A Face in the Crowd (1957)

“Citizen Kane-like in it's rise and fall archetypal plot line, this film succeeded far beyond Kane in the absolutely brilliant performance and humor of Andy Griffith. I mean damn, I'd seen the Andy Griffith show, but this is amazing.” read more

It Came From The Cathode-Ray-Tube (43 movies items)

"Dir: Elia Kazan - USA "I could take chicken fertilizer and sell it to them as caviar. I could make them eat dog food and think it was steak. Sure, I got 'em like this... You know what the public's like? A cage of Guinea Pigs." "

Petri's Movie Diary - 2012 Edition (629 movies items)

"5.8.2012"

Conservative and Libertarian (16 movies items)

" A Face in the Crowd is a brilliant satire and melodrama about manipulation of the public. The film isn't anti-liberal or anti-conservative, but a plea for a rational approach to politics. The director, Elia Kazan said he was concerned about ...the power TV would have in the political life of the nation. Listen to what the candidate says; don't be taken in by his charm or his trust-inspiring personality. Don't buy the advertisement; buy what's in the package."

Watched in 2012 (612 movies items)

" Plot: An Arkansas hobo becomes an overnight media sensation. But as he becomes drunk with fame and power, will he ever be exposed as the fraud he has become? Genre: Drama Director: Elia Kazan Stars: Andy Griffith, Patricia Neal, Walter Matthau -----} Trailer Story: 7 | Story Idea: 8 | Acting: 7 | Score: 6 | Visuals: 7 Overall: "

Amazing Underrated Obscure Bizarre Films PART 9 (50 movies items)

"A testament to how a satire over 50 years old can still be terrifyingly relevant (even more so now really) as it was when it was originally released. One prophetic film featuring a career highlight performance from Andy Griffith. "

“A classic American film that definetly deserves to be better known than it is. Fortunetly TCM shows it several times a year. Andy Griffith is absolutely superb as Lonesome Rhodes. I highly reccomend this movie.” read more