Podcast appearances and mentions of Ron Kovic

Thomas Cruise Mapother IV (born July 3, 1962) is an American actor and producer. He is considered a Hollywood icon and has received various accolades, including an Honorary Palme d'Or and three Golden Globe Awards, along with nominations for four Academy Awards. His films have grossed over $12 billion worldwide, placing him among the highest-grossing actors of all time. He is considered one of Hollywood's most bankable stars and is consistently one of the highest-paid actors in the world. Cruise began his acting career in the early 1980s and gained recognition with leading roles in *Risky Business* (1983) and *Top Gun* (1986). He received critical acclaim for his performances in the dramas *The Color of Money* (1986), *Rain Man* (1988), and *Born on the Fourth of July* (1989). For his portrayal of Ron Kovic in *Born on the Fourth of July*, he won a Golden Globe Award and received an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor. As a leading star in the 1990s, he starred in several commercially successful films, including the drama *A Few Good Men* (1992), the thriller *The Firm* (1993), the horror film *Interview with the Vampire* (1994), and the romance *Jerry Maguire* (1996). He won a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor for the latter. Cruise's performance in *Magnolia* (1999) earned him another Golden Globe Award and a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. He later established himself as a star of science fiction and action films, often performing his own stunts. Cruise has portrayed the fictional agent Ethan Hunt in the *Mission: Impossible* film series since 1996. Other films in this genre include *Vanilla Sky* (2001), *Minority Report* (2002), *The Last Samurai* (2003), *Collateral* (2004), *War of the Worlds* (2005), *Knight and Day* (2010), *Jack Reacher* (2012), *Oblivion* (2013), *Edge of Tomorrow* (2014), and *Top Gun: Maverick* (2022). Cruise holds the Guinness World Record for the most consecutive $100-million-grossing movies, a record achieved between 2012 and 2018. In December 2024, he was awarded the U.S. Navy's highest civilian honor, the Distinguished Public Service Award, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the military through his screen roles. Forbes ranked him as the world's most powerful celebrity in 2006. He was named People's Sexiest Man Alive in 1990 and received the distinction of "Most Beautiful People" in 1997. Outside of his film career, Cruise has been an outspoken advocate for the Church of Scientology.

There were few rock albums in the 80's which achieved the popularity levels of Born In the U.S.A., the seventh studio album by Bruce Springsteen.  Songs for this album were recorded with the E. Street Band over a two-year period from 1982 until 1984, the totality of songs far outstripping the available space on the album.  Somewhere between 70 and 90 songs were created during those sessions, some being released as B-sides  Ultimately twelve songs landed on the album, seven of which were released as singles.  All seven singles reached the top 10 in the United States.The songs reflect Springsteen's blue collar sensibilities, but also have more pop influence musically than some of his earlier works.  Springsteen made more prominent use of synthesizers in these pieces, and the shorter, more radio-friendly tracks surely contributed to the success of the album.  “Born In the U.S.A.” was the biggest selling album of 1985, and remains Springsteen's most successful studio album.  The album's success also catapulted Bruce Springsteen's fame to stratospheric levels, a consequence which he considered a mixed blessing.While the music is pop oriented and lively, the lyrics are often darker, reflecting the aftermath of the Vietnam war and struggles of blue collar life.  It may be a strange juxtaposition, but it worked.Born In the U.S.A. was released in 1984, but singles from the album were still being released in 1985, the last of which was released in November.Lynch brings us this monster album of 80's heartland rock in this week's podcast Glory DaysThe fifth single released from the album was inspired by an encounter Springsteen had with an old friend and star high school baseball player in a bar in 1973.  It reflects on the passage of time and the way we look back on the days of our youth with nostalgia.    Dancing In the DarkThis track was born out of frustration.  Springsteen's manager was pushing for him to write a hit single, and the lyrics reflect the pressire Springsteen felt to write a hit.  Interestingly the song became Springsteen's biggest hit, reaching number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100.  The video is famous for a scene where Springsteen pulls a fan - the actress Courtney Cox before her fame on the TV show “Friends” - on stage to dance.  I'm On FireSpringsteen developed this song in early 1982 while experimenting with a slow Johnny Cash rhythm.  The lyrics are built around sexual tension for a seemingly unavailable love.  The video portrays Springsteen as an auto mechanic working on a Thunderbird for an unseen female who brings the car in frequently and always asks for him to do the work.Born In the U.S.A.The title track and opening song to the album is a protest song disguised as a patriotic song.  It was inspired by Ron Kovic, a Vietnam War veteran and wheelchair-bound anti-war activist who wrote the memoir “Born on the Fourth of July.” Despite its protest origins, it became associated with Ronald Reagan's optimistic 1984 campaign due to its strong chorus. ENTERTAINMENT TRACK:Living In America by James Brown (from the motion picture “Rocky IV”)Brown makes a cameo in this Rocky movie when Balboa's antagonist turned friend Apollo Creed fights an exhibition against Soviet athlete Ivan Drogo in Las Vegas. STAFF PICKS:She Sells Sanctuary by the CultWayne gets the staff picks rolling with the first big hit from the Cult.  The lyrics reflect the feeling of safety that the singer receives when being around a particular woman.  Front man Ian Astbury has stated that "...plain and simple.  It's about sex."  This group channels a bit of goth rock and a bit of fuzzy psychedelia.To Live and Die in L.A. by Wang ChungRob brings us a deeper cut from the film noir "To Live and Die in L.A."  Director William Friedkin liked the group and asked them to compose the entire soundtrack.  This piece is the title track for the soundtrack, and gives off the neo-noir feel of the thriller.Overjoyed by Stevie WonderBruce features a hit song of the twentieth studio album from Stevie Wonder, "In Squared Circle."  The song was written back in 1979 for the album "Journey Through the Secret Life of Plants," but didn't make that album.  It was first performed live on Saturday Night Live in 1983.  Jazz guitarist Earl Klugh contributes on this song.  Running Up that Hill (A Deal with God) by Kate BushLynch finishes the staff picks with a song that got new life from the series "Stranger Things."  Bush's unusual lyrics reflect a desire to make a deal with God to trade places with her husband for a time so she would better understand him.   INSTRUMENTAL TRACK:Where's the Walrus? by The Alan Parson's ProjectWe finish off today's podcast with an instrumental from The Alan Parson's Project album "Stereotomy."  Thanks for listening to “What the Riff?!?” NOTE: To adjust the loudness of the music or voices, you may adjust the balance on your device. 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Welcome back to The Movie Draft House! We're shooting off fireworks, eating hot dogs, and swimming in the pool as we watch films centered around "American Historical Events" as our theme this month! This week, Mark kicks us off with a literal BANG as we review the 1989 Oliver Stone Oscar-winning film "Born on the 4th of July" starring Tom Cruise. Tune in to find out why Jeff hates war films, how much Mark knows about the differences between para and quadriplegic and PENIS! IMDB synopsis "The biography of Ron Kovic. Paralyzed in the Vietnam war, he becomes an anti-war and pro-human rights political activist after feeling betrayed by the country for which he fought." Follow the podcast across all social media! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Paralysis from the chest down as a result of serving in the U.S. military during the Vietnam War may sound like devastation beyond reconciliation, but for Ron Kovic, it became a transformative and politically enlightening experience. The two-tour veteran amplified his activism a few years after being discharged from the army with honest and insightful writing about what serving in this war was truly like. His best-selling memoir, “Born on the Fourth of July,” was published in 1976 and later was made into a film adaptation directed by Oliver Stone.  He continued his activism, most notably with his second book, “Hurricane Street,” following his nationwide organization of the American Veteran Movement, which fought for improved conditions in VA hospitals. Akashic Books recently published Kovic's third book in his autobiographical trilogy— “A Dangerous Country: An American Elegy.”

