John Stossel examines the limits of government power to do good and excessive public expectations of government. [ John Stossel's Politically Incorrect Guide to Politics credits: 42 min/ Documentary/ John Stossel, Libertarianism 101, Power Worship] How to See It Amazon (DVD) YouTube Video Search Google Video Search Links Google More Films About: John Stossel More … [Read more...]
The Inner Circle (1991)
The promotion of a naive Soviet film projectionist to Stalin’s personal entourage changes the young man’s life forever. Based on a true story. [ The Inner Circle credits: Dir: Andrei Konchalovsky/ Tom Hulce, Lolita Davidovich, Bob Hoskins/ 122 min/ Drama/ Power Worship] The year is 1939. A Soviet film projectionist is suddenly taken from his home by police. But he’s not … [Read more...]
Keeper of the Flame (1942)
A reporter writing the biography of a dead national hero gets a lesson in the nature of political power. [ Keeper of the Flame credits: Dir: George Cukor/ Spencer Tracy, Katharine Hepburn, Richard Whorf/ 100 min/ Drama/ Power Corrupts, Power Worship] “In many ways Keeper of the Flame is a classic mystery of the period, with dark brooding atmosphere and clues turning up … [Read more...]
The Man I Married (1940)
The German-born husband of an American woman is taken in by Nazi propaganda while the couple are visiting relatives in Germany just before World War II. [ The Man I Married credits: Dir: Irving Pichel/ Joan Bennett, Francis Lederer, Lloyd Nolan/ 77 min/ Drama/ Power Worship, Propaganda, Anti-Socialism] No trailer available. This is a film about power worship. At the center … [Read more...]
The Mortal Storm (1940)
The rise of National Socialism in prewar Germany divides family and friends, as each must choose sides according to personal convictions. [ The Mortal Storm credits: Dir: Frank Borzage/ Margaret Sullavan, James Stewart, Robert Young/ 100 min/ Drama/ Power Worship, Individualism, Anti-Socialism] “When this film was released in 1940, Hitler was so offended by it that he … [Read more...]
