This post tracks developments in "A Hidden Life," a new film about Austrian peasant farmer Franz Jägerstätter, who refused to fight for the National Socialists in World War II despite every manner of pressure, torture, and abuse. Links:  Wikipedia | IMDB | 11-28-19 | Film Release For US Theaters: December 13, 2019 Per the Rotten Tomatoes, the film will have a "limited … [Read more...]

This post tracks developments in "Created Equal: Clarence Thomas in His Own Words," a new documentary about the Supreme Court Justice and the toxic confirmation he was forced to endure. Links:  Homepage | IMDB | 11-28-19 | Thomas compares ‘modern-day liberal’ to Klansman in new film Per the New York Post, "'I felt as though in my life I had been looking at the wrong … [Read more...]

This post tracks developments in "One Child Nation" a new documentary about China's "one child policy" -- and the price paid for it by those whose children were taken away and killed. Links:  Homepage | IMDB | Facebook | Twitter 11-29-19 | Film Recalls 1970's Zero Population Growth Sci-Fi The 1972 film Zero Population Growth predicted China's policy and the means by … [Read more...]

Need some quick gift ideas for that special libertarian friend? Here are twelve films currently for sale on DVD for less than $10 at Amazon. The Giver When a 16-year-old boy discovers that the “perfect” managed society in which he lives is simply a drugged potemkin village, he must decide whether its superficially happy character is worth the price in terms of foregone … [Read more...]

This post tracks developments in "Mr. Jones," a new film about Gareth Jones, the journalist-hero who first tried to warn the world about communist atrocities -- and died for it.. 11-24-19 | Trailer Released, Film Distribution Expected in 2020 Per BBC America, "The first trailer for Mr. Jones, a biographical movie about intrepid Welsh journalist Gareth Jones, has been … [Read more...]

Holodomor ("to kill by starvation) is what Ukrainians call the period from 1932-1933, when Stalin created a forced famine to punish the Ukraine's resistance to socialist collectivization. Estimates vary as to how many Ukrainians died, ranging from three million to twelve million. This tragedy and crime are remembered on the fourth Saturday of November, Holomodor Remembrance … [Read more...]

This post tracks developments in "Balloon" a new film that tells the true story of two East German families who made a daring escape to the West via a homemade hot-air balloon. Links: IMDB | Facebook 6-13-19 | Review: "A Solid Piece of Storytelling" Per The List, "Director Michael Bully Herbig opts for an old-fashioned, slightly sentimental approach but he effectively … [Read more...]

The infamous Berlin Wall was socialism itself: concrete and razor wire in the name of humanity, guard towers and machine guns in the name of human progress. It's ostensible purpose was to protect vulnerable East Germans from invasion, but as a practical matter it was simply a way of preventing the slave populations of the USSR from escaping to the West. By the time it … [Read more...]

This post tracks developments in "Harriet," a new film about abolitionist hero Harriet Tubman. It stars Cynthia Erivo. 11-4-19 | Rotten Tomatoes Scores All Around Positive The current rating on Rotten Tomatoes is 73% critics approval and 97% audience member approval. 11-1-19 | Harriet Aims For Historical Accuracy, Emphasizes Faith Per The Federalist, "With four academic … [Read more...]

This post tracks developments in "No Safe Spaces," a forthcoming documentary on the subject of political correctness and controls on free speech on university campuses. It will star comedian Adam Carolla and radio talk show host Dennis Prager. 11-4-19 | Rotten Tomatoes Spread Strongly Positive The current rating on Rotten Tomatoes is 50% critics approval and 100% audience … [Read more...]