Here’s a snapshot from the article I wrote for Love Is Bitcoin not only to remind Bitcoiners of old good movies but also to inspire newbies by touching on something they may already know and connecting it with themes like freedom, financial independence, and so on.... Let me know what you think!

1. FULL TEXT: https://loveisbitcoin.com/mainstream-films-with-bitcoin-ethos/

2. SNAPSHOT:

" (...) When we think about Binema, which is a combination of Bitcoin and Cinema, as we often fondly call the space that our project supports, what exactly should we assume? Will it be only movies that talk about sound money – hard money, you name it, or could it be any independent films that, through their storytelling, reveal truths that mainstream cinema avoids because they are too controversial, too strong, or simply speaking because they contradict the narratives of the system we all live in?

(...) WHEN WE TALK ABOUT BITCOIN CINEMA, SHOULD WE ONLY TALK ABOUT INDEPENDENT FILMS?

In order to answer this question, it is worth exploring what could potentially define Bitcoin culture. Since cinema is a part of culture, every cinematic space should be its reflection; therefore, Bitcoin Cinema should be consistent with Bitcoin culture.

In my humble opinion, (...), Bitcoin culture embodies truth, independence, freedom, logical or critical thinking, as well as sensitivity, creativity, appreciation and recognition of all that defines us as humans.

This is just a simplified summary, but I believe that it captures the essence of what ‘sound films’ should convey.

Given the above, and considering even mainstream productions from the past, I dare to say that Binema doesn’t have to be limited to independent films. Looking back over the years, and just listing a few examples, it seems that there used to be titles that are close to Bitcoin culture.

You might have expected ‘The Matrix’ to be here. Well, surprise, you won’t find it in this article (at least not explicitly). Not because I’m excluding it, but quite the opposite—it’d likely be at the top of the list, arguably even considered one of the ‘best documentaries of our time.’ However, I’ve chosen not to list it directly because the choice would be rather obvious. Instead, I’ve picked out four other titles that might surprise you or provide inspiration, and ‘The Matrix’ will also be referenced in relation to them…

To find out why I chose these films, you should read the whole article (link above), but if you don't want to, here are some quotes from each selected title that may justify my choice.

EQUILIBRIUM (2002)

• "The only thing more powerful than the system is the man who will overthrow it."
• "It is not the message that is important, but our obedience to it."

V FOR VENDETTA (2005)

• "Where once you had the freedom to object, to think and speak as you saw fit, you now have censors and systems of surveillance coercing your conformity and soliciting your submission."
• "Our masters have not heard the people’s voice for generations and it is much, much louder than they care to remember."
• "The time has come for you to live without fear."

THE TRUMAN SHOW (1998)

• "We accept the reality of the world with which we are presented."
• "You can’t get any further away before you start coming back."
• "If his was more than just a vague ambition, if he was absolutely determined to discover the truth, there’s no way we could prevent him."

DEAD POET SOCIETY (1989)

• "Savor language and words because no matter what anyone tells you, words and ideas have the power to change the world."
• "When you read, don’t just consider what the author thinks, consider what you think."
• "I always thought education was learning to think for yourself."