Martin Scorcese’s new film about Howard Hughes. Leonardo Dicaprio does a great job as Hughes and the movie does not shy away from dealing with Hughes’ well-publicized demons. LRC readers will particularly enjoy the account of Hughes’ battle with Owen Brewster, a corrupt senator who was attempting to drive Hughs’ TWA out of business at the behest of Hughes’ competitor (and Brewster’s prime benefactor) Pan Am. Alan Alda perfectly captures the combination of utter sleaze and self-righteousness that typifies the politician who uses their power to create monopolies for their contributors while claiming they are only concerned with “the public … Continue reading Go see The Aviator
