Did One of the Greatest Movies of 1976 Predict Our Effed-Up Present?
Rolling Stone
by David FearFebruary 21, 2026
'Network' turns 50 this year — and Paddy Chayefsky's mad-as-hell satire somehow feels more shocking, more sobering, and more timely than ever.
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Originally published on Rolling Stone on 2/21/2026