Well, it is election time again and there is another film streaming around the world that the press has said is "A Film Everyone, Especially Politicians Should See." It may not be the greatest film ever made, or the most artistic, and it doesn't have any name players, but it could be one of the most important movies ever made. If you watch "Lee'd The Way" I would love to hear your feedback.
*** you are missing a Clintonian parallel — Tracy is obviously a stand-in for Hillary! The 90s had so many political movies— Wag the Dog, Primary Colors, Citizen Ruth (googled only to find it was directed by Payne, too). Election is an interesting precursor to 2000, but it’s also an artifact of pre-9/11 (and pre-Columbine) pop culture. A more innocent and yet snarkier time.
This is a movie I keep meaning to watch but have never gotten around to. I keep reading about it though. It's one of the titles that made 1999 a great year for the American cinema.
I love the Broderick casting for that reason! It's easy to imagine Mr. McAllister as a guy who peaked in high school.
And yeah, I do love Klein's performance here, but it's kinda easy to see why he didn't really catch on as an actor. Still perfect for this particular role, at least.
Well, it is election time again and there is another film streaming around the world that the press has said is "A Film Everyone, Especially Politicians Should See." It may not be the greatest film ever made, or the most artistic, and it doesn't have any name players, but it could be one of the most important movies ever made. If you watch "Lee'd The Way" I would love to hear your feedback.
*** you are missing a Clintonian parallel — Tracy is obviously a stand-in for Hillary! The 90s had so many political movies— Wag the Dog, Primary Colors, Citizen Ruth (googled only to find it was directed by Payne, too). Election is an interesting precursor to 2000, but it’s also an artifact of pre-9/11 (and pre-Columbine) pop culture. A more innocent and yet snarkier time.
Oh right, *that* Clinton. 😂 I guess I wasn't even thinking about her since she didn't run for senate until 2000.
You're so right about Election being a pop culture time capsule. We used to have it all!
Banger piece, dude
Ah man, thank you for that. 💙 I really wasn't sure how I felt about this one! Didn't finish it until about 11:00 last night.
This is a movie I keep meaning to watch but have never gotten around to. I keep reading about it though. It's one of the titles that made 1999 a great year for the American cinema.
Absolutely. It's been cool seeing people watching and writing about all the great 1999 films now that they're all turning 25.
Brilliant movie. But I wonder... Did Ferris Bueller grow up to become this embittered public school teacher? Arguments can be made!
Worth noting that masterclass in Idiot Acting by Chris Klein. Who knew he wasn't really acting, and that's just who he is?
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I love the Broderick casting for that reason! It's easy to imagine Mr. McAllister as a guy who peaked in high school.
And yeah, I do love Klein's performance here, but it's kinda easy to see why he didn't really catch on as an actor. Still perfect for this particular role, at least.
As a Californian I say “how dare you with that 1976 map?” lol
Also wild how many electoral college votes the north east and Midwest lost. They got sprinkled amongst the sunbelt.
Don't worry, the New Blue South will still accept California and your 984 electoral votes into our map!