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Author Dan Valenti joins Cara & John Krol on The Blend Podcast to discuss a true labor of love and a book that is the result of work and interviews that spanned nearly four decades. The book reveals previously untold details of how iconic characters in Kubrick's masterpiece Full Metal Jacket were chosen and molded through the eyes of the actors who portrayed the epic roles. UNVEILING THE TRUTH BEHIND AN ICONIC FILM-Step behind the curtain of one of cinema's most unforgettable films and performances.In Stanley Kubrick's Full Mental Straight Jacket, author Dan Valenti takes readers on an unprecedented journey into the making of a masterpiece. This revelatory work explores the genius, methods, and controversial practices that haveelevated Stanley Kubrick to legendary status among film directors.THE UNTOLD STORY For decades, the full story of this film, notably the creation of Gunnery Sergeant Hartmann—one of cinema's most compelling, blistering, and quoted characters—remained shrouded in mystery. Until now.Drawing from exclusive interviews conducted over two years with actor Lee Ermey (Hartman) shortly after Full Metal Jacket was released, Valenti delivers insightsthat only a trusted confidant could access. From 2022 to 2024, Valenti also conducted over a dozen in-depth interviews with the film's supporting cast—including Tim Colceri, Kubrick's original choice for Hartman. The unsparing probe uncovers the exhilarating but nightmarish realities of working in "Kubrick country.”FROM THE AUTHOR WHO KNEW THE TRUTH As the collaborator on a novel screenplay project with Ermey himself, Valenti gained unprecedented access to fresh insights about Kubrick and the film that have never before been shared with the public. For film historians, Kubrick enthusiasts, and anyone fascinated by the dark corners of filmmaking, this book provides the definitive account of how one of cinema's most memorable characters came to life—and the personal cost.Dan is an author whose books have made him a “six-decade man” — his titles have been published in the 1970s (1979), '80s, '90s, '00s, tens (2010, 11), and 20s. He has written 25 books and edited eight more. His works have been widely quoted, cited, and anthologized. He has also written for the stage and for films.

Kevyn Major Howard is a Canadian actor best known for his role as "Rafterman" in Stanley Kubrick's blockbuster film, Full Metal Jacket. He is also the founder of Fueled By The Fallen, a 501(c)3 non-profit that provides support to Veterans, First Responders, and their families. Kevyn recently appeared on the Unarmored Talk podcast to share behind the scenes stories that led up to him appearing in Full Metal Jacket and working alongside legendary American actors like Ronald Lee Ermey. And the events that inspired him to do something to honor and support Veterans, First Responders, and their families. I hope this production educates, motivates, but most importantly inspires more people to work together for the betterment of mankind.Connect Socially:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FueledByTheFallenResource Links:-Kevyn Major Howard: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kevyn_Major_Howard-Ronald Lee. Ermey: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/R._Lee_Ermey-Stanley Kubrick: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stanley_KubrickWatch on Youtube: https://youtu.be/gtqgPjeoXikLearn more about the Sponsor: https://takechargeyourhealth.usana.com/ux/dotcom/enu-US/home

Eddie & Keith continue their chapter review of UNAFRAID (link below) by diving into Eddie's time at boot camp on Parris Island, whether or not he was genuinely scared of his drill instructors, and how a fateful fly lead to a sand pit encounter that made Eddie into the man he is today. Get your copy of Eddie's memoir UNAFRAID on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, or www.eddiepenney.com.10% of all sales of Eddie's new memoir UNAFRAID goes to supporting retired SEAL's and their families at the SEAL Future Foundation. Find out more and Get Involved with the SEAL Future Foundation at www.sealff.org.Find out more about Unafraid at www.eddiepenney.com.

When it comes to the greatest Vietnam war movie of all time, two films come to mind: Francis Ford Coppola's "Apocalypse Now" and Stanley Kubrick's "Full Metal Jacket." Longtime listener Hot Sauce Steve was kind enough to commission the latter. Everyone remembers the belly laughs and jaw-dropping surprises in "Full Metal Jacket," R. Lee Ermey's unforgettable performance, Vincent D'Onofrio's body transformation, and the wealth of dark humor. But we don't always take the time to celebrate the film's sets or dig deeper into Kubrick's themes of dehumanization, indoctrination, and whether man can withstand the unnatural conditions of war. In this episode, the Shat Crew hears Big D's Sapper School Tales, explores sex-worker inflation, outlines the economics of short-time versus long-time, debates slow-motion deaths, and plans Ash's Chaturbate career. SUBSCRIBE Android: https://shatpod.com/android Apple: https://shatpod.com/apple All: https://shatpod.com/subscribe CONTACT Email: hosts@shatpod.com Website: https://shatpod.com/movies Leave a Voicemail: Web: https://shatpod.com/voicemail Leave a Voicemail: Call: (914) 719-7428 SUPPORT THE PODCAST Donate or Commission: https://shatpod.com/support Shop Merchandise: https://shatpod.com/shop Theme Song - Die Hard by Guyz Nite: https://www.facebook.com/guyznite

