The "signing statement" stuff they pioneered where Dubya was basically just re-drafting laws as they were legislated was also extraordinary, hey.
I actually didn't like Vice, despite the good qualities you mention I didn't like the lengths to which it went to humanise Cheney and the fact that the victims of his corruption remained almost entirely off screen. Man's a war criminal.
Recently watched Border, the new film from Ali Abbasi (Let The Right One In), well worth a look, very tactile fantasy which reminded me of the art of Patricia Piccinini, using the subtly non-human, mutant or hybrid to investigate the meaning of humanity. Not without its flaws but pretty interesting film.
Also watched Vox Lux, great film, super smart indulgent film made by celebrities about celebrity. Strong sense of Natalie Portman wanting to make a film that allowed her to be choreographed by Benjamin Millepied again, but it's still good with some electric performances, a cool fast-forward screenplay, and a couple of hilarious narrative devices.
And also just watch World on a Wire for the first time, Fassbinder's only sf film … can't say it was totally thrilling, it's very long and a bit camp, but the look of it, the choice of locations, sets, cast are all fairly amazing.
