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Today marks the 10th anniversary of #StrangerThings! Netflix just discovered Dr. Brenner’s archive of video tapes and uploaded an all-new VHS Special Edition of Season 1! Stream now:

Today marks the 10th anniversary of #StrangerThings! Netflix just discovered Dr. Brenner’s archive of video tapes and uploaded an all-new VHS Special Edition of Season 1! Stream now:

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I know you guys would get this one!

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I’m often asked about the pegboard scene in VISION QUEST. That was all me. No stunt doubles or safety measures. I trained for a long time and had to climb it several times to get all the angles. The “trick” is not to over extend, so you’d be pulling up your entire body weight. You have to keep it compact. Arms and elbows tight. 💪🏽 You can support the Full Metal Jacket Diary project by bidding on a signed VQ poster here:

I’m often asked about the pegboard scene in VISION QUEST. That was all me. No stunt doubles or safety measures. I trained for a long time and had to climb it several times to get all the angles. The “trick” is not to over extend, so you’d be pulling up your entire body weight. You have to keep it compact. Arms and elbows tight. 💪🏽 You can support the Full Metal Jacket Diary project by bidding on a signed VQ poster here:

2,445,406 views • 4 months ago

While shooting CUTTHROAT ISLAND in Malta, I brought my 16mm camera to make a black-and-white short film. When the production blew up the pirate ship, I captured the massive explosion. This was one of the last big-budget studio films to rely almost entirely on practical in-camera effects and stunts. Regardless of its initial reception, making this film was the adventure of a lifetime. This is from a recent scan of my original camera negative.

While shooting CUTTHROAT ISLAND in Malta, I brought my 16mm camera to make a black-and-white short film. When the production blew up the pirate ship, I captured the massive explosion. This was one of the last big-budget studio films to rely almost entirely on practical in-camera effects and stunts. Regardless of its initial reception, making this film was the adventure of a lifetime. This is from a recent scan of my original camera negative.

104,133 views • 14 days ago

For anyone who’s ever faced a personal challenge, it doesn’t get much better than the 'Six Minutes' speech in VISION QUEST. This scene wasn’t in the 1979 novel by Terry Davis. Elmo's monologue was written specifically for the film by screenwriter Darryl Ponicsan (THE LAST DETAIL, TAPS). Actor J. C. Quinn absolutely knocks it out of the park here. If you’d like to support the Full Metal Jacket Diary project, you can bid on an original poster below. I signed and inscribed it with Elmo’s iconic line: “It ain't the six minutes... it's what happens in that six minutes.”

For anyone who’s ever faced a personal challenge, it doesn’t get much better than the 'Six Minutes' speech in VISION QUEST. This scene wasn’t in the 1979 novel by Terry Davis. Elmo's monologue was written specifically for the film by screenwriter Darryl Ponicsan (THE LAST DETAIL, TAPS). Actor J. C. Quinn absolutely knocks it out of the park here. If you’d like to support the Full Metal Jacket Diary project, you can bid on an original poster below. I signed and inscribed it with Elmo’s iconic line: “It ain't the six minutes... it's what happens in that six minutes.”

337,871 views • 3 months ago

Jonathan Demme's MARRIED TO THE MOB had an early post-credits scene where Michelle Pfeiffer and I dance along the steps of the NY State Supreme Court building at 60 Centre Street in lower Manhattan. Michelle slipped on some ice and fell backwards over a railing. Thankfully I was quick enough to catch her legs before her head hit the concrete.

Jonathan Demme's MARRIED TO THE MOB had an early post-credits scene where Michelle Pfeiffer and I dance along the steps of the NY State Supreme Court building at 60 Centre Street in lower Manhattan. Michelle slipped on some ice and fell backwards over a railing. Thankfully I was quick enough to catch her legs before her head hit the concrete.

147,736 views • 1 month ago

Journey’s “Only the Young” plays as Louden Swain runs across multiple bridges spanning the Spokane River during the opening credits of VISION QUEST. Director Harold Becker used these bridges as a metaphor for his coming-of-age story where crossing a body of water symbolizes transition, rebirth, and leaving the past behind. If you’d like to support the Full Metal Jacket Diary project, you can bid on one of my original (and signed) VQ soundtrack cassettes here:

Journey’s “Only the Young” plays as Louden Swain runs across multiple bridges spanning the Spokane River during the opening credits of VISION QUEST. Director Harold Becker used these bridges as a metaphor for his coming-of-age story where crossing a body of water symbolizes transition, rebirth, and leaving the past behind. If you’d like to support the Full Metal Jacket Diary project, you can bid on one of my original (and signed) VQ soundtrack cassettes here:

