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While I was out looking for a Linux-capable WiFi card last weekend, I found a copy of my favorite movie. Given my propensity for enjoying bad action movies, you might be surprised by the choice- . I like a lot of movies from different genres, but if I have reason to pick one to stand by itself it’s always the original 1957 version of 12 Angry Men .

There’s no action, no special effects, and only one set. I doubt if any movie studios would even produce it today; it doesn’t appeal to any of their “important” demographics. Instead, it’s all story, all acting. These are things I miss from contemporary movies. Even most of the good movies I’ve seen lately are ones I wouldn’t necessarily care to own, to watch again; it’s hard for me to be entertained a second time when part of the appeal is the flash of something shiny and new.