Tropic Thunder was a funny movie, BTW...hit a lot of war movie cliches.
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Re: Hurt Locker.
Try not to be too hard on them RK, at least they made an effort. Hell, I’m guilty of the same stuff; last weekend I watched a 1981 documentary about life in the Army titled Stripes. It offers a pretty realistic look at Army training and gave me a much better understanding of why @Marauder06 is the way that he is!
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@pardus won’t come out and play with us anymore!
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Put on a wool sweater and he'll change his tune.
Yay, you didn't mention me!
Rub some lanolin on your body and some mint sauce behind your ears. He'll be on you like white on rice.
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Here is the MOH citation:
Airman First Class Pitsenbarger distinguished himself by extreme valor on April 11, 1966 near Cam My, Republic of Vietnam, while assigned as a Pararescue Crew Member, Detachment 6, 38th Aerospace Rescue and Recovery Squadron. On that date, Airman Pitsenbarger was aboard a rescue helicopter responding to a call for evacuation of casualties incurred in an on-going firefight between elements of the United States Army's 1st Infantry Division and a sizable enemy force approximately 35 miles east of Saigon. With complete disregard for personal safety, Airman Pitsenbarger volunteered to ride a hoist more than one hundred feet through the jungle, to the ground. On the ground, he organized and coordinated rescue efforts, cared for the wounded, prepared casualties for evacuation, and insured that the recovery operation continued in a smooth and orderly fashion. Through his personal efforts, the evacuation of the wounded was greatly expedited. As each of the nine casualties evacuated that day were recovered, Pitsenbarger refused evacuation in order to get one more wounded soldier to safety. After several pick-ups, one of the two rescue helicopters involved in the evacuation was struck by heavy enemy ground fire and was forced to leave the scene for an emergency landing. Airman Pitsenbarger stayed behind, on the ground, to perform medical duties. Shortly thereafter, the area came under sniper and mortar fire. During a subsequent attempt to evacuate the site, American forces came under heavy assault by a large Viet Cong force. When the enemy launched the assault, the evacuation was called off and Airman Pitsenbarger took up arms with the besieged infantrymen. He courageously resisted the enemy, braving intense gunfire to gather and distribute vital ammunition to American defenders. As the battle raged on, he repeatedly exposed himself to enemy fire to care for the wounded, pull them out of the line of fire, and return fire whenever he could, during which time, he was wounded three times. Despite his wounds, he valiantly fought on, simultaneously treating as many wounded as possible. In the vicious fighting which followed, the American forces suffered 80 percent casualties as their perimeter was breached, and airman Pitsenbarger was finally fatally wounded. Airman Pitsenbarger exposed himself to almost certain death by staying on the ground, and perished while saving the lives of wounded infantrymen. His bravery and determination exemplify the highest professional standards and traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Air Force
Not sure about the angle of blue on blue.
I watched "Atomic Blonde" on Netflix last night. Interesting if somewhat predictable plot, well acted, and Charlize Theron is absolutely beautiful in this movie.
I also liked how they allowed her character to be an ass-kicking bad ass while realistically portraying what would happen when, all else being equal, trained women try to take on trained men in hand-to-hand.
I also liked how they allowed her character to be an ass-kicking bad ass while realistically portraying what would happen when, all else being equal, trained women try to take on trained men in hand-to-hand.
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Great soundtrack too...
Yes! All of my favorite hits from high school. ;)
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Finally saw John Wick 3, got it on sale for 10 bucks. I get that the producers are building the world of John Wick, but it's gotten to the point where it's super gratuitous. Keanu Reeves and the stunt team/choreographers did incredible work, the story people need to tighten the story telling up.
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Thought it was a really good movie. Kind of wish it was more focused on us learning about Mr. Rogers than him "fixing" someone. In a lot of ways the themes reached out to me in some ways that I struggled with. Didn't have that kind of relationship with my father, but there are definitely some things I wish I had more time to work on before he passed.
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I've been waiting on this movie since rumors began several years ago. Honestly, if the trailer is any indication, I'm very disappointed - to the point I may not see it; it'll probably just piss me off to see Hollyweird hack this up (ie. Lone Survivor et al).
I'm not a fan of the casting either; e.i. this is not a Samuel L Jackson type film. Production comes across as a B rate, 90's, made for tv movie. How can I possibly be excited about a movie when their trailer shows "the hero" slide down a rope, remove his helmet, and give some kind of cheesy ass hair flick with a supposed "grizzled" "I'm here to save you look". YGTBFSM. I almost stopped watching the trailer right then.
The story of Pits deserves better.
I'll wait on you all to see how your reviews here go.
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Watched the Irishman... I'd suggest that it's an ok one time watch. At least 1.5 hours too long in my opinion
Looks promising...
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Wonder Woman 1984....not sure how Chris Pine is back...but I'll go see it for her 
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