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The Politically Incorrect Guide to Memorial Day Movies
« on: May 28, 2017, 03:00:00 am »
Arthur Herman
National Review
May 27, 2017

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Unlike many of today's 'anti-war' duds, these seven works honor Americans who served in war.

Memorial Day is of course when we remember those who died serving their country in our armed services. There was a time when America's movie industry took pride in honoring American servicemen, both the living and the dead; there are a few actors and directors in Hollywood who still do. But since movies about Americans at war have largely gone in the opposite direction since Vietnam, this weekend it might be worthwhile going back to see seven movies that deal with war in an honest but not defeatist way. These works portray serving one's country in uniform as something to be revered and respected, not dismissed or derided.
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The Big Parade
They Were Expendable
Battleground
The Red Badge of Courage
Pork Chop Hill
The Longest Day
Gods and Generals

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Re: The Politically Incorrect Guide to Memorial Day Movies
« Reply #1 on: May 28, 2017, 08:28:12 pm »
Here's a related thread from last year: 6 Must-See Movies for Memorial Day