Time to go … back to the dojo! The first season of karate soap opera Cobra Kai cleverly flipped the script, turning the bad guy from the original The Karate Kid, Johnny (William Zabka), into an underdog protagonist, and the original hero, Daniel (Ralph Macchio) into villain-ish character.īack to the dojo: Cobra Kai flips the script on The Karate Kid’s iconic characters. McKay’s directorial work includes The Big Short, another comedy about an on-the-surface very unfunny subject matter: the global financial crisis and the people who saw it coming. This indicates the kind of comedy likely to ensue: about bureaucracy in general and humans’ reluctance (or inability) to save themselves in particular. Meryl Streep’s president Janie Orlean hears this dire prediction for the fate of the human race and informs astronomers (Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence) of her ingenious plan: “Sit tight and assess.” If you need inspiration to become involved in the world of politics and run for office yourself, you’re going to want to watch these West Wing episodes.“This comet is what we call a planet killer,” says a scientist (Rob Morgan) in director Adam McKay’s new black comedy sci-fi – because nothing is funnier than the end of the world. There’s something so inspiring about President Bartlet's speeches, whether it’s the one denouncing homophobia while citing the Bible, or his iconic “10 words” speech during the presidential debate.
Each person is charming in his or her own way, and they're all trying their hardest to succeed without putting each other down.Īnd their political efforts are truly motivating. The West Wing’s characters are a great reminder of how working together in an administration focused on showing compassion towards others and fighting hard to denounce bigotry can be powerful. Right now, more people than ever are deciding to run for office and trying to make a change. And when you watch these West Wing episodes, you might be inspired to run for office yourself. President Bartlet was not perfect, but he was a relatable figure as he learned from his mistakes and lifted up his team during difficult situations.
Despite not being on air for over a decade, The West Wing is timeless, featuring a pitch-perfect combination of humor and seriousness as it tackles the challenges that come within the world of politics. These days, watching The West Wing always brings comfort, letting you wonder what would happen if we had a capable, inspiring president like President Bartlet and his hardworking staff in office.
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