Harsh Vardhan
Step into the boardrooms, trading floors, and entrepreneurial ventures with Max’s lineup of movies about money and business. Feel the pulse-pounding intensity of genius, greed, and ambition in ‘The Social Network’ or unravel the layers of a scandal in ‘Snowden.’ Peep into the corporate world’s dark underbelly with ‘Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps’ or witness the triumphs and tribulations of entrepreneurship in ‘Joy.’ Each film offers a gripping narrative that delves deep into the heart of capitalism. With Max’s selection, prepare to be entertained, educated, and perhaps even inspired to float the turbulent waters of finance and commerce.
6. Mad Money (2008)
Starring Diane Keaton, Queen Latifah, and Katie Holmes, ‘Mad Money’ shows how a trio of women try to uplift their standard of living by robbing damaged dollar bills from the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City before they are sent to the shredder. The crime comedy drama shows how Bridget, Nina, and Jackie, all of whom work at the bank, chalk out a seemingly foolproof plan to grab the bills before the bank sends them to the shredding room. While success does arrive, it gives rise to greed, eventually landing the ladies in trouble. Can they get out of it? ‘Mad Money’ is a crime comedy that offers an entertaining bingewatch with its performances and heist-laced narrative. You can watch the Callie Khouri directorial here.
5. Icahn: The Restless Billionaire (2022)
Bruce David Klein’s documentary film ‘Icahn: The Restless Billionaire’ is based on the life of self-made billionaire Carl Icahn, founder of Icahn Enterprises. The film showcases how Icahn built his empire, including his business acumen, his deals (with eBay, Apple, and Netflix, among other companies), and his attitude, which is the primary fuel behind his success. With interviews with his business journalists, family members, and Icahn himself, the film shows how he started with nothing and became the most feared corporate raider in history. A compelling drama about the nature of money and what makes it grow from the POV of one of the world’s richest men, ‘Icahn: The Restless Billionaire’ is a must-watch. It can be streamed here.
4. Too Big to Fail (2011)
Based on Andrew Ross Sorkin’s 2009 non-fiction book ‘Too Big to Fail: Inside the Battle to Save Wall Street,’ Curtis Hanson’s ‘Too Big to Fail’ centers on the 2008 financial crisis, AKA global financial crisis (GFC), which was the most severe worldwide economic crisis since the Great Depression. The film follows the then U.S. Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson as he tries to keep the US banking from collapsing and the country’s economy from sinking. Offering a gripping look at the overall situation re-told in detail, ‘Too Big to Fail’ is a must-watch film about one of the most trying times in the history of the US economy. You can watch it here.
3. Becoming Warren Buffett (2017)
‘Becoming Warren Buffett,’ directed by Peter Kunhardt, is a documentary that offers a profound glimpse into the life and wisdom of one of the world’s most successful investors. Through intimate interviews and archival footage, the film chronicles Buffett’s journey from a young boy with a passion for numbers to the billionaire chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway. Delving into his unique investment philosophy and personal values, ‘Becoming Warren Buffett’ reveals the principles that have guided his remarkable success. Providing profound insights into patience, humility, and long-term thinking, this documentary serves as a masterclass in business acumen and life lessons, making it a must-watch for aspiring entrepreneurs and seasoned professionals alike. You can watch it here.
2. Money Electric: The Bitcoin Mystery (2024)
Cullen Hoback’s documentary film ‘Money Electric: The Bitcoin Mystery’ delves deep into the origins of Bitcoin, the first decentralized cryptocurrency, and the identity of its creator, the pseudonymous Satoshi Nakamoto. It investigates the possible intentions of Nakamoto, who, after more than a decade since his disappearance, stands to become the world’s richest person. We also get a deep look into the possibilities if Bitcoin becomes a necessary part of our lives. If you are interested in Bitcoin and how it shapes the present and future, ‘Money Electric: The Bitcoin Mystery’ is a must-watch. It can be streamed here.
1. Casino (1995)
Martin Scorsese’s cult classic drama ‘Casino’ features Robert De Niro as Sam Rothstein, who is in charge of the Tangiers Casino in Las Vegas. A pro in gambling, he has worked his way up the ladder of success using his talents in handicapping. As good as he is in running the business and helping all the shareholders(mafia) make a profit, his childhood friend Nicky Santoro, played by Joe Pesci, makes things difficult due to his fragile ego, unhinged antics, and knack for violence. The viewers also meet Ginger (Sharon Stone), Nick’s lover, who is addicted to alcohol, something he is fed up with. Based on Nicholas Pileggi’s non-fiction novel ‘Casino: Love and Honor in Las Vegas,’ ‘Casino’ offers a captivating dramatization of how the Mafia controlled the casinos of Las Vegas during the 1970s. You can watch the movie right here.
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