Game Change

— A great look at the McCain/Palin campaign that appears to refrain from much embellishment. In fact, much of its charm is Julianne Moore’s incredibly nuanced portrayal of Palin, reminding us of Palin’s frailties in human terms so we can see her as a person and not just as the character Tina Fey created. I imagine when it was made the film was even more disturbing for the role the internet had begun to play in presidential politics, but before it was elevated to 2016 levels. Even if you remember the events well, you’ll enjoy this look behind-the-scenes.

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[2012. 118 minutes. Directed by Jay Roach. Starring Julianne Moore, Ed Harris, Woody Harrelson, and Nicolle Wallace.]
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