Bobby (2006) with Ryan and Kevin from 'The Almost Presidents Podcast'

Sean is joined by brothers Ryan and Kevin from 'The Almost Presidents Podcast' to discuss one of the most famous almost-Presidents, Bobby Kennedy, via the film Bobby (2006).Regarding the no-politics rule for this podcast: Sean decides you can discuss politics as a way of contextualising the film, as long as no-one declares a position. My Guests: Check them out at https://anchor.fm/ryan-johnson866Discussion Points:-Sean thinks the guys-who-do-drugs should go. -The pain of seeing Stanley Yelnats (kind of) in the line of fire!-The reason Emilio Estevez is in this film. -The dynamic between the kitchen staff.-The powerful ending of the film.-The assassinations of the 1960's and their impact in the United States.-Bobby Kennedy never had the chance to "let anyone down as President".-Alternative History.-Doctor Seuss.-Sean tries not to embarrass himself by trying to understand the American Political System.-Sean was thinking of Tom Welling. Raised Questions:-Is Kevin right, are there too many characters?-Why did this film make so little impact, given the star studded cast?-Do you want a spin-off with Ashton Kutcher's character?-Do films set in the 1960's need drug scenes?-Would you marry Elijah Wood?-Hass Bobby Kennedy been mythologised?-Why has there never been a film about Prime Minister Spencer Perceval-the only British PM ever to be assassinated?-Did you want characters that didn't support Bobby Kennedy?-Would Bobby Kennedy even been the Presidential nominee that year?-Are the Kennedy's the Royal Family of America?Thanks for listening! Twitter: @YourselfReviewInstagram: reviewityourselfpodcast2021 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.