Must See Movies

[Dorfsmith]

double post.

 

[Dorfsmith]

You have to be a member to be able to see it.. Lol, which makes it even more frustrating.

The Castle (1997)- Genre: Comedy. Starring Michael Caton, Anne Tenney.
A man’s home is his castle. At least that is the opinion of Darryl Kerrigan (Caton) and his family, who live close to the Melbourne airport. That’s never been a problem, until the airport wants to expand onto his land. Finding out that his home is to be “compulsorily acquired,” Darryl decides to fight back, no matter how hopeless it seems. A great movie about liberty and the right to private property.
Best libertarian quote: Lawyer-“There is an ironclad agreement between federal, state, and local governments and the Airports Commission.”
Darryl Kerrigan-“Well, where’s the agreement with Darryl Kerrigan?”

Antz (1998) Genre: Comedy. Starring Woody Allen, Sylvester Stallone.
Z, a worker ant, tries to break free from his totalitarian society in order to meet the princess. After switching with a soldier ant, he ends up becoming a hero and must work to foil a plan by the ant general to exterminate the worker population and institute regimentation of the colony. Strong themes of individuality, anti-conscription, anti-fascist, and anti-communism are throughout the movie. Or maybe we’re just reading too much into it.
Best libertarian quote: Z- “Mindless zombies capitulating to an oppressive system.”
Princess- “Wanna dance?”
Z- “ABSOLUTLY!”

Minority Report (2002) Genre: Sci-Fi, Action. Starring Tom Cruise, Colin Ferrell.
A great movie exploring the aspects of pre-destination vs. free will. In the future, Washington, D.C. is void of murder. Due to three “pre-cogs,” who can see the future, and the Department of Pre-Crime, potential murders are arrested before they commit the murder. But can people change their future? If they know they are going to commit a crime, do they have a choice? This movie explores the ultimate trade-off of liberty for security.
Best libertarian quote: Pre-cog- “You can choose…..”

Well, several of them are members so hopefully they lot in and check it out.

 

[LittleLightShining]

Only the greatest anime ever!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Akira_(film))

Czech it!

Personally I like the Hiyao Miyazaki movies better. Spirited Away was a beautiful movie, as was Howl's Moving Castle.

Plus I can't believe no one mentioned the Star Wars movies. Of course I prefer episodes 4-6, but Queen Amidala's line in episode 3 "So this is how Liberty dies... to the sound of thunderous applause" reminds me of an Obama rally.

 

[Conza88]

Deliverance.

And whats this one about?

 

[SnappleLlama]

And whats this one about?

It's about being anally raped by a bunch of hillbillies...sounds familiar, doesn't it?

It's pretty much Bush & Co.

 

[acptulsa]

It's about being anally raped by a bunch of hillbillies...sounds familiar, doesn't it?

It's pretty much Bush & Co.

At least the hillbillies in the movie serenaded you on the banjo first. No wonder people preferred Clinton--he plays the sax.

 

[SnappleLlama]

at least the hillbillies in the movie serenaded you on the banjo first. No wonder people preferred clinton--he plays the sax.

rofl!!!! :d:d:d

*listens to Dueling Banjos*

 

[Maverick]

Blade Runner
Logan's Run
A Clockwork Orange

Yes.

The Siege
X2: X-men United
Wag the Dog
Braveheart
The Castle

Isn't it strange how eerily prophetic The Siege and Wag the Dog were?

Also, you reminded me of The Last Castle, has anyone seen it? It stars Robert Redford and James Gandolfini, the latter is a power-mad prison warden, and the former is a prisoner who leads an uprising against him. It's a great microcosm for the struggle against tyrannical government.

Team America: World Police ? lol

Sure, why not?

Also, what about Fight Club?

 

[Dary]

South park - Bigger, Longer & Uncut

 

[Maverick]

Also, I can't figure out how the hell Finding Nemo is libertarian at all. I even read the Lew Rockwell blog, and I still have no clue.

