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| | '''There have been many superb [[conservative]] films''': | | '''There have been many superb [[conservative]] films''': |
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| − | #''[[Invasion of the Body Snatchers]]'' (1956), a science fiction condemnation of [[communism]]. | + | #''[[Invasion of the Body Snatchers]]'' (1956) - A science fiction condemnation of [[communism]]. |
| − | #''[[The Exorcist]]'' (1973) (not for children), a portrayal of pure evil against a positive characterization of [[Christianity]]. It broke the record for movie revenue. | + | #''[[The Exorcist]]'' (1973) (not for children) - A portrayal of pure evil against a positive characterization of [[Christianity]]. It broke the record for movie revenue. |
| − | # ''[[Dark Matter]]'' (2008), a candid look at [[professor values]] along with problems associated with lack of assimilation; [[liberal]]s first praised the movie, but after realizing its [[conservative]] message then panned it. | + | # ''[[Dark Matter]]'' (2008) - A candid look at [[professor values]] along with problems associated with lack of assimilation; [[liberal]]s first praised the movie, but after realizing its [[conservative]] message then panned it. |
| − | #''[[Spider-Man]]'' (2002), which praises moral virtue (hard-working teenager, devout aunt and well-meaning uncle) and pokes fun at [[liberals]] (entertainers and journalist). Hero chooses [[abstinence]]. This was one of the most profitable films ever made. | + | #''[[Spider-Man]]'' (2002) - Praises moral virtue (hard-working teenager, devout aunt and well-meaning uncle) and pokes fun at [[liberals]] (entertainers and journalist). Hero chooses [[abstinence]]. This was one of the most profitable films ever made. |
| − | #''[[Gone With the Wind]]'' (1939), which celebrates a strongly ''feminine'' heroine who is the antithesis of a modern [[feminist]], and held the record for top-grossing movie for decades. | + | #''[[Gone With the Wind]]'' (1939 - Celebrates a strongly ''feminine'' heroine who is the antithesis of a modern [[feminist]], and held the record for top-grossing movie for decades. |
| − | #''[[Ben-Hur (film, 1959)|Ben-Hur]]'' (1959), celebrates honor and duty to family and country, with a pro-Christian ending, long held the record for the most [[Academy Awards]]. | + | #''[[Ben-Hur (film, 1959)|Ben-Hur]]'' (1959) - Celebrates honor and duty to family and country, with a pro-Christian ending, long held the record for the most [[Academy Awards]]. |
| | #''[[Expelled | Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed]]'' (2008) - [[Ben Stein]] exposes [[evolution|evolutionists]]' scientific and education system [[deceit]]. | | #''[[Expelled | Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed]]'' (2008) - [[Ben Stein]] exposes [[evolution|evolutionists]]' scientific and education system [[deceit]]. |
| | #''[[Hillary: The Movie]]'' (2008) - Citizens United film exposing Hillary Clinton. This movie led to the overturning of McCain-Feingold legislation by the [[U.S. Supreme Court]]. | | #''[[Hillary: The Movie]]'' (2008) - Citizens United film exposing Hillary Clinton. This movie led to the overturning of McCain-Feingold legislation by the [[U.S. Supreme Court]]. |
| − | #''[[Indoctrinate U]]'' (2007) - The film exposed political correctness, racial and ethnic politics in the academic setting. <ref>[http://video.yahoo.com/watch/3624795/9994231 Indoctrinate U -Part 1/3, Yahoo]</ref> | + | #''[[Indoctrinate U]]'' (2007) - Exposed political correctness, racial and ethnic politics in the academic setting. <ref>[http://video.yahoo.com/watch/3624795/9994231 Indoctrinate U -Part 1/3, Yahoo]</ref> |
| | #''[[Fireproof (film)|Fireproof]]'' (2008) - Highly successful pro-Christian, pro-marriage film created by [[Sherwood Pictures]]. | | #''[[Fireproof (film)|Fireproof]]'' (2008) - Highly successful pro-Christian, pro-marriage film created by [[Sherwood Pictures]]. |
| − | #''[[Beauty and the Beast]]'' (1991) - A powerful and immensely popular antidote to [[feminism]], far better than the [[liberal]] movies churned out by [[Disney]] later | + | #''[[Beauty and the Beast]]'' (1991) - A powerful and immensely popular antidote to [[feminism]], far better than the [[liberal]] movies churned out by [[Disney]] since. |
