Send us a text In this episode of Almost Classic Movies, Jon and Donald dissect The Apprentice — a provocative biopic tracing Donald Trump’s transformation from ambitious New York builder to cultural icon. With a blend of dark satire and political restraint, the hosts explore how mentorship, ego, and media manipulation intersect in the film’s portrait of Trump and his infamous advisor, Roy Cohn. They unpack Sebastian Stan’s unnerving performance, Jeremy Strong’s haunting portrayal of Cohn, an...
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Send us a text In this episode of Almost Classic Movies, Jon and Donald dissect The Apprentice — a provocative biopic tracing Donald Trump’s transformation from ambitious New York builder to cultural icon. With a blend of dark satire and political restraint, the hosts explore how mentorship, ego, and media manipulation intersect in the film’s portrait of Trump and his infamous advisor, Roy Cohn. They unpack Sebastian Stan’s unnerving performance, Jeremy Strong’s haunting portrayal of Cohn, an...
Send us a text In this episode of Almost Classic Movies, Jon and Donald wrap up their run of under-the-radar Disney films with a deep dive into Encanto. From catchy songs (and some not-so-catchy ones) to messy world-building, they unpack what works, what confuses them, and why Bruno might just be the GOAT. They explore the film’s unique “no real villain” approach, its layered take on generational trauma, and the standout characters that make the Madrigal family so memorable. Along the way, th...
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Send us a text In this episode of Almost Classic Movies, Jon and Donald dissect The Apprentice — a provocative biopic tracing Donald Trump’s transformation from ambitious New York builder to cultural icon. With a blend of dark satire and political restraint, the hosts explore how mentorship, ego, and media manipulation intersect in the film’s portrait of Trump and his infamous advisor, Roy Cohn. They unpack Sebastian Stan’s unnerving performance, Jeremy Strong’s haunting portrayal of Cohn, an...
