The Celluloid President

By: Gary Holmes
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  • Summary

  • 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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Episodes
  • Lee Daniels' The Butler

    Lee Daniels' The Butler
    Aug 5 2024

    Gary and Jim talk about "Lee Daniels' The Butler," the slightly true story of a White House butler who served and interacted with eight U.S. presidents. The White House scenes are counterpointed by highlights from the real-life Civi Rights movement. The movie was a major hit in 2014 and stars and all-star cast of white and Black actors ranging from Forest Whitaker and Oprah to Robin Williams and Jane Fonda.
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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • Clint Eastwood's J. Edgar

    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 hr and 10 mins
  • Jerry Seinfeld's "Unfrosted"

    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 hr and 6 mins
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