Us president's skit in which he impersonates Daniel Day-Lewis is highlight of White House Correspondents' Association dinner
The White House Correspondents' Association dinner is historically a chance for the Us president to show off his lighter side, and Barack Obama has done so yet again, and showcased his acting skills to boot.
Two years ago Obama used the address to poke fun at Donald Trump and the "birthers", claiming to have unearthed a video as conclusive proof of his origins … which turned out to be a clip from The Lion King.
This year it was again a movie that took centre stage, with the president riffing on Daniel Day-Lewis's portrayal of Abraham Lincoln in a clip with Steven Spielberg in which Obama played Day-Lewis playing himself.
Spielberg tells us Obama's "already a lame duck" so makes perfect sense as the subject of his next movie: Obama. Obama, as Day-Lewis,...
The White House Correspondents' Association dinner is historically a chance for the Us president to show off his lighter side, and Barack Obama has done so yet again, and showcased his acting skills to boot.
Two years ago Obama used the address to poke fun at Donald Trump and the "birthers", claiming to have unearthed a video as conclusive proof of his origins … which turned out to be a clip from The Lion King.
This year it was again a movie that took centre stage, with the president riffing on Daniel Day-Lewis's portrayal of Abraham Lincoln in a clip with Steven Spielberg in which Obama played Day-Lewis playing himself.
Spielberg tells us Obama's "already a lame duck" so makes perfect sense as the subject of his next movie: Obama. Obama, as Day-Lewis,...
- 4/28/2013
- by Jonathan Haynes
- The Guardian - Film News
By The Associated Press
Washington (AP) — President Barack Obama joked Saturday about his plans for a radical second-term evolution from "strapping young Socialist" to retiree golfer, all with a new hairstyle like first lady Michelle's.
Obama used this year's annual White House Correspondents' Association dinner to poke fun at himself and some of his political adversaries, asking if it was still possible to be brought down a peg after 4½ years as commander-in-chief.
Entering to the rap track "All I Do Is Win" by DJ Khaled, Obama joked about how re-election would allow him to unleash a radical agenda. But then he showed a picture of himself golfing on a mock magazine cover of "Senior Leisure."
"I'm not the strapping young Socialist that I used to be," the president remarked, and then recounted his recent 2-for-22 basketball shooting performance at the White House Easter Egg hunt.
But Obama's most dramatic shift...
Washington (AP) — President Barack Obama joked Saturday about his plans for a radical second-term evolution from "strapping young Socialist" to retiree golfer, all with a new hairstyle like first lady Michelle's.
Obama used this year's annual White House Correspondents' Association dinner to poke fun at himself and some of his political adversaries, asking if it was still possible to be brought down a peg after 4½ years as commander-in-chief.
Entering to the rap track "All I Do Is Win" by DJ Khaled, Obama joked about how re-election would allow him to unleash a radical agenda. But then he showed a picture of himself golfing on a mock magazine cover of "Senior Leisure."
"I'm not the strapping young Socialist that I used to be," the president remarked, and then recounted his recent 2-for-22 basketball shooting performance at the White House Easter Egg hunt.
But Obama's most dramatic shift...
- 4/28/2013
- by The Huffington Post
- Huffington Post
President Barack Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama, politicians, media figures and celebrities are gathering in Washington, D.C. tonight for the annual White House Correspondents' Association Dinner.
This year's host is comedian Conan O'Brien. Attendees include actress Claire Danes, MSNBC host Chris Matthews, former House Speaker Newt Gingrich and others.
The AP reports:
The annual gathering not far from the White House brings together journalists, government officials, politicians and media personalities for what's usually an evening of light-hearted banter and celebrity gawking.
Presidents are made fun of and they poke at themselves, too.
But President Barack Obama's scheduled appearance Saturday night at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner was coming at a somber time, nearly two weeks after the deadly Boston Marathon bombing and 10 days after a devastating fertilizer plant explosion in West, Texas.
In 1995, in the aftermath of the Oklahoma City bombing, President Bill Clinton dispensed with the...
This year's host is comedian Conan O'Brien. Attendees include actress Claire Danes, MSNBC host Chris Matthews, former House Speaker Newt Gingrich and others.
The AP reports:
The annual gathering not far from the White House brings together journalists, government officials, politicians and media personalities for what's usually an evening of light-hearted banter and celebrity gawking.
Presidents are made fun of and they poke at themselves, too.
But President Barack Obama's scheduled appearance Saturday night at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner was coming at a somber time, nearly two weeks after the deadly Boston Marathon bombing and 10 days after a devastating fertilizer plant explosion in West, Texas.
In 1995, in the aftermath of the Oklahoma City bombing, President Bill Clinton dispensed with the...
- 4/28/2013
- by The
- Huffington Post
By The Associated Press
Washington — The annual gathering not far from the White House brings together journalists, government officials, politicians and media personalities for what's usually an evening of light-hearted banter and celebrity gawking.
Presidents are made fun of and they poke at themselves, too.
But President Barack Obama's scheduled appearance Saturday night at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner was coming at a somber time, nearly two weeks after the deadly Boston Marathon bombing and 10 days after a devastating fertilizer plant explosion in West, Texas.
In 1995, in the aftermath of the Oklahoma City bombing, President Bill Clinton dispensed with the traditional presidential humor to remember victims and praise journalists for their coverage of the explosion.
Coincidentally, this year's dinner entertainer, comedian and late-night TV talk-show host Conan O'Brien, also headlined that 1995 gala.
Obama spent the afternoon on the golf course at Andrews Air Force Base with former U.
Washington — The annual gathering not far from the White House brings together journalists, government officials, politicians and media personalities for what's usually an evening of light-hearted banter and celebrity gawking.
Presidents are made fun of and they poke at themselves, too.
But President Barack Obama's scheduled appearance Saturday night at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner was coming at a somber time, nearly two weeks after the deadly Boston Marathon bombing and 10 days after a devastating fertilizer plant explosion in West, Texas.
In 1995, in the aftermath of the Oklahoma City bombing, President Bill Clinton dispensed with the traditional presidential humor to remember victims and praise journalists for their coverage of the explosion.
Coincidentally, this year's dinner entertainer, comedian and late-night TV talk-show host Conan O'Brien, also headlined that 1995 gala.
Obama spent the afternoon on the golf course at Andrews Air Force Base with former U.
- 4/27/2013
- by The Huffington Post
- Huffington Post
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