Stone Cold

Would anyone who has seen his other work believe for a minute that Oliver Stone was going to produce an insightful movie about President George W. Bush? Would they think it mere coincidence that it is released three weeks before the election? Would they predict that it would be a chronicle of a young man’s growth into maturity, responsibility and leadership? Would you like to buy some nice beachfront property in Florida or possibly a well traveled large bridge in a NY borough?

I checked some of the trailers available at YouTube and thought maybe my pessimism was ill-founded. Here’s a sample:



Maybe the derogatory scenes are simply prologue for a docu-drama covering the response to 9/11, the trackdown of al-Qaeda leaders, the overthrow of a despot, the handling of an energy shortage, and the response to setbacks in the effort to establish a democracy in the Middle East. Could be, but then maybe I’ll win the lottery tonight.

Here’s the reaction from someone who has seen the film:

Telling It Like It Is

I guess Mr. Stone has remained true to form. His Hollywood credentials will remain intact. And, of course, the great unwashed will lap it up as a courageous true depiction of the man and his life.

Maybe if I win the lottery, I’ll make a film about Oliver Stone. Yeah, that’s the ticket!