James Barber

James Barber covers the intersection of military and entertainment for Military.com, a beat that includes movies, TV, books, video games and music. He has a background in the music, radio and film industries and goes behind the scenes to bring the military and veteran audience entertainment news they care about.

Email: jbarber@monster.com

Latest Articles

This Union Soldier Was the First Man to Be Awarded the Medal of Honor Twice

His story is being told in "Medal of Honor: Tom Custer," the latest issue of the Association of the United States Army's...

How Much Pvt. Presley Do We Get in the Epic 'Elvis' Movie?

At a time when getting out of military service wouldn't have posed a challenge, the biggest singer in America accepted his...

Nicholas Galitzine Sofia Carson Purple Hearts

Netflix Movie Asks If a Military 'Marriage for Benefits' Can Lead to True Romance

Everyone's heard rumors about someone who entered a "contract marriage" with a service member just to get access to those...

David Boreanaz Gives Fans a First Look at the Next Season of 'SEAL Team'

"SEAL Team" has maintained its popularity even through a move from its broadcast home at the CBS network to its new life as a...

Tom Cruise plays Capt. Pete "Maverick" Mitchell in "Top Gun: Maverick." (Paramount Pictures)

Is Everything After Maverick's Darkstar Flameout Really Just a 'Top Gun' Death Dream?

Some things about the story are a little bit weird and deserve an in-depth examination.

Army Vet Philip Baker Hall Made a Deep Impression in Hollywood

Once things took off for Hall, he became a go-to actor whenever directors wanted a gravelly voiced man who could project...

Families Can Learn About the History of Military Innovations at the Fort Innovate Exhibit

Visitors will learn about five key military innovations from the past 100 years such as night vision, virtual reality and...

Ambulance Yahya Abdul-Mateen II Jake Gyllenhaal

A Marine Vet Takes the Wheel in LA Heist Thriller 'Ambulance'

The movie features some of the best car chase sequences in movie history. If that's your thing, don't miss it.

1986 Maverick jacket (left) and 2020 Maverick jacket (right).

Tom Cruise's Jacket Is No Longer a Legit Reason to Skip 'Top Gun: Maverick'

Way back in the before times, Paramount Pictures stirred up an online hornet's nest when it released the first poster for...

The Terminal List Chris Pratt Taylor Kitsch

'The Terminal List' Trailer Reveals That Chris Pratt Is on a Mission

The producers have managed to put together a trailer that hints at the story of the show without giving away dozens of plot...

'Top Gun: Maverick' Director Set to Take on Formula 1 Racing in Upcoming Movie

The wheels are in motion for Brad Pitt to step in and make the best F1 movie since Al Pacino in "Bobby Deerfield."

Ryan Gosling and Chris Evans Square Off in Spec Ops Thriller 'The Gray Man'

Ryan Gosling has teamed with noted Marvel directors Joe and Anthony Russo to bring author Mark Greaney's "The Gray Man"...

Military Members Can See 'Elvis' for Free at Select Army Posts and Air Force Bases

The screenings will take place on Saturday, June 11, at military installations around the world.

The Misfit British Spies of 'Slow Horses' Will Return for 3 More Seasons

"Slow Horses" comes from executive producer Will Smith, who worked on the wickedly funny political satires "Veep" and "The...

Meet the Veterans Who Survived the Army's Edgewood Experiments

"Dr. Delirium & the Edgewood Experiments" is a new Discovery+ documentary that chronicles the program and its long-term...

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