The classic and enduring 1984 action flick Red Dawn was remade in 2012, with updated special effects and a new storyline. Both films pack a patriotic punch and will appeal to Second Amendment fans. Review of Red Dawn (2012) Teenage heroes save their hometown from North Korean invasion, helping to turn the tide in WWIII. [Dir: Paul Feine/ Chris Hemsworth, Isabel Lucas, … [Read more...]
Britains Trillion Pound Horror Story (2010)
A documentary examination of the threat posed by rapidly accumulating public sector debt in the UK. [ Britains Trillion Pound Horror Story credits: Dir: Martin Durkin/ 90 min/ Documentary/ Anti-socialism, Econ 101] External Reviews "Britain’s Trillion Pound Horror Story was unquestionably the most important programme that will appear on British television this … [Read more...]
The Singing Revolution (2006)
In a series of mass demonstrations marked by the singing of forbidden patriotic songs, the people of Estonia gain the courage to overthrow Soviet occupation. [ The Singing Revolution credits: Dir: James Tusty, Maureen Castle Tusty/ 94 min/ Documentary/ Anti-socialism, Resistance to tyranny] External Reviews "Imagine the scene in Casablanca in which the French patrons sing … [Read more...]
The Lives of Others (2006)
An East German Stasi agent becomes obsessed with the lives of a young couple he has been assigned to surveil. [ The Lives of Others credits: Dir: Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck/ 137 min/ Drama, Thriller, Foreign/ Anti-socialism, Search & Seizure/ German] External Reviews "The Lives of Others is that rare thing: a best foreign language Oscar-winner that fully … [Read more...]
Commanding Heights: The Battle for the World Economy (2002)
A documentary history of the global economy and the spread of free markets over the twentieth century. [ Commanding Heights: The Battle for the World Economy credits: Narrator: David Ogden Stiers/ Writers: Daniel Yergin, Joseph Stanislaw/ 360 min/ Documentary/ Anti-socialism, Econ 101] External Reviews "Commanding Heights does for capitalism what Ken Burns' films did for … [Read more...]
Before Night Falls (2000)
Reinaldo Arenas suffers increasing state persecution as he rises to become one of Cuba's greatest writers. [ Before Night Falls credits: Dir: Julian Schnabel / Javier Bardem, Olivier Martinez, Johnny Depp / 133min/ Biography, Drama/ Anti-Socialism, Freedom of Speech, Government as Bigot] “While this is a story of state oppression, it's also a story of heroism in the face … [Read more...]
Animal Farm (1999)
An adaptation of the George Orwell novel, in which farm animals overthrow their owner and adopt socialism — with predictable results. [ Animal Farm credits: Dir: John Stephenson/ (voices of) Kelsey Grammer, Patrick Stewart, Julia Ormond/ 91 min/ Drama/ Anti-Socialism, Power Corrupts] “Animal Farm is at its best in portraying the pigs’ gradual accumulation of power and in … [Read more...]
Greed (1998)
WINNER: TOP 25 LIBERTARIAN DOCUMENTARIES Greed is revealed to be one of the most important engines of human advancement and prosperity. [ Greed credits: Executive Producer: Victor Neufeld/ Journalist: John Stossel/ 50 min/ Documentary-Educational/ Econ 101, Equality & Envy, Pro-Capitalism, Anti-Redistribution, Ayn Rand, John Stossel] "Stossel has done his usual … [Read more...]
Bitter Sugar (1996)
A Cuban family is torn apart by socialist lies and repression. Story inspired by actual events. [ Bitter Sugar credits: Dir: Leon Ichaso/ Rene Lavan, Mayte Vilan, Miguel Gutierrez/ 102 min/ Romance, Drama, Foreign Language/ Cuba, USA/ In Spanish with English subtitles/ Escape from Socialism, Anti-Socialism] “If only there was a way, we exiles often ask ourselves, to make … [Read more...]
Moving the Mountain (1994)
The story of the Tianamen Square protest and massacre. [ Moving the Mountain credits: Dir: Michael Apted/ 83 min/ Documentary-Educational/ Anti-Socialism] Click here for trailer. "Moving the Mountain is a cut above average and it includes a great deal of footage of the Tianamen events as well as extensive interviews." Narrated for the most part by a Chinese student leader … [Read more...]