Saturday, August 16, 2008

Movie of the weekend: "Charlie Wilson's War"

In light of everything going on in the Middle East, it might be nice for you to take a historical look at the situation twenty years ago. This one is based on a true story, and offers a good look at how things work in Congress and how big campaign contributors can have the ear of those in public office. (As if we didn't already know.)

Most people don't know the roots of the problems in the Middle East, and this film will give you some good insight.

Warning: if bad language bothers you, beware.

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

You should recommend Jennifer Lopez' Bordertown. It's based on an El Paso Times reporter's accounts of the femicides of hundreds of women in Juarez, Mex. Right across from El Paso. I had nightmares after seeing the film! Made me start thinking about how far I'd go to get a story....

Randy Tatano said...

Thanks, I'll check it out.