Dark Horizons
Twentieth Century Fox is fast-tracking production, and has so far assumed that Michael Douglas will resume his role. We can't wait to see the outcome--perhaps it will provide insight into our real financial future! Since we're too impatient, we're renting these 10 Depression-era films in hopes they too can provide valuable insight into what may be another depression upon us. [Defamer]
"Annie"
Orphans struggle through the Depression via songs like "The Hardknock Life" and "We Would Like to Thank You, Herbert Hoover."
"Bonnie & Clyde"
During tough times, this couple takes to bank robbing during the '30s.
"Grapes of Wrath"
"Okies"struggle with dying crops and farm foreclosures.
"It's a Wonderful Life"
A suicidal man named is given a second chance at life after a guardian angel shows him the good deeds of his past, including retaining order during a pre-Depression bank run.
"Paper Moon"
A con man and the orphaned daughter of a prostitute survive the 1930s by scamming people.
"Road to Perdition"
A hitman for the Chicago mob takes to the road with his son after the boy witnesses a crime.
"O Brother, Where Art Thou?"
This telling of "Ulysses" set in the Depression era follows prison escapees who make music.
"Of Mice and Men"
Based on John Steinbeck's novel, migrant farmers travel around California in the '30s.
"The Color Purple"
A poor, uneducated woman in the Deep South tries to find her inner strength during the Depression
"They Shoot Horses, Don't They?"
Desperate to win a Depression-era dance contest, people compete for weeks while a cruel emcee manipulates them.
