Special Ops Marine Rates 10 Marine Corps Scenes In Movies And TV | How Real Is It? | Insider

From Insider. Elliot Ackerman, a former Marine Corps special operations team leader, rates Marine Corps scenes in movies and television for realism. Ackerman discusses the depiction of the Iraq War and the war in Afghanistan and connects them with his real-life experiences in the combat scenes in "Barry" S2E1 + E2 + E4 (2018), starring…

French Chef Rates ‘Ratatouille’ Cooking Scenes For Realism | How Real Is It? | Insider

From Insider. Chef and restaurateur Ludo Lefebvre breaks down cooking scenes from Disney’s "Ratatouille" based on realism. Lefebvre discusses the accuracy of sourcing ingredients, cooking techniques, and the structure of a fine-dining kitchen. He also looks at the culture of haute cuisine and French cooking, such as the kitchen hierarchy and the role of food…

101-Year-Old American Veteran Shares His Secrets To A Long, Happy Life | Life Stories | Insider

From Insider. Jack Weber is a 101-year-old American veteran who has outlived his wife, buried all of his best friends, and lived through a world war, the Great Depression, and pandemics. Yet every morning, he wakes up with a sense of purpose and gratitude. He shares his secrets to a happy, healthy, and rich life…

How Soccer Match-Fixing Actually Works | How Crime Works | Insider

From Insider. Moses Swaibu is a former professional footballer, playing as a defender for clubs such as Crystal Palace and Lincoln City in the mid-2000s. In 2014, after a National Crime Agency investigation into match fixing in the lower leagues of UK soccer, Swaibu was charged with conspiracy to defraud and sentenced to 16 months…

Former CIA Officer Rates 12 More “Mission: Impossible” Spy Scenes | How Real Is It? | Insider

From Insider. Former CIA intelligence officer Andrew Bustamante rates more "Mission: Impossible" movies, starring Tom Cruise, for realism. Bustamante breaks down the realism of the interrogation scene in "Mission: Impossible" (1996), with Ving Rhames and Jon Voight; as well as common movie tropes such as the helicopter infiltration scene in "Mission: Impossible 2" (2000); and…

How The Millennium Dome Diamond Heist Actually Worked | How Crime Works | Insider

From Insider. In 2000, Lee Wenham planned what would have been the world’s largest jewel heist, targeting De Beers diamonds valued at more than $500 million. The plan involved a dramatic raid on London’s Millennium Dome, an excavator, and a speedboat for the getaway. The Met Police’s Flying Squad thwarted the operation, though, and arrested…

ER Doctor Rates 10 Medical Scenes From “The Pitt” For Realism | How Real Is It? | Insider

From Insider. Dr. Reed Caldwell rates scenes from the HBO Max medical drama "The Pitt," starring Noah Wyle. He breaks down the show’s portrayal of performing CPR and end-of-life care, handling surgical tools, treating disorders like sickle cell disease and measles, managing overwhelmed waiting rooms, and caring for victims of mass casualty events. Finally, he…

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CIA Gadget-Maker Rates 11 Spy Gadgets In Movies And TV | How Real Is It? | Insider

From Insider. Dawn Meyerriecks, the former CIA deputy director of science and technology, rates 11 spy gadgets in movies and television for realism. Meyerriecks debunks the use of flashy gadgets in operations, including James Bond’s weaponized Aston Martin in "No Time to Die," starring Daniel Craig; the high-tech climbing gloves in "Mission: Impossible — Ghost…

Navy SEAL Rates 11 Close-Quarters Battle Scenes in Movies and TV | How Real Is It? | Insider

From Insider. Former Navy SEAL DJ Shipley rates close-quarter battle scenes in movies and TV shows. He talks about how to properly clear a hallway in "The Beekeeper," starring Jason Statham, Josh Hutcherson, and Jeremy Irons. He explains how to take cover in a confined space in "John Wick: Chapter 4," starring Keanu Reeves, Laurence…

Ancient Warfare Historians Rate 65 Battles In Movies And TV | How Real Is It? | Insider Marathon

