Dale Dye Speaks

There's a great interview with war movie adviser Dale Dye up over at The Atlantic.  Lots of interesting stuff in there, about his "boot camp", his experiences in Vietnam, Oliver Stone vs. Spielberg, and his take on war movies in general.  A good read...

So what do you consider your mission in Hollywood?

To correct misperceptions about the military and celebrate the courage, devotion, and sacrifice of the men and women who've worn our uniform. Now, that doesn't make me a Kool-Aid drinker or even a cheerleader. I served 22 years in the United States Marine Corps. I know when we screwed the pooch, and don't mind talking about that. That means if Oliver Stone wants to say, "Hey, you know, some of these draftees were smoking dope"—well, that was a fact, and I don't mind showing it. I don't think that kind of scene denigrates the people who served. But a director also has to show the other side of the picture in the same story.

Link: The Man Who Brought War to Hollywood (The Atlantic)

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