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10 Movies on Stock Markets You Should Watch

The world of stock markets is full of drama, intrigue, and high stakes, making it a captivating subject for movies. I would recommend you to watch these movies on stock markets. Here are 10 films that offer a glimpse into the thrilling world of finance: The Big Short (2015) “The Big Short” is a 2015 American biographical comedy-drama film directed by Adam McKay, based on the 2010 book “The Big…

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15 Best Stock Market Movies To Watch: A Blend of Entertainment and Education

Introduction: Stock market movies offer a captivating blend of drama, suspense, and insight into the world of finance. Whether you're a seasoned investor or just curious about the intricacies of Wall Street, these films provide entertainment while shedding light on the complexities of the stock market. From tales of greed and ambition to stories of triumph and resilience, here are 15 must-watch stock market movies that will both entertain and educate.

The Wolf of Wall Street (2013): Directed by Martin Scorsese and starring Leonardo DiCaprio, this film is based on the true story of Jordan Belfort, a wealthy stockbroker who engages in corruption and securities fraud. It's a wild ride through the excesses of Wall Street in the 1990s, offering a darkly humorous look at greed and moral bankruptcy.

Wall Street (1987): Directed by Oliver Stone, "Wall Street" stars Michael Douglas as the infamous Gordon Gekko, a ruthless corporate raider who epitomizes the greed of the 1980s. The film explores themes of ambition, ethics, and the moral dilemmas faced by those in the financial industry.

Boiler Room (2000): Inspired by real events, "Boiler Room" follows a young stockbroker who gets caught up in a high-pressure brokerage firm engaged in unethical practices. The film delves into the world of pump-and-dump schemes and the allure of quick riches, highlighting the consequences of unchecked ambition.

Margin Call (2011): Set during the early stages of the 2008 financial crisis, "Margin Call" offers a fictionalized account of a prestigious investment bank grappling with the impending collapse of the housing market. The film provides a tense and thought-provoking look at the ethical dilemmas faced by those in the financial industry.

The Big Short (2015): Based on Michael Lewis's book of the same name, "The Big Short" chronicles the events leading up to the 2008 financial crisis through the eyes of a group of investors who predicted the collapse of the housing market. With its star-studded cast and witty script, the film sheds light on the complexities of the financial system and the flaws that led to the crisis.

Trading Places (1983): This classic comedy stars Eddie Murphy and Dan Aykroyd as a streetwise hustler and a wealthy commodities broker who unwittingly switch lives as part of a social experiment. "Trading Places" offers a humorous take on the world of commodities trading while addressing themes of class and privilege.

Rogue Trader (1999): Based on the true story of Nick Leeson, "Rogue Trader" follows the rise and fall of a young trader who single-handedly brings down Britain's oldest merchant bank, Barings Bank, through unauthorized speculative trading. The film offers a cautionary tale about the dangers of unchecked ambition and the consequences of financial fraud.

Inside Job (2010): This documentary provides a comprehensive analysis of the 2008 financial crisis, examining the systemic corruption and regulatory failures that led to the collapse of the global economy. Through interviews with economists, politicians, and industry insiders, "Inside Job" offers a damning indictment of Wall Street's role in the crisis.

Too Big to Fail (2011): Based on Andrew Ross Sorkin's book, "Too Big to Fail" offers a behind-the-scenes look at the events surrounding the 2008 financial crisis, focusing on the efforts of government officials and Wall Street executives to prevent a complete meltdown of the financial system. The film provides a gripping account of the high-stakes negotiations and power struggles that defined the crisis.

Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room (2005): This documentary explores the rise and fall of Enron, once one of the largest and most respected companies in the United States. Through interviews with former employees and archival footage, "Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room" exposes the corporate greed and accounting fraud that led to the company's spectacular collapse.

Barbarians at the Gate (1993): Based on the book by Bryan Burrough and John Helyar, "Barbarians at the Gate" tells the story of the leveraged buyout of RJR Nabisco in the late 1980s. The film offers a gripping portrayal of corporate intrigue and boardroom battles as rival executives vie for control of the company.

Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps (2010): Directed by Oliver Stone, this sequel to the original "Wall Street" follows Gordon Gekko as he emerges from prison and attempts to rebuild his life and reputation in the aftermath of the financial crisis. The film explores themes of redemption and the changing landscape of Wall Street in the wake of the crisis.

The Pursuit of Happyness (2006): While not strictly a stock market movie, "The Pursuit of Happyness" offers a powerful portrayal of the struggles faced by a single father trying to make ends meet while pursuing a career in finance. Starring Will Smith, the film is based on the true story of Chris Gardner, who overcame homelessness and adversity to become a successful stockbroker.

Boiler Room (2000): Directed by Ben Younger, this film follows a young college dropout who lands a job at a shady brokerage firm that specializes in cold-calling unsuspecting investors. As he gets drawn deeper into the world of high-pressure sales tactics and dubious financial schemes, he must confront his own moral compass.

Moneyball (2011): Based on Michael Lewis's book, "Moneyball" tells the true story of Oakland Athletics general manager Billy Beane, who revolutionized the game of baseball by using statistical analysis to assemble a competitive team on a limited budget. While not directly about the stock market, the film offers valuable lessons about the power of data-driven decision-making and unconventional thinking.

Conclusion: Stock market movies offer more than just entertainment; they provide valuable insights into the workings of the financial world and the human psyche. Whether you're interested in high-stakes trading, corporate scandals, or the psychology of investing, these 15 films offer something for everyone. So grab some popcorn, settle in, and prepare to be entertained and enlightened by the best that Hollywood has to offer in the realm of finance.

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Thursday, February 01, 2024 Canadian TV Listings (Times Eastern)

WHERE CAN I FIND THOSE PREMIERES?: AFRICA RISING WITH AFUA HIRSCH (BritBox) THREE LITTLE BIRDS (BritBox) CLONE HIGH (Crave TV) A BLOODY LUCKY DAY (Paramount+ Canada) FARMER WANTS A WIFE (CTV) 9:00pm THERESA CAPUTO: RAISING SPIRITS (Lifetime Canada) 9:00pm

WHAT IS NOT PREMIERING IN CANADA TONIGHT: GENIUS: MLK/X (ABC Feed; Premiering on February 04 on Nat Geo Canada at 9:00pm)

NEW TO AMAZON PRIME CANADA/CBC GEM/CRAVE TV/DISNEY + STAR/NETFLIX CANADA:

AMAZON PRIME CANADA 12 ANGRY MEN (1957) THE ALAMO (1960) ALL DOGS GO TO HEAVEN 2 (1996) ALONG CAME A SPIDER (2001) ANNIE HALL (1977) BASEKETBALL (1998) BASIC INSTINCT (1992) BLADES OF GLORY (2007) THE BOUNTY (1984) CHORUS LINE (1985) THE CHRONICLES OF RIDDICK (2004) COP LAND (1997) THE CORE (2003) THE CROCODILE HUNTER: COLLISION COURSE (2002) EAT PRAY LOVE (2010) THE ELEPHANT MAN (1980) ENRON: THE SMARTEST GUYS IN THE ROOM (2005) EVENT HORIZON (1997) FIDDLER ON THE ROOF (1971) FROM BEYOND (1986) GANG RELATED (1997) GET OUT (2017) GHOST WORLD (2001) THE GREAT TRAIN ROBBERY (1979) GROWN UPS (2010) GROWN UPS 2 (2013) HAIR (1979) HALLOWEEN H20: 20 YEARS LATER (1998) HOT FUZZ (2007) I AM NOT YOUR NEGRO (2017) IN THE CUT (2003) JEEPERS CREEPERS 2 (2003) JUST FRIENDS (2005) KISS THE GIRLS (1997) LADY CHATTERLEY’S LOVER (1982) LIFE (2017) THE LITTLE GIRL WHO LIVES DOWN THE LANE (1977) MADAGASCAR: ESCAPE 2 AFRICA (2008) MY LEFT FOOT (1990) THE PEACEMAKER (1997) QUIGLEY DOWN UNDER (1990) RED ROCKET (2021) REMO WILLIAMS: THE ADVENTURE BEGINS (1985) RIDDICK (2013) RIDE ALONG (2014) SARAFINA! (1992) SCOTT PILGRIM VS. THE WORLD (2010) SCREAM (1996) SCREAM 2 (1997) THE SECRET OF NIMH (1982) SHREK FOREVER AFTER (2010) SNAKE EYES (1998) SOME KIND OF WONDERFUL (1987) THE SWEETEST THING (2002) TALLADEGA NIGHTS: THE BALLAD OF RICKY BOBBY (2006) THE VAMPIRE LOVERS (1970) YOUNG ADULT (2011)

