Dr. Strangelove
Insanity reigns in Stanley Kubrick’s absurdist adaptation of Peter George’s no-nonsense cold war thriller, Red Alert, as the earth spirals toward destruction thanks to the twisted scheme of a deranged Air Force General. Fortunately it’s a very funny spiral with a (literally) lunatic cast that boasts George C. Scott, Sterling Hayden and Peter Sellers (essaying three roles including the title character). Slim Pickens (in a role intended for Sellers) plays a gonzo cowpoke who contributes to one of the most astonishing finales in movie history.
About Michael Lehmann
Michael Lehmann has directed nine feature films, including Heathers, Hudson Hawk, The Truth About Cats and Dogs, and Because I Said So. Among his numerous television directing credits are Homicide, The West Wing, The Larry Sanders Show, Big Love, Californication, American Horror Story, Dexter and True Blood. He recently directed all of The Woman in the House Across the Street from the Girl in the Window for Netflix, enjoyed doing episodes of American Rust and Heels, and was Producing Director on the new series ‘Dexter: Original sin’ for Showtime.