‘Space Cowboys‘ is a 2000 science fiction adventure film directed by and co-produced by Clint Eastwood, who also stars in the film. It was made by Village Roadshow Pictures and released via Warner Brothers. NASA project manager Bob Gerson (James Cromwell) calls on retired pilot Colonel Francis D. “Frank” Corvin (Clint Eastwood) to pilot a…
Lemuel Haynes was a slave who was freed in 1774 and joined the American Revolution as a Minuteman. During this time, he began writing about ending the slave trade using the principles of the Declaration of Independence. After serving heroically in War for Independence, he became the first Black minister ordained in the United States…
‘Judas and the Black Messiah‘ is a biopic directed and produced by Shaka King, who also co-wrote the screenplay. Movie director Ryan Coogler also co-produced it. It was released exclusively on HBO Max for streaming. At the tail end of the 1960s, Agent Roy Mitchell (Jesse Plemons) is working under orders from FBI Director J.…
Booker T. Washington was an author, civil rights leader, academic, public speaker, and presidential advisor who had started life as a slave. He rose from the lowest possible indignity you could force onto a person to become one of the greatest icons of education in American history. Throughout his life, he inspired so many others…
Sarah Breedlove, later known as Madam C.J. Walker, was (by today’s standards) the first self-made female millionaire. She was orphaned at a young age, but soon grew up to become one of the well-known businesswomen. She was a successful entrepreneur, activist, mother, and proof that the American Dream is a reality. Here are my top…
Swedish filmmaker Mikael Håfström takes the director’s chair of ‘Outside The Wire,’ a science fiction war drama that made its premiere on the Netflix streaming service. In 2036, Eastern Europe is destabilized once again prompting a civil war in which both the Russians and the Americans have an interest, both sides using robots called Gumps.…
Episode Two “Homecoming” of Red Rooster is once again brought to us by Allegiance Arts. It is once again written by Mark Pellegrini with artwork from Mitch Breitweiser and coloring by Elizabeth Breitweiser. The Order of the Dawn group of heroes has a reunion after several of their enemies unite to stand against them. Their…
Created by Mitch Breitweiser, Red Rooster is an indie comic series released through Allegiance Arts. Episode One “Fear The Dawn” was written by Mark Pellegrini with artwork from Breitweiser and coloring by Elizabeth Breitweiser. Red Rooster has become estranged from his old superhero group The Order of the Dawn after he becomes a celebrity who…
‘The Crown‘ is a Netflix series that follows the story of Queen Elizabeth II’s rise to power as the monarch of England. In seasons three and four she was played by Olivia Colman. During Colman’s run, it highlights some of the most heartfelt, dramatic, and controversial events in the Queen’s life during the Cold War…
In 1986, President Ronald Reagan addressed the nation. After years of tension with the Soviet Union, Reagan and then-Russian leader General Secretary Gorbachev in Geneva, Switzerland. Leaving 1985, President Reagan addressed the hope that he sees for the United States and for freedom. I found it appropriate for those of us heading into 2021. Good…
Batman has finally gotten the recognition he deserves as one of the most iconic legends to come out of the United States. According to USAToday, the 2008 Christopher Nolan adaption The Dark Knight has officially been added into the National Film Registry. It will now be preserved in the annals of American cinema history, a very…
For this year’s repost, I want to commemorate Veteran’s Day by posting former President Ronald Reagan’s veteran’s day speech. It is truly moving and poetic. Well, thank you, Jack Wheeler, thank you very much. I shall treasure that gift. And to all of you, thanks, and good morning. Before I begin, let me take a moment…
“True Believer” is the fictional sequel in the James Reece novel series by author Jack Carr. He continues the adventures right where he left off and the action does not let up. From the official website: When a bomb goes off during a holiday fair in London, the body count is horrific and the nation’s…
The Netflix documentary ‘The Speed Cubers‘ is directed by Sue Kim and takes on Speed Cubing, the competition for solving the Rubik’s Cube, as its subject. It specifically discusses the friendly competition between American “cuber” Max Park from California and Australian competitor Feliks Zemdegs, both world record-holders. The movie tells the story of how Zemdegs…
I have good parents. When we were growing up, my Mom and Dad taught my Sister and I about patriotism. They taught us how we are blessed to live in the United States of America. They were not “helicopter parents” and they made sure to teach us about our national history, the good and the…
Based on the Elseworld comic book by Mark Millar from DC Comics, ‘Superman: Red Son’ is directed by Sam Liu and gives an alternate take on the Man of Steel who landed in the Soviet Union instead of Smallville, Kansas. Superman (Jason Isaacs) rises to power, becoming a propaganda tool for the Soviet Union. Lex…
Unlike other Gundam series, Mobile Fighter G Gundam had Martial Artists pilot the frames via skin-tight “flight suits” that mimic their fighting abilities. Every four years, the colonies would host a “Gundam Fight” to determine which nation would control Earth and their Space Colonies. In the 13th tournament, the five main protagonists are battling the…
Chuck Norris might be semi-retired from acting, but his Martial Arts skills wowed audiences on the silver screen before delivering roundhouse kicks on the hit action television series Walker, Texas Ranger. During those years, he delivered some memorable lines that have become ingrained in American culture. While there are so many, here are my My…
Happy New Year! 2020 is upon us. Since the 2016 election, it feels like it has been a turbulent couple of years. I thought we could use some inspiration going into this new decade. President George W. Bush provided this message for the American people that I feel resonates with the chaos that is sure…
Do you need to get that nerd friend and family member a Christmas gift, but not sure where to start? Have no fear! I have got you covered with this first part of my gift guide to help with your shopping. The Valiant– You have a nerd friend, but do not know what to get…
For this year’s repost, I want to commemorate Veteran’s Day by posting former President Ronald Reagan’s veteran’s day speech. It is truly moving and poetic. Well, thank you, Jack Wheeler, thank you very much. I shall treasure that gift. And to all of you, thanks, and good morning. Before I begin, let me take a moment…
Being a member of Gen Y, I was not familiar with Brad Thor’s espionage series based on his expert fictional spy Scot Harvath. After reading Backlash, I wish I had been. Our protagonist Scot Harvath is captured, following the murder of three close friends. He is taken to Russia by one of the most ruthless…
A second and third season of the hit anime The Rising of the Shield Hero was announced at the 2019 CrunchyRoll Expo panel. The hit dark fantasy anime is based on a series of manga light novels Aneko Yusagi. Bounding Into Comics reports that Naofumi, Raphtalia, and Filo will “have new friends and will fight…
Independence Day. July 4th. The Fourth of July. It is a day to celebrate when the Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence. Ironically, it was actually signed on July 2nd, but the news did not go out to the original thirteen colonies until the fourth. The opening line is one of great inspiration When…
On June 6th, 1944, the Allied Nations, including the United States, Britain, Canadian, and several other soldiers from various nations came together to launch an ambitious attack on the beaches of Normandy, France in occupied Nazi Germany. Troops from America landed on what became known as Omaha Beach to assist with the invasion. This helped…
