If you could go back in time to just moments before a murder, in which innocents were killed by a gun, what could you do that would prevent that crime? In Praesidium, a remarkably moving short film, a young man explores that question and discovers...there is only one thing that works. This is a brilliant and polished work, written and directed by Paul Myzia. … [Read more...]
Free State of Jones (2016)
A poor white farmer refuses to defend slave-owners, and leads an armed rebellion against the Confederacy. Based on a true story. [ Free State of Jones credits: Dir: Gary Ross/ Matthew McConaughey, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Mahershala Ali/ 139 min/ Action-Adventure, Biography/ Anti-Draft, Anti-War, Second Amendment] External Reviews "Libertarian ode to the free state that exists … [Read more...]
Red Dawn (1984 & 2012) | Movie Review
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...]
Innocents Betrayed (2003)
WINNER: TOP 25 LIBERTARIAN DOCUMENTARIES An examination of the global history of gun control laws reveals their dark side, how they have been commonly used to disarm target groups in advance of organized genocide, and to victimize women and minorities. [ Innocents Betrayed credits: Dir: Aaron Zelman/ 58 min/ Documentary/ Democide, Second Amendment] Note: the full … [Read more...]
Thunderheart (1992)
A part-Sioux FBI agent turns against his superiors when he discovers a deadly operation by his agency to squelch Native American resistance to government control. [ Thunderheart credits: Dir: Michael Apted/ Val Kilmer, Sam Shepard, Graham Greene/ 118 min/ Thriller/ Government as Bigot, Second Amendment] It has been said before that the political and economic system … [Read more...]
An American Story (1992)
WINNER: TOP 25 LIBERTARIAN FILMS A small group of World War II veterans challenge their corrupt town government. Story inspired by actual events. [ An American Story credits: Dir: John Gray/ Brad Johnson, Kathleen Quinlan, Tom Sizemore/ 99 min/ Drama/ Corrupt Government, Resistance to Tyranny, Second Amendment] “We didn’t take this kind of bull from the Nazis. I don’t … [Read more...]
Stranger on My Land (1988)
A rancher resists the seizure of his land by the Air Force. [ Stranger on My Land credits: Dir: Larry Elikann/ Tommy Lee Jones, Dee Wallace Stone, Ben Johnson/ 94 min/ Drama/ Eminent Domain, Second Amendment] Eminent domain—the right of government to seize private property for public use—was originally intended for emergencies but is used today for even the most routine … [Read more...]
Tank (1984)
An Army sergeant uses his own Sherman tank to rescue his son from a corrupt local sheriff and make a run for the state border. [ Tank credits: Dir: Marvin J. Chomsky/ James Garner, G.D. Spradlin, C. Thomas Howell/ 113 min/ Action-Adventure/ Corrupt Government, Second Amendment] Tank is an upbeat story of one man and his weapon resisting state injustice. Certainly no … [Read more...]
Death Wish (1974)
A New York City businessman arms himself to face down local crime after his wife and daughter are raped and murdered. [ Death Wish credits: Dir: Michael Winner/ Charles Bronson, Hope Lange, Vincent Gardenia/ 93 min/ Action-Adventure/ Second Amendment] The minute you see the loving husband at the center of this story adoring his beautiful wife in the opening scene of this … [Read more...]
Carbine Williams (1952)
Imprisoned for allegedly killing a federal revenue agent, a fiercely independent bootlegger spends his time in jail inventing an improved rifle. Based on a true story. [ Carbine Williams credits: Dir: Richard Thorpe/ James Stewart, Jean Hagen, Wendell Corey/ 90 min/ Drama, Biography/ Creator as Hero, Legalize Drugs, Second Amendment] Marsh (later nicknamed Carbine) … [Read more...]