James Barber

James Barber is the former entertainment editor for Military.com. 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.

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Watch Marine Veteran Adam Driver Go Tactical on a Bunch of Dinosaurs in '65'

This sci-fi movie delivers exactly what it promises. Dinosaurs are going down.

Alan Alda Asked AI to Write a New 'M*A*S*H' Scene in 2023

Comedy writers don't have to worry about losing their jobs to a computer -- yet.

WWII Vet Bert I. Gordon Was the King of Low-Budget Sci-Fi Movies

World War II veteran Bert I. Gordon holds the record for most movies mocked by "Mystery Science Theater 3000."

From Nirvana to Special Forces

Jason Everman: Badass.

Top Gun Maverick Danny Ramirez Glen Powell Monica Barbaro Joseph Kosinski Lewis Pullman

Did Russia Censor the 'Top Gun: Maverick' Script?

A Ukrainian activist has made some shocking allegations in advance of the 2023 Oscars.

The Steven Seagal and Vladimir Putin Bromance Is Still Going Strong

Russian President Vladimir Putin just gave the action movie star yet another award from his government.

Tactical Dating Seems Complicated in Spy Thriller 'Ghosted'

Is it OK to ghost someone when you're on a spy mission?

Celebrated Pearl Harbor Survivor Jack Holder Lived Large for Those Who Didn't Make It

World War II veteran Jack Holder died at age 101 after a colorful life.

The Navy and Tom Cruise Don't Know How to Quit Each Other

Will Tom Cruise's superspy, Ethan Hunt, fly a jet? Bet on it.

Tom Sizemore Never Served But Became a Military Movie Icon

Actor Tom Sizemore led a troubled life, but he was unforgettable in movies like "Saving Private Ryan" and "Black Hawk Down."

Army Veteran Wayne Shorter Was a Titan of Jazz

Over a seven-decade career, saxophonist Wayne Shorter was on the front lines in several musical revolutions.

A Second Member of the World’s Biggest Music Group Joins the Army

BTS will be on hiatus until all seven members complete their mandatory military service in South Korea.

A Netflix Movie About WWII's Legendary 6888th Postal Battalion Starts Filming

Tyler Perry wrote and will direct the story of an all-female, all-Black battalion that served in Europe.

Arnold Schwarzenegger Is 'FUBAR' in Upcoming Spy Series

An aging CIA agent gets pulled back in for one more mission.

Sean Connery James Bond iDiamonds Are Forever

James Bond Novels Scrubbed of 'Offensive Content' by Author's Estate

Ian Fleming's books displayed some racist attitudes that were never included in the movie series.

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