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Speaking of military-themed movies, anyone seen Flyboys yet? I proposed seeing it to the family this weekend - but one sharp daughter pointed out it may be a chick-flick in disguise ala the abysmal "Pearl Harbor". This review suggests otherwise, and I'm inclined to see it on the big screen rather than wait for DVD.
Anyone with a first-hand report?
Update: If the direct link to the review fails, here's the main page.
And here's a bio of Eugene Bullard, the inspiration for one of the characters in the film. He flew for France, but the US wouldn't have him.
This shell crater is part of the "first enemy shelling of a U.S. mainland military installation since the War of 1812." It occurred at Fort Stevens, Orgeon.
The answer as to who fired the shots is found here.
Check out this trailer for Frank Miller's 300 --a film version of his graphic novel about the Battle of Thermopylae.
Anyone who is remotely familiar with the Battle of Thermopylae will seriously enjoy this trailer.
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