The Diplomat 1.03: Lambs in the Dark (with Andrew Bernstein)
We’re joined by director Andrew Bernstein to discuss his work on this episode (as well as his work on The West Wing)—and that fight scene between Kate and Hal!
The Diplomat 1.02: Don’t Call It a Kidnapping
We’re digging into the dynamics of Kate & Hal, Eidra & Stuart, the breathless pace of the show, and its “no good guys” worldview. Josh has an important PSA about drugs.
The Diplomat 1.01: The Cinderella Thing (with Debora Cahn)
Our discussion of The Diplomat starts at the very beginning, with the creator of the series, Debora Cahn, who tells us about the show's origin story.
Introducing: The Diplomat
We’re very excited to announce a new series here on The West Wing Weekly, discussing the Netflix hit political thriller The Diplomat, episode by episode. Coming soon!
Join us LIVE in London for the season 1 finale, on Saturday November 14. Tickets here:
All The President’s Men
As part of the Political Film Fest, we’re discussing the 1976 Oscar-winning classic directed by Alan Pakula and written by William Goldman (one of Aaron Sorkin’s screenwriting heroes). WOODSTEIN!
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Here are some extra tidbits:
“Telling the Truth about Lies” – a featurette on the making of the film
An article Gordon Willis wrote for American Cinematographer in 1976 about his work on the film, including his use of split diopters.
Wet Hot American Summer: Ten Years Later – which features Josh Malina in the role of Deep Throat