))
Exploring the Raw Realism and Moral Complexity of "Platoon"
Manage episode 414039296 series 3284227
内容由Natey & Katy: At the Movies and Katy: At the Movies提供。所有播客内容（包括剧集、图形和播客描述）均由 Natey & Katy: At the Movies and Katy: At the Movies 或其播客平台合作伙伴直接上传和提供。如果您认为有人在未经您许可的情况下使用您的受版权保护的作品，您可以按照此处概述的流程进行操作https://zh.player.fm/legal。
Discover how the year of my birth intertwines with the release of the Oscar-winning "Platoon," as my co-host Katy and I embark on a journey through this raw and intense war film. Katy's historical insights, alongside our shared reflections, unpack the film's gripping authenticity and the psychological turmoil faced by soldiers in Vietnam. We laugh over Katy's peculiar parallel between a foot scraping and the on-screen pain, yet soberly acknowledge the incomparable realities of combat. The film's narrative, driven by Charlie Sheen's transformation from innocence to disillusionment, provides a powerful commentary on the shades of morality in the chaos of war.
Our conversation delves into the film's production, revealing the extreme measures taken to forge realism, from the actors' grueling boot camp to the poignant choice of having cast members leave set upon their characters' demise. The political climate of the Philippines during filming and the personal history of director Oliver Stone enrich our discussion on the film's legacy. We confront the stark portrayal of soldiers without clear delineations of heroes and villains and engage with the film's controversial elements, including its language and violence. By the end, we extend an invitation to you, our listeners, to become a part of the dialogue, sharing your thoughts and movie suggestions as we continue to explore cinema's profound impact together.
章节
1. Platoon Movie Review and Discussion (00:00:00)
2. Discussion of Platoon Film Impact (00:10:03)
3. Self-Reflection at the Movies (00:24:23)
175集单集
分享
