Actual Anarchy Podcast - AnCap Movie Reviews from a Rothbardian Perspective

We dive into a review of Stanley Kubrick's final film, "Eyes Wide Shut" with our friend Mike C.

Eyes Wide Shut is a 1999 erotic mystery psychological drama film directed, produced and co-written by Stanley Kubrick. Based on the 1926 novella Traumnovelle (Dream Story) by Arthur Schnitzler, the movie transfers the story from early 20th-century Vienna to 1990s New York City.

Kubrick was a master film-maker who made every scene full of meaning and symbolism, every shot a portrait or a painting and often leaves the viewer to interpret the “art” in a very subjective way.

This was his last film and he died a few days after sharing the cut with the studio.

We will have much to discuss on this one.

Join us next week as we kick off “May-trix” with a review of the original “The Matrix” with Jeremiah of Real on Reels. We will be doing all four of the Matrix movies (including the AniMatrix) as well as a few bonus episodes.

Show notes: http://www.actualanarchy.com/230

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Robert and I analyze popular movies from a Rothbardian/Anarcho-Capitalist perspective. We use movies as a starting point for people who may not be familiar with this way of thinking.

Discussion of the plot and decisions that characters make in relation to morality and violations of the non-aggression principle are our bread and butter.

We also will highlight and discuss any themes or lessons from Austrian Economics that we can glean from the film.

The point is to show what anarchy actually is with instances that are presented in film.

We publish at least once per week; and occasionally will do specials surrounding holidays or events (elections/olympics) and have guests.

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In a perfect world, we would have recorded this a few days ago. Pipes wouldn't burst. Food poisoning wouldn't be a thing. But we don't live in a perfect world...and in fact, our world is often less perfect than it could be by those striving to make it more perfect.

Yes, those with the pretense of knowledge are the very same who ignore spontaneous order and meddle with the natural and organic forces at play - causing distortions unforeseen when they would have been better off to leave it to voluntary interactions among peaceful people rather than coercively force their ill-conceived central planning.

Other than Vienna Sausages being gross, what other lessons can we draw from this movie - we'll find out.

Join us next week for a review of Stanley Kubrick's final film, "Eyes Wide Shut" with our friend Mike C.

Show notes: http://www.actualanarchy.com/229

Presented by www.ActualAnarchy.com

Robert and I analyze popular movies from a Rothbardian/Anarcho-Capitalist perspective. We use movies as a starting point for people who may not be familiar with this way of thinking.

Discussion of the plot and decisions that characters make in relation to morality and violations of the non-aggression principle are our bread and butter.

We also will highlight and discuss any themes or lessons from Austrian Economics that we can glean from the film.

The point is to show what anarchy actually is with instances that are presented in film.

We publish at least once per week; and occasionally will do specials surrounding holidays or events (elections/olympics) and have guests.

SUBSCRIBE, RATE AND REVIEW ON APPLE PODCASTS (or iTUNES)

Boy was I wrong about the premise of this movie. This is an ambitious attempt at an origin story of sorts that leaves the main villains of the lore as mere side-pieces. We’ll be discussing this one with a former police officer.

After the death of Richard the Lion-Hearted, a skilled archer named Robin Longstride (Russell Crowe) travels to Nottingham, where villagers suffer under a despotic sheriff and crippling taxation. He meets and falls in love with a spirited widow, Marion (Cate Blanchett), although she is skeptical of his motives. Hoping to win her heart and save the village, Robin gathers a band of warriors to fight corruption in Nottingham, little knowing they will soon be fighting to save England itself.

We do get some fun moments where freedom is highlighted and some Magna-Carta-esque pushback on the divine right of kings.

Every Englishman’s home is his castle is a pretty strong line.

We’ll be back next week with the great Pete Quinones to talk about another Kevin Costner flick, “Perfect World”.

Show notes: http://www.actualanarchy.com/228

Presented by www.ActualAnarchy.com

Robert and I analyze popular movies from a Rothbardian/Anarcho-Capitalist perspective. We use movies as a starting point for people who may not be familiar with this way of thinking.

Discussion of the plot and decisions that characters make in relation to morality and violations of the non-aggression principle are our bread and butter.

We also will highlight and discuss any themes or lessons from Austrian Economics that we can glean from the film.

The point is to show what anarchy actually is with instances that are presented in film.

We publish at least once per week; and occasionally will do specials surrounding holidays or events (elections/olympics) and have guests.