From Insider. Ancient warfare historians review ancient warfare scenes and battle tactics in movies and TV shows. Ancient warfare expert Roel Konijnendijk rates battle tactics in movies and television for realism, such as the naval battle and gladiator fights depicted in "Gladiator II," starring Paul Mescal, Pedro Pascal, and Denzel Washington. He talks about how…

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Viking Warfare Expert Rates 11 Viking Battles In Movies And TV | How Real Is It? | Insider

From Insider. Historian William Short watches and rates depictions of Viking combat in movies and TV shows. He discusses Viking shield formations in "Vikings." He outlines brutal village raid tactics in "The Northman," starring Alexander Skarsgård, Anya Taylor-Joy, and Nicole Kidman. He breaks down how Vikings organized their troops in war in "How to Train…

How FBI Undercover Agents Actually Work | Authorized Account | Insider

From Insider. Known as the "Hillbilly Donnie Brasco," FBI agent Scott Payne risked his life to expose violent neo-Nazi cells threatening national security, including the KKK and biker gangs. Payne began his law enforcement career at the Greenville County Sheriff’s Office in South Carolina, where he worked for five years as a uniform patrol officer…

Poker Champion Rates 11 Poker Scenes In Movies And TV | How Real Is It? | Insider

From Insider. Darren Elias, four-time World Poker Tour champion, rates poker scenes in movies and television for realism. Elias breaks down the realism of Texas hold ’em games in movies, such as the high-stakes casino poker game in "Casino Royale," with Daniel Craig and Mads Mikkelsen; the underground poker scenes in "Rounders," starring Matt Damon;…

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Army Special Ops Rates 10 Delta Force And Special Forces Scenes In Movies | How Real Is It | Insider

From Insider. Bob Keller, former US Army Special Forces and Delta Force operator, rates 10 Army special operations scenes in movies and TV, such as "Black Hawk Down," for realism. Keller breaks down the accuracy of special operations scenes, such as the depiction of the first Special Forces team in Afghanistan — nicknamed "Horse Soldiers"…

How Fighting Russia In Ukraine Actually Works | Authorized Account | Insider

From Insider. Macer Gifford is a former currency trader who volunteered to fight for the Ukrainian army against Russia in 2022 and for the Kurdish People’s Defense Units, or YPG, against the Islamic State in 2015. Gifford speaks with Business Insider about what it was like being in Kyiv during the outbreak of the war…

Astrophysicist Rates The Science Of 9 Outer Space Movies And TV Shows | How Real Is It? | Insider

From Insider. Paul M. Sutter talks about the science behind movies and TV shows set in space. He talks about string theory in "3 Body Problem." He discusses the portrayal of black holes in "Interstellar," starring Matthew McConaughey, Anne Hathaway, and Matt Damon. He deconstructs wormholes in "Contact," starring Jodie Foster; and "Event Horizon," starring…

Former Mobster Rates 9 Mafia Scenes In Movies And TV | How Real Is It? | Insider

From Insider. Former mobster Anthony Ruggiano Jr. rates mafia scenes in movies and TV shows. He discusses the portrayal of bust-out schemes in "Goodfellas," starring Ray Liotta, Robert De Niro, and Lorraine Bracco, and relates to his own time in witness protection. He explains how wars broke out between New York’s Five Families in "The…

How US Neo-Nazism Actually Works | Authorized Account | Insider

From Insider. Arno Michaelis is a former white nationalist skinhead, lead singer of the neo-Nazi metal band Centurion, and member of Hammerskin Nation, one of the most violent white supremacist gangs in the US. From 1987 to 1994, Michaelis played a central role in spreading neo-Nazi ideology through music, street violence, and recruitment efforts across…

Sniper Rates 11 Video Games For Their Sniping Accuracy | How Real Is It? | Insider

From Insider. Johnathan Taylor, former US Marine Corps scout sniper, rates sniping in 11 video games, such as "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III," for realism. Taylor discusses sniper tactics and equipment, such as the use of the ghillie suit and drones in "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II" and "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare…

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How Anonymous Actually Works | Authorized Account | Insider

