War movies are one of the medium's most popular genres, as they allow filmmakers a way to explore courage, sacrifice, determination, and the darkest parts of humanity. The greatest war movies ever ...

The great critic Susan Sontag once said that “cinema has done more to shape our perception of war than war itself.” That’s true. But is the genre in decline? Once upon a time, studios and directors ...

Diego Pineda has been a devout storyteller his whole life. He has self-published a fantasy novel and a book of short stories, and is actively working on publishing his second novel. A lifelong fan of ...

Throughout history, war has been processed, glorified, and protested through art. Ancient battle scenes stand as among the earliest artistic depictions in civilized society, used at the time for ...

Memorial Day is a time when America remembers its fallen heroes in the Armed Forces. Not surprisingly, the annual holiday also causes a surge in viewership of war-drama movies, which are often far ...

No genre puts fans into intense, realistic situations more than the best war movies. The best in the genre have a strong mix of films from just about every war imaginable, from the wars in the ...

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