Fighting On Film - The War Movie Podcast!

This week we tackle a truly harrowing film. Arguably director Peter Watkins' finest work, 1966's 'The War Game'. An anti-nuclear war film that takes Watkins' pseudo-documentary style to its pinnacle to tell the story of what a Britain during a nuclear war might look like. Suppressed by the BBC and government the film still won an Oscar. We are joined by author and host of the Atomic Hobo podcast, Julie McDowall to discuss this very important film.  Be sure to follow us on Twitter @FightingOnFilm and check out our new website www.fightingonfilm.comThanks for listening! Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/fighting-on-film. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us for the second edition of our Show & Tell series were we look at the escape and evasion epic 'The 12th Man' (2017) and a modern last stand movie 'The Outpost' (2020)!Be sure to follow us on Twitter @FightingOnFilm and check out our new website www.fightingonfilm.com  Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/fighting-on-film. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we return to Korea. Following on from our look at 'A Hill In Korea' a couple of weeks ago, in this episode we discuss 'Men in War' (1957) starring Robert Ryan and Aldo Ray. Based on Van Van Praag's 1949 novel 'Day Without End' and directed by Anthony Mann, 'Men in War' follows a platoon of US soldiers which have been cut off by sudden North Korean advances. Be sure to follow us on Twitter @FightingOnFilm and check out our new website www.fightingonfilm.comThanks for listening! Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/fighting-on-film. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us this week as we slip on our flight suits, climb into our cockpits and fire up our Mosquitos for 1964's 633 Squadron. The squadron is tasked with a secret mission to destroy an enemy factory. The film is based on a book by Frederick E. Smith and stars Cliff Robertson, George Chakiris, Harry Andrews and Angus Lennie.  Don't forget to leave a comment/review/rating and let us know what you thought of the film via twitter @FightingOnFilm Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/fighting-on-film. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week marks the 70th anniversary of the Battle of the Imjin River. To commemorate this we look the only film to be made about the British Army's experience during the Korean War 1956's A Hill In Korea (Also known as Hell In Korea). The film features a stellar cast including Stanley Baker, Harry Andrews, George Baker, Harry Landis and a young Michael Caine in his first film role.Don't forget to leave a comment/review/rating and let us know what you thought of the film via twitter @FightingOnFilm Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/fighting-on-film. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we look at two of acclaimed British director Peter Watkins' formative amateur films: The Diary of an Unknown Soldier (1959) & The Forgotten Faces (1960). Perhaps best known for his later 1964 film Culloden and 1965's ground-breaking nuclear war film The War Game. These two early films are especially fascinating as you can see Watkin's distinct style develop through them.Don't forget to leave a comment/review/rating and let us know what you thought of the film via twitter @FightingOnFilm Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/fighting-on-film. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we tackle a true classic, Richard Attenborough's 'A Bridge Too Far', with some help from renowned comedian and history buff Al Murray. Al joined us to talk about one of his (and our) favourite war films. With a truly stellar cast the film takes on the epic story of Operation Market Garden. Join us as we leap from a Dakota and push on to the bridge!Don't forget to leave a comment/review/rating and let us know what you thought of the film via twitter @FightingOnFilm Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/fighting-on-film. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Merc Month concludes with Dogs of War (1980) directed by John Irvin and stars Christopher Walken and Tom Berenger as a band of mercs tasked with launching a coup in Zangaro! We're joined by a special guest Vic Tuff, a small arms expert and co-founder of The Armourer's Bench with Matt. Don't forget to leave a comment/review/rating and let us know what you thought of the film via twitter @FightingOnFilm Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/fighting-on-film. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Zip up your combat jackets & load up your ammo belts! Today, we dive into 1985's Commando starring none other than Arnold Schwarzenegger! The cult classic is chock full of action and macho bravado. It still entertains over 30 years later! Enjoy this bonus Merc Month Episode.Also be sure to find us over on @FightingOnFilm for more War film fun!  Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/fighting-on-film. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Merc Month continues with SAS: Red Notice as brand new film about mercenaries who highjack the 'Eurostream' train. Based on a book by SAS veteran Andy McNab it stars Sam Heughan, Ruby Rose and Andy Serkis. We watched it so you don't have to, be warned there is some exasperated swearing. This was a bit of an unplanned added bonus for Merc Month.Don't forget to leave a comment/review/rating and let us know what you thought of the film via twitter @FightingOnFilm Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/fighting-on-film. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.