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Sep 4, 2022Liked by Daniel T

Really enjoying going through your archive and this article is a delight (and wildly relevant), but about Footnote #1 - super going to need a long form article about David Fincher's movies and your rankings because oh my god, why isn't he the director version of Meryl Streep at the award's ceremonies? I have a complete lack of understanding why Gone Girl isn't at the forefront of every list of how to make a thriller and it really floors me when people have no idea what show I'm referencing when I say, " Mindhunter".

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Thank you, and yes, I need to write that one day. But I will note that Gone Girl is my #2 (I loved Zodiac so much I first watched The Avengers because Downey and Ruffalo were in both). Complete agreement that this should be the template for thrillers. It's also incredibly rewatchable. I don't get why that movie doesn't get talked about more.

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Now I’m trying to figure out who the four cast members are that you’d put ahead of Rogan. I feel like Dave Foley, Phil Hartman, and Stephen Root are gimmes, so I’ll say the fourth is… Vicki Lewis? It would be for me. I think Beth is often unsung but vitally important in the ensemble.

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My official rankings:

- Phil Hartman (maybe my most devastating celebrity death)

- Stephen Root

- Dave Foley

- Maura Tierney (I'm biased because I first watched the show as a teenager and I had a massive crush on Lisa)

- Joe Rogan

- Vicki Lewis (absolutely agree with how important she was for the ensemble)

- Khandi Alexander

- Andy Dick

If I ever become mega-wealthy, getting Newsradio (and Homicide: Life on the Streets) onto major streaming services will be my top priority.

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> getting Newsradio (and Homicide: Life on the Streets) onto major streaming services

They should do a reboot of both shows. Together as one series.

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