It's a new month and a new round of mini-reviews and nonsense with your favorite co-hosts, Jamie and Bo. What do we talk about this month? Peep this, Easter revelers: 00:00:00 – Opening00:00:45 – Look What's Happened to Rosemary's Baby00:06:40 – The Spine of Night00:12:34 – Turistas00:19:00 – Wargames00:24:50 – In Search of Tomorrow00:28:00 – Ghoul00:30:00 – Death on the Nile00:36:38 – See for Me00:45:39 – I Spit on Your Grave: Deja Vu00:56:45 – Choose or Die You can join the discussion live on Sundays at 5pm CST at YouTube.com/LegionPodcasts and you can subscribe to the podcast on iTunes here, Stitcher, Spotify, Amazon Music and Audible, iHeartRadio, Podchaser, Google Podcasts, and anywhere fine podcasts are found! Thank you so much for listening and talk to you all in a month! The post Whatcha Watching? with Jamie and Bo: Ep 11: Armie Ermey first appeared on Legion.

It’s a new month and a new round of mini-reviews and nonsense with your favorite co-hosts, Jamie and Bo. What do we talk about this month? Peep this, Easter revelers: 00:00:00 – Opening00:00:45 – Look What’s Happened to Rosemary’s Baby00:06:40 – The Spine of Night00:12:34 – Turistas00:19:00 – Wargames00:24:50 – In Search of Tomorrow00:28:00 – Ghoul00:30:00 – Death on the Nile00:36:38 – See for Me00:45:39 – I Spit on Your Grave: Deja Vu00:56:45 – Choose or Die You can join the discussion live on Sundays at 5pm CST at YouTube.com/LegionPodcasts and you can subscribe to the podcast on iTunes here, Stitcher, Spotify, Amazon Music and Audible, iHeartRadio, Podchaser, Google Podcasts, and anywhere fine podcasts are found! Thank you so much for listening and talk to you all in a month! The post Whatcha Watching? with Jamie and Bo: Ep 11: Armie Ermey first appeared on Legion.

It takes a certain kind of man to be a successful u.s. Marine drill instructor. It seems to come naturally to some men. And one of them turned it into a successful acting career. R. Lee Ermey was nominated for a Golden Globe for his work in the 1987 film "Full Metal Jacket." He went on to play tough, rugged authority figures in a number of oher movies -- even “Toy Story.” In 2002 the History Channel came calling, and made Ermey the star of the show “Mail Call, which quickly became the network's most popular show.”

There's a snake in @JenniferEckhart's boot! Amazingly enough, she hates one of the films that is universally LOVED, spawned 3 sequels, and an entire section in Disneyworld. That's right, Toy Story isn't good enough for Jennifer's taste and she has it out for Woody, Buzz, and even Bo Peep in this film. @KevinGootee and @KevinIsrael_NJ listen to her assault against the first Pixar film but is her argument worse than melting army men with a magnifying glass? Looking to sell your product, advertise your services, or raise brand awareness? We'd love to help you and we can be reached at guttingthesacredcow@gmail.com Hello to our new friends! We love it when you click "subscribe", like us on social media, and most importantly when you tell your friends/family about our podcast. Here is where you can find us on all podcasts platforms: apple iTunes, Spotify, google, spreaker, stitcher, iheartradio, castbox: https://guttingthesacredcow.com/where-to-listen-see-us/ You name it and we're on it! And you can also see our handsome yet smug faces on Youtube as well. Thank you ALL for continually shouting us out on social media, we love when you do that as well as leave us those 5 star rating and 2-3 sentence reviews. Guttingthesacredcow.com is where you find us every day with new blogs EVERY DAY. Also, grab a mug, hat, shirt, hoodie, whatever at the merch shop, also at guttingthesacredcow.com Social media for the gang: @KevinGootee on Twitter, FB, IG. www.kevingootee.com @kevinisrael_NJ on twitter, FB, @Kevin_israel_comedy on IG www.kevinisrael.com @jennifereckhart on twitter and instagram. We're at Patreon now: patreon.com/guttingthesacredcow so if you're feeling so inclined to throw a few duckets in the bucket, we'd love you longer than that stepdad who ran out on you.

