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…
Kris Kristofferson Served In the US Army Before Chasing His Country Music Dreams
Country music legend and actor Kris Kristofferson had a long and incredibly successful career that wasn’t without its hardships. Before pursuing a career in Hollywood,…
Final Trailer for ‘Gladiator II’ Released Ahead of Film’s North American Premiere
The trailer for the long-awaited sequel to the 2000 historical epic, Gladiator, aptly named Gladiator II, was jam-packed with action, appearing to use what the…
James Earl Jones: Hollywood’s Iconic Voice Served As An Officer in the US Army
Actor James Earl Jones had one of the most recognizable voices in Hollywood. From the haunting villain of Darth Vader in Star Wars‘ to the…
Little-Known Facts Every ‘Forrest Gump’ Fan Should Know About Lt. Dan
Forest Gump (1994) often ends up on lists of the greatest movies ever made, thanks to its excellent story, great soundtrack and brilliant characters. It…