Top 25 Left-Wing Films

[Oddball]

And btw - he forgot Avatar.

Meh.... Much as Cameron tried to preach the environmentalist wacko gospel, Avatar was a sort of inadvertently left-handed libertarian movie.

Think about it....Big, overbearing, avaricious gubmint declares "eminent domain" over the property of its rightful owners, who are obviously far too rustic and provincial to know what's ultimately in their best interests.

Just as in Rand's dreary novels, the protagonists are flimsy, cliched, two dimensional and predictable. Meanwhile, the antagonists are a rich portrait of the authoritarian mindset, that holds complete contempt whatsoever for the lifestyle and traditions of their would-be subjects, who wish nothing more than to be left alone, which could easily be pulled straight out of today's political headlines.

 

[Big Fitz]

And btw - he forgot Avatar.

Meh.... Much as Cameron tried to preach the environmentalist wacko gospel, Avatar was a sort of inadvertently left-handed libertarian movie.

Think about it....Big, overbearing, avaricious gubmint declares "eminent domain" over the property of its rightful owners, who are obviously far too rustic and provincial to know what's ultimately in their best interests.

Just as in Rand's dreary novels, the protagonists are flimsy, cliched, two dimensional and predictable. Meanwhile, the antagonists are a rich portrait of the authoritarian mindset, that holds complete contempt whatsoever for the lifestyle and traditions of their would-be subjects, who wish nothing more than to be left alone, which could easily be pulled straight out of today's political headlines.

He's bashed corporate America since Aliens when Paul Reiser satisfyingly got turned into Alien fodder. Same with Terminator 2 when it was the evil defense contractor who was technically responsible for Skynet. And don't forget the Abyss with his finale preaching how horrible mankind is.

Reminds me, in college I took a course in studying Science Fiction (yes it was an elective) and it was interesting to see what was known as the Sci Fi formula. One of the key elements often found was "science versus military" which often had some educated person (scientist, philosopher, doctor... someone) who was fighting to get us to 'understand' the alien force killing people. The military response was always 'fuck understanding, ready, fire, aim!' How the movie was perceived often was based on who one that debate.

And speaking of which, how about "The Day The Earth Stood Still", "War of the Worlds" and "The Phantom Planet"? Great classic films. But, they do have a bit of a bias. Oh, one funny point in the 1950's "War of the Worlds". When the alien tripod first comes out, the radio station broadcasting has the call letters "KGEB" on their microphone. I laughed out loud in class when I saw that.

 

[Truthmatters]

I have noticed its much harder to find "its a wonderful life" on TV anymore.

You used to see it all the time at christams time.

 

[Tank]

Brokecrack mounted

 

[Truthmatters]

Brokeback mountain is a great movie.

Some just dont understand how lies about who you are in your soul harm everyone arround you.

 

[Big Fitz]

Brokecrack mounted

OW! OW! OW!

Why'd you have to show a pic of that film???? I can't even stand the damn ads for it! Reminds me of when I rented "Wilde". I love Stephen Fry and had some interest in learning more about Oscar Wilde. But 15 minutes in, I had to stop the film and return it I was so revolted by it.

I have no stomach for that kinda stuff. It's also why I won't read Mercedes Lackey anymore. BLEAGH!!!!

 

[Madeline]

I had no idea you were such a fraidy cat, my Big Fizzy friend. You do know that gay is not contagious, correct? You cannot contract it just from laughing all the way through The Birdcage.

I think it'd be interesting to try and come up with a list of righty films. Meanwhile, I agree the "creature features" of the 1950's that depended on the horrors of the Atom Bomb were probably lefty (but since they were fears that fueled wars in IndoChina, mayhaps righty at the time....I guess it depends on your POV, then or now).

My favorite of that catagorey is The Incredible Shrinking Man.

What about feminist movies? All those pictures where the battered wife kills her ex? Or the ones where an oppressed but talented chick works her way into the boardroom?

And no, the remake of Of Mice and Men cannot possibly be a good as the original. Henry Fonda is amazing, and every inch of film is just spectacular.....a sort of black and white technicolor. I dun know how they shot it, but it's one of the best movies ever made, IMO.

 

[Nosmo King]

Only a bitter partisan can see left wing or right wing films.

Imagine have such a limited world view that everything must pass through a political filter before it can be consumed.

That being said, there are some films whose intent is political.

Anyone ever think of Inherit the Wind or The Ox Bow Incident? The most lefty film intended to be a lefty film? Salt of the Earth.

