WINNER: TOP 25 LIBERTARIAN FILMS When a talented renegade defies the authority of the Australian Dance Federation by dancing to his own steps, there’s only one thing it can do—stop him! [ Strictly Ballroom credits: Dir: Baz Luhrmann/ Paul Mercurio, Tara Morice, Bill Hunter/ 94 min/ Musical-Dance, Comedy, Romance/ Australia/ Individualism] “This is one of the few … [Read more...]
Swing Kids (1993)
National Socialism divides family and friends as fun-loving German youth are made to conform to the Hitlerian ideal. [ Swing Kids credits: Dir: Thomas Carter/ Robert Sean Leonard, Christian Bale, Frank Whaley/ 114 min/ Drama/ Individualism, Anti-Socialism] “Swing Kids would be a good film pick for teenagers." “In the late 1930s, there was a new movement on the rise among … [Read more...]
White Nights (1985)
A plane crash in Siberia lands a Soviet defector in the hands of the KGB. Only with the help of an American defector will he escape. [ White Nights credits: Dir: Taylor Hackford/ Mikhail Baryshnikov, Gregory Hines, Isabella Rossellini, Helen Mirren, Geraldine Page/ 135 min/ Thriller, Musical-Dance/ Escape from Socialism, Anti-War] “White Nights is one of my favorite … [Read more...]
Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (1982)
A Texas brothel is shut down by a television personality’s campaign to enforce anti-prostitution laws against it. [ Best Little Whorehouse in Texas credits: Dir: Colin Higgins/Burt Reynolds, Dolly Parton, Dom DeLuise/ 115 min/ Musical-Dance, Comedy/ Sexual Liberty] “The overall effect of the film is to put legalized prostitution in a very favorable light, and to cast its … [Read more...]
Hair (1979)
A country boy on his way to Vietnam experiences the 1960s counterculture, and is inadvertently saved by it. [ Hair credits: Dir: Milos Forman/ Treat Williams, John Savage, Beverly D’Angelo/ 122 min/ Musical-Dance, Drama/ Anti-Draft, Anti-War] “Part flower-child musical, part social commentary, this is an often entertaining film, with good choreography and a sense of humor. … [Read more...]
1776 (1972)
WINNER: TOP 25 LIBERTARIAN FILMS The Founding Fathers declare American independence from Britain. [ 1776 credits: Dir: Peter H. Hunt/ William Daniels, Howard da Silva, Ken Howard/ 141 min/ Musical-Dance, Drama/ American Revolution, Libertarian Heroes, Right to Secede] “A light and entertaining film, often amusing, full of witty Franklin quotes and clever musical numbers, … [Read more...]
Silk Stockings (1957)
A stolid female Soviet agent is sent to Paris on business and is seduced by capitalist ways. [ Silk Stockings credits: Dir: Rouben Mamoulian/ Fred Astaire, Cyd Charisse, Janis Paige, Peter Lorre/ 118 min/ Musical-Dance, Comedy, Romance/ Anti-Socialism] “Silk Stockings is a very entertaining film. Partly this reflects a slew of great Cole Porter songs. My favorite is 'The … [Read more...]
Knickerbocker Holiday (1944)
A corrupt city council and arrogant governor in early America are reformed by a newspaper editor with radical ideas of liberty. [ Knickerbocker Holiday credits: Dir: Harry Joe Brown/ Nelson Eddy, Charles Coburn, Constance Dowling/ 85 min/ Musical-Dance, Comedy/ Corrupt Government, American Revolution, Anti-Taxation] “This light, upbeat comedy is likely to have a special … [Read more...]
Tap It: The NSA Slow Jam (featuring @goremy)
In Tap It: The NSA Slow Jam, comedian/songwriter Remy serves up a smooth beat on the subject of the NSA's surveillance of Americans. … [Read more...]