| | #''[[Titanic]]'' (1997) - Every life had value and the most powerful men gave up their seats on lifeboats to women and children first; the media and a young [[RINO]] are rightly criticized; broke the record in movie revenues | | #''[[Titanic]]'' (1997) - Every life had value and the most powerful men gave up their seats on lifeboats to women and children first; the media and a young [[RINO]] are rightly criticized; broke the record in movie revenues |
| | #''The Lives of Others'' (2006) (not for children) - This German-language film is a stinging criticism of the [[communist]] [[East Germany]] from a liberal perspective. | | #''The Lives of Others'' (2006) (not for children) - This German-language film is a stinging criticism of the [[communist]] [[East Germany]] from a liberal perspective. |
| | #''[[The Sound of Music]]'' (1965), solid family entertainment, perhaps Hollywood's last great movie before it turned sharply Left. | | #''[[The Sound of Music]]'' (1965), solid family entertainment, perhaps Hollywood's last great movie before it turned sharply Left. |
| − | #''[[The Ten Commandments]]'' (1956) | + | #''[[The Ten Commandments]]'' (1956) - The definitive film portrayal of [[Exodus]]. |
| | #''[[Mr. Smith Goes To Washington]]'' (1939) - A tale of a good, simple man rising above the pressures of [[liberals]] to do the right thing. Features perhaps the best defense of the American political system ever committed to film. | | #''[[Mr. Smith Goes To Washington]]'' (1939) - A tale of a good, simple man rising above the pressures of [[liberals]] to do the right thing. Features perhaps the best defense of the American political system ever committed to film. |
| − | #''[[Star Wars]]'' series (1977-2005) - simple truths about the triumph of good over evil. | + | #''[[Star Wars]]'' series (1977-2005) - Simple truths about the triumph of good over evil. |
| − | #''The Winning Team'' (1952), starring [[Ronald Reagan]] as a pitcher who overcomes his problems to help his team win. This was one of Reagan's own favorites. | + | #''The Winning Team'' (1952) - [[Ronald Reagan]] stars as a baseball pitcher who overcomes his problems to help his team win. This was one of Reagan's own favorites. |
| | #''[[King of Kings]]'' (1961) | | #''[[King of Kings]]'' (1961) |
| | #''[[Iron Eagle]]'' (1986) | | #''[[Iron Eagle]]'' (1986) |
| − | #''[[On The Waterfront]]'' (1954) [[Marlon Brando]] plays Terry Malloy, who under the inspiration of a Catholic priest (Father Barry, played by [[Karl Malden]]), becomes a Christ-like figure. Betrayed by his brother and almost killed by the gang, he finds the strength to overcome and redeem his people from the slavery to the mobsters who run the waterfront. In stunning contrast to the liberals who kept silent about the Communist subversion in Hollywood, the film portrays the informer as the hero; liberal Hollywood never forgave director [[Elia Kazan]] for his stunning film. In real life, Kazan, Malden and screenwriter Budd Schulberg all testified before Congress, along with [[Ronald Reagan]]. Together they broke the power of the Reds in Hollywood. | + | #''[[On The Waterfront]]'' (1954) - [[Marlon Brando]] plays Terry Malloy, who under the inspiration of a Catholic priest (Father Barry, played by [[Karl Malden]]), becomes a Christ-like figure. Betrayed by his brother and almost killed by the gang, he finds the strength to overcome and redeem his people from the slavery to the mobsters who run the waterfront. In stunning contrast to the liberals who kept silent about the Communist subversion in Hollywood, the film portrays the informer as the hero; liberal Hollywood never forgave director [[Elia Kazan]] for his stunning film. In real life, Kazan, Malden and screenwriter Budd Schulberg all testified before Congress, along with [[Ronald Reagan]]. Together they broke the power of the Reds in Hollywood. |
| − | #''[[Sergeant York]]'' (1941) | + | #''[[Sergeant York]]'' (1941) - A young American soldier during WWI overcomes an unfounded religious objection to killing and becomes a war hero. |
| | #''[[Knute Rockne: All-American]]'' (1940) | | #''[[Knute Rockne: All-American]]'' (1940) |
| | #''[[Ninotchka]]'' (1939) | | #''[[Ninotchka]]'' (1939) |
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| | #''[[Rudy]]'' (1993) - A young man overcomes many obstacles, including dyslexia, to play for the [[Notre Dame]] football team. Shows the value of hard work and never giving up. - | | #''[[Rudy]]'' (1993) - A young man overcomes many obstacles, including dyslexia, to play for the [[Notre Dame]] football team. Shows the value of hard work and never giving up. - |
| | #''[[The Prince of Egypt]]'' (1998) | | #''[[The Prince of Egypt]]'' (1998) |