CBC GEM LE MYTHE DE LA FEMME NOIRE MASTERS OF SEX: (Season 1) ON THE LINE: THE RICHARD WILLIAMS STORY

CRAVE TV 10 THINGS I HATE ABOUT YOU BOYZ N’ THE HOOD CLONE HIGH (Season 2 Premiere) THIS LIFE THOSE LEFT BEHIND

DISNEY + STAR LOVE & WWE: BIANCA & MONTEZ (Season 1) PIXAR’S SELF

NETFLIX CANADA THE 5TH WAVE THE BIG SICK BOYZ N THE HOOD EAT PRAY LOVE FAME AFTER FAME HAPPY FEET HOME ALONE HOME ALONE 2: LOST IN NEW YORK HOUSE, M.D. (Seasons 1-8) IN A WORLD… LITTLE WOMEN (1994) MINIONS MR. DEEDS SALVES QUIEN PUEDAL (ES) SEVEN THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION THE SKELETON TWINS THIS IS WHERE I LEAVE YOU TUSK

NHL HOCKEY (SN) 6:00pm: NHL All-Star Thursday

NBA BASKETBALL (SN1) 7:30pm: Pacers vs. Knicks (TSN/TSN3/TSN4/TSN5) 7:30pm: Lakers vs. Celtics (SN1) 10:00pm: 76ers vs. Jazz

DRAGONS’ DEN (CBC) 8:00pm (SEASON FINALE): Catching up with 13 companies that braved the dragons to find out what happens after the Den; the dragons discuss the key takeaways from the show and what its legacy means to them.

ALMOST PARADISE (CTV2) 8:00pm: Alex's ex-wife shows up with her new fiancé asking Alex to sign their divorce papers; however, when the fiancé is mistaken for Alex and kidnapped by an old enemy, Alex finds himself racing to rescue the man.

HOLMES FAMILY RESCUE (CTV Life) 8:00pm: A family is left financially drained and with an unfinished, dangerous mess after a contractor abandoned their two-story addition project; Mike, Sherry and Michael must contend with the triple threat of plumbing, electrical and HVAC issues.

THE NATURE OF THINGS (CBC) 9:00pm: A pristine river in Quebec is granted rights through legal personhood, protecting it and those who call it home.

FOR THE LOVE OF CHOCOLATE (Super Channel Heart & Home) 9:30pm: Preparing for the annual Masters of Chocolate Festival, Aria's plans get rattled when she loses her partner shortly before the competition. However, a dashing single father soon steps in to help Aria find the winning ingredient.

CANADIAN REFLECTIONS (CBC) 11:30pm: Tiny; 541: A Place for the Community

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What’s New on Prime Video in February 2024

Here’s the full list (including TV) of all titles that will be added to Prime Video: February 1 12 Angry Men (1957) All Dogs Go to Heaven 2 (1996) Along Came A Spider (2001) Annie Hall (1977) Baseketball (1998) Basic Instinct (1992) Blades of Glory (2007) Chorus Line (1985) Cop Land (1997) Eat Pray Love (2010) Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room (2005) Event Horizon (1997) Fiddler…

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Top 10 best finance movies to binge on your long weekend

Every cinema enthusiast has a genre of choice. For some it’s action, for others it may be romance, comedy, thriller or even sci-fi. That said, in recent times a new genre of cinema has emerged– one that has all the makings of multi-faceted, tear-jerking potboilers– it’s finance, or financial, white-collar crime to be precise.

