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Welcome to It's A Wonderful Podcast!An under-discussed genre on the show is getting some deserved time under the spotlight this month as Morgan and Jeannine dive into a curious selection of War Movies in WWII ON FILM!Closing out the series with high intensity action adventure, hugely impressive dynamism, and a typically brilliant Burt Lancaster as we talk stubborn obsession, sabotage, and the price you'd pay for the preservation of art in John Frankenheimer's THE TRAIN (1964)!Our YouTube Channel for all our video content: (17748) It's A Wonderful Podcast - YouTubeThe It's A Wonderful Podcast Theme by David B. Music.Donate: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ItsAWonderful1Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ItsAWonderful1IT'S A WONDERFUL PODCAST STORE: https://www.teepublic.com/user/g9designSub to the feed and download now on all major podcast platforms and be sure to rate, review and SHARE AROUND!!Keep up with us on (X) Twitter:Podcast: https://twitter.com/ItsAWonderful1Morgan: https://twitter.com/Th3PurpleDonJeannine: https://twitter.com/JeannineDaBean_Keep being wonderful!!
Welcome to It's A Wonderful Podcast!An under-discussed genre on the show is getting some deserved time under the spotlight this month as Morgan and Jeannine dive into a curious selection of War Movies in WWII ON FILM!Gregory Peck is back as a hard-as-nails general sent to whip a downtrodden bomber unit into shape, while learning to soften his disciplinarian attitude as Morgan and Jeannine talk wartime realism, the power of community, and what it means to be a leader in Henry King's TWELVE O'CLOCK HIGH (1949)!Our YouTube Channel for all our video content: (17748) It's A Wonderful Podcast - YouTubeThe It's A Wonderful Podcast Theme by David B. Music.Donate: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ItsAWonderful1Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ItsAWonderful1IT'S A WONDERFUL PODCAST STORE: https://www.teepublic.com/user/g9designSub to the feed and download now on all major podcast platforms and be sure to rate, review and SHARE AROUND!!Keep up with us on (X) Twitter:Podcast: https://twitter.com/ItsAWonderful1Morgan: https://twitter.com/Th3PurpleDonJeannine: https://twitter.com/JeannineDaBean_Keep being wonderful!!
Unclear and Present Danger John Krasinski (A Quiet Place) walked away from four seasons playing Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan on an Amazon Prime series, only to return in the explosive 2026 reunion movie Ghost War. Can the former CIA analyst help his old boss Wendell Pierce (Hackers, The Wire) and friend Michael Kelly (House of Cards) fight a rogue black-ops unit making terrorist threats 20 years after brutally solving post-9/11 political realities? And is Jack too much of a private citizen to play cloak-and-dagger with MI-6 babe Sienna Miller (GI Joe: Rise of Cobra)? Step out of the darkness now!
Welcome to It's A Wonderful Podcast!An under-discussed genre on the show is getting some deserved time under the spotlight this month as Morgan and Jeannine dive into a curious selection of War Movies in WWII ON FILM!Billy Wilder's darkly comic, deeply suspenseful POW camp drama is under discussion for Morgan and Jeannine this week as they talk Nazi portrayals, spies, informants, hangout movie culture, and William Holden's Oscar win in the outstanding STALAG 17 (1953) co-starring Don Taylor, Otto Preminger & Robert Strauss!Our YouTube Channel for all our video content: (17748) It's A Wonderful Podcast - YouTubeThe It's A Wonderful Podcast Theme by David B. Music.Donate: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ItsAWonderful1Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ItsAWonderful1IT'S A WONDERFUL PODCAST STORE: https://www.teepublic.com/user/g9designSub to the feed and download now on all major podcast platforms and be sure to rate, review and SHARE AROUND!!Keep up with us on (X) Twitter:Podcast: https://twitter.com/ItsAWonderful1Morgan: https://twitter.com/Th3PurpleDonJeannine: https://twitter.com/JeannineDaBean_Keep being wonderful!!
LETHAL MULLET #320 - Top 5 War Movies Of All Time Audio Podcast Link: https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-s6wk6-1b3167a YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/6GL9Fh2iPck?si=aDffSl8vfsBTTf4X This is my hill to die on. Literally. No film school list, no box office fluff. Just the 5 war movies I'd take to the trenches. From Long Tan to Hamburger Hill, these are about the bloke next to you, not the generals behind you. Danger Close: The Battle of Long Tan (2019) Apocalypse Now (1979) The Big Red One (1980) Gallipoli (1981) Hamburger Hill (1987) Strap in. Practical stunts, real sweat, and zero CGI. Keep the action practical and keep the mullet lethal. Links & Connect: Full archive: fpnet.podbean.com Clips, carnage, behind the scenes: @thelethalmullet on Instagram / Threads / Facebook Leave a 5-star on Apple / Spotify - keeps the lights on and the tapes rewound. Tell me I'm wrong: DM @thelethalmullet or leave a voice memo on Podbean. Best takes get played next week. Content Note: War violence, language, and themes throughout.
