OK, what English teacher gave the assignment to find a "modern" movie and compare it to today's political scene?

I got as far as the fourth paragraph and decided it had to be someone's homework assignment. I also decided that I didn't want to continue reading it until I have had the opportunity to view the movies. I bought the DVD's and the are set for the next thunderstorm when the satellite goes out. Yes, I realize that the satellite only goes out for a few minutes, and it is the only way to get the movies on instead of sports for Bill, the only way without a hand fight and bed moving tantrum, that is.