It's always a lot of fun to have a conversation with another photographer. Thank you Clinton for being on my second podcast.

In this highly dramatic episode, the chaps talk about 1997's Switchback, starring one note wonder and grumbly mumbly actor, Dennis Quaid. They also explain why the British don't have dreams, have an argument about script versus directing, long for the days of the detective movie and then there's the point where we discover a hidden vein of Brian Dennehy films...

Welcome back folks to Episode 265, Siege of Firebase Gloria. This great and fantastic movie stars; Wings Hauser and R. Lee Ermey in this Vietnam War drama. Join Steve, Mark, Ken, Bryan, and Jeff as we talk about a great action movie and why acting school is important.   Thanks again for joining us and let us know what you think of the movie! We hope you all are staying safe and we hope you enjoy the show.

Today we salute one of the most recognizable United States Marines to ever wear the uniform: Gunnery Sergeant R. Lee Ermey. “Gunny”, as he liked to be called, became the essence of the Marines in the eyes of the American public, when he stepped into the role of Gunnery Sergeant Hartman in the 1987 Stanley Kubrick film "Full Metal Jacket". R. Lee started life on a Kansas farm in 1944 and in 1958 moved with his family to a small town in Washington State where he got into repeated scrapes with the local law until a judge offered him a choice: jail or enlisting in the military; he chose to enlist. R. Lee Ermey went to Boot Camp at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego and then served in the aviation support field until he was assigned back to MCRD as a Drill Instructor from 1965 to 1967. Then-Sergeant Ermey was stationed in Okinawa in support of MWSG-17 and in 1968 was sent to Vietnam where he spent 14 months In Country. He was promoted to Staff Sergeant during his time in Okinawa but in 1972 was medically discharged as a result of numerous injuries. Ermey then moved to the Philippines where he attended the University of Manila on the G.I. Bill and had his first brush with Hollywood when he was asked to be the technical advisor on Francis Ford Coppola’s "Apocalypse Now" being filmed there. But Ermey changed the movie world forever when he was hired as a technical advisor to Stanley Kubrick's film "Full Metal Jacket". When Kubrick saw Ermey's instructional tape on how to act like a drill instructor, he knew that no one else could play the role of Gunnery Sergeant Hartman. R. Lee Ermey was granted the honorary rank of Gunnery Sergeant by The Commandant of the Marine Corps, General James L. Jones in 2002. He went on to act in dozens of movies and television projects, playing military roles, cops, judges, and authority figures in movies like “Seven”, “Mississippi Burning”, “Miami Vice”, and many more. He also voiced the plastic green soldiers in all of the “Toy Story” movies as well as characters in “Sponge Bob”, “The Simpsons”, and “Family Guy”. On April 15, 2018 at the age of 74, Gunnery Sergeant R. Lee Ermey passed away from complications related to pneumonia in a Santa Monica Hospital. He was buried at Arlington National Cemetery outside of Washington D.C.

#308 - This time around we go over the David Fincher twist-laden grunge horror and suspense opus, Se7en. Starring Morgan Freeman, Brad Pitt, Gwyneth Paltrow, John C. McGinley, and R. Lee Ermey. We also talk about dogs being red herrings, go over some Oscar winners, and list out our top Biblical references in movies. Enjoy! Category: Movies HSF Rating Alex-7, Scott-6, Jeff-6  Please follow and contact us at the following locations: Patreon: http://patreon.com/hansshotfirst Facebook:Hans Shot First Twitter: http://twitter.com/hansshot1st Email: hansshotfirst@outlook.com iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/hans-shot-first/id778071182 Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/m/I5q2th5tzsucvpzgmy3kmzgtd44?t=Hans_Shot_First iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/256-hans-shot-first-30934202/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0ityvhlXhdtoXFJFOO1cvA

