#223: High School Confidential, Pt. 1 — Election

The Next Picture Show

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Tv & Film, Film History, Film Reviews

4.6 • 858 Ratings

🗓️ 21 April 2020

⏱️ 63 minutes

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Summary

Cory Finley’s new BAD EDUCATION is based on a real-life incident, whereas Alexander Payne’s 1999 high school satire ELECTION is based on a Tom Perrotta novel (itself inspired by the 1992 presidential election), but they both use their high school settings to make their way toward similar conclusions about the corruptibility of adulthood. In this half of our pairing looking at morality, ethics, and the educators who unwittingly illustrate the difference to their students, we dig into ELECTION’s satirical aims and accomplishments, debate the merits of Tracy Flick’s campaign for student body president, and consider what, if any, conclusions the film draws about elections and democracy. Plus, some feedback on recent episodes inspires a brief convening of the Next Picture Show Book Club. Please share your comments, thoughts, and questions about ELECTION, BAD EDUCATION, or anything else in the world of film, by sending an email to comments@nextpictureshow.net, or leaving a short voicemail at (773) 234-9730. Show Notes Works Cited: • “Election: That’s Why It’s Destiny,” by Dana Stevens (criterion.com) Outro Music: Ennio Morricone, “Navajo Joe” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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1:05.9	This week, we'll be looking at two films about high school, and the ways the issues
1:09.2	within high school can serve as a mirror to the world at large.
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