Actual Anarchy Podcast - AnCap Movie Reviews from a Rothbardian Perspective

Actual Anarchy Podcast - AnCap Movie Reviews from a Rothbardian Perspective

Author: Actual Anarchy Language: English Episodes: 100
Ever wondered what a blockbuster action film or a quiet indie drama looks like through the lens of voluntary society and radical liberty? That’s the unique territory explored in Actual Anarchy Podcast-AnCap Movie Reviews from a Rothbardian Perspective. Hosted by Robert and another enthusiast, this show picks apart popular films, using their narratives as a gateway into anarcho-capitalist thought. The conversation often centers on character decisions and plot twists, scrutinizing them against concepts of morality and the non-aggression principle. It’s a format inspired by Murray Rothbard’s own foray into film criticism under his "Mister First Nighter" pen name, applying that same spirited, analytical eye to modern cinema. While the movies provide the common ground, the discussions frequently branch into deeper philosophical territory, making complex ideas accessible. Each episode is more than a simple review; it's an unpacking of the societal assumptions and ethical frameworks presented on screen. Listeners will hear detailed breakdowns of specific scenes, debates on property rights as depicted in film, and explorations of whether a character's actions constituted aggression or justified defense. The Actual Anarchy podcast doesn’t just tell you if a movie is good or bad-it asks what the story reveals about our accepted notions of state, power, and individual sovereignty. It’s for film fans curious about alternative political philosophy and for liberty-minded folks looking for engaging, pop-culture-focused commentary.
Episodes
Episode 220: Episode 220 - Big Trouble in Little China (1:22:45) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:22:44
We're going to shake the pillars of heaven with our buddy Snobby Bobby of the Not For Everyone Podcast as we talk about John Carpenter’s “Big Trouble in Little China”! Just in time for Chinese New Year and Valentine’s Da…
Episode 219: Episode 219 - The Lives of Others (1:20:59) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:20:59
We return to Castle Wolfenstein to discuss a film that depicts events that we once thought could never happen in the US. Jon Reed returns to the show to talk about the Oscar-winning foreign-language film, “The Lives of O…
Episode 218: Episode 218 - La La Land (1:11:36) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:11:35
Tonight, the stars align for La La Land. We’re going to chasse our way through this musical rom com that celebrates old Hollywood with a hint of jazz with our friend Miguel Duque of Amagi Entrepreneurs. La La Land is a 2…
Episode 217: Episode 217 - Mad Max (1:18:06) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:18:05
We’ll be heading down under for this week's episode as we welcome back Shaheen for the Mel Gibson classic, "Mad Max". In a not-too-distant dystopian future, when man's most precious resource -- oil -- has been depleted a…
Episode 216: Episode 216 - Stranger than Fiction (1:33:56) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:27:50
We are going to stick with the theater of the absurd as we invite Rachel Kennerly back on to talk about the Kaufman-esque, "Stranger Than Fiction". You'd think a movie where people using barbaric means to threaten violen…
Episode 214: Episode 214 - Wonder Woman 1984 (1:33:56) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:33:55
Hold onto to your golden bracelets, lariat of truth, and roller skates as we step into our invisible plane with Jose Galison of No Way Jose on the Liberty Movement to talk about the brand-spankin' new movie, Wonder Woman…
Episode 213: Episode 213 - Contact (1:38:58) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:38:57
With the recent celestial events of late, including the Christmas Star and the collapse of the radio telescope at Arecibo, featured prominently in this movie, coupled with my wife’s desire to watch things like The Expans…
Episode 212: Episode 212 - Kingdom of Heaven [Director's Cut] (1:35:06) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:35:05
We bring you a little Christmas cheer from up north as we review the director’s cut of Kingdom of Heaven with our pal, Mike C. because nothing says Christmas likes a move where Legolas saves the people of Jerusalem in th…
Episode 211: Episode 211 - 3 Idiots (2:01:06) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:01:05
We welcome back our friend, Jared Wall of Breaking Liberty to talk about one of his favorite movies, that happens to be a Bollywood film with musical numbers and an extremely long run-time called “3 Idiots”. From the mom…