Each one of us has different learning styles. While some like to do a thorough reading, others like to watch documentaries and movies to learn about the common money mistakes to avoid. This genre is excellent and exciting enough to motivate a majority of viewers to get their finances together. For the rest of us- it’s just pure entertainment.

Whatever your reasons may be, we have listed ten movies that deal with everything finance that every investor should watch at least once! Go, grab your popcorn!

The Big Short (2015)

This movie adaptation of the non-fiction book, ‘The Big Short: Inside the Doomsday Machine’ by Michael Lewis tells the true story of the financial crisis of the U.S. housing market that occurred in 2007-2008 due to subprime mortgages. You don’t know what that is? Well, thanks to the incredibly talented director, Adam Mckay, the concept of subprime mortgages is brilliantly explained along with other key financial concepts of banking in this movie.

The Wall Street (1987)

The immortal phrase ‘greed is good’ is synonymous with the film ‘The Wall Street’, made famous by Gordon Gekko (played by Micheal Douglas). Even after 35 years of its release, several analysts, bankers, brokers, and traders use this Oliver Stone classic as a handbook for recruitment.

Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room (2005)

This documentary describes the rise and fall of Enron—one of the largest and most scandalous corporations in the U.S. The film is based on the bestseller with the same name and explores the dubious ways in which Enron underhanded its business dealings, as its executives misappropriated billions of funds, hurting the investment of thousands of employees.

Margin Call (2011)

This is a must-watch money movie if you want to understand the nitty-gritty of the 2008 crisis. The film’s plot takes place within the span of 24 hours at one of the largest Wall Street investment banks that is on the brink of collapse amid the 2007-2008 crisis. The film is an upfront portrayal of the greediness, fraud, and rash risk-taking actions of many reckless Wall Street companies.

The Pursuit of Happiness (2006)

The next one on our list is the true, inspirational story of Chris Gardner and his metamorphosis from a struggling, homeless single father to a successful, millionaire entrepreneur. The movie beautifully captures how Gardner uses his knowledge, charm, and tenacity to build his wealth and lands the most prestigious job in San Francisco’s brokerage firm. The film especially strikes a chord with the masses with its focus on a poor man who only wants a better life for his son.

Moneyball (2011)

This movie is a masterclass in budgeting. Billy Beane, played by Brad Pritt, must reinvent one of Major League Baseball’s teams within a tight budget. He cannot afford star players but analyzes statistical data to build a professional sports team.

Rogue Trader (1999)

Based on a true story, Rogue Trader tells the story of an ambitious Nick Leeson who single-handedly bankrupts Britain’s most prominent and oldest Merchant bank—Barings Bank.

Boiler Room (2000)

Although this movie is a work of fiction, it offers some valuable lessons on the basic fundamentals of investments and money mistakes to avoid. The film tells the story of a trainee stockbroker, Seth Davis, a 19-year old who runs a successful, illegal casino in his apartment. When his father, an influential judge, discovers his deceit, Seth becomes a stockbroker to earn back his father’s respect. However, the firm he gets into has its own share of secrets.

If you want to learn about the Top Investment Mistakes To Avoid This Year, read our blog here!

Scam 1992 (2020)

Though this article is about the best movies, it is impossible to not include the series ‘Scam 1992’ in the top 10, considering the massive impact it has made. The series tells the story of the trade investor Harshad Mehta, and how he orchestrated the Indian Securities Scam of 1992. It is set in Bombay in the early 90s and takes you back to the days when trading took place in a ring, where large groups of jobbers made trades in a frenzy every day.