Ghostbusters is an interesting one though. I've never looked at it that way before, but it does kind of fit. It is kind of cool seeing these guys as a function of the private sector, being able to take on spooky ghosts and such without the gubmint's help.

Idiocracy has some good points about the dumbing down of our culture, but some of the situations they expect us to accept are a bit of a stretch. For instance, everyone in the movie is as dumb as mud. The president, the White House staff, every head of a major corporation...they're all dumb as a bag of bricks. (Sure, they're not that bright in real life either, but at least they're not drooling-mouth-breathers dumb.) Don't you think that somebody in that movie would still be smart? With everyone else dumbed down, the few smart individuals would probably be the ones to consolidate power and run the show, being more easily able to manipulate the rest. The story of that manipulation would've been an interesting one to tell in this movie, imo.

 

[familydog]

If you want a powerful anti-war film, I recomend seeing Grave of the Fireflies.

 

[Conza88]

If you want a powerful anti-war film, I recomend seeing Grave of the Fireflies.

Ok cool.

What about Lord of the Flies?

hmmm. btw, I'll add all the suggestions up so far in a bit.

 

[rajibo]

If you want a powerful anti-war film, I recomend seeing Grave of the Fireflies.

That is one of the most depressing movies I've ever seen.

 

[kaleidoscope eyes]

The Fountainhead starring Gary Cooper, yes melodramatic, but, pretty cool.

 

[dude58677]

The point of this is to collect great, educational & must see quality movies, tv shows, & series that essentially pertain to our movement of Peace, Truth, Freedom, Liberty & Prosperity including government inefficiency, immorality, that encourage individualism over tyranny, self-responsibility over paternalism, and, well, that offer a hearty dose of against-the-grain individualism etc.

Movies that enlighten about the current state of affairs, as well as heed warning & inform should be added here. Also maybe provide a synopsis or blurb about it, as to why its such a classic, and I'll add it up.

The Network
1984
Animal Farm
Dr. Zhivago
Brazil
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
V for Vendetta
The Matrix Trilogy
Star Wars
Ghost Busters
Idiocracy
Sophie Scholl: The Final Days
The Incredibles
The Godfather Trilogy
Finding Nemo
Firefly
Simpsons Movie
High Noon
Batman Begins
Three Kings
Lord of War
Children of Men
Bourne Ultimatum
Amistad
Into The Wild


The Great Anti-War Films:
* All Quiet on the Western Front
* Paths of Glory
* Grand Illusion
* The Thin Red Line
* Gallipoli
* The Americanization of Emily
* Cavalcade
* The King of Hearts
* A Midnight Clear

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You can debate certain movies, or tv shows if you think they don't fit with our movement or add anything of value - i.e the central underlying philosophy does more harm than good. Or offer suggestions, or query if a movie should make it. i.e "Lotr?" This can really be seen as an expansion of the first easy step in a Blueprint for Wakeup.

Why not "Path to 9-11"? It makes it very clear about blowback.

 

[Conza88]

Also, I can't figure out how the hell Finding Nemo is libertarian at all. I even read the Lew Rockwell blog, and I still have no clue.

Yea that's a good point. I think it got a mention because of self-responsibility over paternalism? Kids can go have fun or whatever... nannystate stay away.

 

[tangent4ronpaul]

The Mouse that Roared
La Vallee
Brother Sun, Sister Moon
Red Dawn
Fight Club

Books I'd most like to see made into a movie:
Shockwave Rider
The Monkey Wrench Gang

-n

 

[lucius]

'War Inc.' would be a good addition.

 

[Maverick]

Yea that's a good point. I think it got a mention because of self-responsibility over paternalism? Kids can go have fun or whatever... nannystate stay away.

Yeah, I can see how that's a good way to look at it. However, the Rockwell blog never mentioned anything to that effect.

 

[familydog]

That is one of the most depressing movies I've ever seen.

Indeed.

Although it may be too intense for young children, it is a good anti-war movie to show older children.