Last week, the Veterans Airlift Command held their annual dinner and fundraiser in San Diego, CA. A number of organizations that are involved in assisting veterans participated in the event. For those not familiar, the Veterans Airlift Command is a
There are tragic and decisive moments in our past where political ideologysuddenly didn’t matter, events where almost allAmericans of every race, religion and political belief came togetheras concerned citizens. The burning of Washington, D.C. bythe British during the War of
The Gary Sinise Foundation and its founder, the “CSI: New York” star of the same name, contributed to the Stars and Stripes Charity Gala, an event aiming to raise funds for wounded Afghanistan veteran Cpl. Mark Lytinski.
President Barack Obama has squeezed as much money as possible from Hollywood’s coffers, trading in on his cool cache alongside the likes of Beyonce, George Clooney and Sarah Jessica Parker. Now, it’s Mitt Romney’s turn. The GOP presidential hopeful reached
Filmmaker Bill Whittle has spoken to enough closet conservatives in Hollywood to know what they might face if they revealed their ideological leanings. And it’s as ugly as people on the Right suspect. “I cannot convey to you the outright
The American Military has a real friend in Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band. Prayers for a full and speedy recovery so he and the band are back on the road as soon as possible. —– (AP) Gary
The links in the titles will take you to where each individual film can be purchased at Amazon.com. Happy Feet Two (2011) — Blu-ray 3D / Blu-ray / DVD / UltraViolet Digital Copy For some reason, I received two copies
There’s no doubt President Barack Obama has a friend in Hollywood. But a new feature at TheWrap.com suggests the president’s recent stumbles have opened the door, if only a crack, for right of center artists. “There are lot more [Republicans] than people
The most memorable part of my “J. Edgar” viewing experience came from the special features after I had finished watching the film. There are a couple documentaries that come with the package, and one of them includes interviews with the
While visiting this year’s Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC), I was able to spend some time with the great Michael Medved, a nationally syndicated radio talk show host, bestselling author and film critic. Medved’s daily three-hour show reaches 200 stations across the
The Gary Sinise Foundation is bringing the award-winning GI Film Festival to Los Angeles on November 5 for one day of great independent military films. These films highlight current and former veterans in and out of the arena of war.
The result? Confirmation that the Director of the Houston National Cemetery is censoring freedom of speech and freedom of religion at the funerals of our veterans. As you may remember, my previous article entitled God Bless Our Military … Just
Thanks to Justin Timberlake and Mila Kunis this has turned into one terrific story and an opportunity to finally write a series of positive posts about Hollywood in the tradition of the original Hollywood Canteen, an organization created by Bette
[youtube BWBahrChM9o] Gary Sinise is best known for his role as Lt. Dan Taylor in the 1994 blockbuster movie “Forrest Gump.” It earned him an Oscar nomination for best supporting actor and a starring role on “CSI: NY.” Now the
It’s hard to come out of Lt. Dan Band: For the Common Good without a healthy feeling of irony. You’ve just witnessed a prime example of man’s inhumanity and cruelty inspiring a display of man’s greatest virtues–honor, sacrifice, compassion, and
Ed. Note: Just a note of thanks from everyone in the BIG family to Dan for his superb coverage of this invaluable festival. In five short years G. I. Film Festival co-founder Brandon Millett, with his wife and fellow founder
In the aftermath of the elite Naval Special Warfare Development Group’s successful raid to take out Osama Bin Laden last week, I feel privileged to be covering the only film festival in the world to feature films about the military.
—— A beautiful, heartfelt speech, eloquently delivered with nothing divisive that would turn off those fans of his who might not share a similar affection for President Ronald Reagan. There really is a way for big stars to thread a
A classy speech from a classy guy. Gary Sinse represents Hollywood at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library’s celebration of President Reagan’s 100th birthday.
Last week, Heartland Truly Moving Pictures President and CEO, Jeffrey L. Sparks, announced that the feature film documentary, Lt. Dan Band: For the Common Good, featuring actor Gary Sinise and his “Lt. Dan Band” is a Crystal Heart Award winner
Last week, Heartland Truly Moving Pictures President and CEO, Jeffrey L. Sparks, announced that the feature film documentary, Lt. Dan Band: For the Common Good, featuring actor Gary Sinise and his “Lt. Dan Band” is a Crystal Heart Award winner
[Ed. Note: See below for a special DVD purchase promotion for Big Hollywood readers. Own a great film, save a little money, and best of all, support our troops and their families.] The moment I saw that long line of
Gary Sinise, Mykelti Williamson, Kevin Farley, Kristy Swanson, LeeAnn Tweeden… BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan (AFNS) — Gary Sinise and the Lieutenant Dan Band made their first appearance in Afghanistan performing for hundreds of Airmen, Soldiers, Sailors and Coast Guard members Nov.
Last week, I had the pleasure of attending the GI Film Festival at the Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley. The Festival took place in one day and showed films that portray American enlisted men and women in a favorable
At the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, September 26, 2009 On Saturday, September 26, 2009, award-winning actor Gary Sinise and the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation will present the award-winning GI Film Festival at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library to screen the
The last guy you want to meet in the entertainment industry is a writer. We just aren’t very interesting. Sure, guys like Joss Whedon seem cool, but that’s only when compared to other writers. Put him in a room with
The Ride 2 Recovery kicked-off today with a ride from the National Memorial Parade to Manassas. The 50 mile journey, with about 2,000′ of climbing, would take the riders down the beautiful George Washington Parkway, past Mount Vernon and the
Note: Part 1 of this 4 part interview can be found here and Part 2, here. J.R. Head: Changing gears, (Executive Producer) Gary Sinise said of this film, “Brothers at War celebrates the courage and integrity of the American Soldier
Brandon L. Millett has crunched the numbers and come up with a formula Hollywood doesn’t want to compute. Films featuring U.S. soldiers as the enemy don’t sell tickets. Period. So Millett decided to create the G.I. Film Festival, an annual
I wrote “Brothers in Arms” two hours after seeing Jake Rademacher’s “Brothers at War.” Gary Sinise had set up a screening for a few folks in town and I popped down not knowing what I was in for. Much has
[youtube BLZmqhTv2xE nolink]
It’s a little surprising to look back and realize I’ve been complaining whining pouting crying bitching moaning writing about the insidious effects of left-wing Hollywood on both our culture and the art form of film itself for a few years
The President is a great orator. That doesn’t make him a great leader. I know, I know – give him a chance. But if you were able to glimpse into the future and could glean important information, vital information that
Produced for television in 1997 and just released on DVD, director John Frankenheimer‘s three-hour docudrama on the adult life of Alabama governor George Wallace (Gary Sinise), plays like a quality theatrical film, and not just because of impressive production values.
The horrifying news that Susan Sarandon will make her Broadway debut this Spring (because Broadway isn’t left ENOUGH?) has gotten me to thinking… Instead of Ms. Sarandon, and Rosie O’Donnell and Alec Baldwin & Jessica Lange (in the SAME play,
This week’s Washington Times’ column: Since war became a geographically distant but very real way of life after Sept. 11, 2001, no Hollywood star has stepped up to support active duty U.S. military personnel and wounded veterans like Gary Sinise.