The Celluloid President
Jim Robinson and Gary Holmes met at college and have been talking about politics ever since. In addition to being presidential history buffs they are former aides to top politicians, and both have written for Ronald Reagan. They'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.
The Celluloid President
Latest Episodes
Denzel Washington in "The Manchurian Candidate" (2004)
In 2004, Denzel Washington and Meryl Streep starred in a remake of "The Manchurian Candidate," a political thriller that depicts a plot to use brainwashed soldiers to seize the Presidency. Gary and Jim compare the two movies and discuss how the...
Frank Sinatra in "The Manchurian Candidate" (1962)
It's 1962 and the Cold War is raging in this classic thriller. The Communists have infiltrated the highest reaches of the American political system and it's up to Frank Sinatra to stop them. Jim and Gary agree that this is one of the most...
"Young Washington"
Before he was a stiff figure on the one dollar bill, George Washington was a hot-blooded ambitious striver who made a lot of mistakes. "Young Washington" illustrates how the father of our country learned to be great through his early failures. ...
