Movie Magic
New NASA contract available
Yes, you could become a NASA contractor. Although, to be fair, it’s not exactly a common specialty. NASA is looking for potentially a new Vomit Comet supplier. The Vomit Comet – what a name. I refer, of course, to the planes on which aspiring astronauts were lofted into the sky, and at the top of […]
“Boots” Next Netflix Flop
Fabulous New Netflix Series Touted as a “coming of age dramedy” Boots was inspired by The Pink Marine, the memoir of former US Marine Greg Cope White. The series follows a directionless, closeted Cameron Cope and his best friend Ray McAffey as they join a diverse group of Marine recruits. Together this ensemble navigates the […]
Movie Magic – Seven Days in May
We’re gonna take another look at the awards and decorations displayed by fictional characters on screen. Today’s subject is the military thriller Seven Days in May (1964). This film catches two Hollywood legends on screen together at the height of their stardom, Burt Lancaster and Kirk Douglas. Lancaster plays the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs […]
TaH/VG goes to the movies – Snake Eyes
I have every intention of making this a regular feature, but the road to hell is paved with the best intentions. As I watch old and new movies (mostly old because new shit sucks), I’d like to practice some stolen valor hunting, as we all do when we watch these. We’ll take a look at the awards […]
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