Fighting On Film - The War Movie Podcast! (Fighting on Film)
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| 29 Mar 2023 | Ronin (1998) - Mercenary Month 2! | 01:06:51 | |
We round off Mercenary Month 2 with a bang as we go over 1998s 'Ronin'. John Frankenheimer directs an ensemble cast made up of 90s powerhouses from De Niro to Reno, the car chases leap from the screen and the gun fights pack a punch, as the gang of Mercs hunt for a briefcase thats contents remains a mystery. Join us as we talk everything from stuntmen to the colour of the boathouse at Hereford! Follow us on Twitter @FightingOnFilm and on Facebook. For more check out our website www.fightingonfilm.com Thanks for listening! Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/fightingonfilm. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 05 Apr 2023 | 'A Memory Owed' Director and Producer Interview! | 00:37:55 | |
We recently had the chance to talk to writer/director Martin Hemingway-Mosely and producer Zoe Lewin about their upcoming film 'A Memory Owed'. This ambitious film project is currently raising funds ahead of the next phase of shooting. The project brings together a talented cast and some impressive practical effects work to tell a story steeped in the history of the RAF's bomber command. We talk about the film's production and what drives the team to complete the project and. Follow us on Twitter @FightingOnFilm and on Facebook. For more check out our website www.fightingonfilm.com Thanks for listening! Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/fightingonfilm. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 13 Apr 2023 | Flyboys (2006) | 01:20:03 | |
We take to the air in this week's episode as we look back at 2006's 'Flyboys' James Franco stars as a cowboy turned pilot in this Great War aviation movie. Directed by Tony Bill and loosely based on the Lafayette Escadrille - a squadron of American pilots flying for the French air force. Does Flyboys hit the heights or does it fail to take off? Join us to find out. Follow us on Twitter @FightingOnFilm and on Facebook. For more check out our website www.fightingonfilm.com Thanks for listening! Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/fightingonfilm. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 19 Apr 2023 | The Battle of Britain (1969) ft. James Jeffries | 01:15:56 | |
Repeat, please!? We cover perhaps one of the most beloved 60s war movies this week with 1969s 'The Battle of Britain'! From its all-star cast to thrilling air combat sequences, it's one of the most requested films we've been asked to review. To join us in this gargantuan task is Aviation Historian James Jeffries! Join us to find out why this movie endures to this day and why its portrayal of historical events is perhaps more nuanced than it first appears. Follow us on Twitter @FightingOnFilm and on Facebook. For more check out our website www.fightingonfilm.com Thanks for listening! Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/fightingonfilm. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 26 Apr 2023 | Red Tails (2012) ft. Matt Bone | 01:24:43 | |
In this week's bumper episode we are joined by aviation historian Matt Bone from the Damcasters podcast to tackle 2012's Red Tails. The film follows the Tuskegee Airman in Italy during the Second World War. Funded by Star Wars legend George Lucas the film aims to tell the story of how the African American pilots found themselves fighting not only the enemy but also their own military for a chance to prove their worth in the air. With great cast and aerial CGI which stands up a decade later, Red Tails has the makings of a great film but it just can't work out quite what It wants to be. Join us to find out why we think the film is lacking! Follow us on Twitter @FightingOnFilm and on Facebook. For more check out our website www.fightingonfilm.com Thanks for listening! Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/fightingonfilm. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 03 May 2023 | The Patrol (2013) with Director Tom Petch | 00:54:11 | |
The Patrol (2013) is one of the few British films about the war in Afghanistan, we are joined this week by the film's director Tom Petch. Who takes us through the making of the film from its inception to opening night. The film concerns a small British patrol as they fight more than just the enemy. The script tackles issues such as the soldiers feelings in regards to their equipment and the wider war. Join us to find out more about this hidden gem! Follow us on Twitter @FightingOnFilm and on Facebook. For more check out our website www.fightingonfilm.com Thanks for listening! Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/fightingonfilm. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 10 May 2023 | The Beast (1988) | 00:51:24 | |
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 for us in our monthly Patreon supporter poll, you can get involved and support the show! Follow us on Twitter @FightingOnFilm and on Facebook. For more check out our website www.fightingonfilm.com Thanks for listening! Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/fightingonfilm. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 17 May 2023 | The Dambusters (1955) ft. Al Murray & James Holland | 00:51:11 | |
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 ready the spot lamps as we discuss everything from Richard Todd as Gibson to Mrs Wallace's chandeliers, and everything in between, we tackle it all in this week's show! Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/fightingonfilm. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 24 May 2023 | SISU (2023) Exclusive Review! | 00:40:57 | |
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 kindly invited to an advanced screening of the film by Sony Pictures UK ahead of the film's theatre release on the 26th May. In this episode we give both our spoiler-free and spoiler takes on the film. Grab your pickaxe and join us! Follow us on Twitter @FightingOnFilm and on Facebook. For more check out our website www.fightingonfilm.com Thanks for listening! Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/fightingonfilm. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 31 May 2023 | Ambush, Company of Heroes & R.A.S - Show and Tell 9 | 00:30:47 | |
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. Follow us on Twitter @FightingOnFilm and on Facebook. For more check out our website www.fightingonfilm.com Thanks for listening! Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/fightingonfilm. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 07 Jun 2023 | In Conversation with Dale Dye, the Legendary Military Advisor | 00:58:13 | |
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 tells on-set stories from over 40 years in the industry. Follow us on Twitter @FightingOnFilm and on Facebook. For more check out our website www.fightingonfilm.com Thanks for listening! Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/fightingonfilm. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 14 Jun 2023 | The Covenant (2023) | 01:05:50 | |
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 takeover of Afghanistan in 2021. Its themes include loss and brotherhood through combat but does the film live up to the hype? Join us to find out. Follow us on Twitter @FightingOnFilm and on Facebook. For more check out our website www.fightingonfilm.com Thanks for listening! Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/fightingonfilm. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 21 Jun 2023 | Blood and Gold (2023) | 00:48:56 | |
