Movies and the military

[Fiannan]

Just wondering how people feel about the military-industrial complex working with the entertainment industry.

Check this out:

https://www.mintpressnews.com/hollywood ... slZxhS0Df0

[mes5464]

There are tons of movies and tv shows that are military propaganda today. They want you to feel good about all the killing your government does in your name.

[Moon1943]

I was honored to serve in the Army branch of the U.S. Military from ’65 - ’68 as a computer operator [lucky].. wasn’t I? ……. As this was during the Vietnam ordeal]. Full Metal Jacket a move one of the best ending scenes ever made. If you remember, these Marines were American children during the post war boom of the 50s. They had their amazing, fairy tale life handed to them on a silver platter by the New Deal and the men and women of the WW2 generation. The war in Vietnam, by contrast, was a rude awakening from their American Dream of a childhood, and broke many of these servicemen. The war represents their transformation and loss of their childhood, as the Mickey Mouse club was a popular show during the Golden age of the 50's. Them singing it here, in the middle of a war zone, shows how different they have become from their youth.

[Moon1943]

The year is 1965 and America is at war with North Vietnam. Commanding the air cavalry is Lt. Col. Hal Moore (Gibson), a born leader committed to his troops. His target: the la Drang Valley, called "The Valley of Death." As Moore prepares for one of the most violent battles in U.S. history, he delivers a stirring promise to his soldiers and their families: "I will leave no man behind...dead or alive. We will all come home together."

[Moon1943]

I redid "Where Have All The Flowers Gone" video and changed the music to Eve of Destruction

[Moon1943]

A video of Creedence Clearwater Revival's "Fortunate Son" set to a compilation of images from the Vietnam War

[Moon1943]

[Moon1943]

Vietnam veterans were stereotyped and demonized to such a great extent that even the widows of deceased servicemen received late-night harassing phone calls. It has been said by some that at no point in our country's history have our veterans been hurt more by our own countrymen than by the enemy. For many vets, the homecoming was often a powerful first encounter that made their adjustment to civilian society more difficult. This is the story of a Kentucky base that felt it was time to give these veterans the welcome home they never received. Produced, shot and edited by Dave Annarino.

[markharr]

Depeche Mode, Going backwards.

It's relevant because it has to do with the ability to kill at the push of a button from the other side of the globe without being emotionally connected to the act in any way. Our previous president loved to do this with drones.

[thestock]

Hey Moon, awesome clips man....but no Platoon? Ollie Stone served two tours in the Nam and that was his first film. He tried to get it made for 10 years. He was desperate to tell his story. The main character Chris Taylor, like Oliver, dropped out of college and volunteered for infantry. What are your thoughts on the accuracy of Platoon?

[Col. Flagg]

The Batman movies are a prime and perfect example of this. Great thread Fiannan... hat tip! Everyone needs to be aware of this.

[Fiannan]

The Batman movies are a prime and perfect example of this. Great thread Fiannan... hat tip! Everyone needs to be aware of this.
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Not something the mainstream media wants people to know.

[Moon1943]

Hey Moon, awesome clips man....but no Platoon? Ollie Stone served two tours in the Nam and that was his first film. He tried to get it made for 10 years. He was desperate to tell his story. The main character Chris Taylor, like Oliver, dropped out of college and volunteered for infantry. What are your thoughts on the accuracy of Platoon?

One of the best endings ever. A masterpiece. No matter how many times i watch this it leaves me speechless. Inspiring direction by Oliver Stone, mesmerizing Adagio for strings by Samuel Barber. Everything perfectly blended in to give one of the most powerful scenes in war films. The finest hour of everyone involved, including Charlie Sheen. The helicopter scene, with his closing words, contemplating about war, internal battle between good and evil, meaning of life, and obligation "...to build again, to teach to others what we know, and to try with what's left of our lives to find a goodness and a meaning to this life" immortalized him as an actor, and whatever happened in his life after that can not shatter that immortality

Platoon (1986): Where Are They Now?

[thestock]

I love the relationship that Taylor built with King. A true bond and brotherhood that transcended circumstance or environment, race, family resources etc.