History Hyenas with Chris Distefano and Yannis Pappas Mathew Modine & D.B. Sweeney: Tell all on Weinstein & Kubrick | History Hyenas
Mar 12, 2026
D.B. Sweeney, actor from Memphis Belle and The Cutting Edge, shares wild on-set tales. Matthew Modine, veteran of Full Metal Jacket and Stranger Things, recalls working with Stanley Kubrick. They swap behind-the-scenes Hollywood stories about filmmaking, power dynamics with Harvey Weinstein, bizarre stunts, career choices, and the realities of life in the industry.
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Memphis Belle Real Planes Immersive Shoot
- Matthew Modine and D.B. Sweeney describe filming Memphis Belle with real B-17s and fighters, emphasizing practical effects over CGI.
- D.B. recalls being in real planes for months, creating an immersive, pre-digital production that shaped their bond on set.
Phones Changed Filmmaking And Theaters Must Reinvent
- Modine argues modern phones democratize filmmaking but also dilute the theatrical experience for younger viewers.
- He suggests theaters must reinvent live events and create in-person incentives to bring audiences back.
Chimpanzee Incident On Funky Monkey Set
- Matthew Modine shares a vivid set story about being violated by a chimpanzee during Funky Monkey, describing the animal's strength and unsettling stare.
- He clarifies there was no penetration but the shock of the animal's behavior stayed with him.
