Nikole Hannah-Jones On Controversy Around ‘The 1619 Project’: “This Is Not Actually A Radical Project” – Contenders TV: Docs + Unscripted

Nothing controversial there, right? Hannah-Jones won the Pulitzer Prize for the print series. The furor notwithstanding, she maintained, This is not actually a radical project. Many Americans have been open to its arguments. This isnt just Black history, its American history. And these things impact all of us, said Shoshana Guy, the series executive producer and showrunner. Guy was among those charged with turning the print series into a cinematic experience....

April 29, 2023 · 1 min · 129 words · Amy Richards

The Guardian Deletes Cartoon Of BBC Chairman After Being Accused Of “Shocking” Anti-Semitism

It takes a lot to shock me. And I am well aware of the Guardian’s and especially Rowson’s form. The Guardiantook down the cartoon on Saturday afternoon UK time. Richard SharpDCMS In a statement on Twitter, it said: We understand the concerns that have been raised. This cartoon does not meet our editorial standards, and we have decided to remove it from our website. The Guardian apologises to Mr Sharp, to the Jewish community and to anyone offended....

April 29, 2023 · 1 min · 130 words · Patrick Kramer

The Noble(but Doomed) M551 Sheridan in Vietnam

In this article, Capt. Dale Dye, U.S.M.C. As a sore loser in a towering snit, I did something a salty Marine sergeant should never do. A pair of M551 light tanks from Troop “C”, 3rd Sqdn., 4th Cav., 25th Inf. Div., move into firing position during combat operations on Feb. 22, 1969. Image: SP4 Jacob E. Hawes/U.S. Army I volunteered myself for assignment to any combat outfit that needed a warm body....

April 29, 2023 · 4 min · 678 words · Catherine Sanders

Tony Danza Gets Testy With Journo Asking Silly Questions On Broadway Red Carpet

In a video posted by Myers toTikTok, Danza is seen telling the reporter to relax a little. He continued: Youre more excited than we are. When Myers described the moment as exciting, Danza replied, I know, I know, I know. Rye Myers interviews Tony Danza in New York, April 2023.Rye Myers/TikTok Myers captioned his video: To say I was blown away, shocked, embarrassed is an understatement. Unsurprisingly, many followers jumped to his defense, describing Danzas behavior asentitled and patronizing....

April 29, 2023 · 1 min · 135 words · Caroline Smith

‘The Traitors’ Team Shaking Things Up For Season 2 As Cirie Fields Doubles Down On Winning Strategy – Contenders TV: Docs + Unscripted

I loved how fun and inventive I could be with this. Im basically playing a character … so its subverting the form in a way, he said. His outfits were notable, particularly the plaid kilts and capes. Capes are the new black, he joked. Below Deckstar Chastain also got into costume. I dont feel like I did anything that dreadful, she said. I definitely wouldnt change that. Chastain wasnt surprised that Fields won....

April 29, 2023 · 1 min · 142 words · Dustin Wright

Lionsgate And Great Point Execs Size Up Progress Of Their New Studio Facility In Yonkers, A New York City Suburb Billing Itself As “Hollywood On The Hudson”

It isnt just the proximity to New Yorks top-shelfproductioncommunity. Its also the scale. (The looming WGA strike deadline got only a passing mention during the 30-minute conversation.) Kevin L. Beggs and Robert Halmi at Lionsgate Studios / Great Point Studios in Yonkers, NYEugene Gologursky/Getty Images for Great Point Studios / Lionsgate Studios There is a shortage of big, purpose-built stages, particularly in the Northeast, Halmi said. Watch on Deadline Two of the stages in Yonkers are 20,000 square feet....

April 28, 2023 · 1 min · 107 words · Derek Reyes

RangeTech Shot Timer Review

If you dont have a shot timer, youve probably told yourself you dont need one. Or, you might ask yourself, Why would I need to have a shot timer? The truth is, you most likely do. The RangeTech timer is less expensive and relatively small compared to other timers. GunSpot evaluates it on the range to determine how it performs. Its going to make you better. Its going to make you faster....

