Episode 209: Episode 209 - High-Rise (1:53:58)

We're going to record a hot one tonight. Brace yourselves for a tirade or two from Robert on this one as we welcome James Jenneman, the Urban Agorist on to talk about the class-warfare flick from 2015, High-Rise. Tom Hiddleston stars as Dr. Laing, resident in a high-tech skyscraper which places him amongst the upper class. Life seems like paradise. But, as building flaws emerge the social strata begins to crumble and the building descends into a class war. Based on a dystopian novel by J.G. Ballard, it has Shining-vibes. Is it all in his head? Is the "building" haunted? Is the architect the mastermind who is pulling all the strings and realizing that central planning doesn't work? We will discuss all that and more on this one. Be sure to join us next week as we remember the great Sean Connerrey in one of his iconic roles as James Bond as we review “From Russia with Love” with the boorish, Professional Asshole. Show notes: http://www.actualanarchy.com/209 Presented by www.ActualAnarchy.com Robert and I analyze popular movies from a Rothbardian/Anarcho-Capitalist perspective. We use movies as a starting point for people who may not be familiar with this way of thinking. Discussion of the plot and decisions that characters make in relation to morality and violations of the non-aggression principle are our bread and butter. We also will highlight and discuss any themes or lessons from Austrian Economics that we can glean from the film. The point is to show what anarchy actually is with instances that are presented in film. We publish at least once per week; and occasionally will do specials surrounding holidays or events (elections/olympics) and have guests. SUBSCRIBE, RATE AND REVIEW ON APPLE PODCASTS (or iTUNES)