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Movie Meltdown - Episode 472 This week we return to our annual series The People Who Died… as we pay tribute to just some of the celebrities we lost in 2018. Including some personal stories of our own interactions with a few of the dearly departed. And while we wonder if we’ll be considered a phenomenon had the lasting effect on generations of people, we also address… the wheelchair in Forrest Gump, Eighth Grade, The Henson Studios, Anjelica Huston, they recreated that corner of the street from police photographs, playing a permutation of the same roll, it’s as much a history lesson and a performance, we'll have these weird little moments of serendipity in life, he's not the kind of guy would let a little thing like a typhoon and stop him from making his movie, everybody’s Grandpa,William Peter Blatty, editing that was unconventional for that era, the next Exorcist, if you’re not here… you’re material, an architect who helps restore old churches, felt pressured into doing the scene, The Prestige, there's so much real-life experience in the face, it's strange the way that it delivers its brand of weirdness, Todd Solondz, the rigmarole of the legal system, Tinky Winky, you could tell he was a prankster by nature, the Coen Brothers, the horror is the atmosphere, John Boorman, kept re-finding herself, the comedy grows with the kids, the eternal father figure, The Simpsons, his transformation from a brooding, mysterious jackass to a gregarious, dancing, gum-chewing jackass, the first true-crime movie, it was a one-legged Mayor… of the city… he had a peg leg, I don’t think there’s ever been a more Fred-statement, I feel like that's just a holdover of old Hollywood, anachronistic jump cuts back and forth, crooked dice from the 1500s and acting right up to the grave. Spoiler Alert: Along the way we end up ruining the ending of Don’t Look Now, Sleepaway Camp and possibly Hereditary and A Serious Man. So listen carefully… you have been warned. “Well, I would actually say out of all those that died this past year - if I’d expected any one of them to have been clever enough to stage their own death, it would have been…”

Welcome to the first episode of a new three part series on Young Nostalgia. Nolan and Ben will devote a whole episode to three of the movie industry’s top “tough guys.” R. Lee Ermey, Clint Eastwood, and John Wayne will go down in history as the quintessential raw and rugged hollywood talents.   This first episode covers the extensive military and acting career of R. Lee Ermey. Best known for his military and authoritarian figure roles, Ermey was also a prominent voice actor. His military life and experience as a drill instructor led to him being commonly typecast in these roles.   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/R._Lee_Ermey   youngnostalgia2017@gmail.com

Deplorable Chip chills out and Makes America Good Alright. Lyle also steals valor to praise a fallen hero. News is covered, laughs are had by all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on the show, in honour of the recent passing of R. Lee Ermey, we took on Stanley Kubrick's 1987 war epic, "Full Metal Jacket." Ermey's stellar performance aside, we found the second half of the movie somewhat patchy, to say the least.    In the second half, we discussed the best and worst war movies in general. For all your Apocolypse Now's, there's clearly some stinkers out there that have serious potential for a future bad movie on this podcast.    Next week on the show, we've finally taken the repeated suggestion of 1994's Muriel's Wedding from Edel Níc Cába.    Our question of the week will be:   1994: A Year in Film and T.V.   You can visit Ken's vlog channel here: https://www.youtube.com/user/KayKayVlogs   The video of this weeks episode is available here: https://youtu.be/nTwgNFWnRoE    Let us know any thoughts via the usual contact channels below. See you next time. Keep on Preachin'!   https://www.facebook.com/preachinonpr...   https://twitter.com/PreachinPod   preachinonpreacher@gmail.com   Theme is Low Battery Blues by Martijn de Boer (NiGiD) (c) 2014 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/NiGiD/4... Ft: Javolenus

Eskeleto took the day off soo TTB chubs and Rukus continue the Ramble. And they Ramble the Fuck on, speaking about Stormy Daniels and how porn stars may have better treatment than the hollywood women. We speak about the passing Star R. lee Ermey. We also sprinkle some geek news and current events and just Ramble the fuck on!!! ENJOY!!!

Harry Anderson, magician, comic actor and star of the long-running sitcom Night Court just arrived in the Next World. We’ll update you about his plans for his new eternal existence. Barbara Bush, grandmotherly former First Lady, had a darker side to her personality. You’ll find out about it and what it might mean for her going forward. Bruno Sammartino, former world heavyweight wrestling champion, is now residing in the Afterlife. Is Bruno thinking about joining the Shakespearian acting company owned by his former boss Vincent McMahon Sr.? Bruno has given an answer to that question and we’ll tell you what it is. R. Lee Ermey, former Marine drill instructor-turned actor, had some Strong’s words to say about Stanley Kubrick, the man who directed him in Full Metal Jacket. Wait til you hear what he called the legendary Kubrick.

