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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Music and Humanitarian Legend Dolly Parton Is Also a USO MVP

Fresh off her induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, the music icon spoke with military members and their families...

Army Vet Bob McGrath Welcomed Generations of Kids to 'Sesame Street'

The singer and actor played music teacher Bob Johnson on the show for almost 50 years.

'Top Gun: Maverick' Returns for One Last Flight in Theaters

You've got one last chance to see the most successful military movie ever on the big screen.

How Korean War Movie 'Devotion' Used the Same Filming Techniques as 'Top Gun: Maverick'

Flight coordinator Kevin LaRosa brought techniques developed for the Tom Cruise blockbuster to "Devotion."

Jesse Brown (Jonathan Majors) and Tom Hudner (Glen Powell) in "Devotion." (Columbia Pictures)

How Author Adam Makos Brought Navy Heroes Jesse Brown and Thomas Hudner to Life in 'Devotion'

Before "Devotion" was the first studio movie about the Korean War in more than six decades, it was a bestselling book by the...

'I Am Vanessa Guillen' Is a Damning Indictment of Fort Hood Culture

A documentary film examines the death of a soldier and her family's efforts to change the way the Army handles sexual assault...

'Top Gun: Maverick' Set for Subscription Streaming Service Debut This Christmas

Subscribe and watch Maverick, Iceman, Rooster and Hangman on an endless loop this holiday season.

'Battle for Saipan' Is a Quick-and-Dirty Tale of WWII's Fight for the Pacific

A military hospital with few resources must fight off a Japanese attack during the Allied invasion of Saipan.

Director JD Dillard Was Inspired to Make Korean War Movie 'Devotion' by His Blue Angel Dad

Director JD Dillard was a military kid who grew up dreaming of flight.

Iraq War Army Vet Faces a Carving Challenge on 'Best in Snow'

Ron and Charmeka Robinson both served in the Army, and now they're making snow sculptures on Disney+.

Classic Spy Thriller 'Day of the Jackal' Set to Be Recycled as a Television Series

Why do TV executives love old espionage movies so much?

Sheriff Teasle (Brian Dennehy) had no idea what mistake it would be to lay hands on John Rambo (Sylvester Stallone) in "First Blood." (Lionsgate)

Sylvester Stallone Says 'First Blood' Producers Wanted to Cut Rambo's Iconic Speech

The actor also says it's time to get rid of real guns on movie sets.

How Does 'SEAL Team' Move Forward After That Team Bravo Bombshell?

The military drama threw its audience for a loop with its most shocking episode ever.

An Afghanistan War Vet Learns to Manage Her Trauma in 'Causeway'

Jennifer Lawrence stars as an Army engineer who suffered a brain injury in Afghanistan.

'The Capture' Envisions a World Where Fake News Meets Deepfakes and Corrupts the Government

The second season of the acclaimed UK spy series will stream on Peacock.

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