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 feature from the streaming giant. Follow us on Twitter @FightingOnFilm and on Facebook. For more check out our website www.fightingonfilm.com Thanks for listening! Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/fightingonfilm. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 28 Jun 2023 | Anzio (1968) | 00:55:36 | |
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 to fit in a mention of Sheffield Wednesday midfielder Barry Bannan and the 1943 cartoon Stop That Tank along the way! Follow us on Twitter @FightingOnFilm and on Facebook. For more check out our website www.fightingonfilm.com Thanks for listening! Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/fightingonfilm. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 05 Jul 2023 | Making the Dirty Dozen! In conversation with author Dwayne Epstein | 01:13:35 | |
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/fightingonfilm. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 19 Jul 2023 | Strikes, Film Lists & Artificial Intelligence | 00:49:18 | |
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 ranks as its own top 10 war films! Follow us on Twitter @FightingOnFilm and on Facebook. For more check out our website www.fightingonfilm.com Thanks for listening! Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/fightingonfilm. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 26 Jul 2023 | U571 (2000) | 00:55:35 | |
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 Enigma machine in May 1941. The controversy even made waves in the UK's Parliament. But is it a good film or does the film dive too deep and hit rock bottom? Join us to fine out. Follow us on Twitter @FightingOnFilm and on Facebook. For more check out our website www.fightingonfilm.com Thanks for listening! Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/fightingonfilm. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 02 Aug 2023 | Tigerland (2000) | 00:59:22 | |
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-war classics as ATTACK! and The Hill but for all its plaudits at the time of release does the film hold up more than two decades later? Follow us on Twitter @FightingOnFilm and on Facebook. For more check out our website www.fightingonfilm.com Thanks for listening! Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/fightingonfilm. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 09 Aug 2023 | Silent Heroes (1987) - The First Falklands War Film?! | 00:33:05 | |
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 have both pro and anti-war themes and tries to come to terms with the conflict. Strap in and join us as we try to explain this one! Follow us on Twitter @FightingOnFilm and on Facebook. For more check out our website www.fightingonfilm.com Thanks for listening! Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/fightingonfilm. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 16 Aug 2023 | Assault on Hill 400 (2023) | 00:26:35 | |
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. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/fightingonfilm. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 23 Aug 2023 | Tropetastic! Or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Film Tropes | 01:04:12 | |
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/fightingonfilm. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 30 Aug 2023 | Sam's Circus -The CBS Band of Brothers?! | 00:30:30 | |
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 back from his trip to America and tells us all about his work overseas and the boys give a quick-fire round-up of war films they have watched recently. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/fightingonfilm. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 06 Sep 2023 | Ironclad (2011) | 01:00:21 | |
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 historical accuracy? Join us to find out. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/fightingonfilm. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 13 Sep 2023 | The British Army on Film - We Have Ways Festival 2023 | 00:49:14 | |
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. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/fightingonfilm. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 20 Sep 2023 | The Real Glory (1939) | 00:58:29 | |
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 at https://plus.acast.com/s/fightingonfilm. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 27 Sep 2023 | The Guns of Navarone - 150th episode special! | 01:17:40 | |
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, Gia Scala. The boys also talk about some of their favourite moments from the past 3 years of the show and dive into a real gem from the golden age of war films. Thank you for listening and here is to another 150! Check out our website www.fightingonfilm.com Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/fightingonfilm. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 04 Oct 2023 | The Great Escaper (2023) - FoF Exclusive Review! | 00:38:53 | |
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 dubbed 'The Great Escaper'. The film co-stars the late Glenda Jackson and includes an excellent turn from John Standing. The film explores themes of reflection and survivor guilt, catch it in cinemas on 6th October. Check out our site - www.fightingonfilm.com Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/fightingonfilm. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 11 Oct 2023 | Castle Keep (1969) | 00:51:40 | |
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 latest news and check out our back catalogue of episode at www.fightingonfilm.com Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/fightingonfilm. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 18 Oct 2023 | Making Documentaries - An interview with Emmy Nominee Paul Epstein | 01:14:04 | |
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 Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/fightingonfilm. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 25 Oct 2023 | The Monuments Men (2014) | 01:07:52 | |
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 Goodman, Hugh Bonneville, Bill Murray and Jean Jourdain, but even with all this star power does it hit the right tone? Join us to find out! Get the latest news and check out our back catalogue of episode at www.fightingonfilm.com Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/fightingonfilm. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 01 Nov 2023 | Bat*21 (1988) | 00:47:06 | |
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 him home. Where does Bat*21 rank in the Vietnam War genre? Join us to find out... Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/fightingonfilm. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 08 Nov 2023 | The Duellists (1977) | 00:55:36 | |
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 @FightingOnFilm and on Facebook. Check out our website at www.fightingonfilm.com. If you enjoy the podcast then please consider supporting us and out our Patreon here. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/fightingonfilm. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 15 Nov 2023 | Sands of Iwo Jima (1949) | 01:05:30 | |
