The Vietnam war drama would go on to win Oscars for best picture and best director. By Gregg Kilday Freelance Contributor 'Platoon,' front, left to right: Francesco Quinn, Kevin Dillon; back, left to ...

Oliver Stone will call the shots on his own life story. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt announced Monday it has acquired the Oscar-winning filmmaker‘s memoir for a fall 2020 release date. The 72-year-old’s ...

Before Charlie Sheen became Taylor in Platoon, director Oliver Stone offered the role to Keanu Reeves. Reeves turned it down, unsure if a violent war movie was right for him. According to Stone, ...

Before Charlie Sheen became the face of Platoon, director Oliver Stone originally offered the role of Taylor to Keanu Reeves. Reeves turned it down, unsure if a violent war film was the right move for ...

Most of the films screening at the 25th annual Phoenix Film Festival were made in the last few years. But on the evening of Saturday, March 29, the festival will screen “Platoon,” which was made in ...

Oliver Stone celebrates his 73rd birthday on September 15, 2019. The three-time Oscar winner has courted controversy with a series of technically ambitious, rabble rousing political dramas, ...