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Jarhead (the self-imposed moniker of the Marines) follows "Swoff" (Jake Gyllenhaal), a third-generation enlistee, from a sobering stint in boot camp to active duty, sporting a sniper's rifle and a hundred-pound ruck on his back through Middle East deserts with no cover from intolerable heat or from Iraqi soldiers, always potentially just over the next horizon. Swoff and his fellow Marines sustain themselves with sardonic humanity and wicked comedy on blazing desert fields in a country they don't understand against an enemy they can't see for a cause they don't fully fathom. Jamie Foxx portrays Sergeant Sykes, a Marine lifer who heads up Swofford's scout/sniper platoon, while Peter Sarsgaard is Swoff's friend and mentor, Troy, a die-hard member of STA-their elite Marine Unit. Chris Cooper also stars.
An irreverent and true account of a war that was antiseptically packaged a decade ago, "Jarhead" is laced with dark wit, honest inquisition and episodes that are at once surreal and poignant, tragic and absurd. Directed by Sam Mendes.
The "Fight for Freedom" Music Video from ChaseRock.com - The United States Military Armed Forces who serve under the American flag are honored in this music video. Most of the video includes the United States Marines as well as the U.S. ARMY while serving in Afghanistan and Iraq.
Before the invasion of Iraq in 2003, David Martin demonstrated how the military's surveillance drone, known as the Predator, had become a highly successful weapon.
Americans get to voice their opinion of U.S. troop presence in Iraq with their vote for president in November. Lara Logan reports on the candidates' positions in 'Where They Stand.'
This video features SPC Gallon, SPC Dixon, SGT Turner and SGT Beasley. SPC Holmes produced the music and PFC Rowlett played the bass over the live track. The music video was shot in Iraq, recorded in Iraq, and re-mixed in Germany. The 1st Armored Division deployed between April 2003 through August 2004.
Based on former Marine Anthony Swofford's best-selling 2003 book about his pre-Desert Storm experiences in Saudi Arabia and about his experiences fighting in Kuwait.
The week in a minute: 12/02/05
A compilation of some of the past week's best videos, brought to you by the Download.com Video team. This week brings Little Red Riding Hood, a tearful miracle, and everyone's favorite elderly virgin.
1.)
SunGodSun: "Miners Into Fire"
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"The 40-Year-Old Virgin" DVD trailer
3.) "The Daily Show" clip: Reporter gets nailed by Councilman
4.)
Oranger: "Going Under"
5.) President outlines Iraq goals
6.)
Cowell inks new 'Idol' deal
7.)
Download.com guide to Jet Audio
8.)
Miss Kitten: "Professional Distortion"
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"Mad TV - Best of Season 8, 9, 10" DVD clip: "Season 10 swan song"
10.)
Ted Leo comments on Rubber Soul
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Miracle or hoax?
12.)
"Looney Tunes Golden Collection" DVD trailer
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"Hoodwinked" trailer
14.)
La Bruja: "Mi Gatita Negra"
15.)
Late night laughs
16.)
Dog in panda's clothing
5.)
Radio 4: "State of Alert"
Click here for the Week in a Minute archive.
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