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 charge ashore and talk Wayne, Sherman Tanks and more! Remember to follow us on Twitter @FightingOnFilm and on Facebook. Check out our website at www.fightingonfilm.com. If you enjoy the podcast then please consider supporting us and out our Patreon here. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/fightingonfilm. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 22 Nov 2023 | Shout at the Devil (1976) - Footwork my boy! | 00:50:57 | |
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 time to see the start of the Great War. It's all going on in this week's episode! Remember to follow us on Twitter @FightingOnFilm and on Facebook. Check out our website at www.fightingonfilm.com. If you enjoy the podcast then please consider supporting us and out our Patreon here. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/fightingonfilm. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 29 Nov 2023 | Napoleon (2023) ft. Military and Historical advisors Paul Biddiss & Lorris Chevalier | 01:42:52 | |
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 events along the way. We talk about the film's controversies and some of its technical feats. Join us to dig into Scott's latest epic...Remember to follow us on Twitter @FightingOnFilm and on Facebook. Check out our website at www.fightingonfilm.com. If you enjoy the podcast then please consider supporting us and out our Patreon here. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/fightingonfilm. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 01 Dec 2023 | Napoleon (Bonus Episode) - The Full Interviews with Advisors Paul Biddiss & Dr Lorris Chevalier | 01:56:55 | |
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... Remember to follow us on Twitter @FightingOnFilm and on Facebook. Check out our website at www.fightingonfilm.com. If you enjoy the podcast then please consider supporting us and out our Patreon here. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/fightingonfilm. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 06 Dec 2023 | Operation Delta Force (1997) ft Director Sam Firstenberg | 00:59:49 | |
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 Africa, working with a ex-Navy SEAL advisor and improvising on set. It's all on this week's FoF! Remember to follow us on Twitter @FightingOnFilm and on Facebook. Check out our website at www.fightingonfilm.com. If you enjoy the podcast then please consider supporting us and out our Patreon here. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/fightingonfilm. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 13 Dec 2023 | Operation Delta Force 2 - Mayday! (1998) | 00:53:11 | |
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 tangent into 90s light gun games and big 90s TVs... But what do you expect when covering a 90s cult action movie! All this and more on this week's FoF! Remember to follow us on Twitter @FightingOnFilm and on Facebook. Check out our website at www.fightingonfilm.com. If you enjoy the podcast then please consider supporting us and out our Patreon here. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/fightingonfilm. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 20 Dec 2023 | Operation Delta Force 3 - Clear Target (1999) | 00:49:23 | |
'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 week as the boys talk 90s hackers, ice creams and Virgin Cola... Remember to follow us on Twitter @FightingOnFilm and on Facebook. Check out our website at www.fightingonfilm.com. If you enjoy the podcast then please consider supporting us and out our Patreon here. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/fightingonfilm. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 31 Dec 2023 | New Years Mailbag Special + Operation Delta Force 4 & 5 | 01:07:08 | |
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://plus.acast.com/s/fightingonfilm. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 24 Jan 2024 | The Green Berets (1968) | 01:01:25 | |
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 mark and say anything about the American involvement in Vietnam? Or does it fail drastically in delivering its jingoistic message? Join the boys to find out! Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/fightingonfilm. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 26 Jan 2024 | Masters of the Air - Episode 1 Review! | 00:35:31 | |
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/fightingonfilm. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 26 Jan 2024 | Masters of the Air - Episode 2 Review! | 00:33:49 | |
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.com/s/fightingonfilm. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 31 Jan 2024 | Murphy's War (1971) | 00:43:46 | |
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 crew mates. Remember to follow us on Twitter @FightingOnFilm and on Facebook. Check out our website at www.fightingonfilm.com. If you enjoy the podcast then please consider supporting us and out our Patreon here. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/fightingonfilm. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 02 Feb 2024 | Masters of the Air - Episode 3 Review! | 00:39:45 | |
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, .50 cals, loss, and whether this might be one of the best episodes of TV in a long while... We’re also pleased to be working with Airfix during the run if the show. Don’t forget to use the code FOFPODCAST at check out on Airfix.com for 10% off during the entirety of MOTA’s run! Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/fightingonfilm. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 07 Feb 2024 | Dale Dye Interview - Military Advisor on Masters of the Air | 00:54:32 | |
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 are no plot spoilers for the show in this interview]. Remember to follow us on Twitter @FightingOnFilm and on Facebook. Check out our website at www.fightingonfilm.com. If you enjoy the podcast then please consider supporting us and out our Patreon here. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/fightingonfilm. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 09 Feb 2024 | Masters of the Air - Episode 4 Review! | 00:22:52 | |
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.fightingonfilm.com. If you enjoy the podcast then please consider supporting us and out our Patreon here. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/fightingonfilm. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 14 Feb 2024 | 13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi (2016) | 00:58:41 | |
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 is perhaps his best work since the 1990s. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/fightingonfilm. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 19 Feb 2024 | Masters of the Air - Episode 5 Review! | 00:27:58 | |
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! Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/fightingonfilm. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 21 Feb 2024 | Inside a B-17, with Dr Hattie Hearn - Masters of the Air Special! | 00:28:29 | |
