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When Politics Becomes a Punchline: Deconstructing ‘Our Brand Is Crisis’
When Politics Becomes a Punchline: Deconstructing ‘Our Brand Is Crisis’ A critical examination of a film that aims for satire but lands closer to a misfired political commentary. The 2015 political drama *Our Brand Is Crisis*, starring Sandra Bullock and Billy Bob Thornton, arrived in theaters with a premise that promised a sharp, perhaps even…
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The Echo of “Our Brand Is Crisis”: Beyond the Popcorn and Political Facade
The Echo of “Our Brand Is Crisis”: Beyond the Popcorn and Political Facade A critical look at David Gordon Green’s political satire and its reception. David Gordon Green’s 2015 film, “Our Brand Is Crisis,” a political drama centered on a fictionalized depiction of Bolivian presidential elections, garnered mixed reviews upon its release. While lauded by…