Politically-Themed Movie Favorites

[Highland Guy]

Posted: 8/13/24 at 3:42pm

As we approach Tuesday, November 5th, 2024, I am reminded of some of the great (and not-so-great) politically-themed movies I have enjoyed over the years.  One of my favorities, "State of the Union," will be shown on TCM on August 18th.  It stars Angela Lansbury, Spencer Tracy and Katharine Hepburn.

And your favorities are?

 

 

 

Updated On: 10/10/24 at 03:42 PM

[Jay Lerner-Z]

Posted: 8/13/24 at 4:02pm

That is great of course, but not even my favorite political movie starring Angela Lansbury.

The Manchurian Candidate. Hard to beat.

[Zeppie2022]

Posted: 8/13/24 at 6:37pm

"Mr. Smith Goes To Washington" with Jimmy Stewart is one of my all time favorites.

[kdogg36]

Posted: 8/13/24 at 9:31pm

I find both The American President and The Contender to be compelling political movies, even if I don't necessarily agree with all of their political viewpoints.

[South Florida]

Posted: 8/13/24 at 10:35pm

It's a limited topic, Advise and Consent had an outstanding cast, but seemed a bit far fetched. 

[Jay Lerner-Z]

Posted: 8/14/24 at 10:05am

I wonder what Mr. Smith would think of Washington today.

James Stewart himself was a devout Republican. Probably rolling in his grave. Sad.

[LALALand]

Posted: 8/14/24 at 2:29pm

I am a cynical Gen Xer so I prefer something like Bulworth and Wag the Dog.

[Highland Guy]

Posted: 8/21/24 at 7:29pm

"KIsses For My President," showing on TCM August 26th.  Released in 1964, it's the humorous (for its time) story of the first female U.S. President.  And now, 60 years later........Kamala !!

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0058266/

[South Florida]

Posted: 8/23/24 at 9:03pm

Lincoln

[Zeppie2022]

Posted: 8/23/24 at 11:25pm

"Lincoln"

Excellent movie, good choice.

[Zeppie2022]

Posted: 8/23/24 at 11:32pm

"James Stewart himself was a devout Republican. Probably rolling in his grave. Sad."

Maybe, have no idea what his views were. Wonder what JFK would think of the Democratic party today, I bet he is rolling in his grave also. My gut feeling is he would not be anti-Israel like the "Squad". I doubt he would be for raising corporate taxes which Harris has mentioned. I bet he would be for enforcing federal immigration law and not in favor of sanctuary cities/states run by Democrats. Do you think JFK would have been for defunding the police? JFK famously said "Ask not what your country can do for you but what you could do for your country". Does that sound like a man who would be in favor of the government paying off student loans?

[Highland Guy]

Posted: 8/24/24 at 12:29pm

^^^^^^^^^^

MAGA  TROLL  ALERT  !!

DOING  ITS  BEST  TO  HIJACK  ANOTHER  THREAD

Updated On: 8/24/24 at 12:29 PM

[Zeppie2022]

Posted: 8/24/24 at 3:37pm

"MAGA TROLL ALERT !! DOING ITS BEST TO HIJACK ANOTHER THREAD"

Dude, you really are pathetic. Do you know how to read? I responded to Jay Lerner-Z's comment which "hijacked" the thread not me. He said Jimmy Stewart was big time Republican in his day and would be rolling over in his grave with Republicans of today. That comment had nothing to do with political themed movies. Note*** To Jay Lerner-Z, I don't mind you made comment but it seems to offend HG -lol. All I did was counter his comment with mentioning JFK and the Democrats of today. To the two posters who liked your comment, guess they don't know how to read either and comprehend my post was in response to another poster.

BTW - I thought I was such a despicable person that you would not read or respond to any comment I make on a thread. You once again show you are a phony and a hypocrite. Go back to your cheerleading.

