Of Basterds and the Greatest Generation: The Limits of Sentimentalism and the Post-Classical War Film.

The article focuses on the limits of sentimentalism in historical films, specifically those that center around World War II. The author analyzes the treatment of combat in the films "Saving Private Ryan," directed by Steven Spielberg, and "Inglourious Basterds," directed by Quentin Tarantino, and explores how each film utilizes emotion and moral value.