6/16/26-I watched Platoon. It was such a horrific movie, but so entertaining throughout. I particularly loved Willem Dafoe and Charlie Sheens chemistry together; it really helped tie everything together. I have recently been on a war genre watching spree, and I’m glad I added this to the list. It was long overdue!
‘Somebody once wrote, “Hell is the impossibility of reason.” That’s what this place feels like. Hell. I hate it already, and it’s only been a week. Some goddamn week.’
–Chris Taylor, Platoon
6/11/26-I watched Roger & Me. This was incredibly emotional. I thought I would be bored from the concept-it all seemed very technical and almost too complex from the outside. But wow, was I wrong. Every beat of this documentary hit me. Every moment filmed carried an immense amount of weight. Moore, although I know he gets a good amount of (probably) justfied hate, proved himself as a director here. I thought this was his best.
[In closing credits] ‘This film cannot be shown within the city of Flint… All the movie theaters have closed.’
6/10/26-I watched Born on the Fourth of July. This was as I expected it to be. It hit all the points it needed too, and though it dragged a little in the first act, I found its ending to be predictable yet heartfelt. A perfect example of an average movie, the only bright spot that makes it a little more memorable is Cruise’s and Dafoe’s acting in the more emotional portions of the movie. I am disappointed I didn’t enjoy it more, but satisfied with what I did like: the action sequences, and the overall message.
“For Christ’s sake, Ronnie, it’s your birthday. You’re alive. You made it! Smile.”
Stressed Cinephile 