Fighting On Film - The War Movie Podcast!

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/fighting-on-film. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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/fighting-on-film. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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/fighting-on-film. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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/fighting-on-film. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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/fighting-on-film. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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/fighting-on-film. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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/fighting-on-film. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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/fighting-on-film. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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/fighting-on-film. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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/fighting-on-film. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.