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Valkryie Blitzkrieg Begins
The media blitzkrieg for United Artists Valkyrie has begun! Here’s the official synopsis of the film, along with some promo stills, the new trailer, and a featurette about the real Von Stauffenberg. Click on thru for the whole shebang. I think it looks like it will be good. Despite all the naysayers. Share and Enjoy: »
First Squad
This is a curious one, an anime-style series set in Russia during WWII, and featuring such amazing things as undead Nazi samurai on horseback(!) Well, at least its stylistically interesting…. Here’s a trailer. I guess I’ll have to see it. Not a huge fan of anime, but I’ll give it... »
Top Gun II, The Return of Maverick?!
Um, there comes a point when reviving old films to tack on a sequel starts to get a little daft. Can Tom Cruise pull off a Top Gun sequel? Movie bosses want to bring back cocky fighter-pilot trainee Maverick 22 years after the first film. The move follows hit sequels to the adventures... »
Rain of Madness, Tropic Thunder
“Before the thunder… comes the MADNESS!!!” The Hype Machine(tm) for the upcoming Tropic Thunder is in full swing. Here’s a “mockumentary” on the making of the film-within-the-film, called Rain of Madness… enjoy! (Can’t wait, can’t wait, can’t wait!) Share and Enjoy: »
Reviews of “1968 Tunnel Rats” Trickling In…
The initial reviews of Uwe Boll’s 1968 Tunnel Rats are starting to roll in, and the initial reaction seems to be pretty positive, despite what everyone seems to think of Boll.(!) This one is from Variety. Though dialogue (purportedly largely improvised) is not a primary element, Boll’s screenplay takes some pains to show sympathetic... »
No Better Place to Die, from Dale Dye!
Long-time war movie consultant Dale Dye is taking a shot at the director’s chair! If you don’t know who Mr. Dye is, he’s been a sort of staple of modern war movies, from Platoon to Saving Private Ryan to Band of Brothers and lots more. He’s usually got at least a minor... »
Spike Lee’s Miracle at St. Anna
Man, I am so far behind the curve when it comes to new stuff coming out… I just found out about this and it looks like it could be quite the picture. From the official site, miraclemovie.com MIRACLE AT ST. ANNA chronicles the story of four black American soldiers who are members of the US... »
1968 Tunnel Rats
Holy short guys with guns, Batman!! How did I miss this news!! Caramba! Check out the trailer, BEFORE you read the lamenting article below… Then read the review over at IMDB. Mixed reactions? Sure, but it *looks* like it could be good. Link: Cannes Market Flash: Uwe Boll’s Vietnam Epic | SpoutBlogLink: (IMDB)... »
Memorial Day Weekend 2008 War Movie Schedule
As is usually the case for a Memorial Day Weekend, several cable/satellite networks will be chock full of classic war movies this coming weekend. Namely Turner Classic Movies, Fox Movie Channel, and AMC. I’m sure there are many more but these are “The Big Three.” Here’s what I’ve found out (all times US/Eastern).... »
Armed Forces Day, May 17, 2008
President Harry S. Truman led the effort to establish a single holiday for citizens to come together and thank our military members for their patriotic service in support of our country. On August 31, 1949, Secretary of Defense Louis Johnson announced the creation of an Armed Forces Day to replace separate Army, Navy, Marine Corps... »
