Ex-Navy sniper, another military vet killed at Texas gun range
A former Navy SEAL known for claiming a record number of sniper killings in Iraq was one of two men shot dead at a Texas gun range, allegedly at the…
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5 things to know for your New Day – Wednesday, February 25
‘AMERICAN SNIPER’ VERDICT Guilty: Eddie Ray Routh was found guilty last night in the 2013 shooting deaths of two men, including “American Sniper” Chris Kyle. Routh’s attorneys said he was…
‘American Sniper,’ the Oscars and that fake baby
Get ready for the conspiracy theories if “American Sniper” doesn’t snag the Academy Award for best picture on Sunday. Vanity Fair recently gathered a panel of movie experts in Hollywood…
‘American Sniper,’ the Oscars and that fake baby
Get ready for the conspiracy theories if “American Sniper” doesn’t snag the Academy Award for best picture on Sunday. Vanity Fair recently gathered a panel of movie experts in Hollywood…
Science Show Biker Bros Ask ‘What Could Possibly Go Wrong?’
Kevin Moore is a metallurgist. Grant Reynolds is a veteran Marine Corps sniper. They met at a motorcycle rally, and now they destroy things on TV for your amusement. –…
Man Accused Of Killing ‘American Sniper’ Is Schizophrenic: Psychiatrist
(Reuters) – A psychiatrist told a Texas court on Thursday that the man accused of murdering U.S. Navy SEAL sniper Chris Kyle had paranoid schizophrenia and showed signs of psychosis…
‘Deliverance’ Director John Boorman: I Felt ‘Tarnished’ Watching ‘American Sniper’
Veteran film director John Boorman, known for classics like 1972’s “Deliverance,” disagrees with the critics when it comes “American Sniper,” an Oscar Nominee for Best Picture. – Sign up here…
Box office winners at the Academy Awards
As for “Boyhood,” a favorite to win Best Picture, Richard Linklater’s 12 year opus comes in second to last with just $25 million. Best Actor box office winner: Bradley Cooper…
Rescue Pit Bulls Act As Service Dogs For People In Need, Fight Against Stigma
When former Marine Joe Bonfiglio starts thrashing in his sleep, his pit bull service dog jumps on the bed, climbs on top of him and wakes him up to end…
American Sniper, the perfect hero for our time
Every age has the heroes it deserves, as the saying goes. To judge from the success of the movie “American Sniper,” the hero of the current moment would be the…
‘SpongeBob’ Knocks ‘American Sniper’ From Number One At Box Office
“The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water” finally unseated Clint Eastwood’s runaway hit “American Sniper” at the weekend box office, while a pair of high-priced fantasies flopped. According to estimates…
A sniper’s view: ‘When you are bred to kill, you know’
Smith was only 20 when he was assigned to the sniper section of a mortar platoon at the height of the Iraq war. When I met him there in early…
Bradley Cooper Says Playing Chris Kyle Changed His Life
“American Sniper” was life changing, Bradley Cooper stated Monday at the annual Oscar Nominees Luncheon in Beverly Hills. And he wasn’t talking about the film’s unbelivable box office success. Even…
Warner Bros Denounces Anti-Muslim Rhetoric Following ‘American Sniper’ Release
(RNS) As American Sniper continues raking in money at the box office, the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee remains worried about “serious threats” being made to Arabs and Muslims. On Tuesday (Jan….
Jesse Ventura Slams Chris Kyle, Says He Won’t See ‘American Sniper’
“American Sniper” is tops at the box office but don’t expect to see former Minnesota Gov. Jesse Ventura lining up at a theater for it. Ventura, a former Navy SEAL,…
‘American Sniper’ a powerful anti-war film
As Samer Khalaf, the president of the American Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee, noted, there have been hundreds of violent messages on Facebook and Twitter directed against Arabs and Muslims made by…
Gary Sinise Criticizes Howard Dean Over ‘Stupid Blanket Statements’ On ‘American Sniper’
On Friday’s “Real Time With Bill Maher,” Howard Dean said there was maybe “a lot of intersection” between people seeing Clint Eastwood’s “American Sniper” and members of the Tea Party….
Seth Rogen, Michael Moore Banned From Restaurant For ‘American Sniper’ Comments
Two celebrities who received backlash for their comments about the film “American Sniper” are facing further repercussions — they’ve been banned from a Michigan steakhouse. “Michael Moore and Seth Rogan…
Clint Eastwood Says ‘American Sniper’ Makes An Anti-War Statement
According to director Clint Eastwood, “American Sniper” makes an anti-war statement. – “American Sniper,” a nominee for Best Picture at the 2015 Academy Awards, has grossed over $200 million since…
‘American Sniper’ Dominates The Weekend Box Office Again
“American Sniper” hit the mark with moviegoers again. The military drama starring Bradley Cooper as Navy SEAL marksman Chris Kyle topped the box office for a second weekend in a…
What people get wrong about ‘American Sniper’
To some on the left, it glorifies an unjust war while paying homage to an unapologetic killer with a simplistic, good-versus-evil view of the world. Which is closer to the…
This Sunday…
Why is “American Sniper” hitting a nerve in the nation’s culture debate? We’ll hear from two Iraq war veterans, Rep. Adam Kinzinger and Rep. Ruben Gallego.
Michael Moore is wrong about ‘American Sniper’
As Americans, we are fortunate to have the right to speak our minds. Filmmaker Michael Moore did just that with his attack on the use of military snipers in warfare…
Anne Hathaway Thought Bradley Cooper Was A ‘Revelation’ In ‘American Sniper’
Conventional wisdom has this year’s Best Actor race down to a battle between Michael Keaton for “Birdman” and Eddie Redmayne for “The Theory of Everything.” (Indeed, both men won acting…
‘American Sniper’: Palin’s attack on ‘Hollywood Leftists’ personal
She didn’t mention Moore by name, but she was clearly reacting to Moore’s controversial tweet, saying “We were taught snipers were cowards. Will shoot u in the back. Snipers aren’t…
What’s Really Behind The ‘American Sniper’ Controversy?
Clint Eastwood’s “American Sniper” has audiences asking lots of questions. For example: Is the film a piece of war propaganda? Should real-life sniper Chris Kyle actually be considered a hero?…
Kid Rock Blasts Seth Rogen, Michael Moore For ‘American Sniper’ Criticisms
Kid Rock is the latest celebrity to chastise Michael Moore and Seth Rogen over comments each made around the release of Clint Eastwood’s “American Sniper.” “Fuck you Michael Moore, you’re…
Chris Kyle’s Religious Faith Plays Small Part In ‘American Sniper’
(RNS) Chris Kyle, often described as the most lethal sniper in U.S. military history, wrote in his autobiography that he prioritized his life in the following order: God, country, family….
See The Fake Baby In ‘American Sniper’
When people aren’t trashing Michael Moore and Seth Rogen over “American Sniper,” they’re talking about the film’s fake baby. First noticed by HitFix’s Drew McWeeny and later mocked in articles…
Seth Rogen Clarifies ‘American Sniper’ Tweet
On Sunday, Seth Rogen tweeted that he thought “American Sniper” reminded him of “Nation’s Pride,” the fake Nazi propaganda film about a sniper shown in Quentin Tarantino’s “Inglourious Basterds.” American…