Directed by George Roy Hill, Slaughterhouse Five was based on a time-travel novel by the same name, written by Kurt Vonnegut. It was directed by George Roy Hill. Slaughterhouse Five tells the story of Billy Pilgrim, a WWII soldier who becomes “unstuck in time” and experiences moments from his past, present, and future, out of order. A classic of American literature, Slaughter House Five explores the human experience including themes of war and death.

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The non-linear storytelling, gives the viewer the same disjointed confusion that one would expect it’s hero to be experiencing as he leaps about in time. The film’s unconventional narrative structure, creates a unique and immersive viewing experience, as the audience goes through the same events from multiple perspectives. Michael Sacks in his portrayal of Billy Pilgrim, is another standout aspect of Slaughterhouse Five. Sacks perfectly captures the vulnerability and intensity of the role, making his character very relatable.

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Despite its many strengths, Slaughterhouse Five is not without its flaws. The easily offended might find it’s depiction of violence and bleak world view disturbing, but for those who have been through tough times, this can be understood as how life is for some. Others lacking focus, may find it’s slow pace and confusing narrative structure, challenging to follow. But if you can handle war movies or like time travel films, it is not one to miss.

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Despite these criticisms, Slaughterhouse Five is a powerful and unforgettable film. A classic of American literature, it is widely regarded as one of the defining films of the 1970s. Its impact on the film industry and its influence on subsequent generations of filmmakers cannot be overstated. Whether you’re a fan of war films, science fiction, or simply a good story, at least once in your lifetime, you should tune in and go along for the ride, that is Slaughterhouse Five.

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The Deer Hunter was directed by Michael Cimino and starring Robert De Niro, Christopher Walken, and Meryl Streep. Given these powerhouse actors, it is no surprise, that the film is widely considered one of the greatest films of the 1970s.

The film follows a group of friends from Pennsylvania as they go off to fight in the Vietnam War. The Deer Hunter focuses on the characters’ experiences in the war and the psychological and physical tolls that it takes on them. The film’s cinematography and attention to detail also received praise, with many praising the film’s realistic and immersive depiction of the Vietnam War.

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The Deer Hunter was nominated for nine Academy Awards, including Best Picture, and won five, including Best Director for Michael Cimino. The film’s success cemented Cimino’s reputation as one of the most talented directors of his generation, and solidified De Niro and Walken’s positions as two of the most respected actors in Hollywood.

Widely hailed as a masterpiece of modern American cinema, The Deer Hunter has continued to make an impact in the decades since its release. It is also notable for its depiction of the Viet Cong’s game of Russian roulette; now one of the most iconic scenes in cinema history. Many filmmakers have been influenced by its style and themes, and it remains one of the most highly regarded war films of all time.

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The Deer Hunter is a powerful and moving film that remains as relevant today as it was upon its release in 1978. Its powerful performances, stunning cinematography, and emotional impact have ensured its place in cinema history as one of the greatest films of the 1970s. Whether you are a fan of war films or simply appreciate great film-making, The Deer Hunter is a film that is well worth watching.

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Tensions had been high for over a generation and people worried what war with Russia might mean. This film asks the question, What if ? And offers it’s own action packed, violent and patriotic answer. The movie was the first to be given a PG-13 rating, for it’s violence made it unsuitable as wholesome family entertainment, but it lacked the proclivity of an R-rated film. It actually held top spot for the most violent movie for years. Red Dawn almost 2 violent incidents for each minute of film, even though it is missing the gory details that we have since gotten used to seeing.

Many heart-throbs of the day starred in this imagined-war picture including Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey before Dirty Dancing skyrocketed them to stardom, Charlie Sheen, C. Thomas Howell and Lea Thompson. Red Dawn was extolled for its portrayal of true patriotism by conservatives, while liberals viewed it as a glorification of gun culture. At the time, Red Dawn was a box office draw; which just exemplifies how much things have swung left since then. By 2012, it’s remake also titled Red Dawn, using North Korea as the enemy, failed to even gross enough to cover it’s production budget. And now 10 years later, well…I’ll let you answer that one

Foreign paratroopers land outside of a Colorado high school and begin their attack. Several “kids” flee to the mountains and band together in a resistance force. Every morning is a Red Dawn as the Red flag with the hammer and sickle is being planted on US soil. The take away from Red Dawn is that it’s about facing one’s fears, the harsh realities of war and fighting for what you believe in. Given the current conflict with Russia, this an appropriate movie to revisit. Because let’s face it, if our way of life is true and dear to us, then it’s something we should be ready to fight for. Otherwise, the battle is lost before it begins.

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This foreign made film took the world by storm with it’s vivid portrayal of life upon a WWII German u-boat. The novel Das Boot on which the 2.5 hour film was based, was written by a war correspondent, who documented his personal experiences aboard one of these military submarines, the U-96, in the heart of the war. The film was originally considered for US production with either Robert Redford or Paul Newman to star. But the Germans eventually took on the 2 year undertaking. German and Austrian actors were used to represent the realistic accents and dialects of the Nazi military. And the actors dubbed their own voices for the English version of the film, which surprisingly was out-performed in the box-office by Das Boot in it’s original German format.

