Topic: Daniel Day Lewis

2 chapters across the catalog

Episode 518 26:34 - 35:39

518: Hot Scene

Abraham Lincoln Imagery, Presidential Speechwriting and Military Uniforms

President Obama's Memorial Day address included the phrase "last full measure of devotion," a direct quote from Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address. This linguistic choice, combined with the release of Steven Spielberg's film *Lincoln*, suggests a calculated effort to associate the current administration with the Civil War president. Observations regarding modern military epaulets also suggest a return to Civil War-era uniform styles to reinforce this historical imagery.

Episode 483 18:08 - 22:54

483: Culture Creationism

Spielberg's Lincoln, Historical Inaccuracies and Casting

Specific cinematic choices in the movie Lincoln are critiqued, including the performances of Daniel Day-Lewis and Tommy Lee Jones. Historical inaccuracies are highlighted, such as the unlikely presence of Mary Todd Lincoln in the House gallery during the amendment vote. The film's ending, involving a romantic subplot for Representative Thaddeus Stevens, is characterized as a fictionalized addition to the historical record.