John Ford's "Young Mr. Lincoln"

The Celluloid President

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We’ve turned intuition into a buzzword—flattened it into a slogan, a gut feeling, or a vague whisper we don’t always know how to hear. But what if intuition is so much more? What if it's one of the most powerful tools we have—and we’ve just forgotten how to use it? In this episode, I’m joined by Hrund Gunnsteinsdóttir , Icelandic thought leader, filmmaker, and author of InnSæi: Icelandic Wisdom for Turbulent Times . Hrund has spent over 20 years studying and teaching the science and art of intuition through her TED Talk, Netflix documentary ( InnSæi: The Power of Intuition ), and global work on leadership, innovation, and inner knowing. Together, we explore what intuition really is (hint: not woo-woo), how to cultivate it in a culture obsessed with logic and overthinking, and why your ability to listen to yourself might be the most essential skill you can develop. In This Episode, We Cover: ✅ Why we’ve misunderstood intuition—and how to reclaim it ✅ Practical ways to strengthen your intuitive muscle ✅ What Icelandic wisdom teaches us about inner knowing ✅ How to use intuition during uncertainty and decision-making ✅ Why trusting yourself is an act of rebellion (and power) Intuition isn’t magic—it’s a deep, internal guidance system that already exists inside you. The question is: are you listening? Connect with Hrund: Website: www.hrundgunnsteinsdottir.com TedTalk: https://www.ted.com/talks/hrund_gunnsteinsdottir_listen_to_your_intuition_it_can_help_you_navigate_the_future?utm_campaign=tedspread&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=tedcomshare Newsletter: https://hrundgunnsteinsdottir.com/blog/ LI: www.linkedin.com/in/hrundgunnsteinsdottir IG: https://www.instagram.com/hrundgunnsteinsdottir/ Book: InnSæi: Icelandic Wisdom for Turbulent Times Related Podcast Episodes: How To Breathe: Breathwork, Intuition and Flow State with Francesca Sipma | 267 VI4P - Know Who You Are (Chapter 4) Gentleness: Cultivating Compassion for Yourself and Others with Courtney Carver | 282 Share the Love: If you found this episode insightful, please share it with a friend, tag us on social media, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform! 🔗 Subscribe & Review: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music…

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As they look forward to Lincoln's Birthday, Gary and Jim discuss John Ford's "Young Mr. Lincoln," the 1939 classic tale of Abe Lincoln as a young aspiring lawyer in Springfield, Illinois. Henry Fonda seems to embody Lincoln's very essence in a strong performance that challenges Daniel Day-Lewis for the best impersonation of Lincoln in cinematic history.

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John Ford's "Young Mr. Lincoln"

The Celluloid President

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Daryl F. Zanuck's "Wilson" 1:11:42

14 days ago1:11:42

1:11:42

In 1944, Daryl F. Zanuck, the head of Twentieth Century Fox, produced a movie about his political hero Woodrow Wilson. Despite being nominated for ten Academy Awards and the winner of five, the film is now largely forgotten. Jim and Gary discuss its historical and artistic merits, while chewing over what they think about Wilson the president.…

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Donald Trump as "The Apprentice" 1:05:11

6 weeks ago1:05:11

1:05:11

"The Apprentice" purports to tell Donald Trump's origin story, back when the notorious Roy Cohn took him under his wing and showed him how to win at any cost. Jim and Gary take the movie on its own terms -- as a piece of history in the 1970s and 80's -- and refrain from discussing contemporary events.…

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A Complete Unknown -- The Bob Dylan Origin Story 1:10:57

11 weeks ago1:10:57

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Jim and Gary discuss "A Complete Unknown," the Oscar-nominated biopic of Bob Dylan, which explores the cultural and social politics of the early 1960s. And, yes, there is a reference or two to the US President who exemplifies those years -- JFK.

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John Ford's "Young Mr. Lincoln" 1:02:04

14 weeks ago1:02:04

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Dave 57:29

17 weeks ago57:29

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Gary and Jim discuss the 1993 political comedy "Dave," in which a Presidential lookalike assumes the powers of the Chief Executive when the real President has a stroke. And what do you know, the imposter starts solving the country's problems. Starring Kevin Kline and Sigourney Weaver as rough stand-ins for Bill and Hillary Clinton.…

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Love Actually 1:11:11

23 weeks ago1:11:11

1:11:11

In the spirit of Christmas, Gary and Jim sought out a Christmas classic that depicts a U.S. President and landed on "Love Actually," one of Gary's least favorite Christmas movies. Has he changed his mind since the last time he watched it? And what did Jim think now that he's finally seen it? Crack open a bottle of Christmas cheer and fire up the podcast to find out what love actually means.…