Das Boot was nominated for 6 Academy Awards. The captain of the actual U-96 on which Das Boot was written, was a consultant for the film, which wanted to give audiences a glimpse at the realities of war and naval duties on a submarine deployed in the middle of the last great war. Most of the filming was dragged out over the course of a year, and shot sequentially to realistically capture the effects of time and stress on the actors bodies, through their beard growth and decreasing pallor from their confinement. These actors were literally spent months in a cramped unhealthy atmosphere. The interior of the actual u-96 was recreated to shoot realistic scenes. And several mock ups were made for the exterior. One such mock-up was rented by Steven Spielberg for a Nazi scene in Raiders of the Lost Ark.

The original novel was intended as an anti-war story.

The film just tries, critics say successfully, to capture the realities of war. Interestingly, the German naval forces aboard the submarines lacked much of the Nazi sympathies of their land-lubing ground pounders and ace pilots. So watching this naval crew under-fire we see less an evil enemy getting their just rewards and more a group of friends / comrades doing their military duty through the tedious monotony and life or death situations. To that effect the film not only shows the realities of naval service during a time of war, but keeps a humanistic face on all the characters.

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Babylon 5 is an off world space station, somewhat like an intergalactic United Nations set in the mid 23rd century.  The Earth Alliance that inhabit it and work to negotiate the interplanetary politics are made up of Earthlings, Minbari, Centauri the Narn and the Vorlons. In addition to these political / military powerhouses (Think G7), are other species who together make up a league of Non-Aligned worlds and use the station to participate in diplomatic pursuits, but don’t make up the main characters.  The cast is huge, with many additions, subtractions and reoccurring roles over the 5 year story arc. A dark force, unknown to humanity but written about across cultures, are malevolent and secretive manipulators bringing chaos and war between the known peoples.  Their work is always done in The Shadows, earning them the moniker and bringing mystery to the ongoing story as we try to discover what motivates and drives this evil antagonist.

Babylon 5 rates an 8/10 for entertainment and plot development and a 7/10 as a potential cult classic.

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A science fiction war film about a modern nuclear-powered-aircraft carrier that travels through time to the day before the December 7, 1941, attack on Pearl Harbor. Produced by Peter Vincent Douglas and Lloyd Kaufman and directed by Don Taylor, the film contains an ensemble cast starring Kirk Douglas, Martin Sheen, James Farentino, Katharine Ross and Charles Durning.

The USS Nimitz, a nuclear powered carrier leaves Pearl Harbor in 1980 for the mid-Pacific to conduct naval exercises. Martin Sheen plays Warren Lasky a civilian systems analyst for the warship’s manufacturer, who is taken along on a mission for the government working as an expert in efficiency.

Flashing lights and electrical phenomena suddenly envelope the Nimitz and draw it into a vortex. All of the ship’s techincal equipment fails as her crew drops to the floor in pain when it makes contact with the vortex. When they can get back on their feet again, they are still in the mid Pacific, but they have no contact with the fleet command at Pearl Harbor. Kirk Douglas as Captain Yelland is convinced that the radio silence is due to a nucleaar attack on the USA. He launches reconnaissance aircraft RF-8 Crusaders who return with images of Hawaii from 1941, including a photo of Battleship row containing all the battleships ready to go.

The US Department of Defense and Navy worked with the film production, using the real vessel USS Nimitz (CVN-68) as the set. The background imagines and scenes are of actual operations aboard the vessel. The film Final Countdown was a relative success when first released.

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The movie picks up when the Memphis Belle, a B-17 Flying Fortress and her crew are set to complete 25 missions. This last mission will mean her men have completed their tour of duty, this accomplishment is significant because they will be the first group/ bombing crew, in the Eight AIr force to fulfill this prerequisite of returning from 25 bombing missions. Every mission is life threatening, and Colonel Bruce Derringer, played by John Lithgow, is jumping the gun celebrating the team’s success before they even go up in the air for their last bombing run. The Army publicist has big plans for the young men to promote the much needed sale of war bonds with a grand US tour making the heroes celebrities. But before then, the Mephis Belle must, accompanied by the rest of the squadron, fly into Bremen, Germany to obliterate an enemy plane manufacturing plant. The escorting P-51’s are unable to accompany the big bombers all the way to the target, and the vulnerable big boys are forced to fend for themselves over enemy territory and all the way home. As planes are taken out, the Mephis Bell finds herself eventually in the lead. The defensive assault below makes the target impossible to see, and her pilot decides to circle around for a second pass. Everyone takes on damage, and the flight home is riddled with flak, injury and suspense as the enemy forces continue their counter assault.