The title itself comes from an old joke: "Why does a dog wag its tail? Because a dog is smarter than its tail. If the tail were smarter, it would wag the dog." In the context of the film, the media and the political apparatus are the tail wagging the easily manipulated dog of public opinion. Why the Blu-ray Format Elevates the Film
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A look into the collaboration between the filmmakers and how they mapped out the logistical similarities between running a political campaign and producing a feature film. The title itself comes from an old joke:
Directed by Barry Levinson and shot by the legendary cinematographer Robert Richardson ( JFK , Inglourious Basterds , Casino ), Wag the Dog features a distinct visual palette. Richardson utilizes a sharp contrast between the muted, sterile, shadow-drenched corridors of Washington D.C. and the hyper-saturated, bright, artificial lights of Hollywood soundstages. Why the Blu-ray Format Elevates the Film This
Wag the Dog is no longer just a movie; it has become a verb in the political lexicon. Whenever a government takes military or political action to distract from a domestic crisis, commentators immediately refer to it as a "Wag the Dog" scenario.