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Amazon's "Elvis & Nixon" 1:03:51

26 weeks ago1:03:51

1:03:51

On December 21, 1970, Elvis Presley materialized at the White House gates requesting a meeting with President Nixon. The photo that was taken later that after at the subsequent meeting is the most requested image in the National Archives. Jim and Gary discuss the 2016 movie that was made of this strange event and wonder what it is about famous people that makes them so kooky.…

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Forrest Gump 1:02:59

29 weeks ago1:02:59

1:02:59

Gary and Jim discuss the 1994 Tom Hanks film "Forrest Gump," which looks at the social history of the 1950's through the 1980's through the eyes of a low-IQ but wise soldier, runner, ping-pong player and all-around keen observer of human nature. Forrest finds his way to visit three American presidents and eventually finds love where you'd most expect it.…

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Dennis Quaid in "Reagan" 1:15:31

33 weeks ago1:15:31

1:15:31

Jim and Gary actually went to a couple of movie theaters to watch "Reagan," the new biopic of our 40th President. They use this episode to discuss the movie, their own personal experiences with Reagan, and a recent field trip they took to the Nixon Museum and Library.

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Talking With Ken Khachigian, a Top Nixon Aide and President Reagan's Favorite Speechwriter 1:04:52

37 weeks ago1:04:52

1:04:52

Jim and Gary take a break from discussing movies and have a chat with Ken Khachigian, a former top aide to President Nixon and then President Reagan's favorite speechwriter. Ken has written a fascinating book called "Behind Closed Doors: In The Room With Reagan and Nixon," a no-holds-bars, brutally honest look at what it's like to play politics at the highest level. In the book Ken writes about the work that went into preparing for Nixon's interviews with David Frost, which was later dramatized in the movie Frost/Nixon. Jim and Gary ask him about that movie, which they previously dissected, to get an insider's account and to find out what it's like to be portrayed onscreen. They also get candid insights into Nixon and Reagan's strengths and weaknesses and learn more about the backstabbing that takes place in the White House when aides even betray their president to advance their own objectives. For more information on Ken, the book and his public appearances go to https://www.reaganandnixon.com/.…

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Lee Daniels' The Butler 1:09:22

41 weeks ago1:09:22

1:09:22

Gary and Jim talk about "Lee Daniels' The Butler," the slightly true story of a White House butler who served and interacted with eight U.S. presidents. The White House scenes are counterpointed by highlights from the real-life Civi Rights movement. The movie was a major hit in 2014 and stars and all-star cast of white and Black actors ranging from Forest Whitaker and Oprah to Robin Williams and Jane Fonda.…

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Clint Eastwood's J. Edgar 1:10:13

44 weeks ago1:10:13

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Jim and Gary discuss "J. Edgar," Clint Eastwood's 2011 biopic of J. Edgar Hoover, who was arguably the most powerful bureaucrat in history. Several American presidents feared him; others used him as an ally. The movie says a lot about the rise of the national security state and the danger of federal law enforcement involving itself in politics.…

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Jerry Seinfeld's "Unfrosted" 1:05:39

48 weeks ago1:05:39

1:05:39

Jim and Gary discuss Jerry Seinfeld's homage to 1960s business and political culture, including his hilarious take on JFK. But do only Baby Boomers find this movie funny?

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Martin Scorcese's Killers of the Flower Moon 1:20:41

51 weeks ago1:20:41

1:20:41

Jim and Gary discuss Martin Scorcese's epic movie about one of the most disturbing incidents in U.S. history -- the systematic murder of Osage Indians during the 1920's to steal their oil rights. And believe it or not, there is an appearance by a President in this movie: Calvin Coolidge.

