Flying with the U.S. Army's High Altitude Rescue Team

At 20,310 feet, Mt. McKinley is the highest point in North America. They call it Denali now. A soldier from the Sugar Bears of B Company, 1st Battalion, 52nd Aviation Regiment, kneels on the ramp of a Chinook while flying over Denali National Park and Reserve, Alaska. Image: Benjamin Wilson/U.S. Army This was quite an unnatural space for a helicopter. Needless to say, I was impressed by the bravery required to be a pilot of this helicopter....

May 27, 2023 · 5 min · 859 words · Misty Coleman

Lockdown Secure Walls: Building the Ultimate Gun Room

When creating a gun room, safety is paramount for those who live with you. Ideally the entrance to your vault is concealed and locked with the walls being reinforced as well. I would also go as far as leaving the firearms unloaded with magazines detached. Lockdown offers an intriguing option for storing your firearms. Called Secure Wall, the modular system allows you to customize your gun room to display your firearms....

May 26, 2023 · 3 min · 572 words · Chelsea Hart

Prime Video Lines Up ’99’ Doc Series About Historic Manchester United Treble-Winning Team

Prime Videois training for99,a documentary series aboutManchester Uniteds historic treble-winning season in the late 1990s. Amazons UK original documentary comes from Ventureland, Beckhams Studio 99 and Nevilles Buzz16. Both are co-owners of Salford City. Former Manchester United Manager Sir Alex Ferguson presents Champions League match winner Ole Gunnar Solskjaer with a print of his winning goal celebration from the 1999 Champions League Final in 2010Alex Livesey/Getty Images Sampson Collins, the RTS-winning director ofGazza,is directing the series....

May 26, 2023 · 1 min · 115 words · Allen Blackburn

Wim Wenders Says Third ‘Wings Of Desire’ Pic Isn’t In The Stars, But ‘Perfect Days’ Comes Close – Cannes

Not many people see him. To a lot of people, hes invisible like the angels. InPerfect Days,Hirayama seems utterly content with his simple life as a cleaner of toilets in Tokyo. WINGS OF DESIRE, (aka DER HIMMEL UBER BERLIN), Bruno Ganz, 1987. Outside of his very structured everyday routine he enjoys his passion for music and for books. And he loves trees and takes photos of them. A series of unexpected encounters gradually reveal more of his past....

May 26, 2023 · 1 min · 144 words · Jonathon Cooper

Elena Martín Gimeno’s ‘Creatura’ Wins Europa Cinemas Best European Film Prize; Pierre Creton’s ‘Le Prince’ Scoops SACD Award At Cannes Directors’ Fortnight

The prizes were announced ahead of the evening closing ceremony for the non-competitive parallel Directors Fortnight section. The jury consists of four exhibitor members of the connection. It is produced by Adolfi and will be distributed in France by JHR Films. Elena Martín Gimeno (center) with cast of ‘Creatura’Directors’ Fortnight, Guillaume Lutz There are challenging moments but there is humour too. It is dynamic and beautifully shot. (Spain) and S/B Films (United States) production....

May 25, 2023 · 1 min · 97 words · Juan Jones

Taking the Prodigy Pistol to 350 Yards

We accomplished that without too much trouble. So, we stepped back to 200 yards and again hit targets with relative ease. Foundations When we set out on this endeavor, a few things were immediately certain. Is it possible to hit a target at 350 yards with a handgun? GunSpot gave it a shot with the Springfield Armory Prodigy. Grant LaVelle would be our shooter. Grant was the guy who made the original 200-yard shot, and hes got the most shooting experience....

May 25, 2023 · 4 min · 640 words · Chris Morgan

‘A Brighter Tomorrow’ Director Nanni Moretti Knocks Netflix & Streamers; Says Filmmakers “Bow To The Platforms” – Cannes

But the director refuses to budge: What about the first 10? The first 37 minutes? Theres also a snark in the scene about there being no Italian film stars anymore. CANNES, FRANCE - MAY 24: (L-R) Valentina Romani and Director Nanni Moretti depart the “Il Sol Dell’Avvenire (A Brighter Tomorrow)” red carpet during the 76th annual Cannes film festival at Palais des Festivals on May 24, 2023 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)Getty...