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. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/fightingonfilm. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 27 Feb 2024 | Masters of the Air - Episode 6 Review! | 00:33:14 | |
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... Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/fightingonfilm. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 28 Feb 2024 | Zone of Interest (2024) | 00:39:57 | |
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 live a normal life, ignoring the horror just feet away behind your garden wall? Join us as we discuss this important and affecting film. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/fightingonfilm. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 06 Mar 2024 | Masters of the Air - Interview with Supporting Actor Chris Richards | 00:42:43 | |
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/fightingonfilm. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 09 Mar 2024 | Masters of the Air - Episode 7 & 8 review! | 00:36:06 | |
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... Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/fightingonfilm. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 17 Apr 2024 | Civil War (2024) | 01:14:45 | |
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 us as we delve into the movie's themes and how it tackles a civil war in modern America. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/fightingonfilm. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 24 Apr 2024 | Master of the Air Episode 9 Review + Series Overview | 00:58:21 | |
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 up with our thoughts! Join us as we pull on our bomber jackets one last time! Check out our website - www.fightingonfilm.com Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/fightingonfilm. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 02 May 2024 | Fallout (2024) | 01:05:03 | |
This week we zip up our vault suit and venture out into the wastelands, as we cover Amazon Prime's smash hit 'Fallout' series. Based on the very popular series of games. We talk Sterling SMGs, Power Armour, and go gaga over Goggins! Use the code FoF20 at check out at warfaremedia.net for a huge 20% discount on Cold War posters! Check out our website at www.fightingonfilm.com Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/fightingonfilm. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 15 May 2024 | The Cruel Sea (1953) | 01:00:55 | |
As a tribute to Robbie's late father, this week the boys look back at his favourite film - the 1953 Ealing Studios masterpiece 'The Cruel Sea'. Often cited as one the the best war movies from that golden age of 1950s British cinema. Directed by Charles Frend, based on Nicholas Monsarrat's book and starring Jack Hawkins, Donald Sinden, and Denholm Elliot, the film documents the wartime service of a Royal Navy corvette and her crew during the battle of the Atlantic. Brutal, hard-hitting, and timeless, join us to find out why we love this film so much. Check out www.fightingonfilm.com for more! We are thrilled to be partnered with warfaremedia.net who have an incredible range of Cold War posters! Use the code FoF20 at check out at for a huge 20% discount. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/fightingonfilm. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 22 May 2024 | Land Of Bad (2024) | 00:50:44 | |
Land Of Bad stars Russell Crowe as a USAF drone operator keeping a watchful eye over a Delta Force mission that goes awry in the Philippines. Crowe stars along side not one but two Hemsworth brothers in this low-budget but well-made Action thriller, join us to find out more! Check out www.fightingonfilm.com for more! We are thrilled to be partnered with warfaremedia.net who have an incredible range of Cold War posters! Use the code FoF20 at check out at for a huge 20% discount. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/fightingonfilm. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 29 May 2024 | The Lost Battalion & The Four Just Men - Show and Tell #10 | 00:38:46 | |
This week the ever popular 'Show & Tell' returns and the boys explore two pieces of media for your delectation, Matt talks 2001's The Lost Battalion and Robbie dives into the 1959 TV series The Four Just Men. There's also the Large Question and the boys muse over Tom Hanks, Private Upham, and more... Check out www.fightingonfilm.com for more! We are thrilled to be partnered with warfaremedia.net who have an incredible range of Cold War posters! Use the code FoF20 at check out at for a huge 20% discount. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/fightingonfilm. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 05 Jun 2024 | The Longest Day (1962) Ft. WW2TV | 01:09:06 | |
We hit the beaches this week with special guest Paul Woodadge, better known as WW2TV. To tackle one of the 60's most beloved and ambitious war movies, 1962's The Longest Day. Darryl F. Zanuck's Operation Overlord epic is chock full of stars and shows the 1944 invasion of Normandy from all (almost) sides of the fighting. From John Wayne to Richard Todd, the boys talk cast, and production and go into just why this film is such a well-known classic! Check out www.fightingonfilm.com for more! We are thrilled to be partnered with warfaremedia.net who have an incredible range of Cold War posters! Use the code FoF20 at check out at for a huge 20% discount. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/fightingonfilm. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 12 Jun 2024 | Red Dawn (2012) | 01:13:39 | |
Chris Hemsworth stars in the 2012 remake of the Cold War classic Red Dawn, in this modernised reboot the Wolverines face off against the North Korean People's Army which somehow invades America. Does the film hold a candle to its predecessor? Join the boys as they talk Subway, plot armour, Tec-9s and more... Check out www.fightingonfilm.com for more! We are thrilled to be partnered with warfaremedia.net who have an incredible range of Cold War posters! Use the code FoF20 at check out at for a huge 20% discount. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/fightingonfilm. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 19 Jun 2024 | Cease Fire (1953) | 00:50:00 | |
Cease Fire is an obscure 3D war film made in 1953, filmed in Korea around the time of the real-life cease-fire in July '53. The cast is made up of serving soldiers undertaking a routine patrol. The result is one of the more realistic and grounded films we have covered on the show. Join the boys as they talk flak vests, British representation in Korean War cinema and more... Check out www.fightingonfilm.com for more! We are thrilled to be partnered with warfaremedia.net who have an incredible range of Cold War posters! Use the code FoF20 at check out at for a huge 20% discount. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/fightingonfilm. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 26 Jun 2024 | Donald Sutherland Retrospective | 00:41:50 | |
This week we look back on the career of Donald Sutherland who recently passed away aged 88. He cemented himself into war movie folklore with his roles in Kelly's Heroes, M*A*S*H and The Eagle Has Landed. The boys share their favourite roles and scenes from Donald's six decades of work within the industry along with listener's favourite moments. Check out www.fightingonfilm.com for more! We are thrilled to be partnered with warfaremedia.net who have an incredible range of Cold War posters! Use the code FoF20 at check out at for a huge 20% discount. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/fightingonfilm. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 04 Jul 2024 | Above Us The Waves (1955) | 00:59:06 | |