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Barbie 1:07:08

1 year ago1:07:08

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Jim and Gary don't agree about much when it comes to Barbie, except that people who criticize it for political reasons should get a life. Gary thought the movie had surprising philosophical depth and Jim just didn't like the execution. They do agree, though, that they'd rather be a Ken than an Allan.…

The Celluloid President

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The Wind and The Lion 1:04:34

1 year ago1:04:34

1:04:34

Jim and Gary take a look at the 1975 action/adventure movie "The Wind and the Lion," which stars Brian Keith as an overly energetic Theodore Roosevelt, Sean Connery as the last of the Barbary Pirates, and Candice Bergen as a kidnapped American widow who becomes a feisty pawn in internal Moroccan politics.…

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Oppenheimer 1:15:04

1 year ago1:15:04

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When President Harry S Truman dropped the atomic bomb on Japan, thereby ending World War II, he was able to do so because J. Robert Oppenheimer had successfully led the effort to build it. In this episode Jim and Gary discuss Christopher Nolan's masterpiece "Oppenheimer," which depicts the top-secret effort to build the bomb and its messy political aftermaths.…

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The Celluloid Beatles 1:07:41

1 year ago1:07:41

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In advance of the 60th anniversary of the Beatles appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show, Jim and Gary take a break from U.S. presidents to discuss movies by, for and about the Fab Four. And in the process they even discover a few connections with American presidents.

The Celluloid President

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Stephen Spielberg's "Amistad" 1:12:40

1 year ago1:12:40

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With "Amistad," Steve Spielberg gives us two presidents for the price of one -- John Quincy Adams and Martin Van Buren, who battle over the fate of a group of kidnapped Africans that has revolted against their captors on the Amistad slave ship. This inspiring movie has a lot to say about maritime law and even more to say about the evils of slavery.…

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All The President's Men 1:16:06

1 year ago1:16:06

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Gary and Jim discuss whether the producers of "All The President's Men" were justified in turning The Washington Post's Watergate coverage into a political thriller before deep-diving into the making of the film and questioning whether it provides enough context.

The Celluloid President

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Oliver Stone's "JFK" 1:12:41

2 years ago1:12:41

1:12:41

Jim and Gary don't see eye-to-eye on Oliver Stone's verdict on the Kennedy assassination, although they do agree that it is a masterpiece of movie making. They also reminisce about the time they visited Dealey Plaza, give some half-baked opinions on how the assassination changed history, and provide a definition on what is a conspiracy theory.…

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Selma 1:11:28

2 years ago1:11:28

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Gary and Jim discuss the movie "Selma," in which Martin Luther King manipulates President Lyndon Johnson into supporting the Voting Rights Act of 1965. The movie is a testament to the power of non-violent civil disobedience and the toll that it can take on a movement leader.

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Ron Howard's "Frost/Nixon" 1:20:04

2 years ago1:20:04

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Jim and Gary discuss Ron Howard's movie about the 1977 interviews between David Frost and Richard Nixon. Did Nixon finally get the trial that the American people were denied or is that a lot of media hype?

The Celluloid President

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"Jefferson In Paris" 1:15:35

2 years ago1:15:35

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Gary and Jim wonder what in the world Merchant and Ivory were thinking when they made this movie and speculate if it could get them cancelled retroactively.

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Darkest Hour 1:06:42

2 years ago1:06:42

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We take a look at Winston Churchill at the beginning of World War II. He's not an American president but he's half American and a great leader. In this movie he drinks a lot of brandy, takes a ride on the Tube, and saves Western Civilization.

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Oliver Stone's "W" 1:14:43

2 years ago1:14:43

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Oliver Stone's "W" is a two for one opportunity, with two presidents in one movie: George W Bush and George H.W. Bush. Gary and Jim try to unpack their complicated feelings about the Bushes and discuss whether George W. Bush should have invaded Iraq to find those WMDs.

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Mike Nichols' "Primary Colors" 1:12:49

2 years ago1:12:49

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Gary and Jim chew on Bill Clinton's character and talents when discussing "Primary Colors,' a highly fictionalized account of the 1992 Democratic primary race in which Clinton evades one trap after another of his own making. They wonder whether they were too hard on the guy 30 years ago.

The Celluloid President

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Stanley Kubrick's "Dr. Strangelove" 1:16:33

2 years ago1:16:33

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Jim and Gary discuss one of the greatest comedies ever made -- and that's not just their opinion. "Dr. Strangelove" is on The American Film Institute's list of 100 best films of all time. The film concerns the efforts of a fictional U.S. President to stop a nuclear war with the Soviet Union after an insane Air Force General launches an unauthorized nuclear attack on the Soviet Union. George C. Scott has never been funnier and Peter Sellers has never been more restrained (at least in two out of the three parts he plays).…

The Celluloid President

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Kevin Costner's "Thirteen Days" 1:06:34

2 years ago1:06:34

1:06:34

Gary and Jim debate JFK's leadership during the Cuban Missile Crisis and bemoan Kevin Costner's bad Boston accent.

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Hyde Park on Hudson 1:19:17

2 years ago1:19:17