Cast of ‘Saving Private Ryan’ – Where Are They Now?
Saving Private Ryan (1998) is arguably one of the best war films ever released. The film follows a group of US Army soldiers as they…
Matthew Modine Turned Down ‘Top Gun’ for ‘Full Metal Jacket’
Top Gun (1986) was among the most popular films of the 1980s, and it’s just one of the few box office hits Matthew Modine didn’t…
Jason Everman: The Nirvana and Soundgarden Member Who Became a US Army Ranger and Green Beret
Jason Everman, with his long curly hair and piercings, looked the epitome of a rockstar – because he was. As a young man, he played…
Frank Fiegel: The Real-Life Inspiration for Popeye the Sailor Man Didn’t Serve In the Navy
When E.C. Segar began his career as a cartoonist, he took inspiration from those around him. His most popular character, Popeye the Sailor Man, was…
‘Full Metal Jacket’ Facts Every Movie Fan Should Know
A number of Vietnam-era films were released in the decade or so after the conflict’s conclusion, and among the most popular was Full Metal Jacket…
Stanley Kubrick Was the Mastermind Behind These War Movie Classics
Stanley Kubrick was a talented, yet controversial, Hollywood figure. Best known for directing such classics as The Shining (1980), A Clockwork Orange (1971) and 2001:…
Val Kilmer Accidentally Landed Matthew Modine the Starring Role in ‘Full Metal Jacket’
Full Metal Jacket (1987) was one of director Stanley Kubrick’s masterpieces. It follows a young Marine during the Vietnam War who experiences the struggles of…
Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine – Where Do We Stand One Year Later?
Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24, 2022 – exactly one year ago. Western countries had anticipated the military action for months as Russia began mobilizing…
Samurai Sword Master Kaito Suiju Rates Japanese Sword Movie Scenes
Movies about samurai who’ve mastered the elements of ancient Japanese sword fighting have captivated audiences since the early days of cinema; the adventure, honor, sacrifice…
Is ‘The Guns of Navarone’ One of the Most Underrated War Films of All Time?
A slew of World War II films have been released in the decades since the conflict, so it’s understandable that some never wound up receiving…
First Battle of Fallujah: America’s Hard-Learned Lesson On Urban Warfare
Located along the Euphrates is Fallujah, Iraq, a densely-populated industrial city with ties to the ancient Silk Road. In 2004, its over 250,000 residents became…
Andrew Bundermann’s Expert Leadership Saved the Lives of Many Stationed at COP Keating
Andrew Bundermann had to tap into everything he knew about battle when the Taliban led a 400-man attack against his position at COP Keating in…