The Last Nighters - Free-market Film Analysis

Tonight we talk about a not well-known atrocity in India as told in the biopic "Sardar Udham". This was a recommendation by a few folks who commented on some of our videos and it is a doozy. The great Jared Wall of Breaking Liberty and other projects joins us to discuss. Also, tune it for a half-announcement of sorts where we reveal some things that need to be sorted. Sort of. Show Notes: http://www.lastnighters.com/203 Reel Unconventional Film Analysis. We use movies as a starting point for people who may not be familiar with this way of thinking. The point is to show what anarchy actually is with instances that are presented in film. SUBSCRIBE, RATE AND REVIEW ON APPLE PODCASTS (or iTUNES)

We hit a stretch-goal of yet another horror film as we bleed into November as we review "Beetlejuice" with James Jenneman of the Blackbird Podcast. Released in 1988, this is Tim Burton is his element with a star-making turn by Michael Keaton as the titular character. With Geena Davis, Alec Baldwin, and Winona Ryder, this is a fun film that is parts funny, parts horror, and parts bizarre. It's showtime! We'll be back next year with a movie suggested to us by several YouTube commenters as our friend, Jared Wall joins us to do “Sardar Udham” which is a real-life revenge story about atrocities by the British Empire in India. Show Notes: http://www.lastnighters.com/202 Reel Unconventional Film Analysis. We use movies as a starting point for people who may not be familiar with this way of thinking. The point is to show what anarchy actually is with instances that are presented in film. SUBSCRIBE, RATE AND REVIEW ON APPLE PODCASTS (or iTUNES)

Join us for John Carpenter's Prince of Darkness with Prof CJ of the Dangerous History Podcast for a Halloween Spooktackular where no dogs are harmed. The 1987 movie Prince of Darkness is the second installment in horror director John Carpenter's Apocalypse Trilogy. The movie is preceded by 1982's The Thing and followed by 1995's In the Mouth of Madness. This will be a fun discussion with a fan of Carpenter's who once dressed as Jack Burton for Halloween. Join us next week as we hit a stretch-goal of yet another horror film as we bleed into November as we review "Beetlejuice" with James Jenneman of the Blackbird Podcast. Show Notes: http://www.lastnighters.com/201 Reel Unconventional Film Analysis. We use movies as a starting point for people who may not be familiar with this way of thinking. The point is to show what anarchy actually is with instances that are presented in film. SUBSCRIBE, RATE AND REVIEW ON APPLE PODCASTS (or iTUNES)

We invite the Profe$$ional A$$hole to discuss the Shining sequel, impressively of both the book and the movie versions, in 2019's "Doctor Sleep". Danny Torrance is all grownz up and still haunted by the events at the Overlook Hotel that happened when he was a child. He drinks to hide the pain and dull his shine, following his father's footsteps. He gains the resolve to right himself and encounters a gifted young girl who “shines” brightly to attract psychic vampires who want to hunt her down so he must help save her and finally rid the world of the Overlook. This is a fun discussion where our guest dons the satiric persona of Alec Jones, an imaginary half brother to the famous “conspiracy theorist” who turns out to be right...just early in many cases.. We will return next week with another horror film, John Carpenter's “Prince of Darkness” with the great Prof CJ of the Dangerous History Podcast. Show Notes: http://www.lastnighters.com/200 Reel Unconventional Film Analysis. We use movies as a starting point for people who may not be familiar with this way of thinking. The point is to show what anarchy actually is with instances that are presented in film. SUBSCRIBE, RATE AND REVIEW ON APPLE PODCASTS (or iTUNES)

We have Snobby Bobby of the Not for Everyone Podcast on tonight to discuss the Alfred Hitchcock classic, "Psycho". From the master of suspense, at the peak of his powers, comes a genre-defining classic that helped change an industry. Psycho has been referenced in culture ever since it came out and in a way, it makes the twist have less of an impact, but it is a masterful film that is well worth watching. Yes mother, we will do a good show, mother. Join us next week as we continue the horror theme, not only with the film “Doctor Sleep” but also with our choice in guest, the Professional Asshole. Boo! Show Notes: http://www.lastnighters.com/199 Reel Unconventional Film Analysis. We use movies as a starting point for people who may not be familiar with this way of thinking. The point is to show what anarchy actually is with instances that are presented in film. SUBSCRIBE, RATE AND REVIEW ON APPLE PODCASTS (or iTUNES)

A longtime listener of the show, Reverend Lee, comes on to talk about “Swing Kids”. Swing Kids is a 1993 American dramatic film directed by Thomas Carter and starring Christian Bale, Robert Sean Leonard and Frank Whaley. A group of teens adores forbidden music in Nazi Germany just before the outbreak of World. It don't mean a thing, if it ain't got that swing. Join us next week as we change the type of horror to a more traditional one as Snobby Bobby of the Not For Everyone Podcast returns to discuss the Alfred Hitchcock classic, “Psycho.” Show Notes: http://www.lastnighters.com/198 Reel Unconventional Film Analysis. We use movies as a starting point for people who may not be familiar with this way of thinking. The point is to show what anarchy actually is with instances that are presented in film. SUBSCRIBE, RATE AND REVIEW ON APPLE PODCASTS (or iTUNES)

Hey you guys! Raylene Lightheart joins us again for a review of “The Goonies” which is prompted by me actually being in the area where it was filmed. A group of young misfits called The Goonies discover an ancient map and set out on an adventure to find a legendary pirate's long-lost treasure. This 1985 American adventure comedy film co-produced with Steven Spielberg and directed by Richard Donner from a screenplay by Chris Columbus was a nexus of Hollywood talent that launched many a career. This is a cult classic that many people still adore to this day. Join us next week as we have a new guest who is a longtime listener of the show, Reverend Lee, comes on to talk about “Swing Kids”. Show Notes: http://www.lastnighters.com/197 Reel Unconventional Film Analysis. We use movies as a starting point for people who may not be familiar with this way of thinking. The point is to show what anarchy actually is with instances that are presented in film. SUBSCRIBE, RATE AND REVIEW ON APPLE PODCASTS (or iTUNES)