| − | #''[[Strategic Air Command (film)|Strategic Air Command]]'' (1955). Actor (and Brigadier [[General]]) [[James Stewart]]'s story of the real [[Strategic Air Command]] and its transition from prop planes to jet planes. | + | #''[[Strategic Air Command (film)|Strategic Air Command]]'' (1955) - Actor (and Brigadier [[General]]) [[James Stewart]]'s story of the real [[Strategic Air Command]] and its transition from prop planes to jet planes. |
| − | #''[[A Gathering of Eagles]]'' (1963). Illustrates duty, honor, and the burden of command. | + | #''[[A Gathering of Eagles]]'' (1963) - Illustrates duty, honor, and the burden of command. |
| | #''[[Red Dawn]]'' (1984) | | #''[[Red Dawn]]'' (1984) |
| | #''[[Harry's War]]'' (1981) | | #''[[Harry's War]]'' (1981) |
| − | #''[[The Patriot]]'' (2000) (the one starring Mel Gibson, there are several other movies with this name) | + | #''[[The Patriot]]'' (2000) - A patriot fights for American freedom during the [[American Revolution]]. |
| | #''[[Ladder 49]]'' (2004) | | #''[[Ladder 49]]'' (2004) |
| | #''[[Rocky]]'' (1976) A talented but down-on-his-luck fighter gets a chance to challenge himself to the ends of his ability. This film reinforces man's ability to overcome challenges. | | #''[[Rocky]]'' (1976) A talented but down-on-his-luck fighter gets a chance to challenge himself to the ends of his ability. This film reinforces man's ability to overcome challenges. |
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| | #''[[Chariots of Fire]]'' (1981) | | #''[[Chariots of Fire]]'' (1981) |
| | #''[[One Foot In Heaven]]'' (1941) | | #''[[One Foot In Heaven]]'' (1941) |
| − | #''[[Quo Vadis?]]'' | + | #''[[Quo Vadis?]]'' (1951) |
| − | #''[[The Lost Weekend]]'' (1945) - illustrating the dangers of alcohol. | + | #''[[The Lost Weekend]]'' (1945) - Illustrates the dangers of alcohol. |
| − | #''[[The Manchurian Candidate]]'' (1962, 2004 remake) (anti-communist in general, but with a swipe at [[Joseph McCarthy]]) | + | #''[[The Manchurian Candidate]]'' (1962, 2004 remake) - Anti-communist in general, but with a swipe at [[Joseph McCarthy]]. |
| | #''[[The Green Berets]]'' (1968) - Vivid defense of our troops' conduct in the Vietnam War. | | #''[[The Green Berets]]'' (1968) - Vivid defense of our troops' conduct in the Vietnam War. |
| − | #''[[My Son John]]'' (1952). A small-town couple's world is turned upside-down by the discovery that their adult son is a Communist. | + | #''[[My Son John]]'' (1952) - A small-town couple's world is turned upside-down by the discovery that their adult son is a Communist. |
| − | #''[[True Lies]]'' (1994), starring the future Republican governor of California, [[Arnold Schwarzenegger]]. Teaches conservative values like marital loyalty, and political incorrect facts such as the fact that most terrorists are Middle Eastern Arabic speakers who don't value human life. | + | #''[[True Lies]]'' (1994) - Starrs the future Republican governor of California, [[Arnold Schwarzenegger]]. Teaches conservative values like marital loyalty, and political incorrect facts such as the fact that most terrorists are Middle Eastern Arabic speakers who don't value human life. |
| − | #''[[The Island]]'' (2005) Pro-life statement against cloning to harvest organs. | + | #''[[The Island]]'' (2005) - Pro-life statement against cloning to harvest organs. |
| − | #''[[Evelyn]]'' (2002) True story of Irish father's legal struggle to recover his kids from an orphanage. | + | #''[[Evelyn]]'' (2002) - True story of Irish father's legal struggle to recover his kids from an orphanage. |
| − | #''[[Shane]]'' (1953) Western about defending a homesteading family. | + | #''[[Shane]]'' (1953) - Western about defending a homesteading family. |
| − | #'' [[Lean on Me]]'' (1989) A true story about combating drug use, violence, and contempt for authority while exalting positive values like academic achievement and family values.<ref>http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0097722/</ref> | + | #'' [[Lean on Me]]'' (1989) - A true story about combating drug use, violence, and contempt for authority while exalting positive values like academic achievement and family values.<ref>http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0097722/</ref> |
| − | #''[[Hero]]'' (1992) Even those with character flaws can do good. | + | #''[[Hero]]'' (1992-) Even those with character flaws can do good. |
| − | #''[[The Day of the Jackal]]'' (1973) celebrates conservative values like honor and duty. | + | #''[[The Day of the Jackal]]'' (1973) - Celebrates conservative values like honor and duty. |
