Vote For Your Favorite Political Flicks (NAPSA)—From Jimmy Stewart in “Mr. Smith Goes to Washington” to Martin Sheen in “The West Wing,” TV and film have long captivated American audiences with vivid portrayals of political figures, made politics a source of intrigue for mass audiences and, in somecases, colored the democratic process itself. With election season already upon us, and in the interest of offering a Hollywood-style dose of patriotism for all Americans, The Columbia House Company—the nation’s largest direct marketer of home entertainment—offers this list of its 10 best-selling Presidential-themed DVDs: e “Air Force One” (1997)—The President (Harrison Ford) must do battle with terrorists aboard the nation’s most famous private plane. e “J.F.K.” (1991)—Conspiracy theorists got a lot to think about in Oliver Stone’s telling of the events surrounding the Kennedy assassination. All-star cast includes Kevin Costner, Tommy Lee Jones, Donald Sutherland, John Candy, Sissy Spacek and Walter Matthau. “West Wing Complete Seasons 1 and 2” (1999 and 2000)— See how the Bartlet administration began. “The American President” (1995)—Written by “West Wing” creator Aaron Sorkin, this romantic fable surrounds a widower President (Michael Douglas) and the political activist (Annette Bening) who catches his eye. “Dave” (1993)—Kevin Kline does double duty as a Presidential look-alike who’s brought in to impersonate the Commander in Chief. “The Fog of War” (2003)— Oscar-winning documentary about former Secretary of Defense During campaign season, viewers may enjoy catching a political flick. Robert McNamara andthe controversial decisions he made during the Vietnam War. “The Manchurian Candidate” (1962)—A tense and intelligent political thriller about thought control, assassination and multi- national conspiracy. “Mr. Smith Goes to Washington” (1939)—Jimmy Stewart as a naive idealist appointed to the U.S. Senate, where he discovers corruption and powerplays. “Bulworth” (1998)—In this political satire, rich, liberal Senator (Warren Beatty) has a nervous breakdown and starts reconnecting with his constituents by going hip-hop. “All the President’s Men” (1976)—Reporters Bob Woodward (Robert Redford) and Carl Bernstein (Dustin Hoffman) uncover the scandal that brought down a President. To learn more, or to sign up for the Columbia House DVD Club, visit www.columbiahouse.com.