A bit of a somber occasion as a remembrance of the great Norm MacDonald who passed away recently with a review of a brilliant film, "Dirty Work" with the wonderful Raylene Lightheart. Dirty Work is a 1998 American comedy film starring Norm Macdonald, Artie Lange, Jack Warden, and Traylor Howard and directed by Bob Saget. It flopped at the box office, but has since gained a cult following. While not a great film this will be more of a celebration of Norm and his body of work from calling out the Clintons on the View, his Conan appearances, and of course the original fake news on Weekend Update where he went after OJ hard and told us how murder was now legal in California. Whatever happens, I blame Frank Stallone. Join us next week as Raylene, if she's willing, will join us again for a review of “The Goonies” which is prompted by me actually being in the area where it was filmed. I'll be sure to say hi to One-Eyed Willy for ya. Show Notes: http://www.lastnighters.com/196 Reel Unconventional Film Analysis. We use movies as a starting point for people who may not be familiar with this way of thinking. The point is to show what anarchy actually is with instances that are presented in film. SUBSCRIBE, RATE AND REVIEW ON APPLE PODCASTS (or iTUNES)

It's the return of Jonathan Reed as we discuss a documentary film about wine called “Red Obsession” which he assures us will leave us with plenty to converse about. A documentary that chronicles the history and changing nature of the French wine industry. The great chateaux of Bordeaux struggle to accommodate the worldwide financial crisis and a new emerging market, and potential competitor in the East. We'll uncork a good one tonight. This one will age like a fine wine. Join us next week for a somber occasion as a remembrance of the great Norm MacDonald who passed away recently with a review of a brilliant film, "Dirty Work" with the wonderful Raylene Lightheart. Show Notes: http://www.lastnighters.com/195 Reel Unconventional Film Analysis. We use movies as a starting point for people who may not be familiar with this way of thinking. The point is to show what anarchy actually is with instances that are presented in film. SUBSCRIBE, RATE AND REVIEW ON APPLE PODCASTS (or iTUNES)

We shift into more family-friendly fare with a review of “Newsies” with Abby Cleckner, who is a friend of frequent guest Dr. Dennis Foster and thus a listener of the show. A musical based on the New York City newsboy strike of 1899. When young newspaper sellers are “exploited” beyond reason by their bosses they set out to form a union to violently fight for their “rights” as unlikely “heroes” when they team up to fight an unscrupulous newspaper tycoon. We will have some choice headlines on this one. Join us next week for the return of Jonathan Reed as we discuss a documentary film about wine called “Red Obsession” which he assures us will leave us with plenty to converse about. Show Notes: http://www.lastnighters.com/194 Reel Unconventional Film Analysis. We use movies as a starting point for people who may not be familiar with this way of thinking. The point is to show what anarchy actually is with instances that are presented in film. SUBSCRIBE, RATE AND REVIEW ON APPLE PODCASTS (or iTUNES)

The great, Pete Quinones returns for only his second non-Kevin Costner movie and we delve into some vintage James Woods and talk about “Salvador” directed by Oliver Stone. Salvador was based on an autobiography of an American photojournalist played by James Woods who was on his uppers, he went to El Salvador with his best friend played by Jim Belushi. We see what happens with an adventurous foreign policy that creates losers and villians on all sides. Pete recommended this one and will have plenty to say. Join us next week as we shift into more family-friendly fare with a review of “Newsies” with Abby Cleckner, who is a friend of frequent guest Dr. Dennis Foster and thus a listener of the show. Show Notes: http://www.lastnighters.com/193 Reel Unconventional Film Analysis. We use movies as a starting point for people who may not be familiar with this way of thinking. The point is to show what anarchy actually is with instances that are presented in film. SUBSCRIBE, RATE AND REVIEW ON APPLE PODCASTS (or iTUNES)

Rachel Kennerly of Just Add Liberty and Cannabis Heals Me returns to the stone-age with us to discuss “The Croods” in what may be glimpse of civilization's future if we continue on the current trajectory. An eccentric cave family named the Croods – consisting of Grug, Eep, Ugga, Thunk, Sandy, and Gran – survive several natural disasters, predatory animals and the common cold by sheltering inside a dark cave, merely surviving. Is such a life worth living? Eep is dissatisfied with the over-protective nature of her father Grug “protecting” her from everything. She'd rather a dangerous liberty than a temporarily calm “safety”. Rachel is a lot of fun and we will have a great time discussing this with her. Join us next week as the great, Pete Quinones returns for only his second non-Kevin Costner movie and we delve into some vintage James Woods and talk about “Salvador” directed by Oliver Stone. Show Notes: http://www.lastnighters.com/192 Reel Unconventional Film Analysis. We use movies as a starting point for people who may not be familiar with this way of thinking. The point is to show what anarchy actually is with instances that are presented in film. SUBSCRIBE, RATE AND REVIEW ON APPLE PODCASTS (or iTUNES)

We landed on “Confessions of a Dangerous Mind” with our friend Mike C. of MechanicalDreamRevolution this week. Confessions of a Dangerous Mind is a 2002 American biographical spy film depicting the fictional life of game show host and producer Chuck Barris who claims to have been working covertly that whole time as an assassin killing 33 people. This is George Clooney's directorial debut and has Charlie Kaufmann as writer doing his least Kaufmann-esqe work. It's always a trip with Mike C. as I'm sure you will agree. Join us next week as Rachel Kennerly of Just Add Liberty and Cannabis Heals Me returns to the stone-age with us to discuss “The Croods”. Show Notes: http://www.lastnighters.com/191 Reel Unconventional Film Analysis. We use movies as a starting point for people who may not be familiar with this way of thinking. The point is to show what anarchy actually is with instances that are presented in film. SUBSCRIBE, RATE AND REVIEW ON APPLE PODCASTS (or iTUNES)

