Michael Caine Became a Staple of the War Movie Genre With These Releases
Sir Michael Caine is a legend of the silver screen, with many of his appearances being in war- and military-related movies. He began acting in…
US Army Armor Officer and Commander Nicholas Moran Rates Popular Tank Battle Scenes
It might be surprising to some, but tanks have become pretty commonplace in Hollywood productions. We’re not just talking about war and military films, but…
Ex-Submarine Commander David Marquet Rates Naval Scenes from Popular Movies
Some of the most exciting war films ever made revolve around submarines. In an interview with Insider, retired American Submarine Commander Capt. David Marquet rates…
Tom Hanks Fired An Actor from ‘Band of Brothers’ Because He Had ‘Dead Eyes’
Band of Brothers (2001) is one of the best miniseries ever released. Depicting the World War II-era service of Easy Company, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment,…
Behind-the-Scenes Facts About ‘Crimson Tide’
Crimson Tide (1995) is an American submarine thriller directed by Tony Scott and starring actors Denzel Washington and Gene Hackman. The film masterfully combines suspenseful…
Gary Sinise Says Playing Lt. Dan in ‘Forrest Gump’ Changed His Life
Gary Sinise is an actor known for a variety of television and film roles, the most popular of which is 1994’s Forrest Gump. For the…
The Capes Worn By Characters In ‘Game of Thrones’ Are Actually IKEA Rugs
Bringing the world of George R.R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire to television, Game of Thrones (2011-19) caused a stir like no other.…
Behind-the-Scenes Facts About ‘Gladiator’
Gladiator (2000) is an acclaimed ancient Roman historical epic, directed by Ridley Scott and starring Russell Crowe. Set during the reign of Emperor Marcus Aurelius,…
Colorblind Firefighter Brought to Tears After Seeing American Flag’s Colors for the First Time
Old Glory is an enduring symbol of the American spirit. For many, it’s a source of pride and the reason they do some of the…
Dale Dye Ensured These Military Movies Were As Authentic As Possible
Dale Dye is a US Marine Corps veteran who valiantly served his country during the Vietnam War. Upon his return to the United States, he…
‘The Hurt Locker’ Was a Box Office Flop, Despite Being a Critically-Acclaimed Film
Kathryn Bigelow’s The Hurt Locker (2008) saw Jeremy Renner portray a character serving in the Iraq War. While the film did poorly upon its debut in…
Nakano Takeko: The Fearsome Female Warrior Who Was One of the Last Samurai
In the annals of Japanese history, few figures stand as tall as Nakano Takeko, a remarkable woman who defied societal norms to become a fearsome…