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Tag Archives: Politics
The Ides of March (2011) ☆☆☆(3/4) : Idealism has no place in politics
One main weak spot of George Clooney’s “The Ides of March” is that its sharp message is hardly regarded as cynical in our days. It is virtually impossible for everyone to remain clean in the mud field called politics, and … Continue reading
The Iron Lady (2011) ☆☆(2/4) : Meryl Streep as Margaret Thatcher – and what else?
I remember the bland biographies of famous historical figures I read from time to time during my innocent childhood. Written for inspiring young elementary school kids like me, they were usually packaged together and then sold to the good-intentioned parents … Continue reading
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