While The Departed may have won the Academy Award, the real best picture of 2006 was Can Mr. Smith Get to Washington Anymore? Although the film had screenings in DC and Boston, this movie never got released in the New York Metro Area. However, PBS (Channel 13) will air the film TONIGHT at 1:00AM. Even those without cable can watch the show! With no indoor track practice today, no one has an excuse not to watch this (or at least set their VCRs)! I m sure the movie will be the big topic of discussion at the Thursday evening workout!!
As for the movie, it s the true story of Jeff Smith, a complete political nobody, who runs for US Congress in the seat vacated by Dick Gephardt. His main opponent is Russ Carnahan, an uninspiring political bigwig who has massive name recognition, and no shortage of campaign contributions. The fact that the movie takes place in the great city of St. Louis, or that I went to high school and played elementary school soccer with Jeff Smith, should only further encourage you to stay up late tonight! This might be your only chance to see a great movie that takes place in St. Louis all year (and no, White Palace does not count).