"Whatever happened to the political thriller?
Once one of the most reliable sources of smart, gripping, and socially-engaged entertainment (think of Alan J. Pakula's work in the '70s), the genre has slowly faded away, being left behind by a changing industry that's no longer invested in making mainstream movies geared toward adults.
So for those us fans of the political thriller, all that's left to do is reminisce about the genre's golden years, especially the less celebrated ones, those gems neglected by the canon, the great movies in need of rediscovery – something this list can hopefully help achieve."
