Episode 248: Episode 248 - Confessions of a Dangerous Mind (1:33:23)

Episode 248: Episode 248 - Confessions of a Dangerous Mind (1:33:23)

Author: Actual Anarchy August 22, 2021 Duration: 1:33:22
We landed on “Confessions of a Dangerous Mind” with our friend Mike C. of MechanicalDreamRevolution this week.Confessions of a Dangerous Mind is a 2002 American biographical spy film depicting the fictional life of game show host and producer Chuck Barris who claims to have been working covertly that whole time as an assassin killing 33 people.  This is George Clooney’s directorial debut and has Charlie Kaufmann as writer doing his least Kaufmann-esqe work.It’s always a trip with Mike C. as I’m sure you will agree.Join us next week as Rachel Kennerly of Just Add Liberty and Cannabis Heals Me returns to the stone-age with us to discuss “The Croods”.Show notes:   http://www.actualanarchy.com/248Presented 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 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 that are presented in film. We publish at least once per week; and occasionally will do specials surrounding holidays or events (elections/olympics) and have guests. SUBSCRIBE, RATE AND REVIEW ON APPLE PODCASTS (or iTUNES)

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.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 100

Actual Anarchy Podcast - AnCap Movie Reviews from a Rothbardian Perspective
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Episode 209: Episode 209 - High-Rise (1:53:58) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:53:57
We're going to record a hot one tonight. Brace yourselves for a tirade or two from Robert on this one as we welcome James Jenneman, the Urban Agorist on to talk about the class-warfare flick from 2015, High-Rise. Tom Hid…
Episode 208: Episode 208 - JFK (1:33:48) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:33:47
It's the return of the great Peter R. Quinones for another round of Costner epics as we review Oliver Stone's, "JFK". JFK is a 1991 American epic political thriller film directed by Oliver Stone. It examines the events l…
Episode 207 - They Live (1:13:17) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:13:16
We're joined by special guest, Robert P. Murphy of the Bob Murphy Show to talk about John Carpenter's "They Live'. He is here to chew bubblegum and talk about They Live, and he’s all out of bubble gum. Fear the Murph! Th…
Episode 206 - The Beast of War (1:33:04) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:33:03
We welcome the great, Kyle Anzalone of the Libertarian Institute on to discuss an under-appreciated and listener-suggested war movie, "The Best of War", just in time for Armistice Day. Our listener, Nick, had the followi…
Episode 205 - The Purge (1:31:28) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:31:27
This week we get into the spirit and do a movie that we believe will be appropriate for the aftermath of the election - no matter the victor - as we do “The Purge” with Olof the AnarchoViking. The Purge is an American me…
Episode 204 - The Addams Family (1:29:13) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:29:12
We get a little spooky around here and do a Halloween episode with Patrick and Lizzie MacFarlane to introduce their new podcast, Unhallowed and to talk about the animated Addams Family from last year. Get ready to snap y…
Episode 203 - The Postman (1:18:41) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:18:40
We are joined once again by the great Peter R. Quiñones of the Free Man Beyond the Wall Podcast back to the familiar waters of Kevin Costner flicks as we will review "The Postman" tonight. Years after a major global conf…
Episode 202 - Demolition Man (1:31:43) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:31:43
Mellow greetings listeners. We're about to be fined multiple credits for repeated violations of the verbal morality statute as we invite our maniac-friend Snobby Bobby of the Not For Everyone Podcast on to discuss the 90…
Episode 201 - RoboCop (1:33:15) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:33:14
We welcome our good friend, Mike C. to talk about RoboCop. In a violent, near-apocalyptic Detroit, evil corporation Omni Consumer Products wins a contract from the city government to privatize the police force. To test t…
Episode 200 - The Godfather, Part II (1:19:30) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:19:30
Just when we thought we were out, we get pulled back in to continue our discussion on The Godfather with the great Keith Knight of Don’t Tread on Anyone. Our previous episode on the Godfather only began to scratch the su…