Hollywood | War History

The Real-Life Inspiration for Top Gun’s ‘Viper’ Made a Cameo in the Movie

Tom Skerritt as Mike "Viper" Metcalf in 'Top Gun'

Top Gun debuted in theaters in May 1986, and moviegoers had never seen anything like it. The film was sleek and cool, and portrayed the…

Before He Was Herman Munster, Fred Gwynne Served With the US Navy During World War II

Fred Gwynne as Herman Munster in 'The Munsters'

Fred Gwynne, the beloved actor known for his iconic roles in The Munsters (1964-66) and Pet Sematary (1989), led a remarkable life beyond the silver…

Little-Known Facts About ‘The Dirty Dozen’ – Charles Bronson Threatened Lee Marvin!

Still from 'The Dirty Dozen'

The Dirty Dozen (1967) is a classic war film that features a number of the biggest Hollywood stars of the time: Charles Bronson, Ernest Borgnine,…

Tom Cruise Receives the US Navy’s Top Civilian Honor

Tom Cruise holding up his Secretary of the Navy Distinguished Public Service Award

Tom Cruise is known for a host of movie roles, among them Pete “Maverick” Mitchell in the Top Gun franchise. The films, which premiered in…

Laurence Fishburne Saved Emilio Estevez’s Life on the Set of ‘Apocalypse Now’

Still from 'Apocalypse Now' + Emilio Estevez standing on a red carpet + Laurence Fishburne standing on a red carpet

The iconic Vietnam War film Apocalypse Now (1979) captures daring feats and fearless acts onscreen, but, behind the scenes, the adventure was just as intense.…

World War II Film ‘White Bird’ Starring Helen Mirren Slated for North American Release

Helen Mirren as Grandmère in 'White Bird'

After years of delays, White Bird will finally be debuting in North American theaters. The World War II-era film, starring Helen Mirren and Gillian Anderson,…

Who Was Elizabeth ‘Lee’ Miller? The True Story Behind the Kate Winslet-Led Movie

Kate Winslet as Elizabeth "Lee" Miller in 'Lee'

Of the correspondents to cover the Second World War, one of the most famous was Lee Miller. Working for Vogue and traveling with the US…

The Controversial Film ‘Defiance’ Brought the Resistance Work of the Bielski Partisans to the Big Screen

Still from 'Defiance'

As the Axis Powers increased their sphere of influence across Europe during the Second World War, various Resistance groups popped up. With a desire to…

We Can’t Get Over These Historical Inaccuracies in ‘Braveheart’

Mel Gibson as William Wallace in 'Braveheart'

Braveheart (1995) is a historical epic directed by and starring Mel Gibson. Set in late 13th-century Scotland, the film covers the life of William Wallace…

10 Navy SEAL Movies That Everyone Needs to Watch

Still from 'Lone Survivor' + Still from 'Tears of the Sun' + Steven Seagal as Casey Ryback in 'Under Siege'

The US Navy SEALs are among the most elite forces within the US military. These operatives are asked with conducting the most difficult and secretive…

Brian Dennehy Claimed He Served in Vietnam – He Never Did

Brian Dennehy as Sheriff Will Teasle in 'First Blood'

Brian Dennehy was known for his roles in several big-name films: First Blood (1982), F/X (1986), and Romeo + Juliet (1996), just to name a…

Behind-the-Scenes Facts About ‘Schindler’s List’

Ralph Fiennes, Ben Kingsley, Liam Neeson and Steven Spielberg on the set of 'Schindler's List'

Steven Spielberg’s Schindler’s List (1993) is a powerful and profoundly moving historical drama based on the true story of Oskar Schindler, a German businessman who…