Keyword: vietnam
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Apocalypse Now
Every so often a drama film comes along that refuses to be filed away neatly, and Apocalypse Now is exactly that kind of stubborn, memorable outlier. Even the marketing knew what it had: the tagline “This is the end…” sets the mood before a single frame plays. The setup is straightforward enough on paper: At…
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Full Metal Jacket
Every so often a drama film comes along that refuses to be filed away neatly, and Full Metal Jacket is exactly that kind of stubborn, memorable outlier. You can tell a lot about a movie from its tagline, and “In Vietnam, the wind doesn’t blow. It sucks.” gives away the game in the best way.…