Actual Anarchy Podcast

by Twitter-poll decree, we slip it into the back end of Pride Month with a review of the Robin Williams / Nathan Lane comedy, “The Birdcage” with James Jenneman of Blackbird.It’s been 25 years since this movie burst onto the scene and changed the cultural landscape. A gay cabaret owner and his drag queen companion agree to put up a false straight front so that their son can introduce them to his fiance's right-wing moralistic senator.We are family! This should be a great discussion.Next week, we go A-to-M as we invite Snobby Bobby of the Not For Everyone Podcast on to talk about a 4th of July-ish film with a review of “Jaws”.Show notes: http://www.actualanarchy.com/240Presented by www.ActualAnarchy.comRobert 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 princip

Tonight we will be doing “Sound of Metal” with musician, libertarian anarchist and friend, Rocky Ferrenburg. Sound of Metal is a 2019 Belgian-American drama film directed and co-written by Darius Marder. It stars Riz Ahmed as a metal drummer who loses his hearing and struggles to adjust to his loss of a familiar sense and seeks to find a quick cure rather than embrace and adapt.Rocky is a great guest to have on for this one and he also just released a book about songwriting that we will discuss.Next week, by Twitter-poll decree, we will have James Jenneman of Blackbird on to talk about the Robin Williams / Nathan Lane comedy, “The Birdcage”.Show notes: http://www.actualanarchy.com/239Presented by www.ActualAnarchy.comRobert 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-agg

We mark the return with Ben Johnson of "Gentlemen Broncos" fame to do the Gerard Butler and Jamie Foxx vehicle, "Law Abiding Citizen".Law Abiding Citizen is a 2009 American vigilante action thriller film directed by F. Gary Gray about a frustrated man who decides to take justice into his own hands after a plea bargain sets one of his family’s murderers free.This one will be biblical.Next week we will be doing “Sound of Metal” with Rocky Ferrenburg ,and in two weeks we will have James Jenneman of Blackbird on to talk about the Robin Williams / Nathan Lane comedy, “The Birdcage”.Show notes: http://www.actualanarchy.com/238Presented by www.ActualAnarchy.comRobert 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

Tonight's movie is “Havana” starring Robert Redford that sadly we will not be able to do with our guest we had lined up as Robert Wenzel of Economic Policy Journal and Target Liberty passed away recently. This was his suggestion of a movie and so we are going to continue with it.Havana is a 1990 American drama film starring Robert Redford, Lena Olin, Alan Arkin, and Raul Julia, directed by Sydney Pollack that highlights the events leading up to the revolution over the holiday season of 1958.Next week we shall return with Ben Johnson of "Gentlemen Broncos" fame to do the Gerard Butler and Jaime Foxx vehicle, "Law Abiding Citizen".Show notes: http://www.actualanarchy.com/237Presented by www.ActualAnarchy.comRobert 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 prin

We are doing a Memorial Day themed episode with a review of Jarhead with Scott Spaulding, otherwise known as MDVet4 of the Why I Am Anti-War Podcast.In the late 1980s, Anthony Swofford (Jake Gyllenhaal) enlists as a Marine, training in boot camp under a sadistic drill instructor. Swofford undertakes a sniper course headed by Staff Sgt. Sykes (Jamie Foxx) during this time, which is shortly before the advent of the Gulf War. When the United States becomes involved, Swofford is shipped out, along with his spotter, Alan Troy (Peter Sarsgaard). Facing uncertainty each day -- about the war and home -- the soldiers try to maintain composure.Join us next week as we do a review of “Havana” starring Robert Redford that sadly we will not be able to do with our guest we had lined up as Robert Wenzel of Economic Policy Journal and Target Liberty passed away recently. This was his suggestion of a movie and so we are going to continue with it.Show notes: http://www.actualanarchy.com/236Presented by www.ActualAnarchy.com

We ready ourselves to unplug from the May-trix with the Afrolibertarian and a discussion on the Animatrix.This is 2003 animated science fiction anthology film produced by the Wachowskis. It is a compilation of nine animated short films based on The Matrix trilogy, which was written and produced by the Wachowskis.We will have approximately 3 minutes per animated short for discussion time - this oughta be good.That wraps things up for us for May-trix. We hope you enjoyed it. Next week we will be doing a Memorial Day themed episode with a review of Jarhead with MDVet4 of the Why I Am Anti-War Podcast.Show notes: http://www.actualanarchy.com/235Presented 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

About to throw down on some the Matrix: Revolutions with Mike C. of MechanicalDreamRevolution.The human city of Zion defends itself against the massive invasion of the machines as Neo fights to end the war at another front - inside himself and finds his true purpose.The third in a trilogy and the third base in our run around the bases for May-trix.We will finish up on the May-trix with the Afrolibertarian next week with a discussion on the Animatrix.Show notes: http://www.actualanarchy.com/234Presented 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 act

Whoa....deja vu We are back in the Matrix, this time with Patrick MacFarlane for the Matrix: ReloadedMost of you are here because of your disobedience.Freedom fighters Neo, Trinity and Morpheus continue to lead the revolt against the Machine Army, unleashing their arsenal of sentinels to destroy the last human civilization on Earth.Join us next week as we continue “May-trix” with a review of the “The Matrix: Revolutions” with Mike C. of MechanicalDreamRevolution.Show notes: http://www.actualanarchy.com/233Presented 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 wh

This is our Cinco de Mayo special where we review "Desperado" with Peddling Fiction who happens to be residing south of the border at this time.Desperado is a 1995 American neo-Western action film written, produced, and directed by Robert Rodriguez. It is the second part of Rodriguez's Mexico Trilogy. It stars Antonio Banderas as El Mariachi who seeks revenge on the drug lord who killed his lover.This one will be a lot of fun. ¡Ándale, ándale! Join us next week as we continue “May-trix” with a review of the original “The Matrix: Reloaded” with Pat MacFarlane of Liberty Weekly.Show notes: http://www.actualanarchy.com/232Presented 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 highligh

We kick off the May-trix with the original from 1999 for week number one. Jeremiah Martin of Real on Reels joins us to discuss the original "Matrix" film that started it all.When a beautiful stranger leads computer hacker Neo to a forbidding underworld, he discovers the shocking truth--the life he knows is the elaborate deception of an evil cyber-intelligence.Are we living in a dream world? Will you take the red pill or the blue pill?Join us next week as we continue “May-trix” with a review of the original “The Matrix: Reloaded” with Pat MacFarlane of Liberty Weekly. In between now and then, we also have a Cinco de May special planned where we review "Desperado" with Peddling Fiction.Show notes: http://www.actualanarchy.com/231Presented 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 rel

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/230Presented by www.ActualAnarchy.com Robert and I analyze pop

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/229Presented by www.ActualAnarchy.com Robert and I analyze popular movies from a Rothbardian/Anarcho-Capitalist perspective. We use movies as a starting point for peopl

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 not

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/227Presented 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 mora

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/226Presented 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 w

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/168Reel 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)

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/224Presented 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 th

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/223Presented 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 re

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 Keit

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/221Presented 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