Baazaar (2018)

This Hindi film depicts the strong power-play between money brokers, industrialists, and politicians. It also uses hard-core stock market jargon and delves into complex ideas of insider trading and financial manipulation.

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Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room (2005)

Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room is a documentary that isn’t only informative, it’s scary. If you’re familiar with the company and the whole affair, how the higher ups basically ran away with a fortune while the other investors and pensioners were left with absolutely nothing, you haven’t seen anything yet.

This documentary by Alex Gibney shows what can happen when capitalism is at its worst, crushing underfoot anyone who stands in the way of profits and nothing but contempt for anything that doesn’t directly result in profits. It shows the perfect storm that was created within Enron: the employees forced to claw at each other and constantly competing for their jobs, reckless spending policies, questionable management, and actions that weren’t only questionably ethical but downright evil. It'd be too crazy to believe if it weren't so very true. The footage and recordings are genuinely shocking but most frightening of all is a theory presented that explains how the corrupt heads of the company managed to rally countless amount of investors and associates in their schemes. Ever hear of Milgram's experiment on obedience to authority figures? Look it up, then watch this film. Suddenly, it all makes too much sense.

There is a flaw in the film: its hour and fifty minutes-running time. This is a complex story and you almost need a cheat sheet with the names and titles of the people involved, or to be familiar with several financial and fraud related terms such as “deregulated markets”, “pump and dump” and understanding several economic changes during the early 2000’s (such as the dot-com crash) to get it all in one sitting. The movie feels like it's moving very quickly and while it covers everything thoroughly, people who were not adults while the Enron scandal was going on will likely need to inform themselves to fully grasp everything that’s thrown at them. If the film was longer and paused a few times to clearly define some of the more complex terms, it would be a lot more accessible, though admittedly, I may be biased in this case. The film ends in a way that’s truly chilling with a quick update on the status of some of the people seen in the film and a song that perfectly caps it all off.

Every good documentary informs, but they almost always fall into two categories: the inspirational ones, who make you want to rush out and make your own dreams come true, and the ones that fill you with unbelievable rage at the injustices that are being presented. Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room is the latter kind, a movie that makes you realize that there are genuinely evil people out there and they aren’t necessarily slashing throats or enslaving children, they are robbing hard working people of everything they have worked for. What you will take away from the film is that these weren’t “special people” and that this is not an isolated incident that could never happen again, probably sooner rather than later. (On DVD, April 12, 2014)

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1. Trading Places (1983) -- Stock Trading Movie

2. Billion Dollar Day (1985) - Documentary

3. Wall Street (1987) -- Stock Market Fiction

4. Barbarians at the Gate (1993) -- True Story

5. Rogue Trader (1999) – Stock Trading Movie -- True Story

6. Boiler Room (2000) – Stock Market Fiction

7. The Corporation (2003) -- Finance Documentary

8. Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room (2005)

