The Last Nighters - Free-market Film Analysis

The Last Nighters - Free-market Film Analysis

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  • Death Wish - Movie Review

    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

    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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    57 min
  • Ratatouille - Movie Review

    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


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


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

    57 min
  • Elf - Movie Review

    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.

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

    52 min
  • Outlaw King - Movie Review
    We welcome Olaf the Anarcho-Viking to discuss a film about the King of the Scots, Robert the Bruce and his struggle for a more local authority against King Edward of England in the new Netflix movie starring Chris Pine Outlaw King.
    This episode features the work of Hans-Hermann Hoppe, and specifically his book, Democracy the God that Failed, prominently.
    This is essentially the continuing saga of the struggle of the Scots to be free of foreign rule that could be considered a sequel to Braveheart.
    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.
    SUBSCRIBE, RATE AND REVIEW ON APPLE PODCASTS (or iTUNES)
    1 hr 9 min
  • Action Point - Movie Review
    We tackle a listener-suggested movie in Johnny Knoxville's Action Point.
    As he says, it's a mixed bag, but has some pretty good libertarianish points in it.
    The whole movie is about a guy fighting regulations, litigiousness, and political correctness culture with an emphatic emphasis on personal responsibility - with stunts - all wrapped around a nothing story with a flimsy plot.
    This one was a lot of fun.
    We will back next week discussing the Outlaw King, available now on Netflix.
    Show notes: http://www.lastnighters.com/49
    Look for it at the Launch Pad Media, where they are always launching new ideas in your direction:
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    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.
    SUBSCRIBE, RATE AND REVIEW ON APPLE PODCASTS (or iTUNES)
    51 min
  • The Lord of the Rings - Movie Review
    It’s December so come in and cozy up by the fires of Mount Doom.
    We venture into Mordor with the Anarchist Mom to talk about one of her favorites in novel and film lore, the Lord of the Rings.
    It is one of our favorite movies and it has some interesting themes that when viewed from a Rothbardian perspective, are quite compelling.
    Though Tolkien was not a fan of allegory, you can clearly see the influence that his ideological beliefs had in his work which has influenced generations in the genre.
    Meat's back on the menu boys!
    Show notes: http://www.lastnighters.com/48
    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.
    SUBSCRIBE, RATE AND REVIEW ON APPLE PODCASTS (or iTUNES)
    54 min
  • Wreck-it Ralph - Movie Review
    We're gonna wreck it! It's what we do here on the show, we're going to wreck Wreck-it Ralph and let you in on some little known background information that is the keystone to understanding the true perpetrators when it comes to the good vs. bad labels.
    Ralph sets out to prove that he is a true hero with a big heart.
    There might still be time to get some of the deals we launched in your direction: https://www.lastnighters.com/deals
    Come back next week where we have the Anarchist Mom on to discuss the Lord of the Rings Trilogy!
    Show notes and more: http://www.lastnighters.com/47
    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.
    SUBSCRIBE, RATE AND REVIEW ON APPLE PODCASTS (or iTUNES)
    59 min
  • American Made - Movie Review
    Thanks for sticking with us as we are fixin' to unpack a Turducken of an episode in preparation for the Thanksgiving week.
    This week's show is about the Tom Cruise movie, American Made, where the questions of legality somehow apply differently if you’re doing it for the “good” guys.
    This international escapade is based on the outrageous, true exploits of a hustler and pilot recruited to run one of the biggest covert operations in U.S. history. Based on an incredible true story of the CIA's biggest secret.
    Barry Seal is an impetuous and bored pilot who gets leveraged into doing more and more compromising activities for the CIA, the Contras in Nicaragua, and the Medellín Cartel down in Colombia. Once they get their foot in the door, there’s no way out for our hero.
    Join us next week as we’re gonna wreck it on “Wreck-it Ralph”!
    As this is our Thanksgiving episode, we’d be remiss to not launch some deals in your direction.
    https://www.lastnighters.com/deals
    Show notes at: www.lastnighters.com/46
    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.
    SUBSCRIBE, RATE AND REVIEW ON APPLE PODCASTS (or iTUNES)
    47 min
  • Dances with Wolves - Movie Review
    Mance Rayder of the Free Man Beyond the Wall Podcast joins us for a discussion of one of his favorite movies, Dances with Wolves. We get into a lot of rabbit trails in a somewhat longer version of the show as we talk about the horrors of war, clashing of cultures, property rights and cultural appropriation.
    Join us next week as we discuss the Tom Cruise flick, American Made.
    Show notes at: http://www.lastnighters.com/45
    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.
    SUBSCRIBE, RATE AND REVIEW ON APPLE PODCASTS (or iTUNES)
    1 hr 5 min
  • V for Vendetta - Movie Review
    Remember, remember the fifth of November,
    The gunpowder, treason and plot,
    I know of no reason
    Why gunpowder treason
    Should ever be forgot.
    We have a guest on to talk about V for Vendetta, as it is that time of year. Jay from www.AnarchoCoffee.com jolts us into a fun discussion on a movie that can be taken many ways.
    The only verdict is vengeance, a vendetta, held as a votive not in vain.
    Show notes at: http://www.lastnighters.com/44
    Join us next week for "Dances with Wolves"!
    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.
    SUBSCRIBE, RATE AND REVIEW ON APPLE PODCASTS (or iTUNES)
    53 min

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