The Real-Life Inspiration for Top Gun’s ‘Viper’ Made a Cameo in the Movie
Top Gun debuted in theaters in May 1986, and moviegoers had never seen anything like it. The film was sleek and cool, and portrayed the…
Before He Was Herman Munster, Fred Gwynne Served With the US Navy During World War II
Fred Gwynne, the beloved actor known for his iconic roles in The Munsters (1964-66) and Pet Sematary (1989), led a remarkable life beyond the silver…
Little-Known Facts About ‘The Dirty Dozen’ – Charles Bronson Threatened Lee Marvin!
The Dirty Dozen (1967) is a classic war film that features a number of the biggest Hollywood stars of the time: Charles Bronson, Ernest Borgnine,…
Tom Cruise Receives the US Navy’s Top Civilian Honor
Tom Cruise is known for a host of movie roles, among them Pete “Maverick” Mitchell in the Top Gun franchise. The films, which premiered in…
Laurence Fishburne Saved Emilio Estevez’s Life on the Set of ‘Apocalypse Now’
The iconic Vietnam War film Apocalypse Now (1979) captures daring feats and fearless acts onscreen, but, behind the scenes, the adventure was just as intense.…
World War II Film ‘White Bird’ Starring Helen Mirren Slated for North American Release
After years of delays, White Bird will finally be debuting in North American theaters. The World War II-era film, starring Helen Mirren and Gillian Anderson,…
Who Was Elizabeth ‘Lee’ Miller? The True Story Behind the Kate Winslet-Led Movie
Of the correspondents to cover the Second World War, one of the most famous was Lee Miller. Working for Vogue and traveling with the US…
The Controversial Film ‘Defiance’ Brought the Resistance Work of the Bielski Partisans to the Big Screen
As the Axis Powers increased their sphere of influence across Europe during the Second World War, various Resistance groups popped up. With a desire to…
We Can’t Get Over These Historical Inaccuracies in ‘Braveheart’
Braveheart (1995) is a historical epic directed by and starring Mel Gibson. Set in late 13th-century Scotland, the film covers the life of William Wallace…
10 Navy SEAL Movies That Everyone Needs to Watch
The US Navy SEALs are among the most elite forces within the US military. These operatives are asked with conducting the most difficult and secretive…
Brian Dennehy Claimed He Served in Vietnam – He Never Did
Brian Dennehy was known for his roles in several big-name films: First Blood (1982), F/X (1986), and Romeo + Juliet (1996), just to name a…
Behind-the-Scenes Facts About ‘Schindler’s List’
Steven Spielberg’s Schindler’s List (1993) is a powerful and profoundly moving historical drama based on the true story of Oskar Schindler, a German businessman who…