| − | #''[[The 6th Day]]'' (2000) Pro-Life, Anti-Cloning movie Featuring Republican Governor [[Arnold Schwarzenegger]] | + | #''[[The 6th Day]]'' (2000) - Pro-Life, Anti-Cloning movie Featuring Republican Governor [[Arnold Schwarzenegger]] |
| − | #''Ghostbusters'' (1984). Fitting satire of an environmental regulator. | + | #''Ghostbusters'' (1984) - Fitting satire of an environmental regulator. |
| | #[[Facing the Giants]] 2006. Trust in [[God]], let him take over, and good things will happen. | | #[[Facing the Giants]] 2006. Trust in [[God]], let him take over, and good things will happen. |
| − | #''Flash of Genius'' (2008) - the intellectual property of a hard-working, solitary inventor is promoted, and his children stuck by his side through enormous difficulties. | + | #''Flash of Genius'' (2008) - The intellectual property of a hard-working, solitary inventor is promoted, and his children stuck by his side through enormous difficulties. |
| | #''Oh, God!'' (1977) - Acceptance of God's calling is rewarded, the faithful are vindicated, and naysayers are proven wrong. | | #''Oh, God!'' (1977) - Acceptance of God's calling is rewarded, the faithful are vindicated, and naysayers are proven wrong. |
| | #''[[Courageous]]'' (2011) - Upcoming [[Sherwood Pictures]] film focusing on the role of fathers. | | #''[[Courageous]]'' (2011) - Upcoming [[Sherwood Pictures]] film focusing on the role of fathers. |
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| | #''[[The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader]]'' (2010) | | #''[[The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader]]'' (2010) |
| | #''[[The Seventh Sign]]'' (1988) - starring Demi Moore, a fictional account of the return of Jesus to usher in the apocalypse and judge mankind. Catholic themed movie has Demi offering her life for the souls of others. | | #''[[The Seventh Sign]]'' (1988) - starring Demi Moore, a fictional account of the return of Jesus to usher in the apocalypse and judge mankind. Catholic themed movie has Demi offering her life for the souls of others. |
| − | #''[[Maafa21]]'' (2009) - the film explores the inception of [[Planned Parenthood]] as an organization created to destroy the Negro population. It exposes the words of its' racist founder [[Margaret Sanger]] and their impact on black genocide more than a century later. <ref>[http://www.maafa21.com www.maafa21.com]</ref> | + | #''[[Maafa21]]'' (2009) - This film explores the inception of [[Planned Parenthood]] as an organization created to destroy the Negro population. It exposes the words of its' racist founder [[Margaret Sanger]] and their impact on black genocide more than a century later. <ref>[http://www.maafa21.com www.maafa21.com]</ref> |
| − | #''[[Twelve O'Clock High]]'' (1949) - a thrilling movie about the heroics of fighter pilots during [[World War II]]; used as an educational film for management training seminars | + | #''[[Twelve O'Clock High]]'' (1949) - A thrilling movie about the heroics of fighter pilots during [[World War II]]; used as an educational film for management training seminars |
| − | #''[[Escape from Hell]]'' (2001) Drama about a doctor and near-death experience. | + | #''[[Escape from Hell]]'' (2001) - Drama about a doctor and near-death experience. |
| − | #''[[Waiting for Superman]]'' (2010) Documentary on the failed public school system. | + | #''[[Waiting for Superman]]'' (2010) - Documentary on the failed public school system. |
| | #''The Hurt Locker'' (2008) - A look into the life of an American bomb disposal regiment in Iraq risking their lives for their country and for the innocent by confronting evil. Rated R for violence and language. | | #''The Hurt Locker'' (2008) - A look into the life of an American bomb disposal regiment in Iraq risking their lives for their country and for the innocent by confronting evil. Rated R for violence and language. |
| | #''The Tunnel'' (''Der Tunnel'') (2001)- Based on a true story a group of East Berliners escaping harsh Communist rule and hatch a plan to help others escape that same oppressive regime. | | #''The Tunnel'' (''Der Tunnel'') (2001)- Based on a true story a group of East Berliners escaping harsh Communist rule and hatch a plan to help others escape that same oppressive regime. |
| | #''A Charlie Brown Christmas'' (1965) - The real meaning of Christmas is discussed, as Linus quotes Luke 2:8-14. Decries the materialism that can surround the Christmas holiday. | | #''A Charlie Brown Christmas'' (1965) - The real meaning of Christmas is discussed, as Linus quotes Luke 2:8-14. Decries the materialism that can surround the Christmas holiday. |
