Dr. Strangelove or How I learned to stop worrying and love the bomb: A satire that says a lot about the military and political system in the 1960's

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[...] But I'm sure we'll meet again some sunny may not come true, as depicted in that time, unless the leaders of the superpowers both commit themselves to world peace and realize the dangers of nuclear war. Thankfully in the 1980's, it was a hard-lined president Ronald Reagan who talked about standing firm against Soviet aggression and military build-up - who eventually negotiated with the Mikhail Gorbachev and the Soviet Union in 1985, talking about world peace and the dangers of nuclear war. Both leaders eventually were responsible for [...]

[...] Strangelove or How I learned to stop worrying and love the bomb: A satire that says a lot about the military and political system in the 1960's In this term paper, I analyze the themes of Dr. Strangelove, or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb; what Screenwriter/Director Stanley Kubrick was trying to say in this film. Then I compare the themes to the topics of the 1960's and to the present. The film is a satire of the Cold War era with political implications. [...]

[...] There seems to be a lot of sarcastic humor, making fun of the military and anybody in high authority. It seems to be politically motivated, much like the political lampooning on Saturday Night Live. On a personal note, Dr. Strangelove has the voice and looks of Harold Remis. He could play Dr. Strangelove in a remake of the film. When the generals fight in the war room, the president intervenes, saying “Gentlemen, no fighting! This is the war That seems to be a clever, witty jab at the hypocrisy of war leaders. [...]