John Mills and Donald Sinden take to the depths to try and sink the Tirpitz in experimental craft in 1955's Above Us The Waves. So naturally the boys also somehow get onto the topic of 1970s tinned sausage rolls and go over your guilty pleasure war films. Check out www.fightingonfilm.com for more! We are thrilled to be partnered with warfaremedia.net who have an incredible range of Cold War posters! Use the code FoF20 at check out at for a huge 20% discount. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/fightingonfilm. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 10 Jul 2024 | We Dive At Dawn (1943) | 01:05:28 | |
'We Dive At Dawn' directed by Anthony Asquith tells the story of the crew of HMS Sea Tiger as they are tasked with destroying the German cruiser Brandenburg. John Mills and Eric Portman star in this mid war part narrative/propagandist piece. The boys also celebrate reaching over 1 million downloads and read out your answers to this week's Large Question... Check out www.fightingonfilm.com for more! We are thrilled to be partnered with warfaremedia.net who have an incredible range of Cold War posters! Use the code FoF20 at check out at for a huge 20% discount. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/fightingonfilm. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 17 Jul 2024 | Burma Victory (1945) ft. Historian Jack Bowsher | 01:22:09 | |
We are joined by historian Jack Bowsher, to talk through the 1945 documentary feature 'Burma Victory', Jack's debut book 'Forgotten Armour' covers the often overlooked heroism and exploits of tanks in the far east. The boys explore the staggering bravery and bitter fighting shown in the film. We also cover some of your favourite tank scenes from the war movie genre... Check out www.fightingonfilm.com for more! We are thrilled to be partnered with warfaremedia.net who have an incredible range of Cold War posters! Use the code FoF20 at check out at for a huge 20% discount. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/fightingonfilm. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 24 Jul 2024 | We Have Ways Festival Wind Down 2024! | 00:22:41 | |
'We Have Ways' Festival may be over for another year but the boys reminisce about the fantastic talks and amazing kit they saw at the event in this episode recorded on their the way home! During the festival they also asked some of the speakers and attendees a very important question: 'what is your least favourite war film?' Tune in to hear answers from Al Murray, James May, and many more... Check out www.fightingonfilm.com for more! We are thrilled to be partnered with warfaremedia.net who have an incredible range of Cold War posters! Use the code FoF20 at check out at for a huge 20% discount. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/fightingonfilm. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 31 Jul 2024 | Young Winston (1972) ft Peter Caddick Adams | 01:18:03 | |
This week we cover 1972s 'Young Winston' with historian and author Peter Caddick Adams, who has recently published a biography of Winston Churchill. The film, directed by Richard Attenborough, charts Winston's life from an early age up to his time as a POW in the Boer war and his election to Parliament. A true '70s epic with an all-star cast! Check out our website for more - www.fightingonfilm.com We are thrilled to be partnered with www.warfaremedia.net who have an incredible range of Cold War posters! Use the code FoF20 at check out at for a huge 20% discount. Don't miss out. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/fightingonfilm. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 07 Aug 2024 | The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare (2024) | 01:02:38 | |
Join us as we take a look at Guy Ritchie's latest war movie - The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare. Loosely based on Operation Postmaster the film stars Henry Cavil, Alan Ritchson and Eiza González. Ritchie and a commando adventure story - it should be a match made in heaven... shouldn't it? Check out our website for more - www.fightingonfilm.com We are thrilled to be partnered with www.warfaremedia.net who have an incredible range of Cold War posters! Use the code FoF20 at check out at for a huge 20% discount. Don't miss out. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/fightingonfilm. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 14 Aug 2024 | Making 'A Bridge Too Far' ft. Sebastian Abineri | 00:31:45 | |
A few weeks ago we had the pleasure of hosting a discussion at We Have Ways Festival 2024 about the making of the classic war film A Bridge Too Far with the fantastic Sebastian Abineri. Seb was a member of Attenborough's Private Army (APA) the film's specialist supporting cast. Seb regaled us with stories from the making of the film and answered some audience questions. The talk was kindly recorded by the brilliant crew at We Have Ways Fest 2024 [www.wehavewaysfest.co.uk]. Check out our website for more - www.fightingonfilm.com We are thrilled to be partnered with www.warfaremedia.net who have an incredible range of Cold War posters! Use the code FoF20 at check out at for a huge 20% discount. Don't miss out. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/fightingonfilm. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 21 Aug 2024 | Percy Herbert Retrospective ft Katrina Wood | 01:08:45 | |
This week we explore the incredible career of the brilliant and prolific British character actor Percy Herbert. Chances are if you've seen some of the all-time classic war movies of the 1950s, 60s, and 70s then you'll recognise Percy Herbert. We are thrilled to be joined by his daughter Katrina Wood, Katrina shares some incredible stories about her father and the many films he worked on. With over 90 film and TV appearances he became one of Britain’s most recognisable supporting actors with roles in Cockleshell Heroes, A Hill In Korea, The Bridge on the River Kwai, Sea of Sand, Tunes of Glory Guns at Batasi, Tobruk and The Wild Geese. Check out our website for more - www.fightingonfilm.com We are thrilled to be partnered with www.warfaremedia.net who have an incredible range of Cold War posters! Use the code FoF20 at check out at for a huge 20% discount. Don't miss out. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/fightingonfilm. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 04 Sep 2024 | Konvoi - The Arctic Convoy (2024) | 01:02:00 | |
Konvoi (The Arctic Convoy) is a new Norwegian war film that charts the journey of a Norwegian merchant vessel and her crew on a convoy run to Murmansk in the summer of 1942. Interpersonal conflicts between the crew and the dispersal of the convoy, only add to the tension. The boys also go through some our your most overrated war films and even fit in a tangent or two... Check out our website for more - www.fightingonfilm.com We are thrilled to be partnered with www.warfaremedia.net who have an incredible range of Cold War posters! Use the code FoF20 at check out at for a huge 20% discount. Don't miss out. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/fightingonfilm. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 11 Sep 2024 | LEE (2024) | 01:13:12 | |
