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yahoo.com | Joel Searls
The continued focus on Barry Reardon’s distribution heyday is based on the number of tremendous and culturally influential films released. He had worked his way into the President of Sales and Distribution position with over a decade of experience. He did serve in the Army in Europe during his youth and well before his time in entertainment.
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2 weeks ago | 
military.com | Joel Searls
"Warfare" isn't just the most authentic, well-shot, superbly acted and properly paced war film of the post-9/11 era of military movies. In all likelihood, it will end up ranking as one of the best action war movies in cinematic history. The sights, sounds and emotional energy make it stay with you and could even change your view of combat operations.
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2 weeks ago | 
military.com | Joel Searls
A24's "Warfare" has a relatively simple mission: to drop audiences into the chaos of a Navy SEAL mission gone wrong, told in real time and drawn from memory. Co-written and directed by Alex Garland ("Civil War," "28 Days Later") and former SEAL Ray Mendoza, the film is based on Mendoza's own experience during a deployment to Iraq. At its core is a surveillance op deep in insurgent territory, one that spirals into a life-or-death struggle.
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2 weeks ago | 
yahoo.com | Joel Searls
Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience.Generate Key TakeawaysReardon’s exploits as the President of Sales and Distribution of Warner Brothers are legendary. He rode the lightning for 21 years from 1978 to 1999 and released some of the most groundbreaking films of all time.
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yahoo.com | Joel Searls
Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience.Generate Key TakeawaysFred Roos collaborated with the timeless and legendary Francis Ford Coppola on many great films such as The Godfather (which he cast), The Godfather: Part II (which he produced) and the Oscar-nominated Apocalypse Now.
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wearethemighty.com | Joel Searls
Veterans are known for their entrepreneurial ways. Some try their hands at real estate, consulting or even t-shirts. Lynn “L.D.” Stewart created a restaurant post-Army service that has survived the tumultuous world of dining while creating a name for itself among the American public: Hooters.
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wearethemighty.com | Joel Searls
Val Kilmer, star of major hits including Top Gun, Batman Forever, Top Secret!, Willow, The Doors, Heat, Tombstone and reprising his role in Top Gun: Maverick, passed at age 65 on April 1, 2025. He died from pneumonia with his family and friends by his side in Los Angeles. Although not a veteran, his work on screen portraying military characters, especially Top Gun, has forever benefited the U.S. military and the U.S. Navy.
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3 weeks ago | 
yahoo.com | Joel Searls
Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience.Generate Key TakeawaysVal Kilmer, star of major hits including Top Gun, Batman Forever, Top Secret!, Willow, The Doors, Heat, Tombstone and reprising his role in Top Gun: Maverick, passed at age 65 on April 1, 2025. He died from pneumonia with his family and friends by his side in Los Angeles.
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3 weeks ago | 
wearethemighty.com | Joel Searls
Logline: A U.S. helicopter goes down in North Korea and a group of reserve soldiers must find a way out before starting a war. Valiant One is directed by Steve Barnett, written by Barnett and Eric Tipton, and stars Chase Stokes, Lana Condor, Desmin Borges, Daniel Jun, Jonathan Whitesell and Callan Mulvey. The film hit theaters on January 31 and tells an excellent story of overcoming the odds and finding the leader within you during your darkest moment.
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3 weeks ago | 
yahoo.com | Joel Searls
Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience.Generate Key TakeawaysLogline: A U.S. helicopter goes down in North Korea and a group of reserve soldiers must find a way out before starting a war. Valiant One is directed by Steve Barnett, written by Barnett and Eric Tipton, and stars Chase Stokes, Lana Condor, Desmin Borges, Daniel Jun, Jonathan Whitesell and Callan Mulvey.