Updated On: 8/24/24 at 03:37 PM

[Zeppie2022]

Posted: 8/24/24 at 11:35pm

Just for the record, I posted my favorite political themed movie (Mr. Smith Goes To Washington) earlier in this thread. In addition, I posted that I thought "South Florida" pick of "Lincoln" was an excellent choice. In other words, I participated with the topic of the thread and did not hijack it -lol. HG had no comment about "Jay Lerner-Z" hijacking his thread, wonder if it was because he was trashing the current Republican party. I turn the tables on Jay Lerner-Z and replied to his post and all of a sudden HG is outraged about "MAGA troll" hijacking his thread.

Ok, back to the topic of this thread. I will add another favorite of mine called "The Candidate" starring Robert Redford.

Updated On: 8/24/24 at 11:35 PM

[Jay Lerner-Z]

Posted: 8/25/24 at 4:09pm

I hope we can all agree that RFK Sr. is surely rolling in his grave over the actions of RFK Jr. this week.

Anyway, another truly great movie is PRIMARY COLORS, directed by Mike Nichols. John Travolta and Emma Thompson play a thinly disguised version of the Clintons. Kathy Bates shines as always.

[Zeppie2022]

Posted: 8/25/24 at 4:47pm

"Anyway, another truly great movie is PRIMARY COLORS, directed by Mike Nichols. John Travolta and Emma Thompson play a thinly disguised version of the Clintons. Kathy Bates shines as always."

Totally forgot about that movie, it was excellent.

[Highland Guy]

Posted: 8/25/24 at 5:29pm

"The Candidate"

An under-qualified Senate candidate wins.  In the final moments of the film, a somewhat surprised and bewildered Senator asks one of his consultants:  What do we do now?

Are you watching, MAGA Vance?

 

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[Zeppie2022]

Posted: 8/25/24 at 7:45pm

"""An under-qualified Senate candidate wins. In the final moments of the film, a somewhat surprised and bewildered Senator asks one of his consultants: What do we do now? Are you watching, MAGA Vance?"

Wrong. Did you ever watch the movie? Redford's character is idealistic son of former Governor. He is asked to run and believes he has no chance of winning so enjoys sticking it to the establishment. Political advisor gets him to moderate his views when the race starts to get closer than expected. In other words, he starts giving up on his political beliefs. His father had stayed out of the race but then decides that he will help his son out and gets him meeting with labor union boss. Redford's character refuses the support of the labor union but what do you know, labor union still endorses him. Election night comes around and he wins. The "what do we do now" comment to his political consultant is not about experience. It is about whether he should follow his beliefs or the ones he used to win the race.

P.S. Kind of funny that you are "trolling" your own thread and replying to posts of mine that once again you said you would ignore.

Updated On: 8/26/24 at 07:45 PM

[Highland Guy]

Posted: 8/26/24 at 11:31am

Zeppie2022 said: """"An under-qualified Senate candidate wins. In the final moments of the film, a somewhat surprised and bewildered Senator asks one of his consultants: What do we do now? Are you watching, MAGA Vance?"

Wrong. Did you ever watch the movie? Redford's character is idealistic son offormer Governor. He is asked to run and believes he has no chance of winning so enjoys sticking it to the establishment. Political advisor gets him to moderate his views when the race starts to get closer than expected. In other words, he starts giving up on his political beliefs. His father had stayed out of the race but then decides that he will help his son out and gets him meeting with labor union boss. Redford's character refuses the support of the labor union but what do you know, labor union still endorses him. Election night comes around and he wins. The "what do we do now" comment to his political consultantis not about experience. It is about whether he should follow his beliefs or the ones he used to win the race.

P.S. Kind of funny that you are "trolling" your own thread and replying to posts of mine that once again you said you would ignore."

BE AWARE OF THE MAGA TROLL !!  

MAGA Troll alert.  Step away from its excrement.  Its contamination is poisoning every thread it invades.  

 

 

 

[South Florida]

Posted: 8/30/24 at 5:58pm

1776 is an enjoyable musical.