Ron Kovic Listen to a conversation with Ron Kovic discussing his new book, a dangerous country and American elegy with Eric Mann, two veterans of the anti-war movement discuss the big lie of the US war machine, the role of taking personal responsibility inside oppressive systems, personal forgiveness, and the will to move forward. The Old Oak directed by Ken Loach Eric will also be reviewing, the great Ken Loach's new, and last film The Old Oak a beautiful film of how a Syrian refugee woman and a British working class man fight, anti-immigrant sentiment and March forward together. The Old Oak is put together by a fantastic trio: Directed by Ken Loach written by Paul Laverty, produced by Rebecca O'Brien There will be a sneak preview of the The Old Oak at the Strategy And Soul Theater on Thursday, April 11 and a theatrical opening at the Laemmle Royal on Friday, April 12 join us that Thursday night and go to the Royal as well

RON KOVIC served two tours of duty during the Vietnam War. He was paralyzed from his chest down in combat in 1968 and has been in a wheelchair ever since. Along with Oliver Stone, Kovic was the coscreenwriter of the 1989 Academy Award–winning film based on Kovic's best-selling memoir Born on the Fourth of July (starring Tom Cruise as Kovic). Hurricane Street (2016) detailed Kovic's efforts to organize the American Veterans Movement in 1974, fighting for better treatment of injured and disabled veterans. His latest work is A Dangerous Country.Ron Kovic, author of Born on the Fourth of July and one of the country's most powerful and passionate antiwar voices, completes his Vietnam Trilogy with this poignant, inspiring, and deeply personal. Maggie has an extended conversation with Ron Kovic about his new book which completes his Vietnam Trilogy and his deep and personal story of his time in Vietnam, returning home and how his political views shifted tremendously.  Source: https://www.akashicbooks.com/author/ron-kovic/Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ron_KovicHost Maggie LePique, a radio veteran since the 1980's at NPR in Kansas City Mo. She began her radio career in Los Angeles in the early 1990's and has worked for Pacifica station KPFK Radio in Los Angeles since 1994.Support the show

At 18 years old, Cruise made a pivotal decision with his mother and stepfather's support to relocate to New York City, embarking on a journey to pursue an acting career. After a stint as a busboy in the city, he ventured to Los Angeles in pursuit of television opportunities. Securing representation with CAA, Cruise transitioned into the film industry, marking his debut with a minor role in the 1981 film "Endless Love" before landing a significant supporting part as a volatile cadet in "Taps" later that year. Initially cast as a background actor, Cruise's standout performance impressed director Harold Becker, resulting in an expanded role.In 1983, Cruise joined the ensemble cast of Francis Ford Coppola's "The Outsiders," followed by notable roles in "All the Right Moves" and the seminal "Risky Business," lauded as a quintessential "Generation X classic" and a pivotal moment in Cruise's burgeoning career. Additionally, Cruise headlined Ridley Scott's "Legend" in 1985. By the release of "Top Gun" in 1986, Cruise had solidified his status as a Hollywood superstar.Cruise continued his success with Martin Scorsese's "The Color of Money" the same year, sharing the screen with Paul Newman and earning acclaim for their on-screen chemistry. Despite the critical reception of "Cocktail" in 1988, Cruise rebounded with a powerful performance in Barry Levinson's "Rain Man," opposite Dustin Hoffman, which earned him accolades and recognition.In 1989, Cruise tackled the challenging role of paralyzed Vietnam War veteran Ron Kovic in Oliver Stone's "Born on the Fourth of July." His transformative portrayal earned him numerous awards and nominations, including a Golden Globe Award and his first Academy Award nomination for Best Actor.If you are new to the podcast then please consider following us on the platform that you love, we can be found most anywhere that you listen to your favorite podcasts. Please leave us a rating and review if you listen on iTunes and a 5 star rating if you listen on Spotify.If you have any questions, comments, suggestions for shows or you have a question you would like us to read on air then email us at retrolife4you@gmail.com You can find us on social media at the following places:FacebookInstagramTik TokYouTubeRetro Life 4 You Website

Welcome to the Instant Trivia podcast episode 973, where we ask the best trivia on the Internet. Round 1. Category: For Me. With Me in quotes 1: Usually occurring in children, this disease is caused by a morbillivirus. measles. 2: In the Sermon on the Mount, they are called blessed. the meek. 3: This reservoir was formed by Hoover Dam. Lake Mead. 4: From the Latin for "lean", it means deficient or barely adequate. meager. 5: A value below which 50% of subjects fall, or a strip down the middle of the road. the median. Round 2. Category: Chump Change 1: Change a letter to get this big winner. a champ. 2: Drop a letter to get this dromedary dome. a hump. 3: Change 2 letters to get this bell sound. a chime. 4: Drop 2 letters to get this sports authority. an ump. 5: Change 2 letters to get this metal fastener. a clamp. Round 3. Category: Mr. Dwayne Johnson 1: Channeling his Pacific island heritage, Dwayne was the voice of Maui in this animated movie. Moana. 2: In the last 4 films in this speedy franchise, Dwayne has played Luke Hobbs. Fast and Furious. 3: D.J. flew a rescue chopper and saved lives in this "fault"-y disaster film. San Andreas. 4: In "Central Intelligence", Dwayne teamed up to catch a spy with this actor of smaller stature. Kevin Hart. 5: Still billed as "The Rock" in his film debut "The Mummy Returns", Dwayne played this ruler restored to life by ancient magic. the Scorpion King. Round 4. Category: Novel Plots 1: Life on the Mississippi with an orphan and a runaway slave. Huckleberry Finn. 2: After a shipwreck, an 18th c. adventurer gets tied down in Lilliput before he can return home. Gulliver's Travels. 3: A London physician discovers he's as different as night and day. Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. 4: Rudolf Rassendyll has a close shave when he's mistaken for the King of Ruritania. The Prisoner of Zenda. 5: Hostile aliens fall victim to germ warfare in England. The War of the Worlds. Round 5. Category: I Didn'T Expect. With I in quotes 1: It precedes coffee, setter, whiskey and wolfhound. Irish. 2: Jacques Rogge was elected president of this governing body in July 2001. the IOC, the International Olympic Committee. 3: Ron Kovic could have called his book "Born on" this--it's the same thing. Independence Day. 4: This verb form makes the word a command. imperative. 5: The black, shiny crystals of this element are dissolved in alcohol to make an antiseptic. iodine. Thanks for listening! Come back tomorrow for more exciting trivia! Special thanks to https://blog.feedspot.com/trivia_podcasts/

