הפודקאסטים הטובים ביותר ב-War Film (2024)

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Master of the Air Episode 9 Review + Series Overview 58:21

3d ago58:21

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This week we finally get round to finishing our review of Masters of the Air, we discuss the show's finale and share our thoughts on the series as a whole. Will it have the same impact as Band of Brothers did 20 years ago? Will there be more shows like this? We also read out some of our wonderful listener's takes on the series and see if they lined…

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Civil War (2024) 1:14:45

10d ago1:14:45

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We are back from our short break as we bring you our thoughts on Alex Garland’s 'Civil War', which sees a group of photojournalists attempting a road trip to DC amidst an ongoing American civil war. The film throws the audience in at the deep end but it becomes clear that the war has broken out between a corrupt president and breakaway states. Join…

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Masters of the Air - Episode 7 & 8 review! 36:06

2M ago36:06

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This week we round up episodes 7 and 8 of Masters of the Air. Buck and Bucky come to terms with captivity in Stalag Luft 3, Rosie and the rest of the crews at Thorpe Abbotts prepare for intensive raids on Berlin and we meet the Tuskegee Airmen! Join us as we delve into the penultimate episodes of the series... www.fightingonfilm.com Become a member…

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Masters of the Air - Interview with Supporting Actor Chris Richards 42:43

2M ago42:43

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This week we are joined by Supporting Actor Chris Richards, to talk about his time working on Masters of the Air. From working with Dale Dye to reacting to reacting to imitation B17s. Chris shares all about his experiences on set... Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/fighting-on-film. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa…

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Zone of Interest (2024) 39:57

2M ago39:57

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This week we cover 'Zone of Interest', directed by Jonathan Glazer, a masterfully-crafted film which on the surface examines daily family life against the back drop of Auschwitz concentration camp. Through the mundanity of everyday life the horrendous work of Rudolf Höss (Commandant of the camp) and its impact on his family is explored. How can you…

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Masters of the Air - Episode 6 Review! 33:14

2M ago33:14

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This week MOA hits us with 3 concurrent plotlines, we follow Eagan on the ground in Germany, Rosie at a 'Flak House' and Crosby attending lectures in Oxford. Join the boys as they dive in and dissect this week's episode of Masters... www.fightingonfilm.com Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/fighting-on-film. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/…

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Inside a B-17, with Dr Hattie Hearn - Masters of the Air Special! 28:29

2M ago28:29

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This very special episode comes from inside a B-17 Flying Fortress with Dr Hattie Hearn of the American Air Museum at IWM Duxford! We talk Masters of the Air, the real history behind the show, the most dangerous position in a Fort and much, much more! Join us for this special episode. www.fightingonfilm.com Become a member at https://plus.acast.com…

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Masters of the Air - Episode 5 Review! 27:58

2M ago27:58

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This week the 100th carry out a controversial raid on Munster, already battered and broken from almost daily missions. Will the crews ride their luck again? Join us as we take you through episode 5 of Masters of the Air! www.fightingonfilm.com Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/fighting-on-film. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m…

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13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi (2016) 58:41

2M ago58:41

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This week we look at Micheal Bay's 2016 film 13 Hours, which depicts the September 2012 attacks on the US embassy and CIA annexes in Benghazi, Libya. The film stars John Krasinski of The Office fame along with James Badge Dale famous for playing Robert Leckie in The Pacific, the film has all the Bay hallmarks of explosions and frantic action. But i…

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Masters of the Air - Episode 4 Review! 22:52

3M ago22:52

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Following on the huge raid sequences from episode 3, this week's episode of Masters of the Air is a more grounded affair. Which shows the air war's downtime between missions. Join us as we delve deeper as we approach the series' half way mark. Remember to follow us on Twitter @FightingOnFilm and on Facebook. Check out our website at www.fightingonf…

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Dale Dye Interview - Military Advisor on Masters of the Air 54:32

