Full Metal Jacket discarded that in favor of a film about the Vietnam War. They met in England, and the director told Herr that he wanted to do a war film but had yet to find a story to adapt. Kubrick discovered Gustav Hasford's novel "The Short-Timers" (1979) while reading the "Virginia Kirkus Review." Herr received it in bound galleys and thought that it was a masterpiece. In 1982, Kubrick read the novel twice, concluding that it "was a unique, absolutely wonderful book", and decided, along with Herr, to adapt it for his next film. According to Kubrick, he was drawn to the
WWF Full Metal WWF Full Metal WWF Full Metal is an album released by the WWE (then known as the World Wrestling Federation, or WWF) on September 24, 1996. It featured a selection of theme tunes of wrestlers on the roster at the time. It is considered to be Volume 1 of the "WWE: The Music" series. Steve Huey gave "WWF Full Metal" three stars out of five, calling it "the perfect supplement for hardcore fans." All songs were composed and performed by Jim Johnston (except as indicated via "italics"). "With My Baby Tonight" was actually performed by Brian James, who wrestled in