May 25, 2023 · 1 min · 131 words · Mark Collins

Nickelodeon Series ‘The Really Loud House’ Shuts Down Due To Picketing

EXCLUSIVE: Kids television is starting to get hit by the writers strike as well. Deadline understands thatNickelodeonsThe Really Loud Housewas forced to shut down production as a result of picketing. It was in production for its second season. Lewis Jacobs/Nickelodeon Its not clear when production will resume. Nickelodeon has ordered 20 episodes for season two, double the Season 1 order. The Really Loud Houseseries is executive produced by Tim Hobert, who is also showrunner....

May 24, 2023 · 1 min · 114 words · Carl Martinez

Review: Apex Tactical SA-35 Low-Profile Magwell and Extra-Capacity Mags

In its stock configuration, its accurate, ergonomic, and classic looking. Well, now my wish has been granted, and boy is it a good one. Before Apex was known for making parts, Randy was a pistolsmith. Apex Tactical offers a range of smart upgrades for handguns including this new low-profile magwell for the Springfield Armory SA-35. He shelved his ideas of a magwell until the SA-35 came around and re-ignited his interest in the platform....

May 24, 2023 · 4 min · 719 words · Phillip Weaver

‘The Little Mermaid’ To Be Part Of That World With $180M Global Start This Weekend – Box Office Preview

Demos are, hands down, all girls, women and moms around the world. Few dude tagalongs here. While female driven films post pandemic have been up and down, heres one squarely appealing to the masses. Everett Collection Pic is launching in 2,400 locations for a$5M-$6Mfour-day start. Pic was directed by Laura Terruso and written by Austen Earl & Maniscalco. Producers are Andrew Miano, Paul Weitz Chris Weitz and Judi Marmel. Will Smith’s Genie predicts the opening weekend to ‘Little Mermaid’ will be huge....

May 24, 2023 · 1 min · 126 words · Raymond Smith

Egypt’s Film Clinic CEO Mohamed Hefzy Talks Slate With New Films By Fatima Al-Banawi, A.B. Shawky & Rising Talents Morad Mostafa & Jaylan Auf

The city is very much part of the story and a character in the film. It was just a question of securing the cast. Were shooting in three weeks in Cairo and launching it sometime next year, says Hefzy. Mohamed HefzyGetty Images Film Clinic has also boarded Mostafas upcoming first featureAisha Cant Fly Anymoreas a producer alongside Yusuf. The company is aiming to launch the film at a fall festival.Hajjanwas a huge production....

May 23, 2023 · 1 min · 118 words · Alexis Peterson

Quentin Tarantino Pays Tribute To ‘Once Upon A Time In Hollywood’ Star Rick Dalton On Podcast

He is survived by his wife, Francesca. But he was so much more than that, with a career that spanned over 20 years. The revelation brought rolling laughter from Tarantino. Quentin Tarantino directing “Rick Dalton” on the set of ‘Once Upon A Time In Hollywood’Sony Tarantino later discussed the incident at Daltons house that inspired the third act ofOnce Upon A Time In Hollywood. And hes a lifelong Democrat but he went and they fing dug him....

May 23, 2023 · 1 min · 94 words · Mitchell Potter

Unsung Heroes: U.S. Navy Corpsmen

Im not putting you on light duty for ringworm in your scuzzy crotch, Doc said. He handed the guy a tube of topical ointment and a fistful of aspirin. I told you last week to stop wearing skivvies. His bayoneted rifle serving as a holder, a wounded Leatherneck gets an injection of blood plasma from a Navy Corpsman during the battle for Okinawa. Image: U.S.M.C. We were leaving at dawn the next day and Hospitalman 3rdClass Fred Giese was in hard-ass mode....

May 23, 2023 · 3 min · 635 words · Robin Gonzales