This is fucking politics and democracy in America

Archibald 2022-04-21 09:01:37

Although it is an election, it mainly tells the story of the same camp. The first half of the episode was rather dull, and the first time I watched this type of election film, I was a little confused. After the candidate's public appearance, the plot began to compact. Gosling's performances in the front and back are completely different. His face is quite asymmetrical no matter how you look at it. The expression in the second half reminds me of desperate driving.
There are no real friends in politics, even in the same camp. Even the most glamorous politicians have dirty things they try to cover up, like Morris, but I don't believe they can be easily caught because they will do whatever it takes.
No friends, no love, no loyalty, no devotion, just a passion for politics. This kind of person is really sad.

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The Ides of March quotes

  • Tom Duffy: You know, I'm trying to remember if the Democrats have ever nominated an atheist before.

    Paul Zara: Well, we know they've nominated a jackass before.

  • Tom Duffy: [to Stephen] You exude something. You draw people in. All the reporters love you. Even the ones that hate you love you. 'Cause you play them like the pieces on a chessboard and make it look effortless. And we both know how hard it is constantly being on guard, weighing every word, every move. But from the outside, you make it look easy. People are scared of you. 'Cause they don't understand how you do it, and they love you for it. And that is the most valuable thing in this business. The ability to win people's respect by making them mistake their fear for love.