Are There Any Good Politicians? Examining 'Dave' (1993) and 'The Campaign' (2012)

In this episode, Jerome breaks down Blake Snyder's 'beats' as they apply to two political comedies: 'Dave' (1993) starring Kevin Kline and Sigourney Weaver, and 'The Campaign’ (2012) starring Will Ferrell and Zach Galifianakis. The hosts ask the question, 'Are there any good politicians?' while addressing the intricacies of each film's storyline, character arcs, and thematic depth. The episode also highlights Jerome and Chris's contrasting perspectives on the effectiveness of junior high humor in political satire. To top it off, there's a heartfelt ode to their beloved Detroit Lions. It’s an insightful, humorous discussion about politics, movies, and a touch of sports.

00:00 Introduction and Show Updates

01:22 Election Year and Political Movies

02:34 Drinks and Movie Selection

04:32 Discussion on 'Dave'

06:04 1993 Movie Trivia

09:14 Plot Breakdown of 'Dave'

41:06 Script Analysis and Trivia

44:27 Analyzing 'Twins': A Case of Perfect Rule Breaks

45:24 The Role of Luck in Storytelling

47:22 Rewriting Movies: Fixing Plot Holes

48:20 Character Analysis: Alan's Role in 'Dave'

49:55 Final Thoughts on 'Dave'

50:30 Introducing 'The Campaign'

52:01 Critiquing 'The Campaign'

54:15 Box Office Performance and Cast Insights

56:31 Plot Breakdown: 'The Campaign'

01:14:06 Six Degrees of Separation and Trivia

01:22:34 Closing Remarks and Sports Talk

Buy or Rent Dave (1993)

Buy or Rent The Campaign (2012)

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