Nick White of the Statist Quo joins us to discuss the highly controversial, “American History X”. Edward Norton gives a riveting performance as a former neo-nazi skinhead who tries to prevent his younger brother from going down the same wrong path that he did. Going to pull a wildcard for next week as we are still making arrangements and selecting a film. Show Notes: http://www.lastnighters.com/190 Reel Unconventional Film Analysis. We use movies as a starting point for people who may not be familiar with this way of thinking. The point is to show what anarchy actually is with instances that are presented in film. SUBSCRIBE, RATE AND REVIEW ON APPLE PODCASTS (or iTUNES)

Dr. Dennis Foster comes on to discuss another film that was re-made with a terrible reboot attempt in Paul Verhoeven's "Total Recall" starring Arnold Schwarzenegger. Action star extraordinaire Arnold Schwarzenegger stars as working stiff Douglas Quaid who is haunted by dreams of Mars and discovers, after getting a memory implant, he might actually be a secret agent. I've got 5 kids to feed. Open your mind. Join us next week as we invite Nick White on to discuss the highly controversial, “American History X”. Show Notes: http://www.lastnighters.com/189 Reel Unconventional Film Analysis. We use movies as a starting point for people who may not be familiar with this way of thinking. The point is to show what anarchy actually is with instances that are presented in film. SUBSCRIBE, RATE AND REVIEW ON APPLE PODCASTS (or iTUNES)

We are back with the return of Johnny Profita, the voice, and soul of so-called fiction, of Peddling Fiction as we get into the summer action film, "Point Break". To be clear, this is the one with Gary Busey, Keanu Reeves, and Patrick Swayze in a nonstop action thriller about an FBI agent lured by the rush when he goes undercover to unmask a band of surfers who seek a rush wherever it takes them, even to robbing banks. This one will be 100% pure adrenaline. Join us next week as Dr. Dennis Foster comes on to discuss another film that was re-made with a terrible reboot attempt in Paul Verhoeven's "Total Recall" starring Arnold Schwarzenegger. Show Notes: http://www.lastnighters.com/188 Reel Unconventional Film Analysis. We use movies as a starting point for people who may not be familiar with this way of thinking. The point is to show what anarchy actually is with instances that are presented in film. SUBSCRIBE, RATE AND REVIEW ON APPLE PODCASTS (or iTUNES)

We discuss Taika Waititi's “Hunt for the Wilderpeople” with our old friend, Patrick MacFarlane of Liberty Weekly and the Libertarian Institute. Ricky is a defiant young city kid who finds himself on the run with his cantankerous foster uncle in the wild New Zealand bush. A misadventure in the wilderness leads to life-changing discoveries for the troubled orphan teen from the city and his belligerent Uncle Hec. A road movie and coming-of-age tale, “Hunt for the Wilderpeople'' is consistently clever and even moving according to Roger Ebert's website. This is a suggestion by my long-lost co-host Robert, so I am sure he will have plenty to say on this one. Join us next week for the return of Johnny Profita of Peddling Fiction as we get into the summer film, Point Break. Show Notes: http://www.lastnighters.com/187 Reel Unconventional Film Analysis. We use movies as a starting point for people who may not be familiar with this way of thinking. The point is to show what anarchy actually is with instances that are presented in film. SUBSCRIBE, RATE AND REVIEW ON APPLE PODCASTS (or iTUNES)

This week Jared Wall of Breaking Liberty joins us to talk about the Dave Chappelle film, “Half Baked”. Half Baked is one of the best stoner comedies that you can see and it is simply a fun comedy with a good cast guaranteed to make you laugh. While critically panned and a box office flop, it has since become a cult classic and helped establish Dave Chappelle's career and his show. This will be a fun one to discuss with our guest. Next week is going to be an episode-roulette where we are going to spin a wheel in the next few days to determine what is our next episode and who is our next guest. Show Notes: http://www.lastnighters.com/186 Reel Unconventional Film Analysis. We use movies as a starting point for people who may not be familiar with this way of thinking. The point is to show what anarchy actually is with instances that are presented in film. SUBSCRIBE, RATE AND REVIEW ON APPLE PODCASTS (or iTUNES)

We did “Jaws” last week and we stick with the Spielberg theme with a review of “Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark” and we will be joined by a professor of history, the great, Prof CJ of the Dangerous History Podcast. In 1936, archaeologist and adventurer Indiana Jones is hired by the U.S. government to find the Ark of the Covenant before the Germans do so that they may use it as a weapon of war. The legacy of Indiana Jones began 40 years ago with the release of this film and so it is a great time to discuss it. We will return next week with our friend, Jared Wall of Breaking Liberty to talk about the Dave Chappelle film, “Half Baked”. Show Notes: http://www.lastnighters.com/185 Reel Unconventional Film Analysis. We use movies as a starting point for people who may not be familiar with this way of thinking. The point is to show what anarchy actually is with instances that are presented in film. SUBSCRIBE, RATE AND REVIEW ON APPLE PODCASTS (or iTUNES)

We are joined by Snobby Bobby of the Not For Everyone Podcast to talk about a 4th of July-ish film with a review of “Jaws”. When a killer shark unleashes chaos on a beach community, it's up to a local sheriff, a marine biologist, and an old seafarer to hunt the beast down. This was the original summer blockbuster and set the trend for Hollywood studios for a generation. We're going to need a bigger podcast to contain this discussion. Don't go in the water! Next week, we stick with the Spielberg theme with a review of “Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark” and we will be joined by a professor of history, the great, Prof CJ of the Dangerous History Podcast. Show Notes: http://www.lastnighters.com/184 Reel Unconventional Film Analysis. We use movies as a starting point for people who may not be familiar with this way of thinking. The point is to show what anarchy actually is with instances that are presented in film. SUBSCRIBE, RATE AND REVIEW ON APPLE PODCASTS (or iTUNES)

