Lawrence Public Library, ROOM “C”
“The Ides of March” (Political Drama, Thriller) 2011, 1hr 41min
An idealistic staffer for a new presidential candidate gets a crash course on dirty politics during his stint on the campaign trail. Stephan Meyers (Ryan Gosling) has sworn to give all for Govenor Mike Morris (George Clooney), a wild card presidential candidate whose groundbreaking ideas could change the political landscape. However, a brutal Ohio primary threatens to test Morris’ integrity, while Meyers finds himself caught up in a scandal involving a young intern. Directed by Geo. Clooney with screenplay written by Clooney and Grand Heslov, this movie was Oscar nominee for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay and had 9 wins and 36 nominations for other awards.