The Celluloid President
Jim Robinson and Gary Holmes met at college and have been talking about politics ever since. In addition to being presidential history buffs they are former aides to top politicians, and both have written for Ronald Reagan. They'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.
The Celluloid President
Oliver Stone's "JFK"
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Jim and Gary don't see eye-to-eye on Oliver Stone's verdict on the Kennedy assassination, although they do agree that it is a masterpiece of movie making. They also reminisce about the time they visited Dealey Plaza, give some half-baked opinions on how the assassination changed history, and provide a definition on what is a conspiracy theory.