The History Podcast #29 - Lack of Good War Films about Iraq and Afghanistan

The History Podcast #29

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This history podcast discusses the lack of quality war films about current wars. In particular, we question why there hasn't been any comedic or critical films produced about Iraq and Afghanistan. There are many films that are critical of past american wars, and darkly comedic too. Vietnam comes to mind. Today, it seems that no one in our country is allowed to say anything pejorative or critical of any american military action. Why has there been such a sea change in the last 20 years? Why can't MASH, Catch-22, Apocalypse Now, Platoon, Full Metal Jacket, etc. be made today? Is this a part of a bigger problem?

Book Review - The Psychopath Test by Jon Ronson

Book Review:

The Psychopath Test by Jon Ronson

Full Disclosure: The last time I reviewed a book I was in 7th grade English class, and it went very badly. I reviewed "The Vampire Lestat," a book I barely made it through. I skipped and skimmed much of it. Instead of reading a large section of the book, I watched the movie "Interview with a Vampire." I hope this goes much better. It should; I at least read the book this time.

Jon Ronson has a wonderful personality from a reader's perspective. For Jon Ronson, it must be awful being Jon Ronson. He is a very successful writer that has received critical acclaim, but he is still a self-doubting, anxiety ridden author that worries too much.