SUBSCRIBE, RATE AND REVIEW ON APPLE PODCASTS (or iTUNES)

It's our annual Easter Special with the Anarcho-Christian. Last year we did The Robe, and the year before that was The Passion of the Christ.

This year we are doing an old-time classic epic as we review the Chuck Heston flick, Ben-Hur.

In this 2nd of 3 adaptations of this tale of Christ, we find the Romans oppressing a people and a hero emerges among them who at first is seeking revenge for horrible wrongs, but finds forgiveness is the true power.

This will be fun as we always have a great discussion with the Anarcho-Christian.

Next week we will be doing the Ridley Scott version of Robin Hood with our buddy Mike T. from the Battle for Liberty show, which is presently on hiatus.

Show notes: http://www.actualanarchy.com/227

Presented by www.ActualAnarchy.com

Robert and I analyze popular movies from a Rothbardian/Anarcho-Capitalist perspective. We use movies as a starting point for people who may not be familiar with this way of thinking.

Discussion of the plot and decisions that characters make in relation to morality and violations of the non-aggression principle are our bread and butter.

We also will highlight and discuss any themes or lessons from Austrian Economics that we can glean from the film.

The point is to show what anarchy actually is with instances that are presented in film.

We publish at least once per week; and occasionally will do specials surrounding holidays or events (elections/olympics) and have guests.

SUBSCRIBE, RATE AND REVIEW ON APPLE PODCASTS (or iTUNES)

The long-awaited and long, Zack Snyder cut of Justice League is our episode tonight with our friend Shaheen who was on for the original Justice League episode and a slew of other comic-book lore movies.

Joss Whedon, who seemingly accidentally made Firefly into an amazing libertarian series, massacred his boy, but I'm not so sure Snyder made anything great.

We’ll get into it. For Darkseid.

We go from a present day epic to an old time classic epic as we celebrate the return of the Anarcho Christian to review Ben-Hur.

Show notes: http://www.actualanarchy.com/226

Presented by www.ActualAnarchy.com

Robert and I analyze popular movies from a Rothbardian/Anarcho-Capitalist perspective. We use movies as a starting point for people who may not be familiar with this way of thinking.

Discussion of the plot and decisions that characters make in relation to morality and violations of the non-aggression principle are our bread and butter.

We also will highlight and discuss any themes or lessons from Austrian Economics that we can glean from the film.

The point is to show what anarchy actually is with instances that are presented in film.

We publish at least once per week; and occasionally will do specials surrounding holidays or events (elections/olympics) and have guests.

SUBSCRIBE, RATE AND REVIEW ON APPLE PODCASTS (or iTUNES)

Jared Wall of Breaking Liberty returns to talk about a film right up Robert's alley in Jon Favreau's "Chef".

This is a cute Jon Favreau (the savior of Star Wars) directed and starring film about a person following their passions after paying their dues and finding their true calling of fatherhood in the process.

A fun discussion will be had on this episode.

Speaking of fun discussion, join us next week for the return of the great, Shaheen, to talk about the highly-anticipated, and highly-lengthy, Snyder Cut of "Justice League". You won't want to miss this one.

Show Notes: http://www.lastnighters.com/168

Reel Unconventional Film Analysis.

We use movies as a starting point for people who may not be familiar with this way of thinking.

The point is to show what anarchy actually is with instances that are presented in film.

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The Professional A$$hole joins us to discuss a very interesting film starring Mel Gibson and Sean Penn all about cataloging language and written understanding with a review of "The Professor and the Madman".

The Professional is a bit of a linguist enthusiast and will bring some fun insight into this film.

We'll be back next week with the return of Jared Wall to talk about a film right up Robert's alley in Jon Favreau's "Chef".

Show notes: http://www.actualanarchy.com/224

Presented by www.ActualAnarchy.com

Robert and I analyze popular movies from a Rothbardian/Anarcho-Capitalist perspective. We use movies as a starting point for people who may not be familiar with this way of thinking.

Discussion of the plot and decisions that characters make in relation to morality and violations of the non-aggression principle are our bread and butter.

We also will highlight and discuss any themes or lessons from Austrian Economics that we can glean from the film.

The point is to show what anarchy actually is with instances that are presented in film.

We publish at least once per week; and occasionally will do specials surrounding holidays or events (elections/olympics) and have guests.

