Be Reel

It's ratings at all cost on this week's episode — Noah and Chance watched three movies where disturbed souls are anchoring TV shows against their own will or the network's better judgment. Through "The Truman Show" (1998), "Network" (1976) and "Welcome To Me" (2014), we trace the power of the 20th century media monster and ask when and how these movies may stop resonating. Plus, is "Truman Show" the best Jim Carrey performance? Can "Network" possibly hold up? And, can Kristen Wiig counterbalance a fatally under-equipped movie? As always, a refresher on the rating system: Good-Good = High quality, high watchability (e.g. The Departed) Good-Bad = High quality, low watchability (e.g. Schindler's List) Bad-Good = Low quality, high watchability (e.g. Escape from LA) Bad-Bad = Low quality, low watchability (e.g. White Chicks) Follow Be Reel, Guys on Twitter at @bereelguys or write to us at bereelguys@gmail.com.