First-time guest Adam Donato joins us to discuss Oliver Stone's 1989 film 'Born on the Fourth of July,' starring Tom Cruise in a role that garnered him his first Academy Award nomination. Based on the real-life story of Ron Kovic, a Vietnam War veteran and anti-war advocate paralyzed from the waist down. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/weboughtamic/message

Welcome to the Instant Trivia podcast episode 957, where we ask the best trivia on the Internet. Round 1. Category: Say Cheese! 1: Add white wine to some shaved Gruyere and Emmentaler and then heat to make this dipping treat. fondue. 2: It's a long way to this Irish county famous for its Cashel blue cheese. Tipperary. 3: Napoleon III may have named this white, downy-rind cow's-milk cheese after the Norman village where he first sampled it. Camembert. 4: The name of this cheese of India follows saag in a spinach and cheese dish. paneer. 5: A favorite of Charlemagne, a true version of this cheese can be authenticated by a red sheep on the wrapper. Roquefort. Round 2. Category: Recycling 1: Because a yellow dye has been found that washes out, some of these directories are now recyclable. Yellow Pages (telephone book). 2: Doing this to aluminum cans makes it easier to store and transport them. crushing them. 3: For some envelopes to be recyclable, this material must be removed from the address window. cellophane (plastic). 4: Some cities provide curbside pickup of leaves, which are then recycled into this for fertilizing gardens. mulch (compost). 5: To make this material, furnaces must run at 2800° F.; to recycle it, at lower temperatures. glass. Round 3. Category: Blank That Guy 1: Connived his way to control of the New York City Treasury in the 1870s:William "blank" blank. "Boss" Tweed. 2: Alliterative SS chief:Heinrich blank. Himmler. 3: Ran a brutal gang in Prohibition-era NYC:Dutch blank. Schultz. 4: Shot near a Virginia farmhouse in April 1865:blank blank blank. John Wilkes Booth. 5: Took over in Cambodia in 1975:blank blank. Pol Pot. Round 4. Category: Business Men 1: This company founded by Berry Gordy Jr. celebrated its 40th anniversary in 1998. Motown Records. 2: In 1998 he went to his first owners meeting since 1989, to try to stop rival Murdoch's Dodgers buy. Ted Turner. 3: It shouldn't take you overnight to deliver the name of this company Fred Smith founded in 1973. Federal Express. 4: With a yardstick and a piece of plywood, Edwin Shoemaker felt inclined to design this recliner in 1928. La-Z-Boy. 5: This inventor of vulcanization was sent to debtor's prison; maybe for bouncing checks?. Charles Goodyear. Round 5. Category: I Didn'T Expect. With I in quotes 1: It precedes coffee, setter, whiskey and wolfhound. Irish. 2: Jacques Rogge was elected president of this governing body in July 2001. the IOC, the International Olympic Committee. 3: Ron Kovic could have called his book "Born on" this--it's the same thing. Independence Day. 4: This verb form makes the word a command. imperative. 5: The black, shiny crystals of this element are dissolved in alcohol to make an antiseptic. iodine. Thanks for listening! Come back tomorrow for more exciting trivia! Special thanks to https://blog.feedspot.com/trivia_podcasts/

Tom Cruise set aside his looks and 80's charisma for this mostly-true story of Ron Kovic, a paraplegic Vietnam veteran turned anti-war activist. Oliver Stone snagged his third Oscar for this biopic, but will the new generation of moviegoers love it or leave it?

Oscar Winning Director Oliver Stone comes back to the club and Vietnam, this time with Tom Cruise. It's "Born on the Fourth of July' and Comic Simon Seline is here to discuss it all with host and Comedian Steve Mazan.  Is this Oliver Stone's best? Was this Cruise's best acting? Was the ending rushed? Who is best in the supporting cast?  Is 1989 an unsung year in film? All these questions and more get answered on this week's Mazan Movie Club Podcast.         

Happy birthday, Ron Kovic. Facial tattoos. Krazy George and the Wave. Shooty Babitt and Billy Martin, who said, "If you ever see Shooty Babitt play second base for me again, I want you to Shooty me." Plus, the 40th anniversary of Dave Righetti's no-hitter vs. the Red Sox on July 4, 1983. And deciding to take a break from collecting my Willie Mays run. The first Wave, 10/15/81: https://youtu.be/_sqGxQoORYE

CONTENT Our guest today is today is Nick Dunn.  One of six former British servicemen who spent 4 years imprisoned in India for a crime they didn't commit. Each day they lived in appalling conditions with poor food and the ever present threat of violence.  They were providing security against Somali pirates for a merchant ship off the Indian coast in October 2013 when they were falsely accused of being illegally armed in Indian waters.  In this podcast we discuss his service with the Parachute Regiment and his arrest, trial, imprisonment in Chennai jail and the battle to secure his release for a crime he didn't commit. Nick is also a published author and his book “Surviving Hell” recounts his experience imprisoned in Chennai.  You can follow him on Twitter @NickDunn1986. DESERT ISLAND DITS On Desert Island Dits our guest's choice of book was anything by Lee Child an author whose books he read while in prison.  The teams' book choices this week was Ron Kovic's Born on The Fourth of July . SOCIAL MEDIA Check out our blog site on word press Unconventional Soldier Follow us on social media and don't forget to like, share and leave a review. Instagram @the_unconventional_soldier_pod. Facebook @lateo82.  Twitter @TheUCS473. Download on these and other platforms via Link Tree. Email us: unconventionalsoldier@gmail.com.  This episode brought to you in association with ISARR a veteran owned company.

Nos vamos a 1989 para hablar de la gran película de Oliver Stone, un relato antibélico basado en la vida real de Ron Kovic. ¡Gracias por escuchar! Twitter @AlCineSolo

Today let's celebrate the life of Ron Kovic born on this day in 1946 and continues to support anti war demonstrations after being paralyzed in Vietnam during 1968. The film was a promise fulfilled by friend and fellow Vietnam Veteran Oliver Stone. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/drzeusfilmpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/drzeusfilmpodcast/support

Join Alex and returning guest host Dr. Anthony Zoccolillo as they discuss the middle film of Oliver Stone's Vietnam trilogy, Born on the Fourth of July (1989). Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), patriotism, and activism are fantastic topics to explore in this war film based on the life of a real Vietnam veteran that went from blind patriot to leading antiwar activist, Ron Kovic. It really puts events of today in perspective, sheesh... Check out 50 States of Terror episode that Zocc was on for Mental Health Awareness Month, May 2022! Please leave your feedback on this post, the main site (cinemapsychpod.swanpsych.com), on Facebook (@CinPsyPod), or Twitter (@CinPsyPod). We'd love to hear from you! Don't forget to check out our Patreon and/or Paypal links to contribute to this podcast and keep the lights on! Don't forget to check out our MERCH STORE for some great merch with our logo! Legal stuff: 1. All film clips are used under Section 107 of Title 17 U.S.C. (fair use; no copyright infringement is intended). 2. Intro and outro music by Sro ("Self-Driving"). Used under license CC BY-SA 4.0. 3. Film reel sound effect by bone666138. Used under license CC BY 3.0. 4. Additional music: "Et Voila". Used under license.

At a time when the war that could end civilization escalates, peace activist Ron Kovic marks his July 4 birthday sounding the alarm about the true costs of war, a sentiment shared by his girlfriend of 16 years, TerriAnn Ferren.

