Matthew Modine on Full Metal Jacket

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In this episode, an actor whose range in films is only matched by his diversity of talents, Matthew Modine.

Matthew starred in over 40 movies as varied as “Any Given Sunday” to “The Dark Knight Rises,” but he is best known for his iconic role as Private Joker, the central character of Stanley Kubrick’s “Full Metal Jacket.”

Matthew kept a journal of his experience that became the award winning book “Full Metal Jacket Diary.” Combining never before seen photos, and personal letters, he’s created a deeply immersive experience filled with insights into the genius of Stanley Kubrick.

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