Popular Post John Morris Posted May 18, 2019 Popular Post Report Share Posted May 18, 2019 The 75th Anniversary is almost here, and Saving Private Ryan is returning to the big screen to commemorate this very important event. One of the most memorable movies I have ever seen, and as my children grew I made sure they saw the movie as well. We'll go see this again, and this time on the big screen. The movie is returning this June 2nd through the 5th to theaters, see quote below and "Read More" to find out where it may be showing in your area. Quote One of the greatest cinematic achievements and arguably the most iconic war film ever made is heading back to the big screen over 20 years after it first stunned audiences around the world. Steven Spielberg’s “Saving Private Ryan” (1998) will be in 600 cinemas nationwide for just two days — June 2 and June 5 — to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the June 6, 1944, landing of Allied forces in Normandy. Read more... hatuffej, Gunny, Artie and 2 others 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gene Howe Posted May 18, 2019 Report Share Posted May 18, 2019 Great movie. FlGatorwood and Gunny 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Morris Posted May 18, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2019 Looks like we have a few theaters in our area playing it. If anyone wants to check your area here is the link. https://www.fathomevents.com/events/saving-private-ryan-1998-event?date=2019-06-02 FlGatorwood and Gunny 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artie Posted May 18, 2019 Report Share Posted May 18, 2019 I have yet to see the movie. I did buy the movie “The Monument Men” after one of the members here posted about it, I believe his Dad, Uncle, or Grandfather was in the real events the movie was based on. Haven’t had a chance to watch that one either. Me thinking it’s about time to take an afternoon off and watch me some movies! FlGatorwood, Gunny, hatuffej and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Morris Posted May 18, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2019 2 minutes ago, Artie said: Me thinking it’s about time to take an afternoon off and watch me some movies! YES! I saw monument men, good movie Artie, yes, time to have a lazy day and just vegetate with some great movies. FlGatorwood, Gunny and Artie 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gene Howe Posted May 18, 2019 Report Share Posted May 18, 2019 24 minutes ago, John Morris said: Looks like we have a few theaters in our area playing it. If anyone wants to check your area here is the link. https://www.fathomevents.com/events/saving-private-ryan-1998-event?date=2019-06-02 Thanks, John. Nothing within driving distance for us, darn it. John Morris, Gunny and FlGatorwood 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post lew Posted May 18, 2019 Popular Post Report Share Posted May 18, 2019 Great movie. I also liked "Band of Brothers". FlGatorwood, hatuffej, Gunny and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artie Posted May 18, 2019 Report Share Posted May 18, 2019 1 hour ago, lew said: Great movie. I also liked "Band of Brothers". Wasn’t that a tv show? Many episodes? I loved watching WWII In Color, but we don’t get that channel any more. hatuffej and FlGatorwood 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted May 18, 2019 Report Share Posted May 18, 2019 It was an HBO special series. It was later released on tape and I believe DVD. The local library may have it for viewing. 15 minutes ago, Artie said: Wasn’t that a tv show? Many episodes? I loved watching WWII In Color, but we don’t get that channel any more. FlGatorwood, hatuffej and John Morris 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Morris Posted May 18, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2019 22 minutes ago, lew said: It was an HBO special series. It was later released on tape and I believe DVD. The local library may have it for viewing. Band of Brothers, became a common household name while it was airing on HBO. We never saw the original airing, no cable, but I did borrow a buddies DVD set when it came out and binge watched it and it was incredible. FlGatorwood, Gunny, Artie and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post lew Posted May 18, 2019 Popular Post Report Share Posted May 18, 2019 We watched every episode and the bought the tape ste for my Dad. He fought at the Battle of the Bulge and was one of the first soldiers to get across the Ludendorff Bridge during its' capture at the Battle of Remagen. 18 minutes ago, John Morris said: Band of Brothers, became a common household name while it was airing on HBO. We never saw the original airing, no cable, but I did borrow a buddies DVD set when it came out and binge watched it and it was incredible. FlGatorwood, Cal, hatuffej and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Morris Posted May 18, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2019 2 minutes ago, lew said: He fought at the Battle of the Bulge and was one of the first soldiers to get across the Ludendorff Bridge during its' capture at the Battle of Remagen. American royalty your Dad. Did he talk much about it Lew? Gunny, hatuffej, FlGatorwood and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post lew Posted May 18, 2019 Popular Post Report Share Posted May 18, 2019 1 minute ago, John Morris said: American royalty your Dad. Did he talk much about it Lew? Rarely, we only knew part of it after he passed away. Once while watching an old TV series presented by Walter Cronkite, he pointed out himself in some newsreel battle footage. He was very proud of his service to our country but never flaunted it- other than the G.I. haircut he always had . We had his name listed at the World War II memorial in Washington D.C. but he passed away a few months before the monument was opened to the public. FlGatorwood, Artie, hatuffej and 3 others 4 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatuffej Posted May 18, 2019 Report Share Posted May 18, 2019 I've seen Saving Private Ryan twice. The first time I noticed several of the older guys get up and leave in that intense first half-hour. Many folks had watery eyes. I've seen the Band of Brothers series at least 3 times. Years ago, there was a weekly series called "Platoon", (I think, but not the movie), that followed the every day reality of an infantry squad in VN. No Hollywood sensationalism. Very realistic. John Morris, Gunny, FlGatorwood and 1 other 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Morris Posted May 18, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2019 13 minutes ago, hatuffej said: Years ago, there was a weekly series called "Platoon", (I think, but not the movie), that followed the every day reality of an infantry squad in VN. No Hollywood sensationalism. Very realistic. I'll have to look that up Hat, thanks FlGatorwood and Artie 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatuffej Posted May 19, 2019 Report Share Posted May 19, 2019 19 hours ago, John Morris said: I'll have to look that up Hat, thanks Please let me know what you find. FlGatorwood 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatuffej Posted May 19, 2019 Report Share Posted May 19, 2019 19 hours ago, John Morris said: I'll have to look that up Hat, thanks I just found it. Its called "Tour Of Duty". Artie, John Morris, Gunny and 1 other 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Morris Posted May 19, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2019 2 minutes ago, hatuffej said: I just found it. Its called "Tour Of Duty". Thanks Hat! You got a link for show times or history of the show? FlGatorwood 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatuffej Posted May 19, 2019 Report Share Posted May 19, 2019 1 hour ago, John Morris said: Thanks Hat! You got a link for show times or history of the show? Google "Tour Of Duty" to find several links. The CDs are available, also. Artie, John Morris, Gunny and 1 other 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlGatorwood Posted May 23, 2019 Report Share Posted May 23, 2019 When I started my apprenticeship at the Navy base, I worked with 4 of the men who served in those battles. One of them had a metal plate in his head. They didn't talk much about it. One of them mentioned a couple of places in France. But, if you want to really see stuff about that war, you should get a series of "The World at War". The cruelty is amazing. Gunny and hatuffej 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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