Posts by Samuel R. Staley
Samuel R. Staley is a Research Fellow at the Independent Institute and Director of the DeVoe L. Moore Center in the College of Social Sciences and Public Policy at Florida State University. He is a contributing author to the Independent books, Property Rights and Housing America.
Elvis Movie Tells Cautionary Story of Conflicting Interest and Ambition
Bold Creative Choice Uses the Villain to Tell the Story of A Pop Icon
Wednesday, June 29, 2022
Jurassic World: Dominion Falters on Heavy-Handed Eco-Disaster Message
A satisfying dinosaur romp refuses to grapple with the complexity of environmental challenges
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
Top Gun Maverick Soars With Drama and Action
Sequel to Top Gun Shows More Commitment to Craft and Story
Thursday, June 2, 2022
No, Will Smith’s Assault at the Oscars Was Not “The Most Beautiful Thing”
Normalizing Retributive Violence Is Tearing America Apart
Thursday, March 31, 2022
The Beatles: Get Back Is Long Overdue Correction to Beatles Narrative
Wednesday, December 22, 2021
Spielberg’s West Side Story Doubles Down on Tragedy of Prejudice
Wednesday, December 22, 2021
Free Guy is Light-Hearted Take on Heavy Tech Issues
Tuesday, September 28, 2021
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings Earns Its Blockbuster Stripes
Monday, September 20, 2021
Three Movies that Explore Complexity of the War on Terror
Sunday, September 5, 2021
In The Heights Celebrates First-Gen Americans
Thursday, August 19, 2021
Black Widow’s Performances and Familial Intimacy Lift Marvel Action Movie
Monday, July 12, 2021
Nomadland’s Humanity Drives Cinematic Brilliance
Wednesday, March 24, 2021
A Well-Crafted Action Movie, Run Hide Fight Contributes to Larger Discussion of School Violence
Friday, February 26, 2021
Revenge Thriller Promising Young Woman Challenges Thinking About Sexual Assault
Friday, February 5, 2021
Wonder Woman 1984 Lassoed by Sprawling Plot and Confused History
Friday, January 29, 2021
The Jim Crow Legacy of Southern Military Bases
Friday, January 15, 2021
Mr. Jones Makes Compelling Case for Scrappy, Robust Journalism
Monday, January 4, 2021
Mulan’s Subtle Subversion Withstands Beijing’s Censors
Monday, October 12, 2020
Supreme Court Ruckus Got You Down? Queue Up These Movies
Monday, October 5, 2020
Antiwar Message of The Dawn Patrol Still Resonates 82 Years Later
Tuesday, August 25, 2020
Personal Freedom and Liberty Anchor Brave New World
Monday, August 17, 2020
Created Equal Provides Long Overdue Balance to Clarence Thomas’s Narrative
Tuesday, June 9, 2020
Just Mercy Provides Stark Warning About Death Penalty Injustice
Monday, June 8, 2020
George Floyd and the Future of Police Misconduct
Monday, June 1, 2020
The Stand at Paxton County Puts Leftist Activism at Center of Corruption Drama
Wednesday, May 27, 2020
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