S6E6 - #95: Full Metal Jacket (1987)
Episode Notes
This week some trigger warnings to start: racial slurs, violence, abusive behavior – it’s a return to Kubrick this week as we discuss #95 on AFI’s thrills list – Full Metal Jacket. The Vietnam critique is one of the rougher watches, especially in light of current world events, but the filmmaking stands out, as do a couple of iconic performances. We discuss the placement on the list and the jarring format of the film overall. Recommendations: The Adam Project (Netflix) Next up: The China Syndrome (1979) Email us at latecomers@gmail.com Twitter: @latecomerspod Find Amity @…
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