In this episode, Matt bids farewell to actors R. Lee Ermey and Harry Anderson, who passed away this week. Ermey is best known as the tough-talking drill sergeant from "Full Metal Jacket," but Matt remembers him for roles in "Fletch Lives" and "Saving Silverman." Anderson, the understated everyman, entertained Matt on many afternoons in "Night Court" reruns.

The HOBI Gang is in high spirits this week as they are excited about the returning Westworld, Blake and Jason are actually positive about the Walking Dead season finale but couldn't care less about Morgan on Fear the Walking Dead! The guys pay their respects to two legends, R Lee Ermey and Harry Anderson, with a Breath of Silence and their moods begin to sour more with George R. R. Martin's lack of writing and the demise of Necco Wafers. The gang does perk up about Super Troopers 2 opening and Blake does his own Top Five again separate from Jeff and Jason's Top Five Characters Crossovers We Want! This episode is sponsored by the Cincinnati Comic Expo.  Don't forget to subscribe to our podcast!

Host, Michael Kornbluth comes out with fast and furious with plenty of Obama jokes. Soon after, he sheds light on how racism works both ways, especially against vocal Trump supporters both online and off. Last, he cites some portions of a speech he wrote for a writer teacher job at a Charter School in Harlem. 

BZ pays a tribute to Gunny R. Lee Ermey -- as we also say goodbye to Barbara Bush who passed away at 92, as well as Harry "The Hat" Anderson from NIGHT COURT at age 65. Good and great Americans all. We also covered the Deep State, the "blue wave" in November and much more buttery political goodness.

You knew him as Gunnery Sergeant Hartman, the gruff drill instructor from Full Metal Jacket. It was a role and a character he would reprise in numerous TV shows and commercials from the History Channel to Geico. But did you know Mr. Ermy was a Kansas boy? Born in Emporia and raised in the Kansas City area, Ermey lived around this part of the world until age 14. R. Lee Ermey passed away Sunday, April 15th 2018 at the age of 74. In this interview from the Truta Archives, dated January 19, 2005 from KCTE-AM radio, R. Lee talks about Full Metal Jacket, why he never curses in real life, and the surprising modern facility that is now built on the place of his boyhood home.

The 68th episode of the Next 100 Project has Stanley Kubrick taking us to Boot Camp & then Vietnam. The picture expertly examines the hypocrisies of ‘Nam, where humanity is cheap. It remains a disturbing film, even if so much of R. Lee Ermey’s much-imitated bullying performance feels cliched now. Fascinations abound. Before you plug in your earbuds and clean the head, load up on Sparkplug Coffee!

This week, Julia Rohed of Mercy Street Theatre Company joins us to squeak about the 2003 remake of Willard, starring the ever-creepy Crispin Glover as an eccentric mama's boy who starts doling out his own brand of justice against those who wrong him - with the help of a few friendly rats. It's a surprisingly eccentric, Raimi-esque dark comedy with a wicked sense of humor, and we take it all in with our custom cocktail and drinking rules! Related Links:Get tickets to Mercy Street Theatre Company's Merry Christmas, Mulch Pile, running December 8-11 at the Chicago Actors Studio! (Thanks to our sponsor Jackbox as part of the Chicago Podcast Coop!)

 What happens if your flight is delayed or canceled by weather or a mechanical problem... will the airline reimburse you?   Senior reporter with Kiplinger Finance Magazine  Ryan Ermey http://www.kiplinger.com/ says apps like Trippit and Square Mouth can help you get ahead of everyone if you run into problems at the airport. Should you buy flight insurance? And, what can your credit card do for you when you travel?  How to avoid taking off your shoes at security checkpoint? https://www.facebook.com/MoneyMakingSense/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BRING IT!!  Join us as we discuss this epic remake from producer Michael Bay and director Marcus Nispel.  We talk about Jessica Biel's love for "blood and guts", deleted scenes, Dolph Lundgren as Leatherface (?) and MUCH more!

