"Documentary Now!" The Bunker (TV Episode 2016) Poster

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(2016)

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Ouch, Maybe Too Accurate From a Parody
Mg616 May 2023
Armisen and Heder are true geniuses, with a perception that really cuts to the chase. In "The Bunker" the boys create a documentary about a fictional gubernatorial election in Ohio that is based on Bill Clinton's run for President in 1992 (Chronicled in "The War Room.")

The main emphasis is on how the candidates and the impacts of their political careers become irrelevant, compared to the efforts of self absorbed "kingmakers" that see the democratic process as nothing more than a chance for them to use their creativity and lack of morality to win. WIN anyway you can, to show people you are that smart and accomplished.

The incumbent being challenged is portrayed as very capable and accomplished (a stretch for Bush), while the challenger is seen as very moral, but completely unqualified for office (also a stretch for Clinton). However, the candidates are irrelevant, the focus is on the sociopaths behind the scenes. But in this case, the hilarious sociopaths.
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6/10
Why? Just...why?
prophetagnostic16 June 2019
Why do people keep giving Fred Armisen air time? Bill Hader's brilliant segments overshadowed by Armisen's heavy handed attempt at jaded irony. The fast forward button has never been more useful.
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