3M ago54:32

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We are thrilled to be joined by the legendary military advisor Captain Dale Dye to talk about his time working on 'Masters of the Air'. Dale tells all about training the cast to become USAAF Bomber Crewmen and the challenges faced on such a huge production. Dale shares some incredible insights, making this an episode not to be missed! [NB: There ar…

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Masters of the Air - Episode 3 Review! 39:45

3M ago39:45

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This week the 100th Bomb Group undertake one of their biggest raids of the war so far. Running the gauntlet to hit an engine factory and ball bearing plant in Germany before embarking on an epic flight south to north Africa. Episode 3 of Masters of the Air is out now! Join the boys as they delve into the episode and talk about B17 escape routes, .5…

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Murphy's War (1971) 43:46

3M ago43:46

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In this episode, we review 'Murphy's War' (1971), a thought-provoking World War II film starring Peter O'Toole. Directed by Oscar nominee Peter Yates the film deals with revenge showing how far one can go when consumed by it. O'Toole plays Murphy a Royal Navy mechanic who vows to sink the U-Boat responsible for sinking his ship and gunning down his…

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Masters of the Air - Episode 1 Review! 35:31

3M ago35:31

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We bring you an exclusive 9-part review series on Apple TV's Masters of the Air, Starting with episode 1! Remember to use FOFPODCAST at check out on Airfix.com for 10% off during the shows run! Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/fighting-on-film. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Masters of the Air - Episode 2 Review! 33:49

3M ago33:49

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Episode 2 of Masters of the Air picks up straight after the scrubbed raid in episode 1, the boys talk about the soundtrack and get into the representation of the RAF. (Parts 1 and 2 of MOA dropped simultaneously on Apple TV) Remember to use FOFPODCAST at check out on Airfix.com for 10% off during the shows run! Become a member at https://plus.acast…

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The Green Berets (1968) 1:01:25

3M ago1:01:25

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We are back for the first episode of 2024! We delve into 1968's The Green Berets starring and directed (sort of) by the Duke himself, John Wayne! The film is infamously one of the very few Pro-Vietnam war films to be made, the plot concerning a team of Green Berets reinforcing a firebase in South Vietnam in the early 1960s. Does the film hit the ma…

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New Years Mailbag Special + Operation Delta Force 4 & 5 1:07:08

4M ago1:07:08

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We end 2023 with a mailbag full of our listener's best bits and requests for 24. The boys also round up their favourite bits from the show from the past year and talk about all the war films they are looking forward to in the new year! There is also a round-up of Operation Delta Force 4 and 5 to complete the pentalogy... Become a member at https://…

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Operation Delta Force 3 - Clear Target (1999) 49:23

4M ago49:23

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'Operation Delta Force December' continues with the franchise's third film, Operation Delta Force 3 - Clear Target! After Delta Force take out a drug lord's stockpile he vows war on the team and seizes control of a nuclear submarine and threatens to fire bio-chemical warheads at New York City. Can the team stop him in time? Tangents galore this wee…

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Operation Delta Force 2 - Mayday! (1998) 53:11

5M ago53:11

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Operation Delta Force December continues with Operation Delta Force 2 - Mayday. The sequel stars Micheal McGrady and war movie legend Dale Dye as they battle baddies (led by J. Kenneth Campbell) who have taken over the Kursk nuclear submarine and threaten to release nuclear weapons upon Russia and the US. Some how the episode also features a tangen…

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Operation Delta Force (1997) ft Director Sam Firstenberg 59:49

5M ago59:49

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This week we begin 'Operation Delta Force December' reviewing all the films in the late 90s Operation Delta Force franchise. Joining us for our first episode of this action packed month is the film's Director Sam Firstenberg. Known for directing cult classics such as American Ninja and Cyborg Cop, Sam tells us all about his time shooting in South A…

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Napoleon (Bonus Episode) - The Full Interviews with Advisors Paul Biddiss & Dr Lorris Chevalier 1:56:55