Tonight, by Twitter-poll decree, we slip it into the back end of Pride Month with a review of the Robin Williams / Nathan Lane comedy, “The Birdcage” with James Jenneman of Blackbird. It's been 25 years since this movie burst onto the scene and changed the cultural landscape. A gay cabaret owner and his drag queen companion agree to put up a false straight front so that their son can introduce them to his fiance's right-wing moralistic senator. We are family! This should be a great discussion. Next week, we go A-to-M as we invite Snobby Bobby of the Not For Everyone Podcast on to talk about a 4th of July-ish film with a review of “Jaws”. Show Notes: http://www.lastnighters.com/183 Reel Unconventional Film Analysis. We use movies as a starting point for people who may not be familiar with this way of thinking. The point is to show what anarchy actually is with instances that are presented in film. SUBSCRIBE, RATE AND REVIEW ON APPLE PODCASTS (or iTUNES)

Tonight we will be doing “Sound of Metal” with musician, libertarian anarchist and friend, Rocky Ferrenburg. Sound of Metal is a 2019 Belgian-American drama film directed and co-written by Darius Marder. It stars Riz Ahmed as a metal drummer who loses his hearing and struggles to adjust to his loss of a familiar sense and seeks to find a quick cure rather than embrace and adapt. Rocky is a great guest to have on for this one and he also just released a book about songwriting that we will discuss. Next week, by Twitter-poll decree, we will have James Jenneman of Blackbird on to talk about the Robin Williams / Nathan Lane comedy, “The Birdcage”. Show Notes: http://www.lastnighters.com/182 Reel Unconventional Film Analysis. We use movies as a starting point for people who may not be familiar with this way of thinking. The point is to show what anarchy actually is with instances that are presented in film. SUBSCRIBE, RATE AND REVIEW ON APPLE PODCASTS (or iTUNES)

We mark the return with Ben Johnson of "Gentlemen Broncos" fame to do the Gerard Butler and Jamie Foxx vehicle, "Law Abiding Citizen". Law Abiding Citizen is a 2009 American vigilante action thriller film directed by F. Gary Gray about a frustrated man who decides to take justice into his own hands after a plea bargain sets one of his family's murderers free. This one will be biblical. Next week we are not quite sure what movie we will be doing as we are still nailing it down...it could be “The Sound of Metal” with Rocky Ferrenburg, but that might push back a couple of weeks. I can tell you that in two weeks we will have James Jenneman of Blackbird on to talk about the Robin Williams / Nathan Lane comedy, “The Birdcage”. Show Notes: http://www.lastnighters.com/181 Reel Unconventional Film Analysis. We use movies as a starting point for people who may not be familiar with this way of thinking. The point is to show what anarchy actually is with instances that are presented in film. SUBSCRIBE, RATE AND REVIEW ON APPLE PODCASTS (or iTUNES)

Tonight's movie is “Havana” starring Robert Redford that sadly we will not be able to do with our guest we had lined up as Robert Wenzel of Economic Policy Journal and Target Liberty passed away recently. This was his suggestion of a movie and so we are going to continue with it. Havana is a 1990 American drama film starring Robert Redford, Lena Olin, Alan Arkin, and Raul Julia, directed by Sydney Pollack that highlights the events leading up to the revolution over the holiday season of 1958. Next week we shall return with Ben Johnson of "Gentlemen Broncos" fame to do the Gerard Butler and Jaime Foxx vehicle, "Law Abiding Citizen". Show Notes: http://www.lastnighters.com/180 Reel Unconventional Film Analysis. We use movies as a starting point for people who may not be familiar with this way of thinking. The point is to show what anarchy actually is with instances that are presented in film. SUBSCRIBE, RATE AND REVIEW ON APPLE PODCASTS (or iTUNES)

We are doing a Memorial Day-themed episode with a review of Jarhead with Scott Spaulding, otherwise known as MDVet4 of the Why I Am Anti-War Podcast. In the late 1980s, Anthony Swofford (Jake Gyllenhaal) enlists as a Marine, training in boot camp under a sadistic drill instructor. Swofford undertakes a sniper course headed by Staff Sgt. Sykes (Jamie Foxx) during this time, which is shortly before the advent of the Gulf War. When the United States becomes involved, Swofford is shipped out, along with his spotter, Alan Troy (Peter Sarsgaard). Facing uncertainty each day -- about the war and home -- the soldiers try to maintain composure. Join us next week as we do a review of “Havana” starring Robert Redford that sadly we will not be able to do with our guest we had lined up as Robert Wenzel of Economic Policy Journal and Target Liberty passed away recently. This was his suggestion of a movie and so we are going to continue with it. Show Notes: http://www.lastnighters.com/179 Reel Unconventional Film Analysis. We use movies as a starting point for people who may not be familiar with this way of thinking. The point is to show what anarchy actually is with instances that are presented in film. SUBSCRIBE, RATE AND REVIEW ON APPLE PODCASTS (or iTUNES)

We ready ourselves to unplug from the May-trix with the Afrolibertarian and a discussion on the Animatrix. This is 2003 animated science fiction anthology film produced by the Wachowskis. It is a compilation of nine animated short films based on The Matrix trilogy, which was written and produced by the Wachowskis. We will have approximately 3 minutes per animated short for discussion time - this oughta be good. That wraps things up for us for May-trix. We hope you enjoyed it. Next week we will be doing a Memorial Day themed episode with a review of Jarhead with MDVet4 of the Why I Am Anti-War Podcast. Show Notes: http://www.lastnighters.com/178 Reel Unconventional Film Analysis. We use movies as a starting point for people who may not be familiar with this way of thinking. The point is to show what anarchy actually is with instances that are presented in film. SUBSCRIBE, RATE AND REVIEW ON APPLE PODCASTS (or iTUNES)

