President Obama reportedly fantasizes about “going Bulworth,” voicing exactly what’s on his mind, like Warren Beatty’s character in the 1998 film. Steve Brodner, the artist behind the Bulworth movie poster, wonders what other films may have inspired the Obama presidency, such as The Manchurian Candidate.

It's not easy to do the right thing when outside forces are trying to corrupt your thoughts. Check out the five more illustrations at the Washington Post.