Category: Historical Entertainment

Willem Dafoe, Charlie Sheen and Tom Berenger as Sgt. Elias, Chris Taylor and Staff Sgt. Barnes in 'Platoon'

The Best Vietnam War Movies to Watch If You Like ‘Platoon’

Platoon (1986) is one of the greatest movies about the Vietnam War. Starring Charlie Sheen, Tom Berenger and Willem Dafoe, the film was directed by…

Clive Dunn as Lance Cpl. Jack Jones in 'Dad's Army' + Donald Pleasence as Ernst Stavro Blofeld in 'You Only Live Twice' + Denholm Elliott as Marcus Brody in 'Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade'

Famous POWs: Celebrities Who Were Held Captive By the Enemy During World War II

We’re all aware that many famous individuals served in various capacities throughout the Second World War. Some were ground troops, fighting on the battlefield, while…

Portrait of Don Rickles + Sidney Poitier standing with an Academy Award + Robert Stack as Eliot Ness in 'The Untouchables'

Actors You May Not Have Realized Served in World War II

Several big-name actors served in World War II – Clark Gable, James “Jimmy” Stewart, David Niven, Henry Fonda, etc. – risking their lives in Europe…

Promotional poster for 'Saving Private Ryan' + Promotional poster for 'Platoon'

The Most Historically Accurate War Movies Ever Released

There’s nothing quite like a good war film, with over-the-top explosions and lifelike special effects. While a popular genre, there are some releases that stand…

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…

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…

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…

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…