Dave-Kevin Kline
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Kevin Kline in 1993's "Dave." (COURTESY OF WARNER BROS. PICTURES)

Every four years, as we face a new president, I revisit a piece I wrote about great cinematic presidents. In the wake of the horrific events on Wednesday, in which pro-Trump supporters stormed the Capitol at the behest of President Donald Trump, the fictional leaders of film seem all the more appealing.

Presidents in movies are cool, composed and damn good at their jobs because, by definition, they live in a fantasy world.

Mars Attacks
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Jack Nicholson in 1996's "Mars Attacks!" (COURTESY OF WARNER BROS. PICTURES)
Deep Impact

Morgan Freeman in "Deep Impact." (COURTESY OF DREAMWORKS)
The American President
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Michael Douglas in 1995's "The American President." (COURTESY OF UNIVERSAL PICTURES)

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