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Godspeed Fred Thompson

Lawyer, politician, and actor Fred Thompson has passed. He played an instrumental role in the Watergate investigation as chief minority council; went on to serve in the Senate and run for president; and, was a successful actor of film and television ...

Published Mon, Nov 11 2015 8:20 PM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Film

Range 15 Final Update

For those of you following along, the independent movie being made by Ranger Up and Art 15 clothing has done extremely well in its fundraising cycle. It easily made its initial goal, and with three days remaining has nearly doubled it. If they get to...

Published Mon, Jun 06 2015 9:33 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Humor, Military Humor, Film, Thank You, Internet!

American Sniper - Some Thoughts

Before anything else, I want to note that I went to the first showing of the movie yesterday, and that the theatre was almost full. It was clear that a number of people there were prior service, and that many of those attending had brought the family...

Published Mon, Jan 01 2015 8:28 PM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Film

"Dogs of War" on A&E

From the folks at A&E: DOGS OF WAR spotlights combat veteran Jim Stanek, who returns home struggling with PTSD. He looks into getting a service dog to help him heal, only to discover how expensive they are, and how long the wait to be paired with...

Published Thu, Nov 11 2014 2:26 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Current Affairs, Caring For The Defenders, Video Channels, Film

Hail Mary Time

Full disclosure: I know Daniel Allen Butler, a veteran and someone I consider a friend. That said, the effort by him and Tom Lynsky to raise funding for a mini-series on WWI is not going well. So, hoping that maybe a hail-Mary play can happen to get them...

Published Sat, Jun 06 2014 12:20 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Film

KORENGAL: The Story Continues

BLACKFIVE has been asked to help get the word out on a new film premiering next week by Sebasian Junger- if you recall, his last film Restrepo was a hit- covering the battle in Afghanistan by the 2/503d of the 173 ABN BDE. The film is premiering next...

Published Thu, May 05 2014 12:47 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Current Affairs, Pop Culture, Film

"Spitfire 944"

Really nice story about old crash footage being shown to a truly heroic pilot from WWII for the first time. Worth the time to watch.

Published Mon, Aug 08 2013 2:27 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Military, Caring For The Defenders, Video Channels, Film

NRA's Life of Duty: D-Day Tribute

June 6, 2013 marks the 69th anniversary of "Operation Overlord" - the D-Day invasion where more than 160,000 allied troops landed on a 50-mile stretch of French Coastline to fight Nazi Germany on the beaches of Normandy, France in 1944. The...

Published Wed, Jun 06 2013 11:20 PM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Fallen But Never Forgotten, Film

Murph The Protector

My friend Scott Mactavish of Mactavish Pictures has a feature-length documentary coming out that might be of interest to you: Scott, along with author Gary Williams, the Chris Irwin Band, Kill Cliff sports revovery drink, MadJac Music, and Southern Screen...

Published Sun, Mar 03 2013 10:05 PM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Film

A Recommended Movie Short

Dust Warning Go to the Real King of France and enjoy. Couple of notes. First, I can so see this happening, and it does make one laugh. Gives me a good idea of what the Blackfive/TAH retirement home might be like. Also, it gets dusty towards the end. Second...

Published Wed, Jun 06 2012 10:15 PM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Film

"Incident In New Baghdad" A Somewhat Different Take

By now, most of you are aware of the "Collateral Murder" video and the new "documentary" Incident in New Baghdad that is out and up for an academy award. Most of you are also aware of the problems with the video and the challenges...

Published Tue, Feb 02 2012 8:01 PM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Bust Their Chops, Film

Knowing Is Half The Battle: "Incident in New Baghdad"

Sadly, it doesn't surprise me that this has picked up an academy award nomination. But, before you waste any hard earned dollars, you need to know the truth about the "documentary" in question. Go to This Ain't Hell for more, listen...

Published Tue, Feb 02 2012 12:14 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Bust Their Chops, Film

Movie Review: Warhorse

Gold Star Dad, Robert Stokely, sends this piece about his recent experience with Steven Spielberg's latest film: My wife and I went to a movie tonight. Stephen Spielberg's Warhorse. It was a debate whether to go. War is too personal and real to...

Published Mon, Jan 01 2012 4:47 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Military, Current Affairs, Fallen But Never Forgotten, Film

Update: Act of Valor

Let me interject here on this film as I have seen it in its entirity. My understanding of the evolution of this project is that NSW began working with Bandido Brothers on this as a brief recruiting video similar to this one that they did for the SWCC...

Published Thu, Oct 10 2011 8:29 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Current Affairs, Film

Act of Valor

This will be one of the best movies you will ever see. A few of us have screened it and we believe in it's message to the extent that we want to help promote it. Check it out. When the rescue of a kidnapped CIA operative leads to the discovery of...

Published Thu, Oct 10 2011 1:51 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Military, Video Channels, Film

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Godspeed Fred Thompson

Range 15 Final Update

American Sniper - Some Thoughts

"Dogs of War" on A&E

Hail Mary Time

KORENGAL: The Story Continues

"Spitfire 944"

NRA's Life of Duty: D-Day Tribute

Murph The Protector

A Recommended Movie Short

"Incident In New Baghdad" A Somewhat Different Take

Knowing Is Half The Battle: "Incident in New Baghdad"

Movie Review: Warhorse

Update: Act of Valor

Act of Valor