Military Movies

A rebuttal to the views of John Pilger as stated in his article "The Rogue State."

Jul 19, 2002 - John Lovett

A humorous interpretation of US Army operations.

Mar 22, 2002 - John Lovett

A short discussion of one author's view of military movies and a selection from an interview.

Feb 28, 2002 - John Lovett

A short discussion of how stereotypes and cliches are used in war movies.

Dec 11, 2001 - John Lovett

A short description of dealing with Hollywood production companies.

Oct 16, 2001 - John Lovett

A short discussion on the future potential of US military involvement in a war in Afghanistan.

Sep 19, 2001 - John Lovett

A Associated Press article which quoted John Lovett, The Hollywood Military Advisor.

Jul 20, 2001 - John Lovett

A short discussion of the reasons behind people and their dislike of war movies.

Jul 10, 2001 - John Lovett

A short list of facts from World War II.

Jun 13, 2001 - John Lovett

A book review of The Salzdorf Wellspring

May 1, 2001 - John Lovett

A short discussion of reality based shows and COMBAT MISSIONS.

Apr 10, 2001 - John Lovett

A short discussion of the movie GLADIATOR and history.

Mar 13, 2001 - John Lovett

Part II of a short discussion regarding the relationship between the military and media after the Vietnam War

Feb 20, 2001 - John Lovett

A short discussion of the relationship between the media and the military during and following the Vietnam War.

Jan 23, 2001 - John Lovett

A short article regarding Rafael Sabatini and war fiction.

Oct 24, 2000 - John Lovett

A short diatribe on the current state of US military affairs.

Sep 29, 2000 - John Lovett

A humorous essay on soldiers and their unique characteristics.

Jul 11, 2000 - John Lovett

A short discussion of America's motion picture influence over the presentation of World War II.

Jun 13, 2000 - John Lovett

A short discussion on the making of a good and realistic war movie.

May 2, 2000 - John Lovett

A short discussion between the reel world or movies and the real world.

Apr 4, 2000 - John Lovett

A short eulogy to those that have served in the U.S. Armed Forces and how that relates to the motion pictures.

Feb 15, 2000 - John Lovett

A short discussion of writing about what you know and Hollywood.

Nov 30, 1999 - John Lovett

A short discussion of two upcoming "war" movies; THE PATRIOT and U-571.

Nov 23, 1999 - John Lovett

A short description of available military technical support to the motion picture and television industries.

Nov 3, 1999 - John Lovett

A short discussion of technology and movies; especially STAR WARS, THE PHANTOM MENACE and THE THIRTEENTH WARRIOR.

Oct 19, 1999 - John Lovett

A short discussion on explosions in the movies.

Sep 8, 1999 - John Lovett

A short discussion of the My Lai massacre and the Hollywood perspective.

Aug 17, 1999 - John Lovett

Murphy's Laws of Combat

Jul 16, 1999 - John Lovett

A rebuttal to comments made against the 22 Jun 99 article STAR WARS, EPISODE 1 - Battle Droids and "Roger, Roger"

Jul 6, 1999 - John Lovett

A short discussion of the movie THE GENERAL'S DAUGHTER from a military point of view.

Jun 29, 1999 - John Lovett

A short discussion of the how George Lucas in the STAR WARS portrays the military.

Jun 22, 1999 - John Lovett

A short discussion of current television and movie writing and the apparent paranoia about the U. S. Government.

Jun 15, 1999 - John Lovett

A short funny I collected in my meanderings.

Jun 8, 1999 - John Lovett

A short discussion of how Hollywood portrays and continues to portray soldiers of the post - Vietnam period.

Jun 1, 1999 - John Lovett

A review and short discussion of THE MUMMY from a military perspective.

May 25, 1999 - John Lovett

A short discussion of violence in movies and television with a detail on the war movie.

May 18, 1999 - John Lovett

This article is a continued discussion of the necessity of good research in screenwriting and military research sources for the writer.

May 4, 1999 - John Lovett

A short discussion of screenwriting, realism, history, and research.

Apr 27, 1999 - John Lovett

A continued discussion of Lessons for Writers from 13 Apr 99.

Apr 20, 1999 - John Lovett

A continued discussion of Lessons for Writers from 6 Apr 99.

Apr 13, 1999 - John Lovett

A discussion of screenwriting, war, and reality and where to find it.

Apr 6, 1999 - John Lovett

A short discussion of the movie consulting business and its responses.

Mar 30, 1999 - John Lovett

A short discussion of movies and history with a citation of COL Harry Summers and Vietnam Magazine.

Mar 23, 1999 - John Lovett

A short discussion of the Center for Defense Information and their video "The MILITARY in the MOVIES."

Mar 16, 1999 - John Lovett

A short discussion on agents, screenwriting, and the devining of truth.

Mar 9, 1999 - John Lovett

Short discussion of experts and the Hollywood Military Advisor Chat Board.

Mar 2, 1999 - John Lovett

A short discussion of Hollywood's attraction to the ex - Special Forces/ex - SEAL type.

Feb 23, 1999 - John Lovett

The workings of a motion picture military advisor.

Feb 15, 1999 - John Lovett

A short history of the Hollywood motion picture/TV advisor.

Feb 8, 1999 - John Lovett

Discusses TV and the military and the obligations of set designers, costumers, etc. to portray the military correctly.

Feb 2, 1999 - John Lovett

A short discussion dealing with television production, Canada, and the U.S. military.

Jan 25, 1999 - John Lovett

Article on historical accuracy and the making of war movies, in particular THE THIN RED LINE.

Jan 18, 1999 - John Lovett

Discusses combat realism in movies produced from the earliest silents to the current SAVING PRIVATE RYAN.

Jan 10, 1999 - John Lovett

Articles deals with secrecy and the military and its implications in the movies.

Jan 5, 1999 - John Lovett

Discussion of motion picture realism between officers and enlisted soldiers.

Dec 18, 1998 - John Lovett

No Column This Week

Jan 16, 1998 - John Lovett