Mark Pellegrino is not only a successful actor (Supernatural, The Tomorrow People) he is also an Objectivist and co-founder of the American Capitalist Party.
In conversation with Robert Vaughan, he discusses how Ayn Rand’s philosophy for living has benefitted his life and career and formed the basis for the policies and platform of the American Capitalist Party.
Topics: 00:07 Kahn Game – Star Trek’s Parallel Uni Verse: Movie Review: Star Trek Into Darkness (2013), a Star Trek reincarnation, casting, Wrath of Kahn Two?, parallel themes, searching for the romantic Star Trek; [11:05] 2013 new TV show review: poor casting in Agent of SHIELD, looking for heroes, two thumbs up for The Crazy Ones, Robin Williams’ reputation is his challenge, beef with McDonald’s 17:10 Your Fall Season TV Guys: TV show review: no to The Goldbergs’ narration style, Mom’s edgy humour, Dads with Seth Green and Martin Mull, Super Fun Night’s zany chemistry works, campy Atlantis with Greek gods and minotaurs, Hello Ladies funny, Witches of East End worth a look, Sleepy Hollow enjoyable 29:40 Capitalism Is Where The Art Is: Movie Review: Where The Heart Is (1990), a celebration of art and capitalism, profit and loss, adversity and failure, art, beauty, plot overview, Roger Ebert’s 1.5 out of 4 unreasonable criticism of reasonable characters, romantic art, light and truth 53:21 End Program: TV cancellations, sudden endings to favourite TV shows, binge watching in self defense, time invested in Under the Dome, Lucky Seven cancelled, two (what?s) up for Masters of Sex, writers ‘ strike block: Moonlight, Drive, Eastwick, Invasion, Back To You 1:00:02 END
FOCUS ON: Growing Up With Television – The First Generation
Two Bobs Views On Boob Tube Viewing: Time Wasted, Or Invested?
Television Markers Of The Times In Which We Live
Honey West – Some Shows Were Black And White
TV In 2012 – Individuals Choose, But Where’s The Romanticism?
Why Rod Serling Escaped To The Twilight Zone
Romanticism Vs Naturalism – Two Views Of Life And Literature
Irwin Allen: Sci-Fi Prophet? Or Just Sci-Fi Profit?
I Love Lucy – And So Should TV Sci-Fi Fans
Art Is A Basic Necessity – Food For Thought
Don’t Soft Pedal Bad Art – Stop Waiting For Godot
Romanticism – Simply Thrilling
UpChuck And Cry U.N.C.L.E.