War movies have a lying problem. Too many of them sell you a myth, and they often come with a slow-motion flag plant scene here, a hero standing tall in the smoke there, and a swelling orchestra.

'Platoon' is fantastic, but these war movies are even better.

There's not much one can say that's positive about the Vietnam war, outside of its impact on culture. There were the rock concerts, the fashion trends and, in time, movies made in response to that ...

Luc Haasbroek is a writer and videographer from Durban, South Africa. He has been writing professionally about pop culture for eight years. Luc's areas of interest are broad: he's just as passionate ...