Tag Archives: Pop Culture

The Vehicle Failed to Stop

Posted on October 22, 2013 by

The Vehicle Failed to Stop – review Carriageworks, Sydney This documentary play about private contractors in war zones prompts interesting questions but fails to ask them effectively Vicky Frost theguardian.com, Sunday… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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The Shadow Military

Posted on July 24, 2013 by

The Shadow Military  TV-PG CC Critics call them mercenaries.  The government calls them essential to fighting a modern war. Now these soldiers-for-hire provide a rare look into what they do, why… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Metal Gear Rising’s prediction of a privatized American police force mirrors reality

Posted on June 4, 2013 by

Metal Gear Rising’s prediction of a privatized American police force mirrors reality May 6, 2013 7:35 PM Michael Westgarth (Community Writer) Editor’s Note from Rob Savillo Michael shows us how the privatized… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Le Carré’s Latest

Posted on May 8, 2013 by

May 2, 2013 Le Carré’s Latest By OLEN STEINHAUER A DELICATE TRUTH By John le Carré 310 pp. Viking. $28.95. “I have a theory which I suspect is rather immoral,” George… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Celebrating Erik Prince’s Private Somali Army With The Project

Posted on May 1, 2013 by

Tribeca Film Festival Max Rivlin-Nadler Friday 3:32pm  13,793 38 Celebrating Erik Prince’s Private Somali Army With The Project Since 1993’s Battle of Mogadishu (the disastrous U.S. Army operation fictionalized in the 2001… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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‘Hunted’: A Spooks spin-off? No, a private-eye spy thriller

Posted on September 25, 2012 by

‘Hunted’: A Spooks spin-off? No, a private-eye spy thriller A tense new action drama could be a big hit for the BBC Gerard Gilbert Tuesday 25 September 2012 In the final… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Go Inside a Mercenary Company in Iraq in Unflinching Comic Blackwater Chronicles

Posted on July 18, 2012 by

Go Inside a Mercenary Company in Iraq in Unflinching Comic Blackwater Chronicles By David Axe Email Author July 18, 2012 SAN DIEGO — War correspondent Robert Young Pelton approached Erik Prince,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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It’s a Bird, It’s a Plane, It’s a Private Security Contractor

Posted on July 17, 2012 by

It’s a Bird, It’s a Plane, It’s a Private Security Contractor 7-16-2012 By Adam Jacobson Law and Security Program Captain America, Superman…Blackwater? The disgraced private military and security firm will soon… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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SDCC’12: Tucci and Young to debut The Blackwater Chronicles at convention

Posted on July 9, 2012 by

SDCC’12: Tucci and Young to debut The Blackwater Chronicles at convention Posted on July 7, 2012 by Press Release Press Release Writer/Artist  Billy Tucci, (creator of “Shi”, “A Child Is Born”… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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DBKP Book Review: “Countdown: H Hour”

Posted on May 13, 2012 by

DBKP Book Review: “Countdown: H Hour” May 12, 2012 By Da Tool Guy Retired Army Lt. Col. Tom Kratman might be writing the best near-future military thrillers on the market today.… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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