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

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Amazon Makes a Huge Bet with International Spy Series 'Citadel'

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Does 'John Wick: Chapter 4' Finally Reveal Details of the Assassin's Military Service?

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What if Army Vet Elvis Presley Had Been a Real Secret Agent?

The Netflix animated series "Agent Elvis" creates a hilarious alternate history of the singer's career.

Best War Movies Streaming Right Now on Amazon Prime Video

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A Black WWII Soldier Made a Heroic Stand in Germany. It Took 50 Years for Him to Receive the Medal of Honor

Edward A. Carter Jr. served in combat in two wars before he enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1941.

Military Movies Had a Mixed Night at the 2023 Oscar Ceremony

"Top Gun: Maverick" barely avoided getting shut out after being nominated for six awards.

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Ke Huy Quan's Journey from Vietnamese 'Boat Person' to Oscar Winner

Actor Ke Huy Quan made a huge comeback in "Everything Everywhere All at Once."

Army Vet Robert Blake Lived a Troubled Life in Hollywood

A 1970s TV icon, Robert Blake was found not guilty of killing his wife but later was found liable in civil court.

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.

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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?

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