Category: Hollywood and Entertainment

Willem Dafoe as Sgt. Elias in 'Platoon' + Alec Guinness as Col. Nicholson in 'The Bridge on the River Kwai' + Tom Hanks as Capt. John Miller in 'Saving Private Ryan'

Leading the Way: The Greatest Military Leaders in Historical War Movies

There are few things more important in the military than leadership. Oftentimes, the quality of a unit’s leader(s) can be the difference between victory and…

Julia Child

Julia Child Was An OSS Agent Before She Was A World Class Chef

Julia Child is best known for bringing delicious French food into American kitchens, but did you know she was an American spy during the Second…

Steve McQueen in 'Bullitt' + Paul Newman in 'Cool Hand Luke'

Top Classic Movies Starring US Military Veterans

Actors often rely on life experiences to inform their performances on the big screen, and a portion of the greatest actors of all time served…

Portrait of George Washington + William Halsey yelling + George Patton in military uniform

Five Celebrated Military Commanders Who Might Not Live Up To Their Hype

Nearly all notable military leaders are surrounded by controversy, usually from those who think they were great – and those who think they weren’t. As…

Dr. Georg Gyssling learns of the overtaking of Czechoslovakia, Los Angeles, 1939

Meet the German Agent in Hollywood Who Altered Iconic Movies

What was Hollywood’s real stance towards Nazi Germany in the decade leading up to the Second World War? In the 1930s, the American film industry…

Still from 'Apocalypse Now' + Bruce Willis as Lt. A.K. Waters in 'Tears of the Sun' + Clint Eastwood as Gunnery Sgt. Tom "Gunny" Highway in 'Heartbreak Ridge'

Fictional Military Leaders We’d Follow Into Battle

When it comes to military movies, directors can get a little carried away with the heroism of leaders. This list of fictional military leaders showcases…

Rob Riggle speaking into a microphone on stage

Comedian Rob Riggle Continued to Serve In the US Marine Corps, Even After Making It In Hollywood

Rob Riggle isn’t just a familiar face in the entertainment industry – he’s also a decorated military veteran. Prior to gracing our screens with his…

Kirk Douglas as Col. Dax in 'Paths of Glory'

Before Becoming Hollywood’s Leading Man, Kirk Douglas was Chasing Japanese Submarines In the Pacific

Kirk Douglas is arguably one of the most famous names to emerge during Hollywood’s heyday in the 1950s and ’60s. Known for taking on particularly…

Russell Crowe as Maximus Decimus Meridus in 'Gladiator' + Fionn Whitehead as Tommy Jensen in 'Dunkirk' + Felix Kammerer as Paul Bäumer in 'All Quiet on the Western Front'

The Best Movie Battle Scenes to Ever Come Out of Hollywood

By Todd Neikirk and Clare Fitzgerald A number of incredible war films are released each year. Covering both fictional and real-life historical conflicts, many go…

Still from 'All Quiet on the Western Front' + Still from 'Fury'

US Army Armor Officer and Commander Nicholas Moran Rates Popular Tank Battle Scenes

It might be surprising to some, but tanks have become pretty commonplace in Hollywood productions. We’re not just talking about war and military films, but…

Steve McQueen as Capt. Virgil "The Cooler King" Hilts in 'The Great Escape' + Harvey Keitel as Winston "The Wolf" Wolfe in 'Pulp Fiction'

Famous Marines: 9 Celebrities Who Served In the US Marine Corps

Throughout the history of the US Marine Corps, there’ve been many Leathernecks who’ve gained fame through impressive feats of bravery and valor. There are also…

Uma Thurman as Beatrix "The Bride" Kiddo in 'Kill Bill: Vol. 1' + Tom Cruise as Nathan Algren in 'The Last Samurai' + Keanu Reeves as John Wick in 'John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum'

Samurai Sword Master Kaito Suiju Rates Japanese Sword Movie Scenes

Movies about samurai who’ve mastered the elements of ancient Japanese sword fighting have captivated audiences since the early days of cinema; the adventure, honor, sacrifice…