As Eddie Murphy says in the movie 'Distinguished Gentleman'..."the truth is gonna come out tonight." Not just a primer to Hollywood Washington, this piece looks at the differences between what we see on screen and what is for real. Clips from movies, including the one mentioned in the opening line, and the writers who've written them adds more humour to the piece, especially when they're followed by the the sounds of Washington Washington.
Amusing, insightful look at the differences between Hollywood’s take on Washington and the thing itself from someone who has actually witnessed political life. My RN mother used to have the same indignant reaction to hospital shows, as in “Don’t they know anything?!!” Paul has the same lively harrumph thing going on. Real politics seems surreal enough these days, but Paul reminds us that most of the time they’re actually trying to do something in DC. Even if it isn’t always what you want them to do. Good ME, ATC drop-in length.
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Emon Hassan
Posted on June 28, 2005 at 06:03 PM | Permalink
Review of Hollywood Washington
As Eddie Murphy says in the movie 'Distinguished Gentleman'..."the truth is gonna come out tonight." Not just a primer to Hollywood Washington, this piece looks at the differences between what we see on screen and what is for real. Clips from movies, including the one mentioned in the opening line, and the writers who've written them adds more humour to the piece, especially when they're followed by the the sounds of Washington Washington.
Sydney Lewis
Posted on October 20, 2004 at 10:24 AM | Permalink
Review of Hollywood Washington
Amusing, insightful look at the differences between Hollywood’s take on Washington and the thing itself from someone who has actually witnessed political life. My RN mother used to have the same indignant reaction to hospital shows, as in “Don’t they know anything?!!” Paul has the same lively harrumph thing going on. Real politics seems surreal enough these days, but Paul reminds us that most of the time they’re actually trying to do something in DC. Even if it isn’t always what you want them to do. Good ME, ATC drop-in length.