wow...amazing article

I was amazed at how an article that is so long and so full of issues could flow so easily. Shepard managed to discuss current foreign relations, past foreign relations, hollywood, and society. The article sounds professional yet his writing is so laid back. Its like he is speaking. For example he is casual enough to say things like, "They all have duties as soldiers that supersede their concerns for their own safety, especially if the mission's FUBAR- fucked up beyond all repair." His analysis of Saving Private Ryan is so different from anything else I have ever heard about it. Spielberg is one of the most worshiped directors today and Shepard not only had the balls to criticize Saving Private Ryan, he made it relatable and believable. His points were off the wall yet made complete sense. His point that Saving Private Ryan is duplicated from Schindler's List at first confused me. The more I read the more I began to agree. Spielberg's movies are obviously meant to please and are not as thought provoking as a movie like Apocolypse Now or Full Metal Jacket. Basically, I was really really impressed with this article.