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

How Far Would You Go to Save a Battle Buddy? A New War Movie Asks the Question

Jake Gyllenhaal stars as an Army sergeant who returns to Afghanistan on a solo mission.

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'The Terminal List' Finally Gets Renewed and Expands the James Reece Action Universe

Former Navy SEAL Jack Carr's media empire just keeps growing.

How Japan Used Balloon Bombs to Kill Americans at Home During WWII

In the waning days of WWII, the Japanese devised balloon bombs that could travel more than 5,000 miles via the jet stream to...

Keanu Reeves Promises 'Next Level' Action in 'John Wick: Chapter 4'

Actor Keanu Reeves says the latest chapter in the Marine veteran's story is "banana cakes!"

Jack Bauer Goes Corporate in Spy Series 'Rabbit Hole'

Kiefer Sutherland plays an industrial spy out to save the world in a new Paramount+ series.

'Yellowstone' Creator Filming Espionage Drama Series About a Marine Who's Out of Options

Taylor Sheridan now has eight series airing or in production for Paramount+.

AFN Streaming App Users Should Get Ready for Some Football

The American Forces Network thinks it's ready to livestream the AFC and NFC Championship games this weekend.

A Diplomat Gets Framed by the Russian FSB in 'Kompromat'

The movie, based on a true story, follows a cultural attaché looking to escape as he's facing decades in a Siberian prison.

Here Are All the Military Movies Nominated for Oscars in 2023

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences finally got around to recognizing a few movies that people have seen.

'The Sheik' Was a WWII Army Veteran Who Revolutionized Pro Wrestling

Ed Farhat drove a tank in Europe and later drove his fists into the faces of his wrestling opponents.

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Channing Tatum Really, Really Didn't Want to Make Those G.I. Joe Movies

The actor just came clean and shared his true feelings about playing Duke.

Bravo Team Set to Continue the Fight as 'SEAL Team' Renewed for a Seventh Season

Clay Spenser may be gone, but the rest of "SEAL Team" lives to fight another day.

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'John Wick' Director Set to Film Tom Clancy's 'Rainbow Six' Novel

Michael B. Jordan will once again play former Navy SEAL John Clark.

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The Navy Confiscated a Camera During 'Top Gun: Maverick' Filming

Director Joseph Kosinski is starting to tell some very interesting stories about what happened while making the biggest...

Gerard Butler and Mike Colter Take on a Rebel Militia in 'Plane'

Gerard Butler is an RAF veteran pilot who discovers combat skills in a crisis.

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