5M ago1:56:55

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Join us for our full length interviews with thehHistorical and military advisors from Ridley Scott's 'Napoleon'. Featuring on set stories and insight from Paul and Lorris. Ever wondered how much effort it takes to train actors to form square or how much sugar Napoleon limited his troops too? Its all here in this feature long bonus episode... Rememb…

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Napoleon (2023) ft. Military and Historical advisors Paul Biddiss & Lorris Chevalier 1:42:52

5M ago1:42:52

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Following the release of Ridley Scott's 'Napoleon', we share out thoughts on the film and are thrilled to be joined by the film's military advisor Paul Biddiss and historical advisor Dr Lorris Chevalier. Starring Joaquin Phoenix as Napoleon and Vanessa Kirby as Josephine the film charts Napoleon's rise and fall touching on some major historical eve…

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Shout at the Devil (1976) - Footwork my boy! 50:57

5M ago50:57

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Roger Moore and Lee Marvin team up in this boys own adventure epic adapted from the Wilbur Smith novel of the same name. It's 1913, Flynn (Marvin) a notorious ivory poacher convinces Sebastian Oldsmith (Moore) to join him on a hunt. From there the movie becomes a sprawling epic which then twists into a revenge picture and even manages to find the t…

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Sands of Iwo Jima (1949) 1:05:30

5M ago1:05:30

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John Wayne stars in 1949's Marine Corps classic 'Sands of Iwo Jima'. The film seamlessly blends stock footage into its scenes to build some of the most accomplished battle sequences of the immediate post-war film era. Directed by Allan Dwan the film was nominated for four Academy Awards, including Wayne's first Best Actor nomination. Join us as we …

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The Duellists (1977) 55:36

6M ago55:36

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Two Napoleonic officers endure a 15 year duel in Ridley Scott's directorial debut. Starring Keith Carradine and Harvey Keitel and shot on a small budget, Scott's film delivers a brooding and tense tale of honour and masculinity against a backdrop of Europe at war. Swords and sabres a plenty in this one! Remember to follow us on Twitter @FightingOnF…

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Bat*21 (1988) 47:06

6M ago47:06

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During the Vietnam War in 1972 Lt Col Hambleton was shot down during the Easter Offensive. One of the largest American rescue operations was sprung to get him back to friendly lines. Gene Hackman stars as Hambleton in this Hollywood retelling of the story, and Danny Glover of 'Lethal Weapon' fame co-stars as a Skymaster pilot tasked with getting hi…

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The Monuments Men (2014) 1:07:52

6M ago1:07:52

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This week we look back at George Clooney's 'The Monuments Men' which tells the story of a group of art experts and historians as they try to save priceless and important pieces of art from being destroyed or lost in the latter stages of the Second World War. The film boasts an impressive all-star cast including Cate Blanchet, Matt Damon, John Goodm…

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Making Documentaries - An interview with Emmy Nominee Paul Epstein 1:14:04

6M ago1:14:04

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This week we are joined by Emmy nominee Paul Epstein, a director and producer, who has worked on 'Navy SEALs Brothers in Arms', 'Gunslingers' and "The Men Who Built America'. We talk to Paul about his career in documentary film making and get into what it takes to get factual series onto tv screens. Check out our site - www.fightingonfilm.com Becom…

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Castle Keep (1969) 51:40

7M ago51:40

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This week the boys take a trip to Castle Keep, Sydney Pollack's late 60s new Hollywood war movie, which is surreal to say the least! Burt Lancaster and Peter Falk star in a film that attempts to do something new with the genre in the late stage of the War movies golden era. The boys also find time to fit in Simpsons metaphors and more! Get the late…

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The Great Escaper (2023) - FoF Exclusive Review! 38:53

7M ago38:53

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This week sees the release of 'The Great Escaper' the latest Micheal Caine film. The 90-year-old 2 time Oscar winner is back, playing Bernie Jordan. The film tells the fictionalised true story of a veteran of the Normandy landings who under took a solo trip to the 70th D-day anniversary commemorations. His trip became worldwide news and saw Jordan …

