The RP’s Weekly Web Gem: The Politics of The Screen

The politics of the screen were on full display this week as an anti-Islam film has been credited with inciting violent protests in the Middle East and Northern Africa. Protestors attacked U.S. embassies in a number of countries. In Libya, an attack resulted in the death of Libya Ambassador Chris Stevens and three other staffers. Actors and workers on the film said they were duped. Now, the U.S. is bracing for more violence. [CBS News]

“Saturday Night Live” returns tomorrow, and presidential politics will be center-stage. Lorne Michaels has announced the men that will play the roles of President Barack Obama and Mitt Romney in the show’s satirical sketches. [NYT]

A trailer for Steven Spielberg’s “Lincoln” biopic was released yesterday. [LA Times]

“Arbitrage,” the new drama featuring Richard Gere about a hedge fund manager who’s life seems to be crumbling is released this weekend. [NYT Review]