April 28, 2023 · 3 min · 536 words · Joshua Cross

Are Lt. Col. Jeff Cooper’s Teachings Still Relevant?

Are his teachings good for historical perspective but strictly useful for only that? Gun safety is paramount. Cooper clearly felt very strongly about this, as was evident in much of his teachings. Lt. Col. Jeff Cooper had a huge impact on modern firearms use and training. Among his accomplishments were the development of gun safety rules. Image: Gunsite Academy I think we would all agree that safety should be foremost on our minds when carrying or using firearms....

April 27, 2023 · 4 min · 778 words · Scott Curtis

Can a Micro 1911 Go Long Range?

April 26th, 2023 12:52 runtime The 1911 is arguably one of the most iconic pistols ever created. Its certainly one of the longest lasting designs that gave rise to most of the semi-auto pistols used today. Its hard to argue with 100 years of proven reliability. Can a micro 1911 be a long-range shooter? That’s the question the author sets out to answer in this article. The M1911 was created byJohn Browningin 1911 for the military to replace revolvers....

April 26, 2023 · 3 min · 482 words · Jaime Santos

Jacob Elordi, Daisy Edgar-Jones & Will Poulter Starrer ‘On Swift Horses’ Heads To Cannes Market With Black Bear International & UTA

3), Diego Calva (Babylon) and Sasha Calle (The Flash). The film is currently in post-production. Watch on Deadline Script comes from Bryce Kass (Lizzie). From left: Jacob Elordi, Daisy Edgar-Jones, Will Poulter, Diego Calva and Sasha CalleGetty Images UTA Independent Film Group reps North America, and Black Bear International is handling international. The starry project is being launched for sales ahead of the upcomingCannes market. Daisy Edgar-Jones will next begin production onTwisters,the sequel to 1996sTwister....

April 26, 2023 · 1 min · 114 words · Virginia Franklin

German Panzerschreck: Allied Tanks’ Bane

Through the lens of history, we rightfully respect the Germans for their engineering prowess during World War II. However, the Nazis were not beyond copying other nations kit when it suited them. In 1942, U.S. forces received their rude awakening to modern combat in Tunisia. The Panzerschreck was a fearsome ant-tank weapon inspired by the American bazooka. This July 1944 photo shows a later model with a blast shield.Image: SA-kuva...

April 25, 2023 · 5 min · 930 words · Victoria Rollins

James Cameron Salutes John Fithian As Outgoing NATO Chief Takes Final Bow – CinemaCon

Fithian touted a commitment to theatrical by Apple and Amazon, ApplesNapoleonby Ridley Scott. ApplesNapoleonandKillers of the Flower Moonthis fall, and Amazons recently releasedAir. Its a film deserving a true theatrical experience and Amazon Studios gave it just that. John FithianGetty He left with a parting shot at the words product and content. We are not in the widget business. We are in the movie business, and movies are what we bring to our audiences....

April 25, 2023 · 1 min · 143 words · Jennifer Murray

Ridley Scott’s Apple Movie ‘Napoleon’ Invades Sony’s CinemaCon Presentation

SonyMotion Pictures Chairman and CEO Tom Rothman introduced a sequence fromRidley ScottsAppleTV+ movie,Napoleonat CinemaCon tonight. Apples continued foray into theatrical was a big get for Sony, which is distributing the movie. Lets just say it would makeBarry Lyndondirector Stanley Kubrick jealous. ‘Napoleon’Sony/Apple Napoleon knows its coming; he has invited the attack. Lots of bayonets slicing and soldiers falling in the icy water. Next to other notable big battle pics likeBraveheartand1917, Napoleonstands apart....

April 25, 2023 · 1 min · 117 words · Thomas Henderson