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The Guns of Navarone - 150th episode special! 1:17:40

7M ago1:17:40

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We are thrilled to celebrate our 150th episode with a classic from the genre - 1961's 'The Guns of Navarone'. The epic adventure, based upon Alistair MacLean's best selling novel, was directed by J. Lee Thompson and boasts a fantastic ensemble cast including Gregory Peck, David Niven, Anthony Quinn, Anthony Quayle, James Darren, Irene Papas and, Gi…

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The Real Glory (1939) 58:29

7M ago58:29

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Gary Cooper and David Niven face off against a Moro Rebellion in the Philippines in 1906 in this week's review. Cholera, orchids and Niven on a Gatling Gun - what more could we want? Matt and Robbie also talk about the upcoming 150th episode and announce some new podcast merch! Be sure to check out our site - www.fightingonfilm.com Become a member …

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The British Army on Film - We Have Ways Festival 2023 49:14

8M ago49:14

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We recently gave a talk at the fantastic 'We Have Ways of Making You Talk' podcast Festival, after doing 2 quizzes at previous events. This year we gave a talk on depictions of the British Army on Film during the Second World War. From Dunkirk to the Far East we talked Niven and Mills. Piats and Panthers. Join us and listen to our talk in full. Bec…

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Ironclad (2011) 1:00:21

8M ago1:00:21

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This week the boys finally cover a 'Chivalry and Swords' film as they tackle 2011's Ironclad, which attempts to recreate the 1215 siege of Rochester Castle. With an all-star cast including Sir Derek Jacobi, Brian Cox, James Purfoy and Paul Giamatti. The film features brutal hand-to-hand combat and gore, but does it hit the mark in terms of historic…

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Sam's Circus -The CBS Band of Brothers?! 30:30

8M ago30:30

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This week Robbie shares his research on a lost TV pilot called Sam's Circus, a 2001 CBS pilot produced in the wake of the success of Band of Brothers. Which was never picked up for a full series. With insider information on the show from the production team and even sharing some of the music made for the show not heard for over 20 years. Matt is ba…

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Tropetastic! Or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Film Tropes 1:04:12

8M ago1:04:12

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Tropes, cliches and tangents aplenty this week! As the boys go over their own and the listeners' most loved and loathed war movie tropes. We talk Private Upham from Saving Private Ryan, wrong tanks and even fit in a few pop culture references along the way. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/fighting-on-film. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com…

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Assault on Hill 400 (2023) 26:35

9M ago26:35

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This week the boys cover a new film from Asylum, Assault on Hill 400. The film details a squad of Rangers as they attempt to assault the titular hill in the Hurtgen Forest in late 1944. The film has all the hallmarks of an Asylum mockbuster. Aging D listers, cliches, and more! Plus Robbie talks about Robert Capa and Matt mansplains photography. Bec…

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Silent Heroes (1987) - The First Falklands War Film?! 33:05

9M ago33:05

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This week we dug into the archives and found a very rare British war film. 1987s 'Silent Heroes' appears to be the first British attempt at creating a film about the Falklands War, filmed for just £90,000. Directed by Richard Driscoll and staring Martin Aylott, Robert Wilford and Bob Flag. The straight-to-VHS film is a strange beast that seems to h…

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Tigerland (2000) 59:22

9M ago59:22

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In 2000, Joel Schumacher moved away from Hollywood Blockbusters and produced an American Vietnam drama with a cast full of unknowns and character actors. Tigerland explores the effect of military training on young men from all walks of life. The film stars Colin Farrell as a reluctant and conflicted GI and the film follows in the vein of such anti-…

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U571 (2000) 55:35

9M ago55:35

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U-571 directed by Johnathan Mostow was surrounded by controversy when it was released in the summer of 2000. The film tells the fictional story of an American submarine crew who are tasked with capturing an Enigma machine from a damaged German U-boat. The story was seen as an affront to the real-life story of HMS Bulldog that captured an intact Eni…