The most right wing film? Triumph of the Will.

 

[Big Fitz]

I had no idea you were such a fraidy cat, my Big Fizzy friend. You do know that gay is not contagious, correct? You cannot contract it just from laughing all the way through The Birdcage.

I think it'd be interesting to try and come up with a list of righty films. Meanwhile, I agree the "creature features" of the 1950's that depended on the horrors of the Atom Bomb were probably lefty (but since they were fears that fueled wars in IndoChina, mayhaps righty at the time....I guess it depends on your POV, then or now).

My favorite of that catagorey is The Incredible Shrinking Man.

What about feminist movies? All those pictures where the battered wife kills her ex? Or the ones where an oppressed but talented chick works her way into the boardroom?

And no, the remake of Of Mice and Men cannot possibly be a good as the original. Henry Fonda is amazing, and every inch of film is just spectacular.....a sort of black and white technicolor. I dun know how they shot it, but it's one of the best movies ever made, IMO.

I just spent an afternoon with a lesbian friend of mine, her partner and two of their lesbian friends. It was funny when I realized I was the only straight one in the room. Didn't bother me in the least. That movie squicks me out and I've been friends with members and heads of the campus "10% society" a gay advocacy group. When the guys get romantic, I've gotta go.

And I loved The Birdcage. Nathan Lane was a scream, and Gene Hackman did a great job. Hank Azaria stole his scenes too. It was nice to see the caring relationship between Lane and Williams. Great film.

The Oxbow Incident? That film was a massive headfuck! very good but wow! I had to watch it in High School.

But political intent in film? Oh sure. Even before Leni Reifenstahl did "Rise to Power", you also had "Birth of a Nation" as well and "Metropolis" oh my GAWD that is such a socialist propaganda piece... but good. It was the progressive era though, till Hitler and very 'fashionable' to the intelligentsia to talk about progressivism and theories of positive and negative eugenics among other currently popular leftist ideas.

Film has been a political media since it's creation. "Victory through Air Power" anyone?

 

[Madeline]

Well, I have never seen Brokeback Mountain, but unless it features a lot of steaming cow guts I can't imagine why it'd squork you, Fitz. I've never seen Metropolis either, but I've heard it was great, and I'd like to.

Most right wing movie EVA? Surely The Fountainhead? Made me a fan of Patricia Neal for life.

 

[midcan5]

And we know the left would never define the right.

What right-wing movies do you hate yourself for loving? - Democratic Underground

Ooops, I bet you forgot Democratic Underground exists.

That's just a bunch of children posting random thoughts. I looked at a few titles and I would not consider them right wing?

Can someone show me a right wing film? I only had one film course in college and it was great, it went through various historical times and presented ideas - aka propaganda - that were popular for the times. Nationalism is a big one during war and hard times. Can someone tell me a right wing movie? I am trying hard to imagine the plot as conservatism is basically reactionary? William Buckley stars in 'The Big Crank,' the true story of Edmund Burke and how he hated revolutions. Or Soupy Sales in 'Dick' the true story of how I got all my deferments. Sorry for joke, but name one, so I can see if I agree.

 

[Nosmo King]

And we know the left would never define the right.

What right-wing movies do you hate yourself for loving? - Democratic Underground

Ooops, I bet you forgot Democratic Underground exists.

That's just a bunch of children posting random thoughts. I looked at a few titles and I would not consider them right wing?

Can someone show me a right wing film? I only had one film course in college and it was great, it went through various times historical times and presented ideas - aka propaganda - that were popular for the times. Nationalism is a big one during war and hard times. Can someone tell me a right wing movie? I am trying hard to imagine the plot as conservatism is basically reactionary? William Buckley stars in 'The Big Crank,' the true story of Edmund Burke and how he hated revolutions. Or Soupy Sales in 'Dick' the true story of how I got all my deferments. Sorry for joke, but name one, so I can see if I agree.

While the basic tenets of Liberalism make for good story telling (help those who cannot help themselves, pull together as a team and go further than the individual) the tenets of Conservatism fall desperately short of epic lore.


Best I can think of is the Cold War turkey Red Dawn. Try that out for a spin. Of course it only turns right, so you'll be back in a hurry.

 

[Oddball]

While the basic tenets of Liberalism make for good story telling (help those who cannot help themselves, pull together as a team and go further than the individual) the tenets of Conservatism fall desperately short of epic lore.