I feel the need... the need for a podcast exploring the films and career of Tom Cruise.Welcome to Cruise Views, a podcast all about actor, producer, and global icon Tom Cruise, reviewing each of his films in order! This week your hosts Adam and Tom discuss Born on the Fourth of July (1989) directed by Oliver Stone and starring Tom Cruise, Willem Dafoe, and Kyra Sedgewick.The film acts as a biography of Ron Kovic, played by Tom Cruise. Paralyzed in the Vietnam war, he becomes an anti-war and pro-human rights political activist after feeling betrayed by the country he fought for.Adam and Tom explore the production, release, and context of the film and how it fits into Tom Cruise's career. They also find time to play their exciting game, Two Cruise and a Lie! What will they make of the film? What is the overall "Cruiseness" rating? Find out on this episode of Cruise Views!The next episode is out on Tuesday May 17th!Come and chat to us...Twitter: https://twitter.com/cruiseviewspodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cruiseviewspod/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cruiseviewspodEmail us: cruiseviewspodcast@gmail.com

En El Guateque de Onda Regional de Murcia (orm.es; domingos, 22,05h) rescatamos olvidadas melodías del ayer. El verano ya llegó y la fiesta comenzó. En El Guateque estamos de veraneo. Palito Ortega ha dejado huellas con sus canciones y sus tremendos falsetes.Los 4 de la Torre han pasado a la historia del pop nacional por ser los principales adalides de la canción turística en la España del desarrollismo, el sesicientos, las suecas y el Ministerio de Información y Turismo de don Manuel Fraga.Formula V reinaron verano tras verano con canciones que hablaban de playa, sol y mar. Silvana Velasco tuvo una destacada participación en el IX Festival de Benidorm. Acudió con dos canciones y colocó ambas en la final. “A la playa vas”, es la típica pieza rítmica de pop festivalero. Mucho trompeteo y referencias a la playa, el sol, el amor, Benidorm, el mar y todos los tópicos veraniegos que ustedes quieran. Reducir a locutor a José Domingo Castaño es ser injusto con una de las personalidades más conocidas de la comunicación española durante varias décadas. Desde luego, ha tocado muchos palillos en su vida y uno de ellos ha sido el de cantante. Pese al éxito de “Flamenco” Los Brincos no siguieron experimentando por ahí, sino que lo que hicieron inmediatamente fue combinar, como hacían The Rolling Stones, The Troggs y The Beatles, las canciones más fieras, incluso gamberras, con dulces baladas de mechero encendido. Con "Chica de verano" Los Sonor se estrenan como compositores; el permiso de la casa discográfica para incluir material propio era algo que en esa época sólo estaba permitido a las figuras consagradas. En 1976 Amarillo fue designado como grupo revelación del año, Elsa Baeza fue una de esas pocas cantantes cuyas cualidades, personalidad, encanto y estilo, fueron más que suficientes como para encandilar al público español. Cliff Richard ha sido un poco de todo: la respuesta europea a Elvis Presley; la punta de lanza de una nueva corriente musical británica; el predecesor de The Beatles. Su éxito fue grande, pero hoy, fuera de Gran Bretaña, donde aún mantiene una posición importante, su nombre, su voz, su cara sólo aparecen en las antologías de rock'n'roll. El twist de Saint Tropez era un himno de libertad, Peppino Di Capri sonaba todo el día en las radios de aquel verano del sesenta y tres, cuando Luther King dijo en la marcha de Washington que tenía un sueño, sin saber que semanas después matarían a John Kennedy. Los Beatles actúan, por primera y única vez en Barcelona, el 3 de julio de 1965, llenando la plaza de toros Monumental. Los Pekenikes tuvieron mas éxito que los ingleses. Nacido el 4 de julio (título original: Born on the Fourth of July) es una adaptación cinematográfica de la obra homónima de Ron Kovic, que se alistó como voluntario en la Guerra de Vietnam. Sus sueños idealistas de joven americano que lucha para defender a su país se fueron al traste cuando entró en contacto con la cruda realidad de la guerra. Una de las canciones de su magnífica banda sonora fue “Venus” de Frankie Avalon, considerado un "pretty face" ("cara bonita"), junto a Paul Anka, Bobby Rydell, Johnny Tillotson o Jimmy Clanton entre otros. Marie Laforet evoca el amor con la metáfora del sol y el calor del verano en una playa.

It was originally Al Pacino and his producing partner Martin Bregman who optioned Ron Kovic's autobiographical book “Born on the Fourth of July” in 1977 so Pacino could play the role. They hired a young Oliver Stone to adapt it but after a few years of not getting anywhere, they dropped it. Stone told Kovic that if he made it, he'd circle back to get it made. True to his word, after the success of Platoon, Stone reached back out and they began the process again, this time with Stone directing. Join us – Pete Wright and Andy Nelson – as we close out our Oliver Stone in the 80s series with Stone's 1989 film Born on the Fourth of July. We talk about the small amount of Vietnam in this second film of Stone's Vietnam trilogy and how it's interesting in how much that element shapes the overall story. We discuss Tom Cruise in the lead role and how this is a perfect example of Cruise always pushing to be the best and why we love him so much here. We argue over whether the facial hair and wig work is good or not. We run through the list of all the other fantastic performers seen over the course of this epic life story. We debate the nature of biopics and if there's another word to describe this type or not. We chat about Robert Richardson and all the amazing cinematographical choices made throughout this film. And we marvel at the incredible John Williams score which works so well. We have a great time talking about this film so check it out then tune in! The Next Reel – when the movie ends, our conversation begins! Join the conversation with movie lovers from around the world on The Next Reel's Discord channel! Film Sundries Learn more about supporting The Next Reel Film Podcast through your own membership — visit TruStory FM. Watch this film: JustWatch Script Part 1 & Part 2 Original theatrical trailer Original poster artwork Original Material Flickchart Letterboxd

It was originally Al Pacino and his producing partner Martin Bregman who optioned Ron Kovic’s autobiographical book “Born on the Fourth of July” in 1977 so Pacino could play the role. They hired a young Oliver Stone to adapt it but after a few years of not getting anywhere, they dropped it. Stone told Kovic that if he made it, he’d circle back to get it made. True to his word, after the success of Platoon, Stone reached back out and they began the process again, this time with Stone directing. Join us – Pete Wright and Andy Nelson – as we close out our Oliver Stone in the 80s series with Stone’s 1989 film Born on the Fourth of July. We talk about the small amount of Vietnam in this second film of Stone’s Vietnam trilogy and how it’s interesting in how much that element shapes the overall story. We discuss Tom Cruise in the lead role and how this is a perfect example of Cruise always pushing to be the best and why we love him so much here. We argue over whether the facial hair and wig work is good or not. We run through the list of all the other fantastic performers seen over the course of this epic life story. We debate the nature of biopics and if there’s another word to describe this type or not. We chat about Robert Richardson and all the amazing cinematographical choices made throughout this film. And we marvel at the incredible John Williams score which works so well. We have a great time talking about this film so check it out then tune in! The Next Reel – when the movie ends, our conversation begins! Join the conversation with movie lovers from around the world on The Next Reel’s Discord channel! Film Sundries Learn more about supporting The Next Reel Film Podcast through your own membership — visit TruStory FM. Watch this film: JustWatch Script Part 1 & Part 2 Original theatrical trailer Original poster artwork Original Material Flickchart Letterboxd