SUBSCRIBE, RATE AND REVIEW ON APPLE PODCASTS (or iTUNES)

We celebrate the return of the great Keith Knight as we discuss the HUAC-related “Trumbo” about Hollywood players getting blacklisted for being accused of harboring communist sympathies.

In 1947, successful screenwriter Dalton Trumbo (Bryan Cranston) and other Hollywood figures get blacklisted for their political beliefs.

This is a movie that's hard to not root for the guy as this is a very nuanced discussion that we will bring a bunch of different perspectives to.

Next week will be the return of the Professional A$$hole to discuss a very interesting film starring Mel Gibson and Sean Penn all about cataloging language and written understanding with a review of "The Professor and the Madman".

Show notes: http://www.actualanarchy.com/223

Presented by www.ActualAnarchy.com

Robert and I analyze popular movies from a Rothbardian/Anarcho-Capitalist perspective. We use movies as a starting point for people who may not be familiar with this way of thinking.

Discussion of the plot and decisions that characters make in relation to morality and violations of the non-aggression principle are our bread and butter.

We also will highlight and discuss any themes or lessons from Austrian Economics that we can glean from the film.

The point is to show what anarchy actually is with instances that are presented in film.

We publish at least once per week; and occasionally will do specials surrounding holidays or events (elections/olympics) and have guests.

SUBSCRIBE, RATE AND REVIEW ON APPLE PODCASTS (or iTUNES)

Join us as we enter the land of make believe from Mr. Rogers with our friend Dennis Foster to talk about “Logan’s Run”.

In the year 2274, young residents enjoy an idyllic, hedonistic lifestyle within the protective confines of a domed city. The general belief is that when each person turns 30, they are reincarnated for another blissful life cycle. Those who know the much darker truth become "runners" and flee to a hidden sanctuary. When law enforcement officer Logan (Michael York) goes undercover to locate the refuge, he winds up instead trying to initiate a revolution with runner Jessica.

We have a centrally planned ERE where the computer does most things for the people so they can just hang out at the Dallas Galleria wearing ridiculous clothes.

The masses are propagandized into the myth of rebirth so most willingly accept the carousel as they believe they will be reincarnated/renewed - but this has never happened.

This movie almost seems prophetic in many ways.

Next week we celebrate the return of the great Keith Knight as we discuss the HUAC-related “Trumbo” about Hollywood players getting blacklisted for being accused of harboring communist sympathies.

Show notes: http://www.actualanarchy.com/222

Presented by www.ActualAnarchy.com

Robert and I analyze popular movies from a Rothbardian/Anarcho-Capitalist perspective. We use movies as a starting point for people who may not be familiar with this way of thinking.

Discussion of the plot and decisions that characters make in relation to morality and violations of the non-aggression principle are our bread and butter.

We also will highlight and discuss any themes or lessons from Austrian Economics that we can glean from the film.

The point is to show what anarchy actually is with instances that are presented in film.

We publish at least once per week; and occasionally will do specials surrounding holidays or events (elections/olympics) and have guests.

SUBSCRIBE, RATE AND REVIEW ON APPLE PODCASTS (or iTUNES)

Tonight is the return of Olof the Anarcho-viking as we discuss one of his favourite films, “Life is Beautiful”.

We’ll discuss this one as we make another trek into Oscar-winning foreign films in fascist regimes after we made a pit-stop in Chinatown last week.

According to Roger Ebert, for star and director, Roberto Benigni, "Life Is Beautiful" is the role he was born to play. The film falls into two parts. One is pure comedy. The other smiles through tears.

This will be a fun discussion, as will our episode next week on “Logan’s Run” with returning guest, Dr. Dennis Foster.

Show notes: http://www.actualanarchy.com/221

Presented by www.ActualAnarchy.com

Robert and I analyze popular movies from a Rothbardian/Anarcho-Capitalist perspective. We use movies as a starting point for people who may not be familiar with this way of thinking.

Discussion of the plot and decisions that characters make in relation to morality and violations of the non-aggression principle are our bread and butter.

We also will highlight and discuss any themes or lessons from Austrian Economics that we can glean from the film.

The point is to show what anarchy actually is with instances that are presented in film.

We publish at least once per week; and occasionally will do specials surrounding holidays or events (elections/olympics) and have guests.

SUBSCRIBE, RATE AND REVIEW ON APPLE PODCASTS (or iTUNES)