About to throw down on some the Matrix: Revolutions with Mike C. of MechanicalDreamRevolution. The human city of Zion defends itself against the massive invasion of the machines as Neo fights to end the war at another front - inside himself and finds his true purpose. The third in a trilogy and the third base in our run around the bases for May-trix. We will finish up on the May-trix with the Afrolibertarian next week with a discussion on the Animatrix. Show Notes: http://www.lastnighters.com/177 Reel Unconventional Film Analysis. We use movies as a starting point for people who may not be familiar with this way of thinking. The point is to show what anarchy actually is with instances that are presented in film. SUBSCRIBE, RATE AND REVIEW ON APPLE PODCASTS (or iTUNES)

Whoa....deja vu We are back in the Matrix, this time with Patrick MacFarlane for the Matrix: Reloaded Most of you are here because of your disobedience. Freedom fighters Neo, Trinity and Morpheus continue to lead the revolt against the Machine Army, unleashing their arsenal of sentinels to destroy the last human civilization on Earth. Join us next week as we continue “May-trix” with a review of “The Matrix: Revolutions” with Mike C. of MechanicalDreamRevolution. Show Notes: http://www.lastnighters.com/176 Reel Unconventional Film Analysis. We use movies as a starting point for people who may not be familiar with this way of thinking. The point is to show what anarchy actually is with instances that are presented in film. SUBSCRIBE, RATE AND REVIEW ON APPLE PODCASTS (or iTUNES)

This is our Cinco de Mayo special where we review "Desperado" with Peddling Fiction who happens to be residing south of the border at this time. Desperado is a 1995 American neo-Western action film written, produced, and directed by Robert Rodriguez. It is the second part of Rodriguez's Mexico Trilogy. It stars Antonio Banderas as El Mariachi who seeks revenge on the drug lord who killed his lover. This one will be a lot of fun. ¡Ándale, ándale! Join us next week as we continue “May-trix” with a review of the original “The Matrix: Reloaded” with Pat MacFarlane of Liberty Weekly. Show Notes: http://www.lastnighters.com/175 Reel Unconventional Film Analysis. We use movies as a starting point for people who may not be familiar with this way of thinking. The point is to show what anarchy actually is with instances that are presented in film. SUBSCRIBE, RATE AND REVIEW ON APPLE PODCASTS (or iTUNES)

We kick off the May-trix with the original from 1999 for week number one. Jeremiah Martin of Real on Reels joins us to discuss the original "Matrix" film that started it all. When a beautiful stranger leads computer hacker Neo to a forbidding underworld, he discovers the shocking truth--the life he knows is the elaborate deception of an evil cyber-intelligence. Are we living in a dream world? Will you take the red pill or the blue pill? Join us next week as we continue “May-trix” with a review of the original “The Matrix: Reloaded” with Pat MacFarlane of Liberty Weekly. In between now and then, we also have a Cinco de May special planned where we review "Desperado" with Peddling Fiction. Show Notes: http://www.lastnighters.com/174 Reel Unconventional Film Analysis. We use movies as a starting point for people who may not be familiar with this way of thinking. The point is to show what anarchy actually is with instances that are presented in film. SUBSCRIBE, RATE AND REVIEW ON APPLE PODCASTS (or iTUNES)

We dive into a review of Stanley Kubrick's final film, "Eyes Wide Shut" with our friend Mike C. Eyes Wide Shut is a 1999 erotic mystery psychological drama film directed, produced and co-written by Stanley Kubrick. Based on the 1926 novella Traumnovelle (Dream Story) by Arthur Schnitzler, the movie transfers the story from early 20th-century Vienna to 1990s New York City. Kubrick was a master film-maker who made every scene full of meaning and symbolism, every shot a portrait or a painting and often leaves the viewer to interpret the “art” in a very subjective way. This was his last film and he died a few days after sharing the cut with the studio. We will have much to discuss on this one. Join us next week as we kick off “May-trix” with a review of the original “The Matrix” with Jeremiah of Real on Reels. We will be doing all four of the Matrix movies (including the AniMatrix) as well as a few bonus episodes. Show Notes: http://www.lastnighters.com/173 Reel Unconventional Film Analysis. We use movies as a starting point for people who may not be familiar with this way of thinking. The point is to show what anarchy actually is with instances that are presented in film. SUBSCRIBE, RATE AND REVIEW ON APPLE PODCASTS (or iTUNES)

In a perfect world, we would have recorded this a few days ago. Pipes wouldn't burst. Food poisoning wouldn't be a thing. But we don't live in a perfect world...and in fact, our world is often less perfect than it could be by those striving to make it more perfect. Yes, those with the pretense of knowledge are the very same who ignore spontaneous order and meddle with the natural and organic forces at play - causing distortions unforeseen when they would have been better off to leave it to voluntary interactions among peaceful people rather than coercively force their ill-conceived central planning. Other than Vienna Sausages being gross, what other lessons can we draw from this movie - we'll find out. Join us next week for a review of Stanley Kubrick's final film, "Eyes Wide Shut" with our friend Mike C. Show Notes: http://www.lastnighters.com/172 Reel Unconventional Film Analysis. We use movies as a starting point for people who may not be familiar with this way of thinking. The point is to show what anarchy actually is with instances that are presented in film. SUBSCRIBE, RATE AND REVIEW ON APPLE PODCASTS (or iTUNES)

Boy was I wrong about the premise of this movie. This is an ambitious attempt at an origin story of sorts that leaves the main villains of the lore as mere side-pieces. We'll be discussing this one with a former police officer. After the death of Richard the Lion-Hearted, a skilled archer named Robin Longstride (Russell Crowe) travels to Nottingham, where villagers suffer under a despotic sheriff and crippling taxation. He meets and falls in love with a spirited widow, Marion (Cate Blanchett), although she is skeptical of his motives. Hoping to win her heart and save the village, Robin gathers a band of warriors to fight corruption in Nottingham, little knowing they will soon be fighting to save England itself. We do get some fun moments where freedom is highlighted and some Magna-Carta-esque pushback on the divine right of kings. Every Englishman's home is his castle is a pretty strong line. We'll be back next week with the great Pete Quinones to talk about another Kevin Costner flick, “A Perfect World”. Show Notes: http://www.lastnighters.com/171 Reel Unconventional Film Analysis. We use movies as a starting point for people who may not be familiar with this way of thinking. The point is to show what anarchy actually is with instances that are presented in film. SUBSCRIBE, RATE AND REVIEW ON APPLE PODCASTS (or iTUNES)

