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

We’re 88 days out from Election Day, and The Hollywood Reporter is taking a look back at the best election-themed movies – from ‘Dave’ to ‘All The President’s Men’. [THR]

Add to that list the new election comedy opening today, ‘The Campaign’. Stars Will Ferrell and Zack Galifianakis play two rival candidates in a battle for a North Carolina Congressional seat. You’ll want to see this one. [Trailer] [NYT]

Warner Brothers is holding back the release of ‘The Great Gatsby’ to allow for more time for music and effects, and to give the film a more lucrative summer release date in 2013. [LA Times]

Now, consider the ramifications the date change will have on the 2013 Oscars nods. [NYT]

Snarky film critic Judith Crist died this week. Her reviews were seen on “Today,” in TV Guide and the New York Herald Tribune. One director labeled her “Judas Crist” after a particularly scathing review. [Chicago Sun-Times]