Facts About ‘Top Gun’ and Its Award-Winning Sequel
Top Gun is a 1986 American action flick directed by Tony Scott. It follows Pete “Maverick” Mitchell (Tom Cruise) and his co-pilot Nick “Goose” Bradshaw…
Royal Engineer Divers Are Some of the World’s Finest Frogmen
When it comes to military operations in challenging underwater environments, the Royal Engineer Divers are a distinguished and highly-skilled force. This elite group combines engineering…
There Was Almost a ‘Forrest Gump’ Sequel – A National Tragedy Prevented Its Development
Arguably one of the greatest films ever made, Forrest Gump (1994) charmed audiences around the world, smashing the box office and bringing several quotes into daily…
Dean Martin’s Son Lost His Life During A Routine Military Training Mission
In the entertainment industry, Dean Martin‘s name resonates with timeless charm, smooth vocals and unforgettable charisma. However, tragedy struck when his son, Dean Paul Martin,…
Cairo: The US Navy SEAL Involved In Taking Out Osama bin Laden Was Also A Dog
The death of Osama bin Laden is one of the biggest moments in history, and one name stands out among the heroes who were involved…
John Wick’s Back Tattoo Links Him to the US Marine Corps
The John Wick franchise has been popular ever since the first film was released in 2014. Something that’s noticeably missing is any kind of explanation…
‘Star Wars’ Almost Started a Real-Life War… Over a Sandcrawler Model
In 1976, when George Lucas shot Star Wars, filming almost started a real-life war between Tunisia and Libya. Tatooine, Luke Skywalker‘s home planet, was filmed…
The Best Traits of Respected Leadership
There’s a pulsating heart that beats within the chest of any great organization or team: a leader. Not just any leader, but one who’s revered,…
Operation Red Wings and Its Depiction in ‘Lone Survivor’
The American biographical war film, Lone Survivor, was released in 2013. Starring Mark Wahlberg and directed by Peter Berg, it depicts the events of Operation…
The True Story Behind the Clint Eastwood and Bradley Cooper Film, ‘American Sniper’
American Sniper (2014) is a biographical war film, directed and produced by Clint Eastwood. It focuses on the life of Chris Kyle, who claimed 255…
The TV Adaptation of ‘Das Boot’ Continues Where the Original Film Left Off
If you loved the 1981 film, Das Boot, then you’re going to love that there’s a recent TV series. Produced by Bavaria Fiction for Sky…
Portraying Frank Perconte In ‘Band of Brothers’ Forever Changed James Madio’s Life
Band of Brothers (2001), the acclaimed television miniseries that chronicles the harrowing experiences of Easy Company during World War II, had a dramatic impact not…