American film director, producer and screenwriter known for politically charged and controversial films such as Platoon, JFK and Wall Street.

Born September 15, 1946. Winner of multiple Academy Awards, including Best Director (Platoon, Born on the Fourth of July). Known for addressing politics, history and media in his films.

DeBaser reviewers discuss Oliver Stone's provocative, politically charged films. Reviews highlight his major works (Platoon, Wall Street, JFK) and recurring themes: power, media, and violence. Overall the site offers a mix of praise and critical distance toward his later films.

For:Readers interested in political, historical and provocative cinema

 “The richest 1% of the country owns over half of the country’s P.I.L wealth. You’re not so naive to believe we live in a democracy, are you, Buddy? It’s the free market that reigns and we are part of it. We decide the news, the peace, the wars, the riots. Everything.”

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 “A man doesn’t cry, and I don’t cry. A man doesn’t cry, he fights”

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 Talk Radio, and every time I watch it again, I can’t help but admit that it’s such a powerful film that it could be likened to a horror movie without resorting to splatter effects.

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