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Courage Under Fire: Denzel Shines in This Gripping '90s War Mystery! 🎖️💥Hey, film fans! Buckle up for an intense ride of Ed Zwick films, as we dive into Courage Under Fire (1996), a powerful Gulf War drama directed by Edward Zwick. Joined by Jared from Hyperspace: Podcasting in the 25th Century, we unpack this thought-provoking mystery starring Denzel Washington and Meg Ryan. From epic war scenes to emotional reckonings, this episode is a must! In this episode, we explore Courage Under Fire, where Denzel Washington plays Lt. Col. Nat Serling, a Gulf War tank commander investigating a posthumous Medal of Honor for chopper pilot Capt. Karen Walden (Meg Ryan). Through conflicting accounts from her crew—played by Matt Damon, Lou Diamond Phillips, and others—Serling uncovers a web of truth, lies, and friendly fire. We dive into Zwick’s knack for war scenes, the film’s Rashomon-style storytelling, and behind-the-scenes stories from Zwick’s audiobook. Plus, we discuss the film’s highs (Denzel’s brilliance) and lows (Meg’s miscasting).
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