The Big Picture 7. Ain’t War Hell? | Do We Get to Win This Time?
Aug 23, 2023
Exploring the impact of Vietnam mania in the 80s through movies like Platoon and Hamburger Hill. The making of Full Metal Jacket and its chilling atmosphere. The Vietnam War's influence on late 80s pop culture through music, video games, and TV shows. The contrasting portrayals of war in Good Morning Vietnam and Casualties of War. The dark and controversial film, Casualties of War, and its lasting impact. The objectification of Vietnamese people, particularly women, in Western Vietnam War movies.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Impact of Vietnam Mania
01:44 • 18min
Early Career, Full Metal Jacket, and the Journey of Private Joker
19:41 • 3min
The Filming of Full Metal Jacket
22:44 • 11min
The Vietnam War in Late 80s Pop Culture
33:15 • 1min
The Evolution and Contrasting Portrayal of War in Media
34:37 • 3min
Casualties of War: A Dark and Controversial Film
37:39 • 4min
The Impact of Western Vietnam War Movies
41:31 • 13min