Matthew Modine
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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:
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The Rifleman's Creed in FULL METAL JACKET. Stanley had me record the creed to a click track - a metronome cadence used to keep us all in sync. Everyone in the shot wore a little earpiece on a radio frequency so they could hear the recorded playback. If you'd like to support the Full Metal Jacket Diary project and exhibition, you can bid on an extremely rare, autographed item here:
Matthew Modine71,565 görüntüleme • 23 gün önce
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.”
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You might notice something strange at the bottom of this shot from VISION QUEST. On the VHS, LaserDisc, and early DVD releases, the film was presented in a full frame or "open matte" format to fill the screen of the 4:3 TVs of the era. This exposed a portion of the 35mm frame that was "matted" (or covered up) for its 1.85:1 widescreen theatrical release. If you'd like to support the Full Metal Jacket Diary project and exhibition, you can bid on a signed VQ soundtrack cassette tape here:
Matthew Modine42,796 görüntüleme • 20 gün önce
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:
Matthew Modine226,714 görüntüleme • 4 ay önce
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.
Matthew Modine104,916 görüntüleme • 1 ay önce
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.
Matthew Modine147,893 görüntüleme • 3 ay önce
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:
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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:
Matthew Modine112,307 görüntüleme • 3 ay önce
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:
Matthew Modine120,650 görüntüleme • 4 ay önce
My new 2026 acting reel spanning almost 45 years of work.
Matthew Modine33,413 görüntüleme • 1 ay önce
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:
Matthew Modine64,294 görüntüleme • 5 ay önce
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
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Siskel and Ebert review VISION QUEST in 1985. “Two Thumbs Up!”
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