During my time in the United States, I couldn’t help but be amazed by the way media is consumed in that massive country. Everything there feels bigger. The houses, the distances, the people, the portion sizes, you name it. So it didn’t come as a surprise when I stumbled upon a large selection of “free” films available on YouTube TV. Together with my girlfriend, I picked one, ready to sit back and enjoy. Continue reading
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Platoon Turns 40: Still the Definitive Vietnam War Film
Forty years after its release, Platoon remains one of the most powerful anti-war films ever made. We follow Chris Taylor, played by Charlie Sheen, a young man from a privileged background who volunteers to serve in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. What begins as a patriotic mission quickly unravels into a harrowing year that leaves him forever changed. Continue reading