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The Celluloid President

By: 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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Episodes
  • 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
  • Martin Scorcese's Killers of the Flower Moon

    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 hr and 21 mins
  • Barbie

    Barbie
    Apr 13 2024

    Jim and Gary don't agree about much when it comes to Barbie, except that people who criticize it for political reasons should get a life. Gary thought the movie had surprising philosophical depth and Jim just didn't like the execution. They do agree, though, that they'd rather be a Ken than an Allan.

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    1 hr and 7 mins
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