George W. Bush: Team America World Police / The Dark Knight

The world changes dramatically over the course of George W. Bush's presidency. One place it changes most visibly is Hollywood, as Lars and Michael unpack through "Team America: World Police" in his first term and "The Dark Knight" in his second.

What is Watching Mates?

Fresh off of their hit podcast, Running Mates -- Lars and Michael pick up discussing your favorite postwar presidents through the lens of films released in the era. Each episode, Lars and Michael each watch a movie chosen by the other from that presidency and discuss how the silver screen reflects the particular administration.