The Celluloid President
We're presidential history buffs and former aides to top politicians, and we're here to discuss movies on American presidents. Each podcast focuses on what Hollywood is trying to tell us about America by using a president as a lead character. Join us for provocative insights, opinions and recommendations as we examine the celluloid president.
Podcasting since 2023 • 28 episodes
The Celluloid President
Latest Episodes
Amazon's "Elvis & Nixon"
On December 21, 1970, Elvis Presley materialized at the White House gates requesting a meeting with President Nixon. The photo that was taken later that after at the subsequent meeting is the most requested image in the National Archives. Jim a...
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Forrest Gump
Gary and Jim discuss the 1994 Tom Hanks film "Forrest Gump," which looks at the social history of the 1950's through the 1980's through the eyes of a low-IQ but wise soldier, runner, ping-pong player and all-around keen observer of human nature...
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Dennis Quaid in "Reagan"
Jim and Gary actually went to a couple of movie theaters to watch "Reagan," the new biopic of our 40th President. They use this episode to discuss the movie, their own personal experiences with Reagan, and a recent field trip they took to...
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Talking With Ken Khachigian, a Top Nixon Aide and President Reagan's Favorite Speechwriter
Jim and Gary take a break from discussing movies and have a chat with Ken Khachigian, a former top aide to President Nixon and then President Reagan's favorite speechwriter. Ken has written a fascinating book called "Behind Closed Doors: ...
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