Movies of the Week: Politics

After the intense primary season defined the first half of this year, now the Washington hype machine springs into overdrive with conventions, a new Cold War, and of course, questions on how many houses one needs to become president. In honor of the machinations that govern our lives at every turn, we’ve chosen politics as our theme for this week’s films…

Campaign Manager: Joe McKenna wants to spur change in the status-oriented politics of his high school. More comfortable with pulling the strings behind a pretty face, Joe motivates a charismatic peer to run for office against the Powers That Be. But when his puppet turns out to be a reckless womanizer, Joe must learn to believe in himself.

Welcome Back, Clinton: The White House staff puts on a show to receive the Clintons once again in this political parody.

Tainted Sequins: An ambitious young dancer navigates the most difficult political environment around … her elitist high school dance team. She soon discovers a cutthroat world of jealousy and backbiting (like we said, high school) where she learns that winning means beating her rivals at their own game.

George Finally Gets the Message: Our President withdraws to a quiet room to escape the clattering press, only to find his problems compounded when someone slips him a brief -- and pointed -- note.

Business As Usual: Jerry is a struggling businessman whose car breaks down in the middle of nowhere. Instead of reaching a tow truck, he is recruited by the CIA for a one-off spy gig. Will Jerry have what it takes to defend his country’s ideals?