From Insider. Mustafa Al-Bassam is a former member of Anonymous, the global hacktivist collective known for cyberattacks on governments, corporations, and security agencies. Al-Bassam also cofounded LulzSec, a splinter group that launched high-profile cyberattacks in 2011. He was one of the key figures behind its hacking of Sony Pictures, the CIA website, the Arizona Department…

Experts Rate 37 Marvel Movies And TV Shows For Realism | How Real Is It? | Insider

From Insider. Experts rate 37 Marvel scenes from movies and TV shows, such as "Iron Man," "Thor," and "The Avengers," for realism. Experts break down the accuracy of fight scenes in "Deadpool," "Black Panther," "Guardians of the Galaxy," and "Captain America." The featured experts in this video: Jim Kent, aka Grizzly Jim, is an archery…

Warfare Experts Rate 13 ‘Lord of the Rings’ Battles For Realism | How Real Is It? | Insider

From Insider. Warfare experts rate 14 scenes from "Lord of the Rings" and "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power" and judge how real they are. Archer Jim Kent ("Grizzly Jim") analyzes the archery by Legolas in "The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers." Blacksmith Neil Kamimura rates forging scenes from "The…

How Sociopaths Actually Work | Authorized Account | Insider

From Insider. Patric Gagne is the author of "Sociopath: A Memoir." From a young age, she knew there was something different about herself. She didn’t feel emotions the same way other kids did. To avoid stigma and to fit in, she learned to hide her true self. She tells Business Insider about breaking into homes…

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How Snipers Actually Work | Authorized Account | Insider

From Insider. Johnathan Taylor served as a scout sniper in the United States Marine Corps for eight years. He is now the president of the USMC Scout Sniper Association, an organization helping veteran snipers access financial, medical, and psychological support. He tells Business Insider how elite marksmen in the unit are trained for combat and…

Wall Street Trader Rates 12 Banking And Trading Scenes In Movies And TV | How Real Is It? | Insider

From Insider. Jared Dillian, a former Wall Street trader, rates 12 banking and trading scenes in movies and TV, such as "The Wolf of Wall Street," for realism. Dillian examines the depiction of real-life economic events, such as the stock market crash of 1987 — known as Black Monday — in "The Wolf of Wall…

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Serial Killer Detective Rates 9 Serial Killer Scenes In Movies | How Real Is It? | Insider

From Insider. Former homicide detective Pat Postiglione reviews portrayals of serial killers in movies and TV shows. He analyzes the psychology and methods of serial killers as seen in "Silence of the Lambs," starring Jodie Foster and Anthony Hopkins; and "Zodiac," starring Robert Downey Jr., Jake Gyllenhaal, and Mark Ruffalo. He talks about how to…

Ancient Warfare Historian Rates 9 More Battle Scenes In Movies | How Real Is It? | Insider

From Insider. Historian Roel Konijnendijk reviews ancient warfare scenes and battle tactics in movies and TV shows. He looks at the naval battle and gladiator fights depicted in "Gladiator II," starring Paul Mescal, Pedro Pascal, and Denzel Washington. He talks about how armies would signal attacks in season two of "House of the Dragon," starring…

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How FIFA Corruption Actually Works | How Crime Works | Insider

From Insider. Bonita Mersiades is a FIFA whistleblower and a former head of corporate and public affairs at Football Australia. She played a key role in Australia’s bid to host the 2018 and 2022 FIFA World Cups, a bidding season at the heart of a major FIFA corruption scandal that led to the indictment of…

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Military Warfare Experts Rate 60 More Military Battles And Training Scenes In Movies | Marathon

From Insider. Military warfare experts rate military battle scenes in movies and television shows for realism. Retired Col. Eric Terashima, who served eight combat tours, including three in Afghanistan, rates scenes portraying the Afghanistan War in movies such as "Lone Survivor" (2013), starring Mark Wahlberg; "12 Strong" (2018), starring Chris Hemsworth; and "The Outpost" (2020).…

How North Korea Actually Works | Authorized Account | Insider

From Insider. Hyunseung Lee and his family defected from North Korea in 2014 after a series of violent executions by North Korea’s leader, Kim Jong Un. Despite living a privileged life in the elite class of Pyongyang and serving in the North Korean special forces, he feared for his safety. He tells Business Insider how…

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