Oliver Stone's controversial career

Oliver Stone

Oliver Stone may contend his latest film, "W.," is a serious, empathetic, non-partisan dramatization of the life of President George W. Bush. But the ads promise a pulpy package of provocation. In other words, vintage Stone.

After a long and storied history as one of Hollywood’s most controversial auteurs, why should we expect any less? Take a look back through the most notable chapters of the filmmaker’s most unusual career. —S. James Snyder, Special to Metromix