The Political Message of "The Ides of March" (2011) | Film Review

Описание: What happens when an idealistic young man with a future in politics suddenly has his entire worldview ripped out from underneath him? The Ides of March, directed by George Clooney, is a 2011 film in which an wunderkind campaign manager slowly loses faith in the political morals that he strives to achieve and the politicians that he is working to get into office.

Welcome to this PoliticaLens Film Review. Today, on this ill-fated March 15th, we dive into this movie, its message and symbolism, and how it reflects modern political campaigns. Did you like The Ides of March? Did you notice anything I might not have? Leave a comment and let me know! Also, what political movie should I cover NEXT time?

Chapters:
00:00 Intro
01:13 Farragut North
02:43 What are "the Ides of March"?
03:54 Spinning
06:24 Governor Mike Morris
07:51 Meeting with Tom Duffy
09:49 Why is Ohio so important?
11:03 Behind the Curtain/Flag
13:00 The Scandal
14:14 Loyalty
15:31 Betrayed
19:22 Steven Victorious
17:25 The Confrontation
20:11 Final Analysis
26:05 Endorsement

Sources and Credits *
Videos:
The Ides Of March - Beau Willimon Interview | Empire Magazine    • The Ides Of March - Beau Willimon Intervie...  
Beau Willimon | BAFTA Screenwriters' Lecture Series    • Beau Willimon | BAFTA Screenwriters' Lectu...  
VICE Meets 'House of Cards' Showrunner Beau Willimon    • VICE Meets 'House of Cards' Showrunner Bea...  
Online Articles:
https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/the-ide...

Music by Alexandre Desplat for the Ides of March Soundtrack
All original footage from The Ides of March (2011), Sony Pictures
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