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Download This: Matthew Modine's 'Full Metal Jacket' Diary iPad App

by Alex Billington
February 2, 2013

Get ready to travel back to the mid-1980s for an intimate behind-the-scenes look at the making of Stanley Kubrick's war classic Full Metal Jacket. I'm not exactly sure when this app was first released, but there's an iPad app available (currently for $9.99 in the App Store) made by Matthew Modine that chronicles the production of Full Metal Jacket in a virtual, interactive diary. The app is literally called "Matthew Modine's Full Metal Jacket Diary" and it features over 400 high-res photos, five chapters chronicling the filmmaking process from Modine's out-of-print book, a nearly four hour audio experience, and more. Whoa, this is cool!

Here are a few screenshots plus intro video for the Full Metal Jacket Diary, available in the iPad App Store:

"In 1985, Stanley Kubrick encouraged me to take photos and keep a journal while playing the lead role of Pvt. Joker on the set of Full Metal Jacket. In 2005, I published a limited edition book of my photos and diary. This app is based on that book; enriched and reimagined as an interactive, audiovisual experience. I hope you enjoy it!" –Matthew Modine. This looks like an extensive app that's definitely worth it for any avid fan of the movie from 1987. Modine's Full Metal Jacket Diary is a premium app experience that offers users the choice to read or listen to his diary and includes detailed information on photos including dates, locations, bonus galleries and a whole lot more. Compatible with iPad 1 and 2, and optimized for the new iPad with HD Retina display. For more info, visit their site: fullmetaljacketdiary.com.

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Johnnie Debenhams

Some iconic bits, sure, but mediocre movie, really. In the same way as Deliverance. Plus, I would rather just HAVE the files, no software attached. And PAY for it? You've gotta be kidding me.
- http://twitter.com/txshurricane Jim
  
  Someone's jealous.
- David Banner
  
  It's hidden in plain sight. In almost every shot. Look again.
http://www.liveforfilms.com Phil Edwards

I interviewed Modine about this app and his work a few months ago. A very nice bloke and a cool looking app http://www.liveforfilms.com/2012/08/07/exclusive-interview-with-matthew-modine/
fazha

In most cases, I would say that this was a cash grab by a has-been star, but in this case, I think it's a great use of new media to expose a fascinating perspective of one of my favourite films about the Vietnam war.