It's our annual Easter Special with the Anarcho-Christian. Last year we did The Robe, and the year before that was The Passion of the Christ. This year we are doing an old-time classic epic as we review the Chuck Heston flick, Ben-Hur. In this 2nd of 3 adaptations of this tale of Christ, we find the Romans oppressing a people and a hero emerges among them who at first is seeking revenge for horrible wrongs, but finds forgiveness is the true power. This will be fun as we always have a great discussion with the Anarcho-Christian. Next week we will be doing the Ridley Scott version of Robin Hood with our buddy Mike T. from the Battle for Liberty show, which is presently on hiatus. Show Notes: http://www.lastnighters.com/170 Reel Unconventional Film Analysis. We use movies as a starting point for people who may not be familiar with this way of thinking. The point is to show what anarchy actually is with instances that are presented in film. SUBSCRIBE, RATE AND REVIEW ON APPLE PODCASTS (or iTUNES)

The long-awaited and long, Zack Snyder cut of Justice League is our episode tonight with our friend Shaheen who was on for the original Justice League episode and a slew of other comic-book lore movies. Joss Whedon, who seemingly accidentally made Firefly into an amazing libertarian series, massacred his boy, but I'm not so sure Snyder made anything great. We'll get into it. For Darkseid. We go from a present day epic to an old time classic epic as we celebrate the return of the Anarcho Christian to review Ben-Hur. Show Notes: http://www.lastnighters.com/169 Reel Unconventional Film Analysis. We use movies as a starting point for people who may not be familiar with this way of thinking. The point is to show what anarchy actually is with instances that are presented in film. SUBSCRIBE, RATE AND REVIEW ON APPLE PODCASTS (or iTUNES)

Jared Wall of Breaking Liberty returns to talk about a film right up Robert's alley in Jon Favreau's "Chef". This is a cute Jon Favreau (the savior of Star Wars) directed and starring film about a person following their passions after paying their dues and finding their true calling of fatherhood in the process. A fun discussion will be had on this episode. Speaking of fun discussion, join us next week for the return of the great, Shaheen, to talk about the highly-anticipated, and highly-lengthy, Snyder Cut of "Justice League". You won't want to miss this one. Show Notes: http://www.lastnighters.com/168 Reel Unconventional Film Analysis. We use movies as a starting point for people who may not be familiar with this way of thinking. The point is to show what anarchy actually is with instances that are presented in film. SUBSCRIBE, RATE AND REVIEW ON APPLE PODCASTS (or iTUNES)

The Professional A$$hole joins us to discuss a very interesting film starring Mel Gibson and Sean Penn all about cataloging language and written understanding with a review of "The Professor and the Madman". The Professional is a bit of a linguist enthusiast and will bring some fun insight into this film. We'll be back next week with the return of Jared Wall to talk about a film right up Robert's alley in Jon Favreau's "Chef". Show Notes: http://www.lastnighters.com/167 Reel Unconventional Film Analysis. We use movies as a starting point for people who may not be familiar with this way of thinking. The point is to show what anarchy actually is with instances that are presented in film. SUBSCRIBE, RATE AND REVIEW ON APPLE PODCASTS (or iTUNES)

We celebrate the return of the great Keith Knight as we discuss the HUAC-related “Trumbo” about Hollywood players getting blacklisted for being accused of harboring communist sympathies. In 1947, successful screenwriter Dalton Trumbo (Bryan Cranston) and other Hollywood figures get blacklisted for their political beliefs. This is a movie that's hard to not root for the guy as this is a very nuanced discussion that we will bring a bunch of different perspectives to. Next week will be the return of the Professional A$$hole to discuss a very interesting film starring Mel Gibson and Sean Penn all about cataloging language and written understanding with a review of "The Professor and the Madman". Show Notes: http://www.lastnighters.com/166 Reel Unconventional Film Analysis. We use movies as a starting point for people who may not be familiar with this way of thinking. The point is to show what anarchy actually is with instances that are presented in film. SUBSCRIBE, RATE AND REVIEW ON APPLE PODCASTS (or iTUNES)

Join us as we enter the land of make believe from Mr. Rogers with our friend Dennis Foster to talk about “Logan's Run”. In the year 2274, young residents enjoy an idyllic, hedonistic lifestyle within the protective confines of a domed city. The general belief is that when each person turns 30, they are reincarnated for another blissful life cycle. Those who know the much darker truth become "runners" and flee to a hidden sanctuary. When law enforcement officer Logan (Michael York) goes undercover to locate the refuge, he winds up instead trying to initiate a revolution with runner Jessica. We have a =centrally planned ERE where the computer does most things for the people so they can just hang out at the Dallas Galleria wearing ridiculous clothes. The masses are propagandized into the myth of rebirth so most willingly accept the carousel as they believe they will be reincarnated/renewed - but this has never happened. This movie almost seems prophetic in many ways. Next week we celebrate the return of the great Keith Knight as we discuss the HUAC-related “Trumbo” about Hollywood players getting blacklisted for being accused of harboring communist sympathies. Show Notes: http://www.lastnighters.com/165 Reel Unconventional Film Analysis. We use movies as a starting point for people who may not be familiar with this way of thinking. The point is to show what anarchy actually is with instances that are presented in film. SUBSCRIBE, RATE AND REVIEW ON APPLE PODCASTS (or iTUNES)

