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The Celluloid President

De: Gary Holmes
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  • 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.
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  • Clint Eastwood's J. Edgar
    Jul 17 2024

    Jim and Gary discuss "J. Edgar," Clint Eastwood's 2011 biopic of J. Edgar Hoover, who was arguably the most powerful bureaucrat in history. Several American presidents feared him; others used him as an ally. The movie says a lot about the rise of the national security state and the danger of federal law enforcement involving itself in politics.

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    1 h y 10 m
  • Jerry Seinfeld's "Unfrosted"
    Jun 15 2024

    Jim and Gary discuss Jerry Seinfeld's homage to 1960s business and political culture, including his hilarious take on JFK. But do only Baby Boomers find this movie funny?

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    1 h y 6 m
  • Martin Scorcese's Killers of the Flower Moon
    May 25 2024

    Jim and Gary discuss Martin Scorcese's epic movie about one of the most disturbing incidents in U.S. history -- the systematic murder of Osage Indians during the 1920's to steal their oil rights. And believe it or not, there is an appearance by a President in this movie: Calvin Coolidge.

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    1 h y 21 m

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