I think that you are correct about the first Ironman being pro-individual and pro-technology. (Note how many superheroes are fabulously wealthy in their mundane life - this is pretty much part of the archetype by this time.) I will say, though, that I have always considered 'medicine' to be an ethical getoutofjailfree card. Even if you do something that is ultimately wrong, you have a smooth ethical path to follow.

Making munitions is just the opposite. Were I in charge of Stark weapons systems, I would have to spend a lot of time thinking about the uses to which my product would be put, and how to track every item I sold so I knew who was using it. (This gets complex when you consider resales.)

While we all agree that Capitalism is the most productive path that humanity can follow, many bad things (and stupid things) have been done by Capitalists. It is the right path, but everyone who walks it is not someone I would like; indeed, some I would fight against quite diligently.

Jan

I will now. Add this to the new Objectivist TV show list.

Not a movie but the Starz Pirate series Black Sails is the ultimate Objectivist society. Each pirate is an individual acting in his or her own best interests. They choose to join crews based on their own perception of what will profit them the most. The crews act democratically and vote (on a very regular basis) WRT leadership and ventures to pursue. Assets (albeit stolen for the most part) are regularly bartered for and traded. Is anyone else following this series?

The Dragnet movie. The orginal one from Jack Webb or the newer one with Tom Hanks?

one of my favorites is "King Rat" -- the story of
capitalism in a wartime prison situation. -- j

p.s. we should also mention John Wayne's
"MacLintock" where John sets 'em straight.
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The question being made by one Government official to another. "What are we going to use to fund this cockamamy scheme?"

Absolutely, Executive Suite, excellent movie. The Young Philadelphans with Paul Newman. Also, a lot of the old westerns were about independent men who stood for hard work and independent thought. Going way back, the Dragnet theatrical movie.

Great score by Randy Newman. If you enjoyed it listen to his score for The Natural.

New version of Moby Dick opening soon. No music by Pink Floyd

Did the Robot cops speak?

Now on BluRay for the 1st time.

Not a movie, but do not forget Babylon 5. There are some worthy scenes in that show.

Jan

Huh. Yes. Secretariat. I would not have remembered that - but you are right. It is a triumph of the individual. Great music too.

Jan

"Other People's Money", one of my favorites.

Imitation Game................excellent !!!!!!!!!!!!

The Wall (Pink Floyd). It is a modern day (mid-70's) Moby Dick. It includes personal ascension, personal dergradation, and personal redemption. Pink starts hollow and comes out whole after tearing down the Wall. He broke on through to the other side.

Love that film. On DVD

I stand corrected, yes, Orson Wells.

H.G Wells did The Island of Doctor Moreau, War of the World...

Hombre was THE Movie when it came out

Pigman! http://fawstin.blogspot.mx/2011/02/infid...

Cash McCall with James Garner

The Hulk?

The one who said, "We have to go back. This is your last chance to return."?

Hurst Castle is a play area at Knott's Berry Farm. Right next to the petting zoo. Lots of fun.

Some area's are rehabbed. We have to party in the zoo cage area.