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Strikes, Film Lists & Artificial Intelligence 49:18

9M ago49:18

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This week saw the Screen Actors Guild strike, along with the Writers Guild of America who have already been on strike since May 2023. We wanted to address our thoughts on the strike and how AI is being poised to potentially take work away from the creative industry. We also show how easy it is to use AI to create film lists and see what Chat GPT ra…

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Making the Dirty Dozen! In conversation with author Dwayne Epstein 1:13:35

10M ago1:13:35

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Killin' Generals by Dwayne Epstein covers the making of possibly the best World War Two movie of all time The Dirty Dozen. We are joined by the author to talk about his new book, the film, Marvel vs DC, and much more! Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/fighting-on-film. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Anzio (1968) 55:36

10M ago55:36

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This week's film was chosen by our fantastic supporters on Patreon. 1968's Anzio stars Robert Mitchum and Peter Falk who find themselves trapped behind enemy lines after the landing at Anzio in 1944. Adapted from British war correspondent Wynford Vaughan-Thomas's book Anzio, and directed by Edward Dmytryk and Duilio Coletti. We also find the time t…

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Blood and Gold (2023) 48:56

10M ago48:56

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At the end of World War Two, a German soldier is looking for his daughter while an SS unit is looking for a cache of Jewish treasure. Netflix's newest war film leans into Spaghetti Western and Tarantino beats but does this film bring home the Gold? It joins SISU in the latest glut of war movie genre hybrids, join us as we delve into this latest fea…

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The Covenant (2023) 1:05:50

11M ago1:05:50

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The Covenant (also known as Guy Ritchie's The Covenant internationally) stars Jake Gyllenhaal as a Special Forces sergeant who is saved by his interpreter, Ahmed played by Dar Salim, after a mission in Afghanistan goes awry. The Covenant appears to be one of a wave of films that attempt to tackle the Western withdrawal and the subsequent Taliban ta…

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In Conversation with Dale Dye, the Legendary Military Advisor 58:13

11M ago58:13

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This week we interview the legendary Dale Dye, who has served as a Military Advisor on some of the most famous films from within the war genre. From Platoon to Saving Private Ryan, Dale has more than perhaps anyone else shaped how actors and productions create the modern war film. Join us as he answers questions from our Patreon supporters and tell…

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Ambush, Company of Heroes & R.A.S - Show and Tell 9 30:47

11M ago30:47

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This week the boys run down a trio of war films for your delectation. Starting with 2023's 'Ambush' starring Aaron Eckhart in this straight-to-streaming Vietnam film. Then onto 2013's 'Company Of Heroes' and ending on the first animation to be featured on the show, 'R.A.S' which tells the story of a bored group of French soldiers in Afghanistan. Fo…

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SISU (2023) Exclusive Review! 40:57

11M ago40:57

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Gold, Girls, and Guns! Sisu is the latest action film to be released in the wake of the success of the John Wick films. This time with a wartime twist. Written and directed by Jalmari Helander we follow a former Finnish commando who has struck gold, literally, and has an unfortunate run in with a marauding tank crew on the way to the bank. We were …

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The Dambusters (1955) ft. Al Murray & James Holland 51:11

12M ago51:11

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Enemy Coast Ahead! This week we commemorate the 80th anniversary of Operation Chastise as we look back at 1955's The Dam Busters, with very special guests Al Murray and James Holland. Directed by Michael Anderson the film follows 617 Squadron into action with a large cast led by Richard Todd and Michael Redgrave. Climb aboard the Lancaster and read…

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The Beast (1988) 51:24

12M ago51:24

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This week's episode finds us deep behind enemy lines in Afghanistan as the Mujahideen, aided by Jason Patric, chase down a T-55 and its maniacal commander, George Dzundza. Join us as we discuss 1988's 'The Beast', directed by Kevin Reynolds with the screenplay written by William Mastrosimone, based on his 1984 play Nanawatai. The film was chosen fo…

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