Nixon

George Clooney is set to direct and star in The Ides of March, a malt liquor political drama based on the Beau Willimon play, Farragut North. Clooney will star as Governor Morris, a candidate in the Democratic presidential primaries. The role is loosely based on Howard Dean’s historic run for the Democratic nomination, and I’ll follow historic with *plays Hail to the Chief in fart noises* BEEYAH!

Clooney is joined by FilmDrunk Hollywood Cougar Hall-of-Fame Lifetime Achievement recipient Marisa Tomei, as well as sex muffin Evan Rachel Wood and great personalities Philip Seymour Hoffman and Paul Giamatti, to round out the all-star cast. But most importantly, playing Stephen Myers, the governor’s press spokesman, is our favorite gentleman, Ryan Gosling. Myers explores the dark side of politics to help his candidate earn the party’s nomination. Hey girl, remember to vote on this Election Day – Baby Goose is running for Lovernor.  Remember to vote yes on Proposition 69, Bloginity:

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