The Twilight Zone
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There wont be a shortage of people who want to work for the new president of the United States.
Youve just done some political commentary.
(Also Oliver likes ice cream and cheats at miniature golf.
To be fair, Wunderkind is part of a tradition.
The only problem: These arent the seriesmost fondly remembered episodes, when theyre remembered at all.
But I sure do get America.
No one takes it seriously, of course.
And what could go wrong?
Hes sure to bring out the best in everyone.
Except, of course, he doesnt.
Unfortunately, the position makes a monster of him.
Who saw that coming?
It also seems at war with itself.
Or maybe its an inability to compete with reality.
Its a knowingly ridiculous send-up of the late-60s generation gap that tips into creepiness as the movie progresses.
(His mom serves as vice-president.)
Does Jordan Peele blink during the intro?
I counted two blinks.
But it looked like he was fighting the instinct.
