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1987 " Good Morning, Vietnam" opening day review w/ ad...
1987 " Good Morning, Vietnam" opening day review w/ ad...
Item # 718325
December 29, 1987
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Dec. 29, 1987
* Grand opening day premiere movie review
* "Good Morning, Vietnam" movie advertisement
* War comedy film - Actor Robin Williams
Page 63 has the opening day review for the film "Good Morning, Vietnam" with heading: "Hi, Nam" with photo. And page 65 has a advertisement for the film. (see images)
AI notes: Good Morning, Vietnam (1987) is a compelling blend of comedy and drama set against the grim backdrop of the Vietnam War, anchored by a powerhouse performance from Robin Williams as Adrian Cronauer, a rebellious Armed Forces Radio DJ whose irreverent humor and rock 'n' roll playlists energize American troops but rattle military leadership. Directed by Barry Levinson, the film juxtaposes Cronauer’s rapid-fire wit and magnetic personality with the harsh realities of war, censorship, and cultural tension in 1965 Saigon. While much of the narrative is fictionalized, Williams’ largely improvised radio segments breathe authenticity and urgency into the role, turning Cronauer into both a comic force and a tragic symbol of lost innocence in wartime. Beneath its humor lies a deeper commentary on the futility of war, the suppression of truth, and the resilience of human connection, making Good Morning, Vietnam not only a standout in Williams’ career but also a nuanced reflection on freedom of expression during a time of conflict.
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because their was really no reason to save it at the time.
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Complete with 144 pages, tabloid-size, one crease across the center, nice condition.
Provenance note: This issue comes from The Village Voice's own archives, part of their in-house collection used to create their digital archive. Rare as such.
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Category: The 20th Century
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