Legendary trumpeteer talks his illustrious career as former Associate Principal Trumpet of the Boston Symphony Orchestra / Principal Trumpet of the Boston Pops and his subsequent life as studio musician in Los Angeles, including his many collaborations with John Williams as soloist on such scores as Born On The Fourth of July, JFK, Nixon and Saving Private Ryan Hosted by Maurizio Caschetto and Tim Burden Trumpet legend Tim Morrison has defined probably more than any other soloists one of the key signature styles of John Williams, enhancing the American spirit in many of the composer's brilliant pieces for film and the concert hall through his singing, lyrical trumpet sound and purity of tone. Tim Morrison has been the voice of Ron Kovic's struggle in Born on the Fourth of July and the reminiscence of President Kennedy's core American values in JFK; he underlined John Quincy Adams' noble speeches in Amistad, and accompanied with somber, plaintive tones the drama of World War II American soldiers in Saving Private Ryan. Whenever John Williams needed that signature American sound in some of his film scores, he often chose Tim Morrison to be the interpreter of choice. Also, as Principal Trumpet of the Boston Pops Orchestra from 1987 to 1997, he has often being the soloist of choice in many concerts and recordings with Williams on the podium. In this wide, in-depth conversation, Tim Morrison talks about his brilliant career and musical life, from his studies and early days as performer to his arrival in Boston, his many collaborations with John Williams as soloist on Born on the Fourth of July, JFK, Nixon and Saving Private Ryan, but also the many brilliant Boston Pops recordings he performed in, including the iconic Summon the Heroes solo. He also reflects on Williams' comment about his "American sound", his life as studio musician in L.A., and his solo recording album After Hours.

First broadcast on March 14, 1973. Discussing the book, "Fear and Loathing: On the Campaign Trail '72." Includes a clip of Ron Kovic speaking at the Nixon campaign headquarters, courtesy of KPFA/Pacifica Archives.

First came the book, Born on the Fourth of July. It was published in 1976. It is an autobiography by Ron Kovic, a paralyzed Vietnam War veteran who became an anti-war activist. Kovic was born on July 4, 1946. The book was written in Santa Monica, California, during the fall of 1974. It tells the story of Kovic's life growing up in Massapequa, New York, joining the United States Marine Corps right out of high school, going to Vietnam for two tours of duty, getting shot, finding himself paralyzed and in need of a wheelchair, and eventually starting a new life as a peace activist. Then came the movie. Born on the Fourth of July is a 1989 biographical war drama film based on Kovic’s autobiography. Directed by Oliver Stone, and written by Stone and Kovic, it stars Tom Cruise, Kyra Sedgwick, Raymond J. Barry, Jerry Levine, Frank Whaley, and Willem Dafoe. The film depicts the life of Kovic (Cruise) over a 20-year period, detailing his childhood, his military service and paralysis during the Vietnam War, and his transition to anti-war activism. Tom Paxton, the folk singer/political activist, wrote the song "Born on the Fourth of July", which is on his 1977 “New Songs From The Briarpatch” album. Bruce Springsteen wrote the song "Shut Out the Light" after reading Kovic's memoir and then meeting him. Most of these songs are from the movie. Many will have a special meaning for you. A place, a brother, a time gone by. This program is for you, the Vietnam Vets, who will never forget. - - - - Thank you & “welcome home” to all Vietnam Vets. Join the conversation on Facebook at ----- https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100008232395712 or by email at ------- dannymemorylane@gmail.com You’ll hear: 1) American Pie by Don McLean 2) Born On the Fourth of July by Tom Paxton 3) Soldier Boy by The Shirelles 4) Shut Out the Light (from the Soundtrack of the 1998 Documentary, Vietnam Long Time Coming) by Bruce Springsteen 5) Brown Eyed Girl by Van Morrison 6) Born On The Bayou by Broken Homes 7) Rock Around The Clock by Bill Haley & The Comets 8) Up Up And Away by The 5th Dimension 9) My Girl by The Temptations 10) Venus by Frankie Avalon 11) A Hard Rain's A Gonna Fall by Edie Brickell & The New Bohemians 12) The Times They Are A-Changin' by Bob Dylan 13) Born in the U.S.A. [Live] (from Springsteen on Broadway) by Bruce Springsteen 14) Homecoming by John Williams

We're back with another of Tom Cruise's war films, but this one is distinctly anti-war this time. Based on the real life story of paralysed Vietnam war vet Ron Kovic, we follow a patriotic young man's journey into becoming a famous anti-war activist. Join Allison & I as we get deep on the problems with war, patriotism, the lack of care available to vets when he they get home from war & much more. Find Allison on both twitter & instagram @infiniteallien Find my social media via my website: www.tomcruisereviews.com

A l'occasion de la restauration du film "Né un quatre juillet" pour le festival Lumière 2020, We Love Flashback revient sur l’oeuvre d'Oliver Stone.Retrouvez Stéphane Moïssakis, Julien Dupuy et Rafik Djoumi pour une série de deux podcasts pendant toute la durée du festival Lumière 2020 du 10 au 18 octobre : c’est Flashback Loves Oliver Stone sur https://welovecinema.fr.Vétéran profondément marqué par la guerre du Vietnam, Oliver Stone a connu un retentissant succès avec "Platoon", le film qui lui a permis de gagner l'oscar du meilleur réalisateur et du meilleur film. À travers cette oeuvre très personnelle, le réalisateur relate son expérience traumatique sur le front de guerre, puisant dans certains événements douloureux pour forger les séquences les plus marquantes du film. Fort de ce succès public et critique, il devient le cinéaste qui représente le mieux les vétérans du Vietnam, notamment à travers son portrait de l'un d'entre eux, le militant Ron Kovic, interprété par Tom Cruise dans le formidable "Né un quatre juillet". Avec "Entre ciel et terre", il boucle une ambitieuse trilogie sur la guerre du Vietnam qui lui permet d'exorciser ses démons, et avec eux un certain idéal de l'Amérique, aujourd'hui déchue.Retrouvez l'actualité du festival Lumière 2020 sur We Love Cinema : https://welovecinema.bnpparibas/evenements/festival-lumiere-2020We Love Cinema sur Twitter : https://twitter.com/welovecinemafrStéphane Moïssakis : https://twitter.com/smoissakisJulien Dupuy : https://twitter.com/juledupRafik Djoumi : https://twitter.com/RdjoumiFlashback Loves Oliver Stone est un podcast de We Love Cinema proposé et enregistré par Goom le vendredi 9 octobre 2020. Voir Acast.com/privacy pour les informations sur la vie privée et l'opt-out.