| | #''[[The Great Global Warming Swindle]]'' (2007) - Exposing the greatest fraud in the history of science. | | #''[[The Great Global Warming Swindle]]'' (2007) - Exposing the greatest fraud in the history of science. |
| − | #''[[The Dark Knight]]'' Christian allegory with message of not giving in to terrorists. | + | #''[[The Dark Knight]]'' (2008) - Christian allegory with message of not giving in to terrorists. |
| | #''[[Fiddler on the Roof]]'' (1971) - A celebration of tradition, faith, and the importance of family, against a historical background of the persecution of Russian Jews. | | #''[[Fiddler on the Roof]]'' (1971) - A celebration of tradition, faith, and the importance of family, against a historical background of the persecution of Russian Jews. |
| | #''[[Kids Aren't Cars]]'' (2011) - How the teachers' unions are destroying our public schools. <ref>[http://www.kidsarentcars.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/KACOneSheet.pdf KAC Summary]</ref> | | #''[[Kids Aren't Cars]]'' (2011) - How the teachers' unions are destroying our public schools. <ref>[http://www.kidsarentcars.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/KACOneSheet.pdf KAC Summary]</ref> |
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| − | #''[[The Passion of the Christ]]'' (2004) -- Downplays the [[Resurrection]],<ref>The original version of the film had no references at all to the Resurrection.</ref> and strength of Christianity and omits powerful angels; instead exaggerates triumph of evil; film had little lasting effect on public or its producer; portrayed nails as through the hands rather than through the wrists as depicted by the [[Shroud of Turin]] and confirmed by modern science. | + | #''[[The Passion of the Christ]]'' (2004) - Downplays the [[Resurrection]],<ref>The original version of the film had no references at all to the Resurrection.</ref> and strength of Christianity and omits powerful angels; instead exaggerates triumph of evil; film had little lasting effect on public or its producer; portrayed nails as through the hands rather than through the wrists as depicted by the [[Shroud of Turin]] and confirmed by modern science. |
| − | #''[[It's a Wonderful Life]]'' (1946) -- Falsely teaches that humanism is what makes life worthwhile; marginalizes [[faith]] with a cartoonish depiction and demonizes capitalism as sadistic and greedy. | + | #''[[It's a Wonderful Life]]'' (1946) - Falsely teaches that humanism is what makes life worthwhile; marginalizes [[faith]] with a cartoonish depiction and demonizes capitalism as sadistic and greedy. |
| − | #''[[High Noon]]'' (1952) -- Bill Clinton saw this movie 20 times, and John Wayne said it was the most un-American movie ever;<ref>http://www.brightlightsfilm.com/47/highnoon.php</ref> though susceptible of various interpretations, most of all it seems to scare people into wanting more government. | + | #''[[High Noon]]'' (1952) - Bill Clinton saw this movie 20 times, and John Wayne said it was the most un-American movie ever;<ref>http://www.brightlightsfilm.com/47/highnoon.php</ref> though susceptible of various interpretations, most of all it seems to scare people into wanting more government. |
| | #''[[P.C.U.]]'' (1994) - College students fight back against a campus where the administration promotes official [[diversity]] awareness weekends and radical [[feminism]], [[vegan]]ism, and [[political correctness]] run amok, but a conservative group on campus is also portrayed just as negatively as the P.C. groups. | | #''[[P.C.U.]]'' (1994) - College students fight back against a campus where the administration promotes official [[diversity]] awareness weekends and radical [[feminism]], [[vegan]]ism, and [[political correctness]] run amok, but a conservative group on campus is also portrayed just as negatively as the P.C. groups. |
| | #''Pillow Talk'' (1959) - A classic starring Rock Hudson and Doris Day in which conservative values triumph over liberal ones. There are no distortions by feminist ideology. Indeed, in one scene a leading man slaps the leading lady, but then is beaten up by dimwitted bystanders for it! | | #''Pillow Talk'' (1959) - A classic starring Rock Hudson and Doris Day in which conservative values triumph over liberal ones. There are no distortions by feminist ideology. Indeed, in one scene a leading man slaps the leading lady, but then is beaten up by dimwitted bystanders for it! |