Episode 169 - Bridge of Spies

An average man called upon to do something extraordinary is a hallmark of a good hero's tale, and no one knows that better than Steven Spielberg. This sophisticated thriller features impeccable period detail and an evocative depiction of governments that were considered our enemies at the time.  Tom Hanks could be the new James Stewart, in terms of representing the-good-American-who-does-what's-right.  Hanks is a national treasure and he performs admirably in this role.  But when are we going to see Hanks' "Vertigo"?  Does he get offers to play dark, unwholesome characters?   You can download the podcast here by right-clicking on the hypertext link and choosing "save as", or you can use the convenient player attached to this post.