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Apr 21, 2020 · How we explore war on film has sparked heated debates. One argument holds the true horror of war is increasingly obscured by technology, Hollywood star power, and clever marketing campaigns.
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There is a saying in the military: “All gave some. Some gave all.” When I was commissioned into the United States Air Force, I took an oath of office and vowed to support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic. Every one of our military service members swears such an oath, vowing to protect our wa...
Heroes, by their example, teach us the values of strength, resilience, courage, and service to the common good. Heroes protect the community, without which we would lose our human emotional well-being. “Heroes are role models who perform behaviors that reinforce our most treasured values and connections with others,” explains Allison. Military stor...
Ohio State researchers led by communication professor Silvia Knobloch-Westerwick recruited 361 college students for a screening of an abridged version of the 2007 movie Atonement, which involves two lovers who are separated and then killed at war. Before and after the film, they asked the respondents several questions to measure how happy they were...
Military films in particular touch us on a primal level and teach us how we must behave if we and our loved ones are to survive. They inspire us to be better, they provide catharsis when evil is conquered, and they remind us that life is a gift. Shannon Corbeil is a writer, actor, and filmmaker in Los Angeles with recent appearances on SEAL Team an...
At their heart, war films are forever straining against contradictions: should one represent every single action of conflict, no matter how gory they are, or does one draw a veil over the scenes of worst depravity?
Jan 26, 2020 · Sam Mendes has spoken to why the movie chose this approach, as well as how the creative team was able to make it happen. He’s also alluded to the personal inspiration he tapped into when ...
Dec 7, 2017 · Many films glorify war and make it seem honorable to die in battle while portraying it how it actually is — grim, disgusting, harrowing, mentally jarring and absolutely miserable. A realistic war film can have good special effects while also taking into account what war does to humanity.
Sep 14, 2020 · Movies such as the enormously impactful All Quiet on the Western Front aim for a realistic depiction of war. Exploring the themes such as the horror of war, psychological effects of war on soldiers and the reality of nationalism.
Nov 15, 2023 · War movies aim to capture the intense emotions, challenges, and sacrifices of soldiers and civilians during times of war. These films can provide insights into the horrors of battle, the camaraderie among soldiers, the political and social factors leading to conflicts, and the broader consequences of war on individuals and societies.