226,373 views • 2 months ago

Otto (Gary Kasper) confronts Louden about dropping down to 168 to wrestle “The Shute” in this scene from VISION QUEST. Gary actually tried out for the role of Shute, but it ultimately went to Frank Jasper. That’s a young Forest Whitaker as “Balldozer” in the opening shot. Great tunes! If you’d like to support the Full Metal Jacket Diary project, you can bid on a signed VQ item from my personal collection here:

Otto (Gary Kasper) confronts Louden about dropping down to 168 to wrestle “The Shute” in this scene from VISION QUEST. Gary actually tried out for the role of Shute, but it ultimately went to Frank Jasper. That’s a young Forest Whitaker as “Balldozer” in the opening shot. Great tunes! If you’d like to support the Full Metal Jacket Diary project, you can bid on a signed VQ item from my personal collection here:

112,262 views • 2 months ago

Louden Swain warms up to “Lunatic Fringe” before taking on Shute. In the original 1979 novel by Terry Davis, the story ends right after Louden runs out and the whistle blows. We never learn the outcome of the match. Win or lose, Louden had accomplished what he set out to do and faced his challenge. #VisionQuest If you’d like to support the Full Metal Jacket Diary project, you can bid on a signed 1985 vinyl soundtrack album here:

Louden Swain warms up to “Lunatic Fringe” before taking on Shute. In the original 1979 novel by Terry Davis, the story ends right after Louden runs out and the whistle blows. We never learn the outcome of the match. Win or lose, Louden had accomplished what he set out to do and faced his challenge. #VisionQuest If you’d like to support the Full Metal Jacket Diary project, you can bid on a signed 1985 vinyl soundtrack album here:

166,474 views • 3 months ago

This is a great trailer for the 4K release of FULL METAL JACKET. It premiered 39 years ago #OnThisDay in Beverly Hills, CA. It was the longest production I’ve ever been involved with. While working with Kubrick in London, we found out my wife was pregnant, my son was born, and he turned 1 — all before the film was complete. If you’d like to support the Full Metal Jacket Diary project and exhibition, you can bid on a signed set of Kubrick movies here:

This is a great trailer for the 4K release of FULL METAL JACKET. It premiered 39 years ago #OnThisDay in Beverly Hills, CA. It was the longest production I’ve ever been involved with. While working with Kubrick in London, we found out my wife was pregnant, my son was born, and he turned 1 — all before the film was complete. If you’d like to support the Full Metal Jacket Diary project and exhibition, you can bid on a signed set of Kubrick movies here:

120,410 views • 2 months ago

RIP Val Kilmer. If it wasn't for our chance encounter at the Source in 1985, I may never have been cast in FULL METAL JACKET. Thanks, Val. 🙏☮️

RIP Val Kilmer. If it wasn't for our chance encounter at the Source in 1985, I may never have been cast in FULL METAL JACKET. Thanks, Val. 🙏☮️

375,162 views • 1 year ago

For the record, I agree, #FullMetalJacket is a great film and R. Lee Ermey was amazing, but he might have punched the orange man in the nose for disrespecting Americans who gave their lives so that the nation might live.

For the record, I agree, #FullMetalJacket is a great film and R. Lee Ermey was amazing, but he might have punched the orange man in the nose for disrespecting Americans who gave their lives so that the nation might live.

410,007 views • 1 year ago

Classic SNL sketch from 1988. Phil Hartman crushed it as a drill sergeant who’s just horrible with words (and insults!) in this #FullMetalJacket spoof.

Classic SNL sketch from 1988. Phil Hartman crushed it as a drill sergeant who’s just horrible with words (and insults!) in this #FullMetalJacket spoof.

426,900 views • 2 years ago

The “six minutes” scene with the great J.C. Quinn.

The “six minutes” scene with the great J.C. Quinn.

484,694 views • 2 years ago

Trailer for BYE BYE LOVE (1995) featuring an incredible ensemble cast including Paul Reiser (who I recently worked with on #StrangerThings), Randy Quaid, Janeane Garofalo (in an unforgettable performance), Amy Brenneman, the great Rob Reiner, and early roles by Eliza Dushku, Mae Whitman, and Jack Black as the birthday party DJ! If you’d like to support the Full Metal Jacket Diary project, you can bid on my original (signed!) 35mm trailer here:

