I watched "Idiocracy" a second time last night, with a friend, and was startled at just how prescient it is at anticipating the Trump administration. Particularly notable is the way corporations purchase the FDA and other government agencies to control public perception (to the extent this future public has anything that might reasonably be called "perception")..
It's no surprise "Idiocracy" bombed with audiences, who weren't prepared for such vicious satire. "Satire is what closes on Saturday night."
Dax Shepherd delivers a superlative performance as Joe's idiot lawyer. He should have been nominated for Best Supporting Actor.
Between them, "Idiocracy" and "Network" accurately predict the dumbing-down of American society. The two ought to be reissued as a double feature.
It's no surprise "Idiocracy" bombed with audiences, who weren't prepared for such vicious satire. "Satire is what closes on Saturday night."
Dax Shepherd delivers a superlative performance as Joe's idiot lawyer. He should have been nominated for Best Supporting Actor.
Between them, "Idiocracy" and "Network" accurately predict the dumbing-down of American society. The two ought to be reissued as a double feature.
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