Either way, my sincere apologies in advance if I let something slip. Some are acclaimed box-office hits, thus widely reviewed and discussed in MSM and other outlets. These films have been out for a few years already. I also made an honest effort to keep this as spoiler-free as possible. Finally, I added a few personal takeaways from each one. At the same time, movies that fulfill those criteria and balance entertainment and education. I aimed for titles that embody survivalism in one or more ways. I would like you to enjoy watching these films AND take something from them In other words, just good ol’ quality entertainment that won’t patronize me or treat me like a ticket-paying, brain-dead movie-goer. But more than fancy CGI or big-name acting, I tend to favor coherent plots, a strong script, character arc development, intelligent dialogs, and above all, gripping stories. I like simple things and do appreciate a good commercial blockbuster as much as anyone else. Preppers are normal people, after all.Īs a disclaimer, I consider myself as far from the intellectual cinema snob as one can be. Sometimes we need a distraction, to take a break from the hardships of life and routine. I don’t mean this to be just about learning and being practical. Cinema, also called “the seventh art,” is a valid form of expressing this tradition. Movies are the modern version of ancient storytellingĮvery civilization has a way of registering its history and passing ahead its myths, fears, and achievements of telling its stories, glorifying its heroes, and vilifying its enemies (real and imaginary). An open mind can draw lessons from almost anywhere. So I guess it depends on which movies we chose and how we look at them. Some of it can fill gaps in our imagination, inspire and boost our creativity. Hollywood) tend to lean toward fantasy, they also have an unequaled capacity to put out amazingly realistic content. While it may be true that mainstream studios and producers (a.k.a. But many times, we have an “Aha!” moment or come up with a solution to a problem while playing a game, jogging, or doing something completely detached from the issue. Some may say that films are fantasy, too detached from reality to be taken seriously, and too superficial to be useful, even more so when it comes to something so dramatic and practical as survival. Movies, too, can be entertaining yet educational and inspiring at the same time. ![]() Besides direct experience and/or training, they are probably the best source of knowledge and information indeed. We are continually discussing and suggesting prepping and survival books. ![]() ![]() Here are a few SHTF and survival-themed films (including some takeaways) for preppers looking for a bit of educational entertainment during (much deserved) breaks. Life is not a movie, but there are claims that it imitates art.
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