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In this episode of Almost Classic Movies, Jon and Donald dissect The Apprentice — a provocative biopic tracing Donald Trump’s transformation from ambitious New York builder to cultural icon. With a blend of dark satire and political restraint, the hosts explore how mentorship, ego, and media manipulation intersect in the film’s portrait of Trump and his infamous advisor, Roy Cohn.

They unpack Sebastian Stan’s unnerving performance, Jeremy Strong’s haunting portrayal of Cohn, and how the movie blurs the line between political commentary and psychological study. Along the way, Jon and Donald debate character arcs, moral decay, the film’s controversial moments, and its eerie relevance in today’s political climate.

From the cinematography and editing to the film’s raw depiction of power, The Apprentice leaves the hosts grappling with one unsettling question: where does ambition end and corruption begin?

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