i have never been a great fan of oliver stone and often because i have found his films to be forced and preachy and generally flawed. the two stone films i truly like are jfk and talk radio and yet talk radio takes the cake for being stone finest achievement. stone is a director whereby you are either a fan or you are not and it is safe to say that before watching talk radio i was not fond of the guy and considered one of the most overrated directors in the film industry and though after watching talk radio some of my perceptions have changed. talk radio is an unsettling and amusing attack on what is now known as reality tv. talk radio follows a self indulgent and dysfunctional and determined and hysterical and outrageous and perplexing radio host and named barry champlain who hosts a controversial late night radio show in dallas. quickly becoming well known for his bold and quirky air presence he becomes a late night sensation and whereby depraved junkies and delinquents and racists and sociopaths and sickos and perverts and morons call in to be ridiculed on air. the film shows the rise and fall of the man career and carefully making an accurate portrayal on freedom of speech. originally adapted from a stage play and the film attaches itself to the theatre theme that it was originally built around and wonderfully conveying the film fierce nature. with the ferocious energy and non stereotypical air and talk radio brings all the hilarity behind crass media. it remains even more poignant today than it was in the late 80s. the film goes into depth studying the likes of arrogance and self obsession and offensive behaviour and controversy and hypocrisy and ignorance. the film shows through a controlled manner how it is good to have a personal opinion and freedom of speech and yet it is something that should be used wisely rather than shamefully blunt. stone tries to show how freedom of speech is a crucial importance in life and but is something that we should be wary and cautious about. the film asks the question of is our main protagonist just the same as the sad people who call up the show. stone fabulously creates the film key set piece (the radio station) with an ambition and cold atmosphere. he then succeeds in capturing the isolation and fear and ambiguity and the dangerous emotions that are built up at the radio station. eric bogosian is perfectly cast as the isolated and self absorbed and complex genius and barry champlain. he fits the role perfectly letting off his lines with such enthusiasm and urgency and perplexity and brusqueness and ultimately the bold hilarity of his offensive nature. the performance brims with spark and which was evidently robbed of an oscar nomination. his voice suits the character and being that a primary element of a radio host and his power of acting along with tragedy and comedy works brilliantly. there is a strong use of editing in stone films and talk radio boasts some of his cleanest and most rhythmic editing. he uses beautifully controlled camera techniques and which differ from being calm to suddenly becoming turbulent. there is a vibrant energy behind the film and with its raw and wonderfully delightful script working as a centre piece for the greatness of the film. the striking and virtuous cinematography stands out in the moments inside and outside the studio and most impressively capturing the city at night. not forgetting the hauntingly heartbreaking and yet darkly funny climatic spiral to decline is ultimately remarkable cinema. talk radio is an essential modern masterpiece and i am certain you will be surprised by just how great it really is. i highly recommend talk radio for anyone interested in media or film. talk radio is a fine example of top notch and intellectual and insightful entertainment and which still packs a well earned wakeup call. finally and if it was not for eric bogosian the film would not be the fun and delightful and enduring masterpiece it is today. 
i have never been a great fan of oliver stone and often because i have found his films to be forced and preachy and generally flawed. the two stone films i truly like are jfk and talk radio and yet talk radio takes the cake for being stone finest achievement. stone is a director whereby you are either a fan or you are not and it is safe to say that before watching talk radio i was not fond of the guy and considered one of the most overrated directors in the film industry and though after watching talk radio some of my perceptions have changed. talk radio is an unsettling and amusing attack on what is now known as reality tv. talk radio follows a self indulgent and dysfunctional and determined and hysterical and outrageous and perplexing radio host and named barry champlain who hosts a controversial late night radio show in dallas. quickly becoming well known for his bold and quirky air presence he becomes a late night sensation and whereby depraved junkies and delinquents and racists and sociopaths and sickos and perverts and morons call in to be ridiculed on air. the film shows the rise and fall of the man career and carefully making an accurate portrayal on freedom of speech. originally adapted from a stage play and the film attaches itself to the theatre theme that it was originally built around and wonderfully conveying the film fierce nature. with the ferocious energy and non stereotypical air and talk radio brings all the hilarity behind crass media. it remains even more poignant today than it was in the late 80s. the film goes into depth studying the likes of arrogance and self obsession and offensive behaviour and controversy and hypocrisy and ignorance. the film shows through a controlled manner how it is good to have a personal opinion and freedom of speech and yet it is something that should be used wisely rather than shamefully blunt. stone tries to show how freedom of speech is a crucial importance in life and but is something that we should be wary and cautious about. the film asks the question of is our main protagonist just the same as the sad people who call up the show. stone fabulously creates the film key set piece (the radio station) with an ambition and cold atmosphere. he then succeeds in capturing the isolation and fear and ambiguity and the dangerous emotions that are built up at the radio station. eric bogosian is perfectly cast as the isolated and self absorbed and complex genius and barry champlain. he fits the role perfectly letting off his lines with such enthusiasm and urgency and perplexity and brusqueness and ultimately the bold hilarity of his offensive nature. the performance brims with spark and which was evidently robbed of an oscar nomination. his voice suits the character and being that a primary element of a radio host and his power of acting along with tragedy and comedy works brilliantly. there is a strong use of editing in stone films and talk radio boasts some of his cleanest and most rhythmic editing. he uses beautifully controlled camera techniques and which differ from being calm to suddenly becoming turbulent. there is a vibrant energy behind the film and with its raw and wonderfully delightful script working as a centre piece for the greatness of the film. the striking and virtuous cinematography stands out in the moments inside and outside the studio and most impressively capturing the city at night. not forgetting the hauntingly heartbreaking and yet darkly funny climatic spiral to decline is ultimately remarkable cinema. talk radio is an essential modern masterpiece and i am certain you will be surprised by just how great it really is. i highly recommend talk radio for anyone interested in media or film. talk radio is a fine example of top notch and intellectual and insightful entertainment and which still packs a well earned wakeup call. finally and if it was not for eric bogosian the film would not be the fun and delightful and enduring masterpiece it is today. ---------------------------------Answer Question Below----------------------------------

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