Ken welcomes Piper Dellums, powerful keynote speaker, poet, author, film director, producer, and activist. Their friendship began in a small church in the mountain community of Idyllwild, CA. They share a decade long friendship, their encounters with Ron Kovic (Born on the Fourth of July), the 1619 Project, John Lewis, the cast of MASH including Alan Alda and Loretta Swit. But mainly, they remember Piper's father, The Honorable Ronald V. Dellums who served 30 years in Congress and then Mayor of Oakland, CA. Piper's dad was a true champion for the people not only advocating Civil Rights in this country but also battling apartheid in South Africa - actively working to free then imprisoned Nelson Mandela, who became a close personal friend. Ken references the story of Rev. James Reeb.  SHOW NOTESSupport the show (http://thebeachedwhitemale.com)

Welcome to Episode 89 of the Back Lot 605 Podcast! We continue our Patriotic Films mini-series with the 1989 biographical war, drama Born on the Fourth of July. Based on the autobiography by Ron Kovic, the film stars Tom Cruise as Kovic, a disabled veteran of the Vietnam war. Directed by Oliver Stone, the film […] The post Born on the Fourth of July Spotlight appeared first on Back Lot 605.

We seem to be on a Vietnam kick with a couple of our movie choices lately. Oliver Stone's 1989 adaptation of Vietnam veteran Ron Kovic's autobiography of the same name, recounting his journey from a combat-thirsty young man to a disabled anti-war activist, is worthy of the two academy awards it won. Join us for a discussion about the film, this American folly, and its lingering effects on our society today. Join the discussion: Email | Forums Follow us: Twitch | YouTube | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook Leave Us A Review on Apple Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In conversation with Robert Scheer, Ron Kovic and Maj. Danny Sjursen examine their roles in our nation's bloody trajectory since the Vietnam War.

Robert “Bob” Scheer, famed journalist, interviewer, activist, and editor-in-chief of TruthDig.com, stops by the podcast to discuss his career, his interviews with presidents from Nixon to Clinton, and his radio show / podcast Scheer Intelligence.  In this half, we discuss the end of Bernie Sanders’ campaign, staving off fascism here in America, how COVID-19 is affecting people of differing economic classes in exceptionally different ways, and the anti-war heroes Ron Kovic and Pat Tillman.   Here is part 2 of 2.  Enjoy!!! Enjoy the show?!  Please leave us a review right here. Contact us direct by email at fortressonahill@gmail.com Check out our t-shirt store on Spreadshirt.com Leave us a voicemail at 860-598-0570. Not a contributor on Patreon? You're missing out on amazing bonus content! Sign up to be one of our contributors today! - www.patreon.com/fortressonahill A special thanks to our honorary producers - Will Ahrens, Gage Counts, Fahim Shirazee, Henry Szamota, James O’Barr, Adam Bellows, Paul Appell, Julie Dupris, Thomas Benson, Lawrence Taylor, Janet Hanson, Emma P, and the Statist Quo Podcast.  Without you guys, we couldn't continue our work.  Thank you so much!!! Not up for something recurring like Patreon, but want to give a couple bucks?!  Visit Paypal.me/fortressonahill to contribute!! FOH is hosted, written, and produced by Chris 'Henri' Henrikson, Danny Sjursen, and Keagan Miller. Intro / outro music "Fortress on a hill" written and performed by Clifton Hicks.  Clifton's Bandcamp page; Clifton's Patreon page Cover and website art designed by Brian K. Wyatt Jr. of B-EZ Graphix Multimedia Marketing Agency in Tallehassee, FL Note: The views expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts alone, expressed in an unofficial capacity, and do not reflect the official policy or position of the Department of the Army, Department of Defense, or the U.S. government.

¡Hola a todos! ¿Qué tal lo estáis llevando? ¡Mucho ánimo a todos, paciencia… y buena música para pasar este tiempo de la mejor manera posible! Mientras esperamos a que empiece el concierto Jersey for Jersey, ¿qué tal si hacemos tiempo repasando alguno de los actos solidarios de Bruce Springsteen? Hoy es un día especial, porque hoy es el Jersey For Jersey. Un evento que no sabemos bien cómo será… no puede ser como un telemaratón al uso, porque estamos confinados… Yo estaré pendiente esta noche a ver si lo puedo ver… y grabar algo para contaros en un próximo capítulo cómo fue. Hoy voy a hacer un repaso a los actos solidarios de Bruce. Este capítulo no va a ser extremadamente riguroso, porque lo estoy haciendo tirando de memoria… y seguro que se me va a olvidar alguna cosa… confío en que no muy importante, pero es posible que sí… así que si me he comido algo muy gordo, espero que no me lo tengas en cuenta y que me mandes una nota de audio para que haga un corrección más adelante, ¿vale? Tenemos un número de whatsapp el: 682 73 44 05. El último gran evento que recuerdo en el que participara Bruce fue el concierto for Sandy Relief. El 12 del 12 del 12, en el Madison Square Garden. En ese concierto además de las entradas, se sobreimpresionaba constantemente unos teléfonos para que los espectadores donaran dinero vía SMS. Bruce Springsteen y la E Street Band abrieron una noche alucinante tocando Land Of Hopes and Dreams, que estamos escuchando ahora… seguida de Wrecking Ball. Pero Bruce se ha caracterizado durante su carrera por ser una persona solidaria y abierta a participar en causas con el fin de ayudar a los más desfavorecidos. En los bootlegs de los conciertos antiguos, recuerdo que es muy común que cerca del final de los conciertos, haga mención a los local food banks de las ciudades donde está tocando. En la gira de 2012 aquí en Europa, y en España concretamente, también hizo referencia a la crisis… a los tiempos duros… dentro de su charla habitual de introducción a alguna canción. Pero diréis, bueno, eso no es mojarse mucho… Pues cuenta la leyenda, parece ser que sí, vamos…. Que en los conciertos de Newcastle de la gira Born in the USA en 1985, esos mega conciertos… ocurrieron tres meses después de una huelga de mineros brutal… y bruce donó 20.000 dólares para el grupo de apoyo de los mineros de Northmberland y Durham. Bruce Springsteen tiene una historia muy potente con los Veteranos de Vietnam en Estados Unidos. En Born in the USA, esa canción tan mal entendida por muchos, hay varias líneas al respecto… y bien conocida es la relación que tuvo con Ron Kovic, el autor del libro que posteriormente fue película Nacido el 4 de Julio. Pero Bruce ya venía implicándose con los veteranos de vietnam desde antes… ya en 1981, cuando la asociación de Veteranos de Vietnam tenía tres años y estaba pasando por momentos difíciles económicamnete, Bruce, en aquel verano, el 20 de agosto, con todo agotado, donó todos los beneficios del primero de los seis conciertos que hizo en el Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena a la asociación de Veteranos de Vietnam. Además de los veteranos de Vietnam. Bruce ha estado muy involucrado en los veteranos del ejército de estados unidos en general. De siempre es su participación en Stand up for heroes, organizado por la Bob Woodruff Foundation. En 2013, la fundación Musicares le nombró persona del año. Se subastó una guitarra suya firmada que llegó hasta 50.000 dólares, pero tras ponerse Bruce al mando de la subasta, se llegó a los 250.000 dólares. Y por supuesto, que no se me olvide, el festival Light of Day. Un festival que se lleva celebrando creo que desde el 2000 o así y que ofrece durante diez días docenas de actuaciones a mitad de enero en distintos locales de Nueva York y Nueva Jersey, en favor de la fundación Light of Day y la lucha contra la enfermedad del Parkinson. La gracia del Light of Day es que Bruce nunca está confirmado en el cartel… así que puedes ir y que ese año no vaya… aunque el porcentaje de participación es bastante alto. Bruce Springsteen ha donado una de sus guitarras, y la ha firmado, para la subasta benéfica que Charity Buzz ha organizado en beneficio de la asociación Why Hunger Pero bueno, no sólo esto… tras la muerte de Danny Federici en 2008 se volcó con la DannyFund y la MRA, la Alianza para la investigación del Melanoma. También se le conoce colaboraciones con la Kristen Ann Carr Fund, una fundación para la investigación del Sarcoma. Y Conciertos para recaudar fondos para el pequeño teatro Count Basie, de Red Bank, New Jersey o conciertos benéfico que en los últimos años ha venido dando para los padres y alumnos del colegio Rumson Country Day School. Y aunque no haya sido para recaudar fondos, recuerdo que en la última gira The River, en 2016, Bruce canceló el concierto de Carolina del Norte por las leyes anti LGTB que habían promulgado en el Estado. Más parecido a lo que imagino que será esta noche el Jersey For Jersey fue el concierto del 21 de septiembre de 2001, sólo 10 días después de los atentados del 11 de septiembre, Bruce participó en el concierto benéfico America: A tribute to heroes. Un telemaratón para recaudar fondos par Donde fue el primero en participar. Recuerdo que fue algo muy impactante: interpretando My City of Ruins.