Welcome folks to the Mancave Movie Review. Today the crew will be talking about that classic war movie from Stanley Kubrick, . This great and fantastic films stars Matthew Modine, R. Lee Ermey, Vincent D'onofrio and Adam Baldwin. So kick back with a great beer while Steve, Mark, Jeff and Ken complain that Ann Margaret isn't coming to the show. Hope you enjoyed the show and will be back for more. Click on our Facebook and Twitter links to follow and give us a like and listen to us on Itunes and Stitcher. Until next time, Ciao!

Join Ken and Brian as they talk with R. Lee "The Gunny" Ermey the Host of Saving Private K9 on The Sportsman Channel. They also talk about upcoming DU events with Nick Neff from the Southern Johnson County Chapter of Ducks Unlimited. And as always, they talk hunting, fishing, and the great outdoors.

R. Lee Ermey joins VOW Talk Radio to discuss his new show, Saving Private K-9. Ermys new show, Saving Private K-9 tells the battle stories of America's 4-legged heroes, who serve with honor and bravery.R. Lee Ermey was a Golden Globe Best Supporting Actor nominee, and Boston Society of Film Critics Award Winner for Best Supporting Actor in director, Stanley Kubrick's “Full Metal Jacket”, R. Lee Ermey, after more than 25 years in the business, is one of the most successful and talented actors in film and television today, having starred or appeared in over sixty feature films.His numerous roles in feature film include: “Switchback”, starring opposite Dennis Quaid and Danny Glover, “Dead Man Walking”, “Seven”, “Leaving Las Vegas”, “Murder In The First”, “Life”, “The Frighteners” and “Sommersby” as well as his critically acclaimed role opposite Jared Leto in “Prefontaine”. He continues doing numerous voice-over roles, which span from “The Simpsons” to “Family Guy” to “Toy Story”(1 through 3). Toy Story 3” just became the highest grossing animated film of all time.Ermey spent eleven years in the Marine Corps, Two of which were spent as being a Drill Instructor at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, India Company 3rd Recruit Training Battalion 1965-67, Arrived in Vietnam in 1968 spending 14 months attached to Marine Wing Support Group 17 and 2 tours in Okinawa. He rose to the rank of Staff Sergeant and was medically retired for injuries received.On May 17, 2002 he received an honorary promotion to Gunnery Sergeant (E-7) by Commandant James L. Jones, becoming the first retiree in the history of the Marines to be promoted. 

R. Lee Ermey joins VOW Talk Radio to discuss his new show, Saving Private K-9. Ermys new show, Saving Private K-9 tells the battle stories of America's 4-legged heroes, who serve with honor and bravery.R. Lee Ermey was a Golden Globe Best Supporting Actor nominee, and Boston Society of Film Critics Award Winner for Best Supporting Actor in director, Stanley Kubrick's “Full Metal Jacket”, R. Lee Ermey, after more than 25 years in the business, is one of the most successful and talented actors in film and television today, having starred or appeared in over sixty feature films.His numerous roles in feature film include: “Switchback”, starring opposite Dennis Quaid and Danny Glover, “Dead Man Walking”, “Seven”, “Leaving Las Vegas”, “Murder In The First”, “Life”, “The Frighteners” and “Sommersby” as well as his critically acclaimed role opposite Jared Leto in “Prefontaine”. He continues doing numerous voice-over roles, which span from “The Simpsons” to “Family Guy” to “Toy Story”(1 through 3). Toy Story 3” just became the highest grossing animated film of all time.Ermey spent eleven years in the Marine Corps, Two of which were spent as being a Drill Instructor at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, India Company 3rd Recruit Training Battalion 1965-67, Arrived in Vietnam in 1968 spending 14 months attached to Marine Wing Support Group 17 and 2 tours in Okinawa. He rose to the rank of Staff Sergeant and was medically retired for injuries received.On May 17, 2002 he received an honorary promotion to Gunnery Sergeant (E-7) by Commandant James L. Jones, becoming the first retiree in the history of the Marines to be promoted. 

Interview the R. Lee Ermey, a.k.a. “The Gunny,” iconic star of Full Metal Jacket, TV host of Mail Call and Lock N’ Load, and former Marine Corps Drill Instructor about his new book, life, food, politics and America. 

HIGHLIGHTS of the hour include - MORE with Sandy Rios, Bill Wells, and R. Lee. Ermey! -Mark is worried that House Rep. Luis Guitierrez wants law makers to slip something through at the midnight SEASONAL hour while America is sleeping through the Holidays. LIVE, LOCAL, and BACK in ACTION - The Mark Larson Show!

