Top Twenty Films

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Another sub genre cross over; The conspiracy theory film; Conspiracy Theory, Capricorn One, Pi, Arlington Road, Enemy of the State, Chinatown (which has relevance, now), Manchurian Candidate(mind control, another science at the boundaries), They Live. What I find interesting is, why do people construct intricate theories; is it a search for the truth, behind the facade. Do we mistrust those in power. Or are we just story tellers, and we change it to suit our own views. Or are theorists deluded obsessives? 'Conspiracy theories reflect how we intuitively understand our world and, ironically, provide emotional reassurance. They are stories with good and bad guys, conflict, resolution and other narrative elements that have a natural appeal. In short, to adherents, conspiracy theories feel like the truth.'(Oliver and Wood)