Bush biopic movie shooting in Shreveport

Oliver Stone's biopic on the current president is shooting in Shreveport, LA, according to this writeup on W. in the LA Times.

Stone, determined to release the movie before his protagonist moves out of the White House, is hoping for an October release date.

Fun trivia from the article: Bush Sr. and Bush Jr. will have a conversation where they will discuss both the Texas Rangers and Saddam Hussein.

Worth noting: The movie poster for the film suggests the title is meant to be pronounced "dubya" and that, brace yourself, Stone may not be shooting a flattering portrayal of the former Texas governor's life. (Though the article says the filmmakers "believe they are crafting a biography so  honest that loyal Republicans and the Bushes themselves might see it.")

Also handy: this slideshow of the actors playing the key parts (including James Josh Brolin, shown left, made-up to look like Bush.).

Missing from the slideshow: a mug of Toby Jones (shown right) who will play Karl Rove.

-Aman Batheja

Comments

[Fiony]

I am looking forward to see this movie.

[Brighid Logan]

Quote:
Worth noting: The movie poster for the film suggests the title is meant to be pronounced "dubya" and that, brace yourself, Stone may not be shooting a flattering portrayal of the former Texas governor's life. (Though the article says the filmmakers "believe they are crafting a biography so honest that loyal Republicans and the Bushes themselves might see it.")

Your point? My view of our president and former governor isn't all that flattering either. :/

[Mardi Gracias]

This movie just barely came out, I'm still undecided if I want to spend money to see it. There's no way it can be that good.