'LEE' stars Kate Winslet as the revered model-turned-war correspondent Lee Miller, in this new biopic from Sky Cinema. The boys were lucky enough to watch an advanced screening of the film and give their thoughts ahead of its full theatrical release on the 13th September in the UK. From Miller's time in France pre-war to her time at the front in 1944. The film shows Lee's work with care and respect for not only her craft but the people she captured with her trusty Rolliflex. Check out our website for more - www.fightingonfilm.com We are thrilled to be partnered with www.warfaremedia.net who have an incredible range of Cold War posters! Use the code FoF20 at check out at for a huge 20% discount. Don't miss out. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/fightingonfilm. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 18 Sep 2024 | The Big Red One - The Reconstruction (2004) | 00:53:43 | |
The Big Red One - The Reconstruction was debuted at the 2004 Cannes Film Festival. It was a reworked version of the late Samuel Fuller's 1980 passion project 'The Big Red One' with additional footage added. We take a look at the updated film and talk about the film's themes and shortcomings in its 20th anniversary year. The boys also round up your most disappointing war films. Check out our website for more - www.fightingonfilm.com We are thrilled to be partnered with www.warfaremedia.net who have an incredible range of Cold War posters! Use the code FoF20 at check out at for a huge 20% discount. Don't miss out. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/fightingonfilm. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 25 Sep 2024 | Paratroop Command (1959) | 00:37:31 | |
This week we pull up at the Drive in, to cover 1959's Paratroop Command. A classic 50s B movie, directed by cult 50's director William Witney. The film follows a squad of U.S Paratroops from North Africa to Italy during the 2WW who have to deal with the aftermath of one of their squad making a fatal mistake. We also talk about your desert island war films! Check out our website for more - www.fightingonfilm.com We are thrilled to be partnered with www.warfaremedia.net who have an incredible range of Cold War posters! Use the code FoF20 at check out at for a huge 20% discount. Don't miss out. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/fightingonfilm. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 02 Oct 2024 | The 317th Platoon (1965) | 00:48:37 | |
Pierre Schoendoerffer's 1965 film 'The 317th Platoon' follows an ill-fated French platoon as they attempt to reach a village held by friendly forces during the final days of the battle of Bien Dien Phu. Shot in black and white in Cambodia around the time of the U.S. ramping up their military involvement in Vietnam, the film depicts jungle combat with a stark realism often unseen in Western cinema of that era. We also look at your favourite depictions of French Forces on film! Check out our website for more - www.fightingonfilm.com We are thrilled to be partnered with www.warfaremedia.net who have an incredible range of Cold War posters! Use the code FoF20 at check out at for a huge 20% discount. Don't miss out. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/fightingonfilm. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 09 Oct 2024 | Under Heavy Fire/Going Back (2001) | 01:05:26 | |
Casper Van Dien stars in 2001s 'Under Heavy Fire' also known as 'Going Back' in some regions. Directed by Sidney J. Furie, the film has an interesting premise with Van Dien playing Captain Ramsey, a US Marine Corps Vietnam War veteran, who accompanies a documentary crew as they go back to Vietnam with members of his old Company as they attempt to find out exactly what happened when he did (or maybe did not) cause an accident that caused the death of troops under his command. This makes for a film that is trope and cliche heavy with an ending that must be seen to be believed... Check out our website for more - www.fightingonfilm.com We are thrilled to be partnered with www.warfaremedia.net who have an incredible range of Cold War posters! Use the code FoF20 at check out at for a huge 20% discount. Don't miss out. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/fightingonfilm. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 16 Oct 2024 | 4th Anniversary Ask Us Anything! | 00:55:35 | |
To celebrate 4 years of the podcast we asked you, the listeners, to ask us anything! From who would play Robbie and Matt in a war film to why is marmalade called marmalade? The boys try their best to answer the hard questions pitched! Thanks all for joining us over the past 4 years! Check out our website for more - www.fightingonfilm.com We are thrilled to be partnered with www.warfaremedia.net who have an incredible range of Cold War posters! Use the code FoF20 at check out at for a huge 20% discount. Don't miss out. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/fightingonfilm. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 23 Oct 2024 | The Inglorious Bastards (1978) | 00:51:15 | |
We dish out a big helping of Macaroni Combat this week with the 1978 Euro War feature 'The Inglorious Bastards'. This classic is part 'Dirty Dozen' part 'The Train', a relentless action film that never ceases to amaze. Join us as we tell all about this cult classic, we also cover which films you'd like to have been behind the scenes on in this week's large question! Check out our website for more - www.fightingonfilm.com We are thrilled to be partnered with www.warfaremedia.net who have an incredible range of Cold War posters! Use the code FoF20 at check out at for a huge 20% discount. Don't miss out. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/fightingonfilm. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 30 Oct 2024 | The Last Front (2024) | 00:43:23 | |
This week we bring you an early review of a new Belgian film - 'The Last Front', staring Iain Glen of Game of Thrones fame. He portrays a farmer thrust into fighting at the beginning of the First World War as his Belgian town is set upon by a German unit. We also have the large question and some Moomin based war film title puns... Check out our website for more - www.fightingonfilm.com We are thrilled to be partnered with www.warfaremedia.net who have an incredible range of Cold War posters! Use the code FoF20 at check out at for a huge 20% discount. Don't miss out. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/fightingonfilm. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 07 Nov 2024 | Mutants, MILANs & Mayhem (1981) | 00:37:57 | |
Join us this week as we discuss the greatest piece of French cinema you've never seen! The boys discuss an incredible French Army training film 'Le combat motorisé dans les localités' or 'Motorized Combat in the Localities' in which a French unit must retake a town from blue-face alien mutants (no really!). [You can watch the film here - https://imagesdefense.gouv.fr/fr/le-combat-motorise-dans-les-localites.html] Check out our website for more - www.fightingonfilm.com We are thrilled to be partnered with www.warfaremedia.net who have an incredible range of Cold War posters! Use the code FoF20 at check out at for a huge 20% discount. Don't miss out. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/fightingonfilm. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 15 Nov 2024 | Foxhole (2021) | 00:44:55 | |
