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Podcast: Films for Today
Episode: Making Fun of Actors - 'Tropic Thunder' (2008), 'Waiting for Guffman' (1996) & 'Team America' (2004)
Description: Why does Hollywood sometimes annoy us? Are entertainers necessary? How should we respond to our cultural leaders? With Hollywood receiving an increasing amount of scrutiny in recent years, this week's episode explores what the entertainment industry has to say about its own potential failings.
The Films:
Tropic Thunder (2008) directed by Ben Stiller
Waiting for Guffman (1996) directed by Christopher Guest
Team America (2004) directed by Trey Parker
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