Coming Attractions/News: TenetDownhillSaint MaudImpractical JokersBarb & Star Go to Vista Del MarTop Gun Maverick New Movies Star Wars: Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker - The surviving Resistance faces the First Order once more in the final chapter of the Skywalker saga. Cats - A tribe of cats called the Jellicles must decide yearly which one will ascend to the Heaviside Layer and come back to a new Jellicle life. Bombshell - A group of women decide to take on Fox News head Roger Ailes and the toxic atmosphere he presided over at the network. The Two Popes - Behind Vatican walls, the conservative Pope Benedict and the liberal future Pope Francis must find common ground to forge a new path for the Catholic Church.   The Uncanny - Wilbur Gray, a horror writer, has stumbled upon a terrible secret, that cats are supernatural creatures who really call the shots. In a desperate attempt to get others to believe him, Wilbur spews three tales of feline horror.   1989 Born on the Fourth of July - The biography of Ron Kovic. Paralyzed in the Vietnam war, he becomes an anti-war and pro-human rights political activist after feeling betrayed by the country he fought for. Roger & Me - Director Michael Moore pursues GM CEO Roger B. Smith to confront him about the harm he did to Flint, Michigan with his massive downsizing. Tango & Cash - Framed by their ruthless arch-nemesis, a mismatched LAPD crime-fighting duo has to put its differences aside to even the score with the evil kingpin who put them behind bars once and for all. Next Week: Uncut Gems, Spies in Disguise, Little WomenUndisputed Classic: Year in Review1989: Always, The Puppet Master

In episode 77 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed considering portrait photography, and the importance of history and influence. He also gives details of his latest book that has just gone on sale. Plus this week photographer Roger Steffens takes on the challenge of supplying Grant with an audio file no longer than 5 minutes in length in which he answer's the question ‘What Does Photography Mean to You?' You can purchase Grant's latest book discussed in this podcast New Ways of Seeing: The Democratic Language of Photography on Amazon, your local bookseller and here www.bloomsbury.com/uk/new-ways-of-seeing-9781350049314/ You can also access and subscribe to these podcasts at SoundCloud https://soundcloud.com/unofphoto on iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/a-photographic-life/id1380344701 on Player FM https://player.fm/series/a-photographic-life and Podbean www.podbean.com/podcast-detail/i6uqx-6d9ad/A-Photographic-Life-Podcast An actor, poet, broadcaster, writer, lecturer, editor, reggae archivist and photographer, Roger Steffens is regarded as one of the world's foremost experts on Bob Marley and the Wailers. It was Steffens who first alerted Paul Simon about African music, leading to the recording of the album Graceland and he has worked with Keith Richards to compile an album of Nyabinghi music recorded in the living room of Richards's Jamaican home. Prior to this, Steffens worked in an army psychological operations unit in Vietnam, after being drafted during the war. He was told to photograph his assignments, a request that began a 50-year relationship with the camera that resulted in an extraordinary archive of images that trace his life and times during a pivotal period in American history. Steffens returned from Vietnam to northern California in the early 70s and began to compulsively photograph his daily life and that of his friends: John Steinbeck IV (son of the Grapes of Wrath writer) and Sean Flynn (son of Errol) – both of whom had reported from Vietnam; war reporter Richard Boyle (the co-writer and subject of Oliver Stone's 1986 film, Salvador), British war photographer Tim Page and Ron Kovic, the paraplegic anti-war activist, whose memoir, Born on the Fourth of July, was adapted into an award winning Oliver Stone film. Photographer Page, who roomed with Steffens in Berkeley, schooled him in photography and his images are an evocation of a freewheeling hippie lifestyle: camping in Marrakech, trekking in the forests of northern California, visiting Stonehenge, and music festivals where the North Vietnamese flag was proudly flown. Now in his late 70s, Steffens finds himself enjoying a second life as an acclaimed photographer thanks partly to his children, Devon and Kate, setting up an Instagram account for their father and posting two pictures a day from his archive, a process that lead to the book The Family Acid in 2015. www.thefamilyacid.com Grant Scott is the founder/curator of United Nations of Photography, a Senior Lecturer and Subject Co-ordinator: Photography at Oxford Brookes University, Oxford, a working photographer, and the author of Professional Photography: The New Global Landscape Explained (Focal Press 2014) and The Essential Student Guide to Professional Photography (Focal Press 2015). His next book New Ways of Seeing: The Democratic Language of Photography will be published by Bloomsbury Academic in 2019. His documentary film, Do Not Bend: The Photographic Life of Bill Jay can now be seen at www.youtube.com/watch?v=wd47549knOU&t=3915s. © Grant Scott 2019

Tom Cruise se fue a la guerra, qué dolor, qué dolor, qué pena. En este caso, dirigido por Oliver Stone (que ganó el Oscar por la película) protagonizando la historia real de Ron Kovic, veterano de la guerra de Vietnam que volvió en de allí traumatizado y en silla de ruedas. Para hablar de 'Nacido el cuatro de julio' contamos con Pablo Manchado, guionista que no escribe, con lo que ya somos tres en el mismo podcast. ¡Nos vemos en quince días!

Tom Cruise se fue a la guerra, qué dolor, qué dolor, qué pena. En este caso, dirigido por Oliver Stone (que ganó el Oscar por la película) protagonizando la historia real de Ron Kovic, veterano de la guerra de Vietnam que volvió en de allí traumatizado y en silla de ruedas. Para hablar de 'Nacido el cuatro de julio' contamos con Pablo Manchado, guionista que no escribe, con lo que ya somos tres en el mismo podcast. ¡Nos vemos en quince días!

