Military Movies
John Lovett
Articles
SURVIVOR, COMBAT MISSIONS and the "Reality" Wars
A short discussion of reality based shows and COMBAT MISSIONS.
A short discussion of the movie GLADIATOR and history.
The Media and The Vietnam War, Part II
Part II of a short discussion regarding the relationship between the military and media after the Vietnam War
The Media and The Vietnam War, Part I
A short discussion of the relationship between the media and the military during and following the Vietnam War.
A short article regarding Rafael Sabatini and war fiction.
A short diatribe on the current state of US military affairs.
You Might Be a Soldier, If . . .
A humorous essay on soldiers and their unique characteristics.
A short discussion of America's motion picture influence over the presentation of World War II.
How Do I Make a Good and Realistic War Movie?
A short discussion on the making of a good and realistic war movie.
Is it the Reel World or the Real World?
A short discussion between the reel world or movies and the real world.
A short eulogy to those that have served in the U.S. Armed Forces and how that relates to the motion pictures.
A short discussion of writing about what you know and Hollywood.
A short discussion of two upcoming "war" movies; THE PATRIOT and U-571.
A Quick Look at Hollywood Military Technical Advisors
A short description of available military technical support to the motion picture and television industries.
A short discussion of technology and movies; especially STAR WARS, THE PHANTOM MENACE and THE THIRTEENTH WARRIOR.
A short discussion on explosions in the movies.
My Lai - Perspectives on the Motion Picture Industry
A short discussion of the My Lai massacre and the Hollywood perspective.
Murphy's Laws of Combat
How I insulted the Church of Yoda the Pointed Eared
A rebuttal to comments made against the 22 Jun 99 article STAR WARS, EPISODE 1 - Battle Droids and "Roger, Roger"
A short discussion of the movie THE GENERAL'S DAUGHTER from a military point of view.
STAR WARS, EPISODE 1 - Battle Droids and "Roger, Roger"
A short discussion of the how George Lucas in the STAR WARS portrays the military.
Mercenaries, Supermen, and Paranoia
A short discussion of current television and movie writing and the apparent paranoia about the U. S. Government.
A short funny I collected in my meanderings.
How Hollywood Has Stolen Vietnam of Its Heroes and History
A short discussion of how Hollywood portrays and continues to portray soldiers of the post - Vietnam period.
A Review of THE MUMMY from a military perspective
A review and short discussion of THE MUMMY from a military perspective.
A Discussion of Violence and the Movies
A short discussion of violence in movies and television with a detail on the war movie.
Research and the Screenwriter, II
This article is a continued discussion of the necessity of good research in screenwriting and military research sources for the writer.
A short discussion of screenwriting, realism, history, and research.
A continued discussion of Lessons for Writers from 13 Apr 99.
A continued discussion of Lessons for Writers from 6 Apr 99.
A discussion of screenwriting, war, and reality and where to find it.
How to survive the consulting process, or how not to give advice
A short discussion of the movie consulting business and its responses.
AND THE TRUTH SHALL SET YOU FREE, II
A short discussion of movies and history with a citation of COL Harry Summers and Vietnam Magazine.
And The Truth Shall Set You Free
A short discussion of the Center for Defense Information and their video "The MILITARY in the MOVIES."
The Truth about Agents and Screenplays
A short discussion on agents, screenwriting, and the devining of truth.
So Many Experts. So Little Time.
Short discussion of experts and the Hollywood Military Advisor Chat Board.
Hollywood and Those "Special" Guys (and Gals)
A short discussion of Hollywood's attraction to the ex - Special Forces/ex - SEAL type.
So, you want to be a Military Advisor for the Movies?
The workings of a motion picture military advisor.
William S. Hart and the Hollywood Advisor
A short history of the Hollywood motion picture/TV advisor.
The Importance of Being Earnest
Discusses TV and the military and the obligations of set designers, costumers, etc. to portray the military correctly.
A short discussion dealing with television production, Canada, and the U.S. military.
Is It Hollywood or Is It History?
Article on historical accuracy and the making of war movies, in particular THE THIN RED LINE.
Discusses combat realism in movies produced from the earliest silents to the current SAVING PRIVATE RYAN.
Secrecy, the Military, and the Movies
Articles deals with secrecy and the military and its implications in the movies.
REALISTIC RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN SOLDIERS
Discussion of motion picture realism between officers and enlisted soldiers.
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