Just Watch It, Stupid

“I’ve got enough money. I don’t have to do this. I could shut up, but I can’t.” So says James Carville, the subject of Netflix’s documentary Carville, Winning is Everything, Stupid. The film reflects on his remarkable career and also explores his unique 30-year marriage to Republican consultant Mary Matalin. The documentary offers a deep dive into one of modern politics’ most fascinating lives.

James Carville isn’t just a political strategist—he’s a walking, talking Cajun firecracker who somehow makes politics feel like a Louisiana swamp party. Known for his rapid-fire, no-nonsense commentary, he has the unique ability to cut through political nonsense with precision. His signature bald head, thick Southern drawl and animated expressions make him one of the most recognizable figures in American politics. He once told Democrats, “You’re losing to a guy who thinks the windmills cause cancer.”

Carville’s marriage to Republican strategist Mary Matalin has been described as “The War Room meets The Odd Couple,” and their political debates at home probably make CNN panel discussions look like preschool story time. Whether he’s predicting election outcomes or delivering a zinger about Washington’s latest chaos, he remains one of the most entertaining (and sharpest) minds in politics.

“I loved the CNN documentary. It brought back memories of another documentary on Carville – The War Room – in early 1993.  That man hasn’t changed a bit,” veteran television producer Ann Klenk told Hollywood on the Potomac.  “James Carville is still passionate about his politics, his wife, his family and his beloved state of Louisiana.

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