59th Academy Awards - Platoon

We're kicking off 2022 with the sad but incredibly good Platoon! We talk character arcs, cinematography, and why this movie is a master class in building tension. We also discuss how it compares to the many other war films that have one best picture and where it ranks among them.

Massive trigger warning for this episode! The movies is very rough and we discuss some difficult topics and scenes. Please listen with caution!