A married interracial couple’s determination to reside in their home state of Virginia, in violation of Virginia laws against interracial marriage, leads to the legal overturning of all such laws in sixteen states. Based on a true story. [ Mr. & Mrs. Loving credits: Dir: Richard Friedenberg/ Timothy Hutton, Lela Rochon, Ruby Dee/ 105 min/ Drama, Romance/ Government as … [Read more...]
Don Juan DeMarco (1995)
A young man’s romantic delusion renews his psychiatrist’s passion for life. [ Don Juan DeMarco credits: Dir: Jeremy Leven/ Johnny Depp, Marlon Brando, Faye Dunaway/ 92 min/ Romance, Comedy/ Psychiatric Coercion, Individualism] “Don Juan DeMarco is clever, well written, and even poetic at times. Johnny Depp agreed to star in the film only on the condition that Marlon Brando … [Read more...]
Strictly Ballroom (1992)
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...]
Flirting (1991)
The flirtations of two unusual teenage boarding school students blossom into love despite difficult circumstances. [ Flirting credits: Dir: John Duigan/ Noah Taylor, Thandie Newton, Nicole Kidman/ 99 min/ Romance, Comedy/ Australia/ Individualism] “This is a remarkable tapestry of memories of youth. It’s funny, romantic, witty, delightful, and a pleasure to watch." One of … [Read more...]
Edward Scissorhands (1990)
A manmade boy with scissors for hands finds a troublesome mixture of acceptance and rejection in the outside world. [ Edward Scissorhands credits: Dir: Tim Burton/ Johnny Depp, Winona Ryder, Dianne Wiest, Vincent Price/ 100 min/ SciFi-Fantasy, Comedy, Romance/ Social Tolerance] “This film is a pleasure to watch and its social tolerance message is ageless—as befits a … [Read more...]
The Far Country (1986)
A Czech immigrant to Australia must overcome bigotry and licensing laws to fulfill his dreams. [ The Far Country credits: Dir: George Miller/ Michael York, Sigrid Thornton, Don Barker/ 115 min/ Drama, Romance/ Pro-Immigration, Anti-Regulation] At the end of World War II, many Eastern Europeans fled to the West. The Iron Curtain was beginning to come down, and ending up … [Read more...]
Cash McCall (1959)
A talented investor makes money and love, but must overcome envy and prejudice to do so. [ Cash McCall credits: Dir: Joseph Pevney/ James Garner, Natalie Wood, Dean Jagger/ 102 min/ Drama, Romance/ Creator as Hero, Equality & Envy, Pro-Capitalism] “A genuine capitalist morality play with a strong Randian flavor. Cash McCall was voted 'Best Libertarian Picture' at the … [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...]
You Came Along (1945)
A war hero and his assigned female guide fall in love while on tour selling war bonds. [ You Came Along credits: Dir: John Farrow/ Robert Cummings, Lizabeth Scott, Don DeFore/ 103 min/ Romance/ Ayn Rand] Ayn Rand coauthored the script for this World War II romance/tear-jerker. Although her influence was less than complete, the film has a strong element of trademark Randian … [Read more...]
Love Letters (1945)
When a soldier with a romantic outlook ghostwrites love letters for an acquaintance, he unwittingly sets in motion a destructive chain of events. [ Love Letters credits: Dir: William Dieterle/ Joseph Cotten, Jennifer Jones, Ann Richards/ 101 min/ Drama, Romance/ Ayn Rand] “Love Letters is a film that Rand fans especially will enjoy.” Ayn Rand wrote the screenplay for this … [Read more...]