10 Best Political Films

Harrison Richlin

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    'THE DEATH OF STALIN,' Adrian McLoughlin as Josef Stalin, 2017. © IFC Films /Courtesy Everett Collection
    Many are comparing the current political moment to the HBO series "Veep," but IndieWire shares some more nuanced offerings to vote on.
    'CALIGULA,' 1979. (c) Penthouse Films International/ Courtesy: Everett Collection. (image upgraded to 18.0" x 12.0")
    See Films on Film
    Cinephiles who still prefer to watch their films on actual film will have plenty to choose from this month.
    PARIS, FRANCE - NOVEMBER 10: A close-up at the PARIS 2024 logo for the Paris 2024 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games on November 10, 2022 in Paris, France. (Photo by Marc Piasecki/Getty Images)
    The summer games begin this Friday, July 26, and will close August 11.
    'Is Now a Good Time?' Jim Cummings
    The multi-hyphenate talent behind 2018's "Thunder Road" returns to short form with a hilarious indictment of corporate influence on arts and entertainment, backed by crowdfunding at Seed & Spark.
    'Emily in Paris.' Lily Collins as Emily in episode 404 of Emily in Paris. Cr. Courtesy of Netflix © 2024
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    Last season saw Emily uncertain over where her affections truly laid and she’s still no closer to having the answers.
    HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 27: Aaron Sorkin speaks during the 49th AFI Life Achievement Award Gala Tribute celebrating Nicole Kidman at Dolby Theatre on April 27, 2024 in Hollywood, California.  (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images)
    Only a few hours before President Biden withdrew from the race and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris, Sorkin was suggesting Democrats should run a Republican against Donald Trump.
    'DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE,' (aka 'DEADPOOL AND WOLVERINE,' aka 'DEADPOOL 3'), front to back: Hugh Jackman as Wolverine, Ryan Reynolds as Deadpool, 2024. ph: © Marvel / © Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures / Courtesy Everett Collection
    However, Reynolds does think R-rated movies can leave "a huge impression" when you're young.
    'A BEAUTIFUL DAY IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD,' director Marielle Heller, on-set, 2019. ph: Lacey Terrell / © TriStar Pictures / courtesy Everett Collection
    "You either get that or you don’t,” said Heller in conversation with Vanity Fair about how adapting "Nightbitch" made her face her own animalistic transformation.
    WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 09: President Joe Biden joins family caregivers, care workers, early childhood educators and advocates to celebrate progress made by care champions while calling for additional legislative action at a rally in Union Station on April 09, 2024 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Paul Morigi/Getty Images for Care Can't Wait Action)
    The President's decision to withdraw, and immediate endorsement of Kamala Harris to succeed him, shows that we’re not quite at the filmmaker’s level of dystopia.
    'LONGLEGS,' Maika Monroe, 2024. © Neon / Courtesy Everett Collection
    David Fincher's 2011 adaptation of "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo" follows a similar serial killer plot to Oz Perkins' recent horror hit "Longlegs."
    'TWISTERS,' from left: Glen Powell, Daisy Edgar-Jones, 2024. ph: Melinda Sue Gordon /© Universal Pictures /Courtesy Everett Collection
    Online fans are abuzz after seeing footage from the set of stars Glen Powell and Daisy Edgar-Jones shooting a scene of their characters kissing that didn't end up in the final film.
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