote labor, a young man in Tijuana finds a job as a 'Sleep Dealer.' However, he becomes involved in a dangerous conspiracy that exposes the dark side of this virtual reality system.
When Karl, a young monk, comes to Bolzano after a robbery, he only reminisces about the events of the previous night. Ambitious journalist Chiara, sensing a new story, and Erich, the commissioner investigating the case, meet in the hospital room. What initially looks like a simple case turns out to be increasingly a secret network full of intrigues and criminal machinations that draws its circles into the highest social classes in South Tyrol.
The Show (2017) is a gripping drama that explores the dark world of a fictional television reality show. The story follows the life of a troubled nurse and her janitor brother who become entangled in the sinister workings of the show. As they uncover the show's secrets, they are forced to confront their own demons and make difficult choices. The plot delves into themes of suicide, assisted suicide, sibling relationships, and the power dynamics within the network that airs the show.
In this surreal film, a distraught screenwriter retreats to a cabin in the woods to work on his latest project. As he begins to unravel, his reality becomes intertwined with the fictional TV show he is writing, blurring the lines between fantasy and truth. The Nines takes viewers on a thought-provoking journey that questions the nature of existence and the power of storytelling.
The Perfect Dictatorship is a dark comedy satire that tackles the corrupt political system in Mexico. It follows a television reporter who discovers a scandal involving the governor and attempts to bring it to light. Along the way, he encounters assassinations, kidnappings, and media circuses. The movie uses humor and social commentary to provide an entertaining critique of the political landscape.
Despite allegations of child sexual abuse against Jody's ex-husband Marcus, the court orders joint custody of their daughter Samantha. Jody faces a choice of turning Samantha over to Marcus or taking her on the run and risk kidnapping charges. Pursued by both the FBI and a private detective, Jody and Samantha are hunted, fleeing from town to town with the help of an underground network set up to help women and children escape from abuse. Based on a true story.
In the 50s and 60s, deep in the American countryside at the foot of the Catskills, a small wooden house with a barn behind it was home to the first clandestine network of cross-dressers. Diane and Kate are now 80 years old. At the time, they were men and part of this secret organization. Today, they relate this forgotten but essential chapter of the early days of trans-identity. It is a story full of noise and fury, rich in extraordinary characters, including the famous Susanna, who had the courage to create this refuge that came to be known as Casa Susanna.
When an immigration crisis causes tensions to boil over, the United States finds itself on the brink of a second civil war. Amidst the chaos, a diverse cast of characters including politicians, lobbyists, journalists, and everyday citizens must navigate the absurdity and violence of the conflict.
In ancient China, rival clans engage in a deadly battle filled with deception, betrayal, and swordplay. Loyalties are tested and blood is spilled as assassins, martial artists, and hired hands all vie for power in a labyrinth of political intrigue.