In the first episode of the documentary series Spy Ops, the makers cover Operation Jawbreaker, which removed the Taliban from power in Afghanistan months after the attack on the World Trade Center in 2001. The success of the operation forced Osama bin Laden to leave Afghanistan and seek refuge in Pakistan. This sets the precedent for the show, as we get to watch and understand the famous spy operations.
Prologue
Spy Ops Episode 2 is about Panamanian dictator Manuel Antonio Noriega, who was accused of drug trafficking and aiding many drug cartels. In December 1989, the President of the USA directed the American military to carry out extended missions in Panama to save American lives. The press conference at the White House also mentioned that they are determined to preserve the integrity of the Panama treaty signed between the two countries in 1977 and restore the democratic process after apprehending the dictator, Manuel Noriega.
Prologue
Spy Ops Episode 2 is about Panamanian dictator Manuel Antonio Noriega, who was accused of drug trafficking and aiding many drug cartels. In December 1989, the President of the USA directed the American military to carry out extended missions in Panama to save American lives. The press conference at the White House also mentioned that they are determined to preserve the integrity of the Panama treaty signed between the two countries in 1977 and restore the democratic process after apprehending the dictator, Manuel Noriega.
- 9/9/2023
- by Smriti Kannan
- Film Fugitives
This article contains major spoilers for "Blue Beetle," so beware!
One of the biggest challenges superhero movies have is giving their protagonist a fully formed and intimidating villain to square off with. For every Thanos and Loki, there are a lot more subpar bad guys like Malekith the Accursed in "Thor: The Dark World" and Taskmaster in "Black Widow." DC Comics movies have had a somewhat better track record when it comes to crafting memorable villains, ranging from various versions of Joker to Michelle Pfeiffer's Catwoman and even Cillian Murphy's Scarecrow. But when it comes to "Blue Beetle," the film's antagonist doesn't quite stick the landing, even though there's an admirable effort to deliver something consequential.
For most of "Blue Beetle," college graduate Jaime Reyes (Xolo Maridueña) is frantically dealing with being involuntarily inhabited by an ancient, cosmic scarab that has fused itself onto his person, complete with...
One of the biggest challenges superhero movies have is giving their protagonist a fully formed and intimidating villain to square off with. For every Thanos and Loki, there are a lot more subpar bad guys like Malekith the Accursed in "Thor: The Dark World" and Taskmaster in "Black Widow." DC Comics movies have had a somewhat better track record when it comes to crafting memorable villains, ranging from various versions of Joker to Michelle Pfeiffer's Catwoman and even Cillian Murphy's Scarecrow. But when it comes to "Blue Beetle," the film's antagonist doesn't quite stick the landing, even though there's an admirable effort to deliver something consequential.
For most of "Blue Beetle," college graduate Jaime Reyes (Xolo Maridueña) is frantically dealing with being involuntarily inhabited by an ancient, cosmic scarab that has fused itself onto his person, complete with...
- 8/18/2023
- by Ethan Anderton
- Slash Film
Movie stars John Wayne and Ronald Reagan both come from the world of acting. While one went into politics, the other certainly wasn’t afraid to speak his mind when it came to political commentary. Wayne represented conservative American ideals and values, slammed communism, and he gained the respect of international leaders, who viewed him as a national icon.
John Wayne and President Ronald Reagan respected each other L-r: Ronald Reagan and John Wayne | Silver Screen Collection/Getty Images
Wayne and Reagan crossed paths in Hollywood in more ways than one. Before he served as the president, he served as the president of the Screen Actors Guild. There, he led an actors’ strike in 1960 against the major Hollywood studio executives over the residual payment system, which ultimately went through.
The trades frequently dragged Reagan’s name through the mud, which started to weigh on him. Wayne went out of his way to call his wife,...
John Wayne and President Ronald Reagan respected each other L-r: Ronald Reagan and John Wayne | Silver Screen Collection/Getty Images
Wayne and Reagan crossed paths in Hollywood in more ways than one. Before he served as the president, he served as the president of the Screen Actors Guild. There, he led an actors’ strike in 1960 against the major Hollywood studio executives over the residual payment system, which ultimately went through.
The trades frequently dragged Reagan’s name through the mud, which started to weigh on him. Wayne went out of his way to call his wife,...
- 2/20/2023
- by Jeff Nelson
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
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