Thank You for Smoking

2006. USA. Written and directed by Jason Reitman. Based on the novel by Christopher Buckley. With Aaron Eckhart, Maria Bello, Adam Brody, Katie Holmes. A recent acquisition, Reitman's first feature-length film is a peppy social satire about the culture of "spin," featuring a persuasive lobbyist for tobacco interests; his merchant-of-death lunch buddies, who represent the alcohol and firearms industries; and a personal situation that careens out of control. 92 min.