Movie Meltdown - Episode 228 R. Lee Ermey declares war on lame podcasts and so he joins forces with us here at "Movie Meltdown" to deliver a great episode! Most people know R. Lee Ermey from his legendary performance as Gunnery Sergeant Hartman in "Full Metal Jacket". But in his time, he's been involved in 75 movies, hosted TV shows, done animated voice-over work, been a product spokesperson and so many other projects. But more important than that, long before his acting days he served his country in the Marine Corps and actually went to war himself. So we discuss his early days, just how he got involved in the military, and what eventually led him to Hollywood. Plus we hear his stories about working with the likes of Stanley Kubrick, Francis Ford Coppola and Peter Jackson! And even though he's been through the horrors of war, we discuss what might just be the scariest thing R. Lee Ermey has ever experienced... kissing Jack Black!  And since we are talking to the man most synonymous with warfare on the silver screen, we settle into "The Grind" where the group sits down to discuss - War Movies. And along the way we mention... Leo Tolstoy, Inglourious Basterds, Apocalypse Now, The Steel Helmet, The English Patient, learning history from film, Born on the Fourth of July, Anna Karenina, The Patriot, hegemony, Thor, The Big Red One, General Grant, Enemy at the Gates, Albanian genocide, Principal Skinner, Cold Mountain, Tom Stoppard, stock war characters, Henry the V, Sam Fuller, K-19: The Widowmaker, the birth of text messaging, shell shock, military therapy, Fixed Bayonets!, Osama Bin Laden, keeping the Emperor, Terrence Malick, George Takei, D.I. Darren McGavin, Zero Dark Thirty, Casablanca, 300, Erwin Rommel, Black Hawk Down, making a movie in a typhoon, Tribes, internment camps, relationships against the backdrop of world events, I turned down ten films last year, The Return of Martin Guerre, the civil war, Schindler's List, MASH, Braveheart, do war movies have to be historically accurate?, what do you say when there are Nazis about?, The Boys in Company C, going to Vietnam, trying to get away from the law, Patton, War and Peace, George Washington's military career, war hero as super hero, honor or emo?, Vassili Zaitsev, the revolutionary war, joining the Marines, The African Queen, is the individual greater than the war?, The Black Robe, Purple Hearts, The Deer Hunter, Nathanael Greene and changing trench warfare.  "If you see my name on a movie... better go see it, because it's a kick-ass movie."  Special thanks to SOG Knives for their help on this episode, check out R. Lee's exclusive "Gunny"  knife at: http://www.sogknives.com/

After Platinum Dune's Texas Chainsaw Massacre reboot cut deep in the box office, another installment was inevitable, but with Leatherface left one-armed, and scene stealing R Lee Ermey's Sheriff Hoyt squashed like a Texas armadillo, where could the series go next? Platinum Dunes' answer was to make a prequel to their reboot, telling the origin story of the Hewett clan, including witnessing the birth of Leatherface, seeing how Ermey earned his sheriff's badge, and watching as the family dines for the first time on human flesh. Is this new film a tasty morsel to be savored, or just another rancid installment in a wayward horror franchise? Listen to find out!

After Platinum Dune's Texas Chainsaw Massacre reboot cut deep in the box office, another installment was inevitable, but with Leatherface left one-armed, and scene stealing R Lee Ermey's Sheriff Hoyt squashed like a Texas armadillo, where could the series go next? Platinum Dunes' answer was to make a prequel to their reboot, telling the origin story of the Hewett clan, including witnessing the birth of Leatherface, seeing how Ermey earned his sheriff's badge, and watching as the family dines for the first time on human flesh. Is this new film a tasty morsel to be savored, or just another rancid installment in a wayward horror franchise? Listen to find out!

After Platinum Dune's Texas Chainsaw Massacre reboot cut deep in the box office, another installment was inevitable, but with Leatherface left one-armed, and scene stealing R Lee Ermey's Sheriff Hoyt squashed like a Texas armadillo, where could the series go next? Platinum Dunes' answer was to make a prequel to their reboot, telling the origin story of the Hewett clan, including witnessing the birth of Leatherface, seeing how Ermey earned his sheriff's badge, and watching as the family dines for the first time on human flesh. Is this new film a tasty morsel to be savored, or just another rancid installment in a wayward horror franchise? Listen to find out!

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