Foxhole is an ambitious film set during three wars which spam from the American Civil War to the War in Iraq in 2004. This independent feature tries to tell three, thematically related, stories over the course of over 100 years. But does Jack Fessenden's Foxhole stick the landing? Join us to find out... Check out our website for more - www.fightingonfilm.com We are thrilled to be partnered with www.warfaremedia.net who have an incredible range of Cold War posters! Use the code FoF20 at check out at for a huge 20% discount. Don't miss out. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/fightingonfilm. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 27 Nov 2024 | Blitz (2024) | 00:44:33 | |
Steve McQueen's new film is set during the London Blitz in 1940, staring Saorsie Ronan and new comer Elliot Heffernan, alongside an ensemble cast. The film tackles daily life during the raids and the story of one boys journey to get back to his mother. Check out our website for more - www.fightingonfilm.com We are thrilled to be partnered with www.warfaremedia.net who have an incredible range of Cold War posters! Use the code FoF20 at check out at for a huge 20% discount. Don't miss out. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/fightingonfilm. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 04 Dec 2024 | Black Hawk Down (2001) - 200th Review Special! | 01:31:17 | |
This week we look back at Ridley Scott's 'Black Hawk Down', often lauded as a modern classic of the war movie genre. We talk through the film's gargantuan ensemble cast, its fascinating production and wax lyrical over some of the movie's most memorable scenes. We would also like to take a moment to thank all of our listeners for joining us on our journey through the war movie genre, we couldn't be more thrilled to reach 200 episodes and look forward to the next 200! Join us for this week's special bumper episode! Check out our website for more - www.fightingonfilm.com We are thrilled to be partnered with www.warfaremedia.net who have an incredible range of Cold War posters! Use the code FoF20 at check out at for a huge 20% discount. Don't miss out. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/fightingonfilm. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 11 Dec 2024 | Die Hard 2 (1990) - Merc Month 3! | 00:55:32 | |
Yippee Ki‐Yay! This Xmas season we cover three mercenary films in Merc Month 3, kicking off with 1990s 'Die Hard 2'. Bruce Willis reprises his role as John McClane as he battles a group of mercs in an airport as Christmas approaches. The sequel blew away the original at the box office and has become a firm action genre favourite. The boys talk Glock 7s, one liners and Colm Meany as we start Merc Month 3! Check out our website for more - www.fightingonfilm.com We are thrilled to be partnered with www.warfaremedia.net who have an incredible range of Cold War posters! Use the code FoF20 at check out at for a huge 20% discount. Don't miss out. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/fightingonfilm. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 18 Dec 2024 | Under Siege (1992) - Merc Month 3! | 00:43:46 | |
Steven Seagal 'Stars' in Under Siege often referred to as 'Die Hard on a ship'. The film was a smash at the box office in 92' and is also often regarded as Seagal's best film to date, how do the boys rank it? Join us to find out... Check out our website for more - www.fightingonfilm.com We are thrilled to be partnered with www.warfaremedia.net who have an incredible range of Cold War posters! Use the code FoF20 at check out at for a huge 20% discount. Don't miss out. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/fightingonfilm. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 25 Dec 2024 | Assault on Devil's Island (1997) - Merry Merc Month 3! | 00:49:06 | |
We round out Merc Month 3 with 1997's Assault on Devil's Island, starring Hulk Hogan and the late Carl Weathers. The film was made by Nitro who broadcast the WCW wrestling fights in a move into original programming. Robbie confesses his fear of sharks and we have a special festive large question. Join us for more and Merry Xmas! Check out our website for more - www.fightingonfilm.com We are thrilled to be partnered with www.warfaremedia.net who have an incredible range of Cold War posters! Use the code FoF20 at check out at for a huge 20% discount. Don't miss out. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/fightingonfilm. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 19 Feb 2025 | Tears of the Sun (2003) | 01:00:54 | |
The boys are back with the first episode of 2025, this week's film was chosen by our Patreon supporters. 'Tears of the Sun' was directed by Antoine Fuqua of 'Training Day' fame. Does this Bruce Willis led feature hit the marks or does its bravado overshadow the plot? Join us to hear out thoughts. We also talk about war movies you just cant seem to finish on this week's large question segment! It's good to be back! Check out our website for more - www.fightingonfilm.com We are thrilled to be partnered with www.warfaremedia.net who have an incredible range of Cold War posters! Use the code FoF20 at check out at for a huge 20% discount. Don't miss out. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/fightingonfilm. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 26 Feb 2025 | 12 Strong (2018) | 01:00:14 | |
Chris Hemsworth of Thor fame stars in '12 Strong', about members of the Green Beret team ODA 595, who were sent to Afghanistan in the wake of the 9/11 terror attacks. Does the film's modest budget and talented cast make for a good watch overall, or does this film attempt to reach a height its script and pacing cannot match? Join us to find out. We also talk Family Guy's Top Gun parody and what war film location you would like to visit. Check out our website for more - www.fightingonfilm.com We are thrilled to be partnered with www.warfaremedia.net who have an incredible range of Cold War posters! Use the code FoF20 at check out at for a huge 20% discount. Don't miss out. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/fightingonfilm. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 05 Mar 2025 | Gene Hackman Retrospective | 00:50:30 | |
We look back at the career of the late Gene Hackman, the 2 time Oscar winner who appeared in 80 feature films - 9 of which saw him take on military roles. We discuss Hackman's life, portrayals of military characters and also discuss some of our own favourite non-war film Hackman roles which resonate with us. Join us as we look back at the incredible career of one of the greats. Check out our website for more - www.fightingonfilm.com We are thrilled to be partnered with www.warfaremedia.net who have an incredible range of Cold War posters! Use the code FoF20 at check out at for a huge 20% discount. Don't miss out. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/fightingonfilm. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 12 Mar 2025 | The Sea Hawk (1940) | 01:00:16 | |