Tonight is the return of Olof the Anarcho-viking as we discuss one of his favourite films, “Life is Beautiful”. We'll discuss this one as we make another trek into Oscar-winning foreign films in fascist regimes after we made a pit-stop in Chinatown last week. According to Roger Ebert, for star and director, Roberto Benigni, "Life Is Beautiful" is the role he was born to play. The film falls into two parts. One is pure comedy. The other smiles through tears. This will be a fun discussion, as will our episode next week on “Logan's Run” with returning guest, Dr. Dennis Foster. Show Notes: http://www.lastnighters.com/164 Reel Unconventional Film Analysis. We use movies as a starting point for people who may not be familiar with this way of thinking. The point is to show what anarchy actually is with instances that are presented in film. SUBSCRIBE, RATE AND REVIEW ON APPLE PODCASTS (or iTUNES)

We're going to shake the pillars of heaven with our buddy Snobby Bobby of the Not For Everyone Podcast as we talk about John Carpenter's “Big Trouble in Little China”! Just in time for Chinese New Year and Valentine's Day. Bring me the green-eyed girl for this one. A rough-and-tumble trucker helps rescue his friend's fiancée from an ancient sorcerer in a supernatural battle beneath Chinatown. This is one of Bobby's favourite films and actually inspired one of his numerous handles as he goes by Porkchop Express in some circles. Indeed! Next week is the return of Olof the Anarcho-viking as we discuss one of his favourite films, “Life is Beautiful”. Show Notes: http://www.lastnighters.com/163 Reel Unconventional Film Analysis. We use movies as a starting point for people who may not be familiar with this way of thinking. The point is to show what anarchy actually is with instances that are presented in film. SUBSCRIBE, RATE AND REVIEW ON APPLE PODCASTS (or iTUNES)

We return to Castle Wolfenstein to discuss a film that depicts events that we once thought could never happen in the US. Jon Reed returns to the show to talk about the Oscar-winning foreign-language film, “The Lives of Others,” a movie about a world in which there is no justice. In 1983 East Berlin, dedicated Stasi officer Gerd Wiesler (Ulrich Mühe), doubting that a famous playwright (Sebastian Koch) is loyal to the Communist Party, receives approval to spy on the man and his actress-lover Christa-Maria (Martina Gedeck). Wiesler becomes unexpectedly sympathetic to the couple, then faces conflicting loyalties when his superior takes a liking to Christa-Maria and orders Wiesler to get the playwright out of the way. This will be a sobering discussion of a really well-done film. Next week we lighten the mood with the return of our friend Snobby Bobby as we celebrate Chinese New Year with a heaping helping of Kurt Russell in "Big Trouble in Little China". Show Notes: http://www.lastnighters.com/162 Reel Unconventional Film Analysis. We use movies as a starting point for people who may not be familiar with this way of thinking. The point is to show what anarchy actually is with instances that are presented in film. SUBSCRIBE, RATE AND REVIEW ON APPLE PODCASTS (or iTUNES)

Tonight, the stars align for La La Land. We're going to chasse our way through this musical rom-com that celebrates old Hollywood with a hint of jazz with our friend Miguel Duque of Amagi Entrepreneurs. La La Land is a 2016 American romantic musical film written and directed by Damien Chazelle. It stars Ryan Gosling as a jazz pianist and Emma Stone as an aspiring actress, who meet and fall in love while pursuing their dreams in Los Angeles. I'm not sure which angle we're going to take on this one, and though I suspect that Robert loathes musicals on principle, I have a feeling that he has a soft spot for this one. For next week we are going to do a movie that just a few months ago felt a long way off in the US, but all of a sudden it feels all too real as we explore the East German Stasi in ‘The Lives of Others' with our good friend, Jon Reed. Show Notes: http://www.lastnighters.com/161 Reel Unconventional Film Analysis. We use movies as a starting point for people who may not be familiar with this way of thinking. The point is to show what anarchy actually is with instances that are presented in film. SUBSCRIBE, RATE AND REVIEW ON APPLE PODCASTS (or iTUNES)

We'll be heading down under for this week's episode as we welcome back Shaheen for the Mel Gibson classic, "Mad Max". In a not-too-distant dystopian future, when man's most precious resource -- oil -- has been depleted and the world plunged into war, famine and financial chaos, the last vestiges of the law in Australia attempt to restrain a vicious biker gang. Max (Mel Gibson), an officer with the Main Force Patrol, launches a personal vendetta against the gang when his wife (Joanne Samuel) and son are hunted down and murdered, leaving him with nothing but the instincts for survival and retribution. This is one of those franchise igniting films that overperformed and sparked numerous sequels with diminishing results until being given new life in 2015 with Fury Road - which we reviewed a few years ago - and an upcoming movie centered on Furiosa to come out a few years from now. We know you'll enjoy this one mates. Next week we will be changing our tune entirely as we welcome the return of Miguel Duque to talk about “La La Land”. Show Notes: http://www.lastnighters.com/160 Reel Unconventional Film Analysis. We use movies as a starting point for people who may not be familiar with this way of thinking. The point is to show what anarchy actually is with instances that are presented in film. SUBSCRIBE, RATE AND REVIEW ON APPLE PODCASTS (or iTUNES)

We are going to stick with the theater of the absurd as we invite Rachel Kennerly back on to talk about the Kaufman-esque, "Stranger Than Fiction". This is another movie that breaks some barriers in the story-telling and has some very choice words for one of our least-liked institutions that will be a lot of fun to discuss. Well be heading down under for next week's episode as we welcome back Shaheen for the Mel Gibson classic, "Mad Max". Show Notes: http://www.lastnighters.com/159 Reel Unconventional Film Analysis. We use movies as a starting point for people who may not be familiar with this way of thinking. The point is to show what anarchy actually is with instances that are presented in film. SUBSCRIBE, RATE AND REVIEW ON APPLE PODCASTS (or iTUNES)

