1990s
War movies from the 1990’s
A Midnight Clear (1992)
A Midnight Clear is based on the William Wharton novel of the same name, and while I’ve not read the book, I will always keep this picture near the top of my all-time favorite war movies. The story follows one Sgt. Will Knott (as in “will not”? played by Ethan Hawke) and his squad, well,... »
The Hunt For Red October (1990)
Ah, submarine movies. (Deep Breath). If you’ve followed the site for any length of time you probably know I’ve developed a soft-spot for the sub-genre (no pun intended!) and 1990’s adaptation of the Tom Clancy novel The Hunt For Red October is no exception. In case you *haven’t* actually seen “Red October”, or read it,... »
Crimson Tide (1995)
While it’s true that ‘95 was a bit late to be making US vs. Russia Nuclear Missile Scare Movies(tm), Crimson Tide pulls it off in a big way. I have to admit, I hadn’t watched this movie in several years, and quite frankly forgot just how good it really is. The film’s story really isn’t... »
Saving Private Ryan (1998)
Earn this. There are your standard-issue war movies. And then there are epic masterpieces such as Saving Private Ryan which should be the gold standard to measure all others against. It is primarily the story of Captain Miller (Tom Hanks) and his squad of soldiers as they survive the hellish D-Day invasion, and are tasked with... »
Jacob’s Ladder (1990)
I’ve always wanted to see “Jacob’s Ladder” since it came out, and never had the opportunity. When it finally aired on HDNet Movies this past weekend I made a point of staying up and watching it. I’m glad I did. I suppose you could say this isn’t a “war movie” in the... »
Trinity and Beyond: The Atomic Bomb Movie (1995)
Since I’m on a “Cold War” run to start off the site, lets look at 1995’s “Trinity and Beyond: The Atomic Bomb Movie.” “Trinity” is a documentary that explores the creation and development of nuclear weapons technology, primarily in the US military, but with a little bit of Soviet action thrown in as counterpoint. Being a... »
