Charles Bronson vs. Bruce Willis (who would win?)

The original is one of the classic revenge thrillers that has that satisfying edge of the bad guys getting what’s coming to them.  Also shows the incompetence of government to “solve” the problem and how individuals accepting the responsibility for their own safety is a much more effective solution.

The remake has a similar air to it, but tones down the social commentary by our hero and focuses more on the cat and mouse with the ridiculous final villain.

In both however, the government has a monopoly on police services and has no incentive to actually solve the problem.  Their biggest concern is “how it looks”, so they bury statistics that are unfavorable to their perception.  Another funny thing was how hard they were hunting the “vigilante” and they had literally dozens of people in the room all working the case - such a huge waste of resources.

Come back next week for our episode on Smallfoot with special guest, Rocky Ferrenburg.

We end the show with a debate on Michael Jordan vs. LeBron James on the greatest basketball player of all time.  

Show notes:  http://www.lastnighters.com/53

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It's college bowl season and very nearly the NFL playoffs, so we thought we'd throw you a couple of curve balls.

First, Robert is a feeble and sickly old man, so a fine gentleman who has a new, and quite good, podcast has picked up temporary guardianship of the co-hosting duties. He is Dann Reid of the Culinary Libertarian, and you can find his work at http://www.culinarylibertarian.com

Which leads us to the second curve ball, and that is the choice of film for discussion will now be a more food-focused fare of the Disney/Pixar, in Brad Bird's Ratatouille.

The good news is, Robert will be playing the role of Gusteau's ghost and we already have his take on this movie from back in our Read Rothbard days, and will post that on the show notes page.

For those of you wishing for Death Wish, just keep wishing for one more week...and like the genies we are, we shall grant that wish as the first episode of the new year.

Show notes are at:  http://www.lastnighters.com/52

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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Festivus, the airing of grievances, and feats of strength.

Twas the night before the night before Christmas...and we're finally recording.

The wait has been ginormous, but we promise not boring.

Second most Christmas movie ever, after Die Hard of course.

That's right, we're doing Elf everyone...Elf!

We will back next week with the Bruce Willis reboot of Death Wish.

Show notes to be posted at: 

http://www.lastnighters.com/50

Look for it at the Launch Pad Media, where they are always launching new ideas in your direction: www.thelaunchpadmedia.com 

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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