"Stone Cold" -a 1991 box office bomb might have some relevance

[PCIntern]

Yes, it begins as kind a knockoff of Dirty Harry but the resultant planned and executed crimes were and are reminiscent of issues facing us today. This film has always stuck in my mind lo these many years, because it could easily happen.

Another film to watch which is chilling given the present is Don Johnson in Dead Bang.

Yes, these movies are regarded as trashy, but they are extraordinarily prescient given the climate of the country. For what it’s worth, I films like this as well as for example, Road House, as films which are not Fellini, David Lean, or Hitchcock quality from an artistic standpoint, but have a significant impact on the culture.

I would also recommend The Man In The High Castle, in case you’re interested in what it might be like to live in America ruled by American Nazis…literally.

[rsdsharp]

1. Love Road House, but Brian Bozworth in Stone Cold couldn't act his way

out of a phone booth.

[PCIntern]

2. No argument but

Do you recall the denouement? Ask the Michigan Governor how she would react to that film if shown today.

[dclarston13]

3. Yes, these movies are regarded as trashy,

The whole TFG admin fall under the category

[Bengus81]

4. I loved Stone Cold,Bosworth was better than I thought he'd be....

Sure it wasn't going to be Academy award stuff but I liked it. Especially the line:

Looks like we got us a growd up Bam-Bam

[USALiberal]

5. Lounge IMO

[PCIntern]

6. Oh...ok.

You think that discussing popular culture which mimics a possibly horrifying reality should be in the Lounge. Thus any discussion of any media which does not consist of MSNBC/CNN/FOX political shows should be relegated to the Lounge.

Well, opinions vary….

On edit: that final line is a quote from Patrick Swayze in Road House