Let's have some complicated feelings about America while watching Oliver Stone's Born on the Fourth of July! Unfortunately, Mike thought this movie was a romantic comedy, but that theory couldn't have been farther from the truth. Born on the Fourth of July is the true story of Ron Kovic. He was an ultra-patriotic Marine who […]

This episode is a special one as I look back on this 1989 Oliver Stone film that I saw at a pivotal time in my life. Based on the life of Ron Kovic, after watching this movie it could change what you believe in. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/stuffudontneed2know/message

Oh, you forgot to bring a book?  If you’re on a long flight or a drive, and you didn’t bring something to help pass the time, you could only wish you had sportswriter Joe McDonald sitting next to you. Joey Mac, as he’s known to readers, is forever interesting. His reading life story started in Providence, Rhode Island.  Want a guy who’s equal parts grit, polish and Irish humor?  Joey Mac’s your guy.  He weaves stories about professional athletes, cops, corrupt politicians and renegade writers together as if they’ll all a part of his life’s story, which of course they are! McDonald’s reading life was born on the 4th of July after reading Ron Kovic’s Born on the Fourth of July.  Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas by Hunter S. Thompson didn’t just read well, in many ways it taught him how to write with guts. You’ll bust a gut laughing while listening to Joe.  And really, about that car ride… you’re about to take one with him behind the wheel, and you riding shotgun. View the full transcript at https://whyireadnonfiction.com/005-i-have-a-real-life-version-of-that-with-joe-mcdonald/

11 episodes and a wake-up are left! This time around, I take a break from comic book coverage to look at another book and film about the Vietnam War, Born on the Fourth of July. I start by looking at Ron Kovic's autobiography about his time in Vietnam as well as his recovery from the injuries that paralyzed him and journey toward being an antiwar activist. Then, I take a quick look at the first movie that was inspired by Kovic's story, 1978's Coming Home, which stars Jane Fonda, Jon Voight, and Bruce Dern. Finally, I look at Oliver Stone's 1989 adaptation of Born on the Fourth of July, which stars Tom Cruise.

11 episodes and a wake-up are left! This time around, I take a break from comic book coverage to look at another book and film about the Vietnam War, Born on the Fourth of July. I start by looking at Ron Kovic's autobiography about his time in Vietnam as well as his recovery from the injuries that paralyzed him and journey toward being an antiwar activist. Then, I take a quick look at the first movie that was inspired by Kovic's story, 1978's Coming Home, which stars Jane Fonda, Jon Voight, and Bruce Dern. Finally, I look at Oliver Stone's 1989 adaptation of Born on the Fourth of July, which stars Tom Cruise.

In conversation with Robert Scheer, Ron Kovic and Maj. Danny Sjursen examine their roles in our nation's bloody trajectory since the Vietnam War.

Cruise is off time-travelling again and this time it's war, as Alex and Ben discuss Bryan Singer's Hitler assassination conspiracy thriller, Valkyrie. Cruise's first (but not last) collaboration with screenwriter extraordinaire Chris McQuarrie, this presents him with another opportunity to play an unlikely war-time hero and raises some important questions: How does his portrayal of Claus Von Stauffenberg compare to Ron Kovic? Does he settle the question of if you could, would you go back and kill Hitler? What does this mean for the Cruisiverse? And just how do you say, ‘Woo!' in German? All this and some other stuff too. Music is Mission:Improbable by Dorian Kelly; artwork is by Laura Highton; contact details are at the end of the episode.

Tom Cruise stars in this intense film telling the story of Ron Kovic, a Vietnam war amputee turned activist. Unlike most war films, this covers his time home dealing with PTSD, civilians, and questions about his service. 

As Tom Cruise receives his first Oscar nomination for playing Vietnam war veteran Ron Kovic - under the tutelage of conspiracist supreme Oliver Stone - Ben and Alex seek to answer the following questions: - How does Cruise's performance hold up? - How does this deeply dark and upsetting film rank with his other more entertaining films? - How nuts exactly is Oliver Stone? - And in playing a real person, how does that affect the Cruise Classics we've come to know and love and - perhaps most importantly - the Cruisiverse? The answers may shock you. Artwork by Laura Highton; music by Dorian Kelly; contact deets at the end of the episode.

Welcome to WJBC This Week, where we look back at the top stories and interviews from the past week. On this week's program, we have reaction locally from the deadliest incident against police in the United States since the 9-11 terrorist attacks, the killing of five police officers and the wounding of nine other people in Dallas. We get two perspectives, from Bloomington's Police Chief and the head of the local NAACP branch. A gun instructor trains teens on how to avoid using a weapon. Wounded Vietnam veteran turned activist and author Ron Kovic shares his personal experiences with veterans' medical care. Plus, the director of the Illinois State University Planetarium tells us what the Juno space probe to Jupiter might find.

Alan Johnston talks to the former US Marine and peace activist Ron Kovic about two moments that changed his life forever - one on the battlefield, and one at an anti-war protest in Washington. He became famous when his life story was made into a Hollywood film.

Alan Johnston talks to the former US Marine and peace activist Ron Kovic about two moments that changed his life forever - one on the battlefield, and one at an anti-war protest in Washington. He became famous when his life story was made into a Hollywood film.

Activist and author Ron Kovic joins The Steve Fast Show to discuss his personal experiences with veterans' medical care. Kovic is well known for his memoir "Born on the Fourth of July."

Robert Scheer sits down with Vietnam veteran, author and peace activist Ron Kovic to discuss what has changed and what hasn't since Kovic's time in combat.

For Mumia Abu-Jamal, I am Ron Kovic author of Born on the Fourth of July.According to recent news accounts, shattered and shredded body parts and remains of U.S. servicemen were found in a landfill.Despite political spins, this sobering image is a telling, true-life metaphor for what those in power really think of soldiers, many of whom are but boys and girls freshly loosed from High School.In recent years, politicians, especially when on TV or radio talk shows, are apt to say, when addressing a vet, "I thank you for your service." In truth, this is robot-talk, kind of like when a parrot is trained to say, "Hello!", and about as meaningful.The American poet, e.e. cummings once said, “A politician is an arse upon which everyone has sat, except a man."John Africa said, "A politician will tell you he wasn't born of a woman, if it'll get you to vote for him."In these passing years, since 9/11, wars have been fought that have devastated countries, economies, and world peace. Untold thousands have died, many for nothing more, nor less, than American paranoia. Thousands of U.S. soldiers have died defending American lies.And tens of thousands have returned, bodies, minds, souls shattered by political calculations driven by arrogance, greed and sheer stupidity. Thousands of marriages have ended in divorce because of forced years apart, and families have been broken asunder because some greasy politician wanted to play 'War-President' (or Senator, or Representative.)In a real sense, military body parts tossed into landfills as trash is more than metaphor.It is truth.(c) '11 maj Prison and government officials are trying to censor and silence Mumia Abu-Jamal. I stand as one of many Americans who believe that there is tremendous value in his voice being heard. I am others will fight to make sure that both his voice and his body are free. Ron Kovic. For Mumia Abu-Jamal.Ron Kovic. For Mumia Abu-Jamal.

We take you back more than 40 years to the height of the war in Vietnam. Alan Johnston talks to the former US Marine and peace activist Ron Kovic about two moments that changed his life forever - one on the battlefield, and one at anti-war protest in Washington.

Vietnam war veteran Ron Kovic (Born on the Fourth of July) speaks with Nicole Sandler about his experiences in Vietnam and after, and draws parallels to our involvement in Afghanistan