Best I can think of is the Cold War turkey Red Dawn. Try that out for a spin. Of course it only turns right, so you'll be back in a hurry.

Wow...It only took three posts to go from bitter partisan hack to astute commentator on political content in cinema.

A-mazing!

 

[Two Thumbs]

Can't beleive I actually took the time to scroll down that list. (damn I'm bored)

however

MASH should have been #1. My Dad, who was in that war, hated that movie. He said it was like watching hippies act like they went to Korea instead of Viet nam. (no quotations, memories fade)

 

[Two Thumbs]

I only saw 20 ? Interesting how the right cannot live without defining the left? Odd predicament when all you do is look at the other as something else. You can define else.

He missed a few interesting films I could maybe (?), if I had a narrow head like his, define as leftist. Death of a Salesman, Being There, Focus are three, anyone who hasn't seen 'Focus' see it. Book is better. And how about Steinbeck, Orwell, Huxley, Beckett, or Dickens? Were they lefties? Their stories became movies too. Lots more. Waiting for Godot is about as lefty as one can get. LOL

Righties always tell us what is good for us, weird bunch as they accuse the other side of same. I saw a list of their bad books once too. Seems ideas scare the crap outta them.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BMz1-Kgz_DI

And we know the left would never define the right.

What right-wing movies do you hate yourself for loving? - Democratic Underground

Ooops, I bet you forgot Democratic Underground exists.

Now that's a funny list.

they all had guns except for the Wiz of Oz (a RW movie?) and The Ten Commandments (also not an RW movie)

All the Death wish movies are on there with Dirty Harry.

Just shows the tunnel thought that comes from some groups.

 

[Nosmo King]

While the basic tenets of Liberalism make for good story telling (help those who cannot help themselves, pull together as a team and go further than the individual) the tenets of Conservatism fall desperately short of epic lore.


Best I can think of is the Cold War turkey Red Dawn. Try that out for a spin. Of course it only turns right, so you'll be back in a hurry.

Wow...It only took three posts to go from bitter partisan hack to astute commentator on political content in cinema.

A-mazing!

When pressed to name a right wing film, the only two I can think of are Triumph of the Will and Red Dawn.

Can I help it if selfishness makes for a lousy story? Even A Christmas Carol shows the salvation a Conservative can seek once his philosophy proves too shallow.

 

[logical4u]

I have seen 4 of them.
But Apolclypse Now is a left wing film?

rightwingers seem to love it.

The lefties view the military like that.
The righties wish they could be that heartless.

 

[Two Thumbs]

While the basic tenets of Liberalism make for good story telling (help those who cannot help themselves, pull together as a team and go further than the individual) the tenets of Conservatism fall desperately short of epic lore.


Best I can think of is the Cold War turkey Red Dawn. Try that out for a spin. Of course it only turns right, so you'll be back in a hurry.

Wow...It only took three posts to go from bitter partisan hack to astute commentator on political content in cinema.

A-mazing!

When pressed to name a right wing film, the only two I can think of are Triumph of the Will and Red Dawn.

Can I help it if selfishness makes for a lousy story? Even A Christmas Carol shows the salvation a Conservative can seek once his philosophy proves too shallow.

How is Red Dawn a RW movie?

Never heard of the other one.

 

[Oddball]

While the basic tenets of Liberalism make for good story telling (help those who cannot help themselves, pull together as a team and go further than the individual) the tenets of Conservatism fall desperately short of epic lore.


Best I can think of is the Cold War turkey Red Dawn. Try that out for a spin. Of course it only turns right, so you'll be back in a hurry.

Wow...It only took three posts to go from bitter partisan hack to astute commentator on political content in cinema.

A-mazing!

When pressed to name a right wing film, the only two I can think of are Triumph of the Will and Red Dawn.

Can I help it if selfishness makes for a lousy story? Even A Christmas Carol shows the salvation a Conservative can seek once his philosophy proves too shallow.

Uh-huh...That was exactly my point.

Or

"Imagine have (sic) such a limited world view that everything must pass through a political filter before it can be consumed."

 

[logical4u]

I love A Touch of Evil. Orson Wells will make your skin crawl, he he he.

What about Of Mice and Men?

Seems to me, any film that portrays the poor (or women, or workers, or people of color, etc.) in a sympathetic light would be leftist, Ragnar.

If they overcome their situation/problem, it is a conservative film.

If they are still stuck in the same spot, begging for someone else to "free" them, it is a leftie film.