9. Gafla (2006)- True Story -- Stock Market Movie (Hindi)

10. Wall Street Warriors (2006) -- Wall Street Documentary

11. The Ascent of Money (2008) -- Finance Documentary

12. Million Dollar Traders (2009) -- Finance series

13. Capitalism: A Love Story (2009) -- Finance Documentary

14. Floored (2009) -- Stock Trading Documentary

15. Freakonomics (2010) -- Finance Documentary

16. Chasing Madoff (2010) -- Stock Market Scam, True Story

17. Margin Call (2011) – Stock Trading Fiction

18. Inside Job (2011) – Financial Crisis 2008, Finance Movie

19. Too Big to Fail (2011) – Documentary, Finance Movie

20.Wall Street – Money Never Sleeps (2011) -- Stock Market Fiction

21. Arbitrage (2012) -- Finance Fiction

22. The Wolf of Wall Street (2013) – True Story -- Stock Market Movie

23. The Big Short (2015) Financial Crisis

24. The Social Network -- Founding of social network

25. Equity (2016) -- Financial Thriller

26. Money Monster (2016) - Stock Market Thriller

27. Banking On Bitcoin (2017) – Financial Markets Documentary

28. The China Hustle (2018) – Finance & Trade Documentary

29. Baazaar (2018) - Fiction

30. Beer Wars -- Documentary film about the American beer industry

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Marilyn Manson released a cover version as the first single from Smells Like Children (1995), an EP of covers, remixes and interludes. In his 1998 autobiography, the band's eponymous vocalist said he fought their label to have this track released as a single, saying: "They didn't want to release [it], which I knew would be a song that even people who didn't like our band would like. [Nothing] wanted to release our version of Screamin' Jay Hawkins' 'I Put a Spell on You', which was far too dark, sprawling and esoteric, even for some of our own fans. We battled the label this time, and learned we could win. ... It was a disheartening experience, but it didn't hurt half as much as the fact that no one at our label ever congratulated us on the success of the song."

The track became the band's first legitimate hit. The music video was directed by American photographer Dean Karr, and was shot near downtown Los Angeles. It featured images of the vocalist self-mutilating while wearing a tutu, as well as scenes of him riding a pig. It was placed on heavy rotation on MTV, and was nominated for Best Rock Video at the 1996 MTV Video Music Awards. In 2010, Billboard rated it the "scariest music video ever made", beating Michael Jackson's "Thriller". The video also appeared at number three in the publication's 2013 list of "The 15 Scariest Music Videos Ever". Dave Stewart has said that he liked this version of his song, and that "the video was one of the scariest things [he]'d seen at the time." As of 2020, the track has sold 80,000 copies through digital retailers in the United Kingdom, where it is also the band's most streamed music video, generating almost 12 million audio and video streams.

The song went on to appear on the band's 2004 greatest hits album, Lest We Forget: The Best Of. It also featured on soundtracks to the films Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room (2005), Gamer (2009), and A Perfect Day (2015), in movies such as House on Haunted Hill (1999), and Trick 'r Treat (2007), as well as the trailer for Wrath of the Titans (2012), in the pilot episode of The Following, on the BBC drama Luther, and the Nature three-part miniseries "Okavango: River of Dreams". Britney Spears created a music video using Manson's version of the song. This video – also directed by Chris Ashbrook – was used as an interlude on her 2009 concert tour The Circus Starring Britney Spears.

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All Time Favorite Movies

Movies

Scarface (1983)

Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989)

Total Recall (1990)

Boyz N the Hood (1991)

American Me (1992)

Reservoir Dogs (1992)

Blood In, Blood Out (1993)

Casino (1995)

Ghost in the Shell (1995)

Heat (1995)

Face/Off (1997)

The Matrix (1999)

Pirates of Silicon Valley (1999)

The Departed (2006)

Blood Diamond (2006)

The Dark Knight (2008)

Inception (2010)

Documentaries

Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room (2005)

Exit Through the Gift Shop (2010)

Silicon Valley American Experience (2013)

Citizenfour (2014)

Silicon Cowboys (2016)

Blurred Lines: Inside the Art World (2017)

AlphaGo (2018)

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Movie/Documentary review on Ethics in Organizations.

Movie/Documentary review on Ethics in Organizations.

Watch one movie/documentary related to the topic of Ethics in Organizations and submit an Individual Term Paper on or before October 31, 2021. Suggested movie/documentary film includes as follows: Walmart: The High Cost of Low Price (2005) Devil Wears Prada (2006) The Corporation (2003) Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room (2005) Following the APA/MLA guidelines, the individual term paper will…

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Analyze the 2005 documentary 'Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room' for class'

Analyze the 2005 documentary ‘Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room’ for class’

Analyze the 2005 documentary ‘Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room’ for class’ https://vimeo.com/424073216 There were multiple complex issues and solutions within the Enron scandal. Describe one complex issue and the complex the interdisciplinary solution applied to resolve the issue (identify at least two academic disciplines used in the solution). Identify at least four different academic…