Many of us would like a fresh start and completely forget about the events of 2020, as such we feel it appropriate to discuss the Jim Carrey flick, “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind” as another example, similar to WW84, of being careful what you wish for. Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind is a 2004 American drama film written by Charlie Kaufman and directed by Michel Gondry. It follows an estranged couple who have erased each other from their memories. We didn't forget to welcome back Raylene Lightheart to discuss this one. We are going to stick with the theater of the absurd as we invite Rachel Kennerly back on to talk about the Kaufman-esque, "Stranger Than Fiction". Show Notes: http://www.lastnighters.com/158 Reel Unconventional Film Analysis. We use movies as a starting point for people who may not be familiar with this way of thinking. The point is to show what anarchy actually is with instances that are presented in film. SUBSCRIBE, RATE AND REVIEW ON APPLE PODCASTS (or iTUNES)

Hold onto to your golden bracelets, lariat of truth, and roller skates as we step into our invisible plane with Jose Galison of No Way Jose on the Liberty Movement to talk about the brand-spankin' new movie, Wonder Woman 1984 that was simultaneously released in theaters and on HBO Max on Christmas Day. From the old lesson, be careful what you wish for - those who enjoyed 2017's Wonder Woman may have wished for a sequel...and we'll, they got it, good and hard. WW84 - I Wondered What was happening, Wondered Why things were happening, and Wondered What the plot was about 84 times while watching this monstrosity. Don't forget to join us next week as we welcome back Raylene Lightheart to discuss the Jim Carrey, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. Show Notes: http://www.lastnighters.com/157 Reel Unconventional Film Analysis. We use movies as a starting point for people who may not be familiar with this way of thinking. The point is to show what anarchy actually is with instances that are presented in film. SUBSCRIBE, RATE AND REVIEW ON APPLE PODCASTS (or iTUNES)

With the recent celestial events of late, including the Christmas Star and the collapse of the radio telescope at Arecibo, featured prominently in this movie, coupled with my wife's desire to watch things like The Expanse and Ancient Aliens - tonight we bring you “Contact” with the great Snobby Bobby of the Not For Everyone Podcast. Contact is a think-piece of a movie the straddles the science/faith divide and brings some interesting questions to the fore. We will have a discussion that certainly calls into question what is peddled as science these days as it seems to be a far cry from what we are presented with in this gem from 1997. Hold onto to your golden bracelets, lasso, and roller skates as we step into our invisible plane with Jose Galison of No Way Jose on the Liberty Movement to talk about the brand-spankin' new movie, Wonder Woman 1984 being simultaneously released in theaters and on HBO Max on Christmas Day. Show Notes: http://www.lastnighters.com/156 Reel Unconventional Film Analysis. We use movies as a starting point for people who may not be familiar with this way of thinking. The point is to show what anarchy actually is with instances that are presented in film. SUBSCRIBE, RATE AND REVIEW ON APPLE PODCASTS (or iTUNES)

We bring you a little Christmas cheer from up north as we review the director's cut of Kingdom of Heaven with our pal, Mike C. because nothing says Christmas likes a move where Legolas saves the people of Jerusalem in the Battle of Helm's Deep II. Kingdom of Heaven is a 2005 epic historical drama film directed and produced by Ridley Scott and written by William Monahan. Kingdom of Heaven is an epic adventure about a common man who finds himself thrust into a decades-long war. A stranger in a strange land, he serves to protect a dying King's fragile peace in an effort to save the common people. Mike says this is a righteous flick and a near-masterpiece in its director's cut version, so I'm sure we will have plenty to talk about. We will be back next week doing “Contact” with Snobby Bobby of the Not For Everyone Podcast. Show Notes: http://www.lastnighters.com/155 Reel Unconventional Film Analysis. We use movies as a starting point for people who may not be familiar with this way of thinking. The point is to show what anarchy actually is with instances that are presented in film. SUBSCRIBE, RATE AND REVIEW ON APPLE PODCASTS (or iTUNES)

We welcome back our friend, Jared Wall of Breaking Liberty to talk about one of his favorite movies, that happens to be a Bollywood film with musical numbers and an extremely long run-time called “3 Idiots”. From the moment Rancho arrives at India's most prestigious university, his outlandish schemes turn the campus upside down - along with the lives of his two newfound best friends. This is a cutting critique of the one-size-fits-all top-down educational approach and is a bit of a coming of age story that speaks to the philosophical questions regarding learning and becoming what you would like to be in your life. Allzwell. See you next week as we bring you a little Christmas cheer from up north as we review the director's cut of Kingdom of Heaven with our pal, Mike C. Show Notes: http://www.lastnighters.com/154 Reel Unconventional Film Analysis. We use movies as a starting point for people who may not be familiar with this way of thinking. The point is to show what anarchy actually is with instances that are presented in film. SUBSCRIBE, RATE AND REVIEW ON APPLE PODCASTS (or iTUNES)

We remember the great Sean Connery in one of his iconic roles as James Bond as we review “From Russia with Love” with the boorish, Professional Asshole. From Russia with Love is a 1963 British spy film and the second in the James Bond series produced by Eon Productions, as well as Sean Connery's second role as MI6 agent James Bond. A razor-sharp, briskly-paced Cold War thriller that features several electrifying action scenes it establishes many of the James Bond franchise tropes that continue in the series and is parodied in the likes of the Austin Powers series of films. We hope you'll be both shaken, and stirred with this one. Next week we invite returning guest, Jared Wall of Anarcholand and Breaking Liberty back to the show to talk about one of his favorite movies, all the way from India, called "Three Idiots" which will be quite appropriate considering who will be reviewing it. Show Notes: http://www.lastnighters.com/153 Reel Unconventional Film Analysis. We use movies as a starting point for people who may not be familiar with this way of thinking. The point is to show what anarchy actually is with instances that are presented in film. SUBSCRIBE, RATE AND REVIEW ON APPLE PODCASTS (or iTUNES)