Trailer for BYE BYE LOVE (1995) featuring an incredible ensemble cast including Paul Reiser (who I recently worked with on #StrangerThings), Randy Quaid, Janeane Garofalo (in an unforgettable performance), Amy Brenneman, the great Rob Reiner, and early roles by Eliza Dushku, Mae Whitman, and Jack Black as the birthday party DJ! If you’d like to support the Full Metal Jacket Diary project, you can bid on my original (signed!) 35mm trailer here:

64,294 views • 4 months ago

The trailer has dropped! Buckle up! ACCIDENTAL TRUTH returns to ignite the next chapter. While Washington spins its wheels on UFO disclosure, today’s leading minds are already looking beyond, asking the bigger question: What’s NEXT? On June 2, the conversation evolves... on Amazon, Apple, and YouTube Movies & TV. 🎬 Watch now: #UFO #Disclosure #UFODocumentary #AccidentalTruthNEXT #Aliens #DisclosureDay Mike Bara Lue Elizondo @GarryPNola Mutual UFO Network Ralph Blumenthal Tim Burchett Jimmy Church Dr. Michio Kaku Melinda Leslie Christopher K. Mellon James Fox Thomas Jane Daniel Sheehan

The trailer has dropped! Buckle up! ACCIDENTAL TRUTH returns to ignite the next chapter. While Washington spins its wheels on UFO disclosure, today’s leading minds are already looking beyond, asking the bigger question: What’s NEXT? On June 2, the conversation evolves... on Amazon, Apple, and YouTube Movies & TV. 🎬 Watch now: #UFO #Disclosure #UFODocumentary #AccidentalTruthNEXT #Aliens #DisclosureDay Mike Bara Lue Elizondo @GarryPNola Mutual UFO Network Ralph Blumenthal Tim Burchett Jimmy Church Dr. Michio Kaku Melinda Leslie Christopher K. Mellon James Fox Thomas Jane Daniel Sheehan

53,305 views • 4 months ago

I’m crazy for you.

I’m crazy for you.

159,279 views • 1 year ago

Siskel and Ebert review VISION QUEST in 1985. “Two Thumbs Up!”

Siskel and Ebert review VISION QUEST in 1985. “Two Thumbs Up!”

203,322 views • 2 years ago

RT by Monday, 20 Feb. for a chance to win 2 tickets to see me in Aaron Sorkin’s adaptation of TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD in London’s West End. Must be in the UK to enter. Tickets valid Mon-Thurs until 4th May. Travel & accommodations not included. Good luck!

RT by Monday, 20 Feb. for a chance to win 2 tickets to see me in Aaron Sorkin’s adaptation of TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD in London’s West End. Must be in the UK to enter. Tickets valid Mon-Thurs until 4th May. Travel & accommodations not included. Good luck!

237,235 views • 3 years ago

I just found this video! Last year UFC President and CEO Dana White joined me to introduce a special 40th anniversary screening of VISION QUEST at the Fox Theater in Spokane, Washington (where we made the movie)! Cash Stone was my wrestling coach and trainer. He also played the referee at the end of the film! If you'd like to support the Full Metal Jacket Diary project, you can bid on a limited edition signed poster from this event here:

I just found this video! Last year UFC President and CEO Dana White joined me to introduce a special 40th anniversary screening of VISION QUEST at the Fox Theater in Spokane, Washington (where we made the movie)! Cash Stone was my wrestling coach and trainer. He also played the referee at the end of the film! If you'd like to support the Full Metal Jacket Diary project, you can bid on a limited edition signed poster from this event here:

19,681 views • 3 months ago

REPOST + be following me + Tender Claws by Monday, April 15 for a chance to win this #MetaQuest3 headset and a promo code for the new #StrangerThings VR game! For an additional chance to win, find me on Instagram (Matthew Modine) and follow the instructions. One winner will be selected at random from all entries across both platforms. Good luck and be sure to check out Stranger Things VR on Meta Quest!

REPOST + be following me + Tender Claws by Monday, April 15 for a chance to win this #MetaQuest3 headset and a promo code for the new #StrangerThings VR game! For an additional chance to win, find me on Instagram (Matthew Modine) and follow the instructions. One winner will be selected at random from all entries across both platforms. Good luck and be sure to check out Stranger Things VR on Meta Quest!

82,386 views • 2 years ago

Excited to share this exclusive first look at HARD MILES, a truly special project that brought me across the country and tells an amazing story of determination and compassion. Join me for the world premiere at the Bentonville Film Festival on 6/13. Sean Astin

Excited to share this exclusive first look at HARD MILES, a truly special project that brought me across the country and tells an amazing story of determination and compassion. Join me for the world premiere at the Bentonville Film Festival on 6/13. Sean Astin

78,361 views • 3 years ago