We take to the seas and set sail for the New World! This week we join Errol Flynn in 1940's 'The Sea Hawk' as he attempts to capture Spanish gold and stop the Armada. Produced by Warner Bros., this genre-defining swashbuckler also has many allegorical links to the early part of the Second World War. Join the boys as they get stuck into this one, and also talk about some of your favourite war movie theme tunes... Check out our website for more - www.fightingonfilm.com We are thrilled to be partnered with www.warfaremedia.net who have an incredible range of Cold War posters! Use the code FoF20 at check out at for a huge 20% discount. Don't miss out. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/fightingonfilm. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 19 Mar 2025 | First to Fight (1967) | 00:52:18 | |
First to Fight (1967) is loosely based on the wartime life of Medal of Honour recipient John Basilone. The Warner Bros. feature also stars the late Gene Hackman in an early, scene-stealing role. But does the film hit the mark in terms of production value and plot? With a return of 'Robbie's Allegory Attack' and a rare appearance of the 'Trope Tally', the boys don their HBTs as they delve into this USMC-centric feature... Check out our website for more - www.fightingonfilm.com We are thrilled to be partnered with www.warfaremedia.net who have an incredible range of Cold War posters! Use the code FoF20 at check out at for a huge 20% discount. Don't miss out. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/fightingonfilm. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 26 Mar 2025 | Industry Interview with Costumer and Uniform Supervisor Max Birkett | 00:44:05 | |
This week we are thrilled to be joined by Costumer and Uniform Supervisor Max Birkett, who gives us the lowdown on what it takes to get the right costumes and equipment on military genre movies and TV series. Max has worked on many war genre projects including Napoleon, D-Day The Unheard Tapes and The Crown. Find out about the struggles of getting the right medals to how costumes are sourced on a set. Our Patreon members pitched Questions for this interview, visit https://www.patreon.com/fightingonfilm to have the chance to pitch questions for future guests and much more! Check out our website for more - www.fightingonfilm.com We are thrilled to partner with www.warfaremedia.net who have an incredible range of Cold War posters! Use the code FoF20 at check out at for a huge 20% discount. Don't miss out. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/fightingonfilm. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 02 Apr 2025 | The Iron Triangle (1989) | 00:48:37 | |
1989's 'The Iron Triangle' attempts to show both sides of the Vietnam War. Focusing on the Americans and the Vietcong with a premise that looks good on paper but does the film execute this approach well enough? The film stars Beau Bridges and Liem Whatley as two men brought together by conflict. The boys discuss the film's strengths and weaknesses and they also delve into your war movie acts food-based name puns! Our Patreon members picked this week's movie and for your chance to support the show and help us choose films each month head to https://www.patreon.com/fightingonfilm You'll also be able to pitch questions to future guests and much more! Check out our website for more - www.fightingonfilm.com We are thrilled to partner with www.warfaremedia.net who have an incredible range of Cold War posters! Use the code FoF20 at check out at for a huge 20% discount. Don't miss out. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/fightingonfilm. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 09 Apr 2025 | April 9th (2015) | 00:58:48 | |
'April 9' tells the story of a Danish Bicycle mounted infantry platoon as they face combat for the fist time during the German Invasion of Denmark in April 1940. Filmed on Location in Denmark and Budapest the film is a masterclass in telling a complex story on a small scale. The boys also talk about what obscure Second World War moments or battles you would like to see be turned into films... Check out our website for more - www.fightingonfilm.com We are thrilled to partner with www.warfaremedia.net who have an incredible range of Cold War posters! Use the code FoF20 at check out at for a huge 20% discount. Don't miss out. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/fightingonfilm. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 16 Apr 2025 | April Morning (1988) ft. Joel Bohy | 01:02:58 | |
This week as the 250th anniversary of the beginning of the American Revolution approaches we are joined by U.S. Antiques Roadshow expert and historian Joel Bohy to cover the 1988 Hallmark Hall of Fame movie 'April Morning' that was adapted from the revered 1961 novel of the same name. The film stars Tommy Lee Jones, Chad Lowe and Rip Torn as they stare the redcoats down on the green at Lexington on that titular April Morning in 1775! Joel has just published a new book examining the Battles of Lexington & Concord using extensive archival research, archaeological studies and modern forensic ballistic techniques to shed new light on how the battle was fought. Check out Joel's new book: 'Bullet Strikes From the First Day Of the American Revolution' - https://gunandswordcollector.com/product/bullet-strikes-american-revolution/ Check out our website for more - www.fightingonfilm.com We are thrilled to partner with www.warfaremedia.net who have an incredible range of Cold War posters! Use the code FoF20 at check out at for a huge 20% discount. Don't miss out. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/fightingonfilm. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 23 Apr 2025 | Warfare (2025) | 01:12:40 | |
Warfare directed by Alex Garland and Navy SEAL Veteran Ray Mendoza is the new release from A24, the film follows a SEAL sniper platoon as they provide support to a USMC operation. Unrelenting, grounded and authentic, with genre defining sound design. Is Warfare a modern masterpiece? Join the boys as they talk through perhaps an early contender for war film of the year. We also talk about war movie sequels you'd like to see... Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/fightingonfilm. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 03 Nov 2021 | Fighting On Film: Show & Tell #5 - Valley of Tears & A Breed of Heroes | 00:12:56 | |
Join us for the fifth edition of our Show & Tell series were we discus 'Valley of Tears' (2020) which takes place during the Yom Kippur War and 'A Breed of Heroes' (1994) following a British officer during Operations in Northern Ireland. Follow us on Twitter @FightingOnFilm and on Facebook. For more check out our website www.fightingonfilm.com Thanks for listening! Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/fightingonfilm. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 01 Mar 2023 | The Professionals (1966) - Mercenary Month 2! | 01:00:00 | |
We begin our second edition of Mercenary Month with Richard Brooks's classic 'The Professionals'! Burt Lancaster and Lee Marvin head up an all-star cast who are sent to rescue a railroad magnate's wife from the clutches of a Mexican bandit in the dying days of the Old West. But all is not as it seems! A classic western with great shootouts and set pieces the film, 'The Professionals' is one of the giants of the genre and is perfect to kick off our month of Mercenary films. Merc month is back! Follow us on Twitter @FightingOnFilm and on Facebook. For more check out our website www.fightingonfilm.com Thanks for listening! Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/fightingonfilm. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||