A Quick Tip by BlackSheep

**1/2 out of ****    The problem at the core of "The Ides of March" is that George Clooney - serving as writer, director, and star - seems to believe that he's exposing truth and preaching to a whole new generation of politically active people. An avid Democrat himself; I'm surprisingly impressed by Clooney's ability to hold back on the Republican-bashing in his latest feature; whilst taking dead aim at the world of politics as a whole instead. "The Ides of March" is an anti-political … more

THE IDES OF MARCH Written by George Clooney, Grant Heslov and Beau Willimon Directed by George Clooney Starring Ryan Gosling, George Clooney, Philip Seymour Hoffman and Evan Rachel Wood   Stephen Myers: Nothing bad happens when you’re doing the right thing. Governor Mike Morris: Is that your personal theory because I can poke holes in it.   George Clooney has been mulling making THE IDES OF MARCH for a few years now. When he first wanted to make it in 2008, he decided to … more

Star Rating:         George Clooney – the co-writer, co-producer, and director of The Ides of March – cast himself in a supporting role as a Pennsylvania governor turned Democratic presidential candidate. As self-congratulatory as you may find this, I’ve actually seen the movie, and believe you me, no one else could have played this character. In politics, it’s not just about a candidate’s party platform; it’s also about charm and … more