This year we are came up with a ton of prompts, threw it on a wheel and let fate choose our homework for the week! Join us every week as we find out what was our choices for the prompt. Will they ever be the same? Only time will tell!Intro Music: Fly Forward by YariThe Talkers:HoppocalypseItisdpaynehttps://twitch.tv/itisdpayneAdded Rules:-Lowest Goes First-Winner Picks Die-Cannot Use The Same Die Twice in a Row-Lose twice in a row, get advantage-Lose 4x in a row, roll twice and subtract results-If die falls off the table, reroll the next highest-If we tie, we reset the count-The loser can choose to respin the wheel-If the episode goes over 1hr15m, all rules are reset-If we go under 50 minutes, remove 1 rule-If we tie, the loser chooses a new die to reroll-Win twice in a row, you can choose to respin the wheel-If we have the same movie, rewrite a rule-If the movie starts with the same letter, both have to do a show and tell-Guess what the other host would rate their movie, if correct you can skip next week's joke/fun fact-You can't skip your joke or fun fact more than three times-If the host's prompt was chosen, they must review their last meal-If we record on a holiday, no rules are tracked-If we wear the same color, we have to doodle-If the movie watched was over 2.5 hrs, we must look up a bad Amazon product review-If both movies start with 'The', rewrite a previous rule-If the movie was shorter than 1.5 hrs, you have to do the 15th rule (Random Fact of the Day)-If the Title of the Movie has more than five words, you must share something you're excited about.-If you roll the higher number, share about the last book you read
Welcome to It's A Wonderful Podcast!An under-discussed genre on the show is getting some deserved time under the spotlight this month as Morgan and Jeannine dive into a curious selection of War Movies in WWII ON FILM!Starting things off with a spectacular, suspenseful, action adventure masterclass with our show favourite Gregory Peck leading a daring team on an impossible mission to break into an impregnable Nazi fortress to destroy heavy weapons in THE GUNS OF NAVARONE (1961)!Co-starring an outstanding ensemble featuring David Niven, Anthony Quinn, Irene Papas, Anthony Quayle, Gia Scala, Stanley Baker & more, it also has the distinction of being Morgan's grandad's favourite movie of all time!Our YouTube Channel for all our video content: (17748) It's A Wonderful Podcast - YouTubeThe It's A Wonderful Podcast Theme by David B. Music.Donate: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ItsAWonderful1Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ItsAWonderful1IT'S A WONDERFUL PODCAST STORE: https://www.teepublic.com/user/g9designSub to the feed and download now on all major podcast platforms and be sure to rate, review and SHARE AROUND!!Keep up with us on (X) Twitter:Podcast: https://twitter.com/ItsAWonderful1Morgan: https://twitter.com/Th3PurpleDonJeannine: https://twitter.com/JeannineDaBean_Keep being wonderful!!
While the Ugs wait for Taylor to release wedding dress pics they discuss The Odyssey cast red carpets, how uncomfortable war movies are and what it would be like if women ran the government... all of it. thanks for listening - don't forget to share and rate the show!
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Welcome to Season 5 of Late Night Cage Fight! We're kicking this party off with a review and celebration of the U.S. Constitution's SECOND AMENDMENT featuring Nicolas Cage's 2005 crime/thriller Lord of War. Nic Cage plays an arms dealer who makes a lot of money and a lot of friends in this feel-good child soldier movie from Director Andrew Niccol. We discuss the film, it's awesomeness, the time Cagefighter Steve got punched in the face, and lots more cool stuff. ---------------------------------------- Hey, have you noticed we're AD FREE? Support us at buymeacoffee.com/latenightcagefight. We'll give you a shout out on the podcast and maybe more. Your donations can help us pay for podcast hosting and editing services. Thanks and don't forget to CAGE OUT!
Happy 4th of July — we're doing it differently this year! Brian and John are joined by returning guest Henry O'Brien (Film Obsessive / Stuff I Watched Substack) to review Oliver Stone's BORN ON THE FOURTH OF JULY (1989) — and make the case that this is not just Tom Cruise's best performance, but one of the most underseen masterworks of American cinema. In this episode: • Why Stone's 5-act structure is a deliberate rejection of war film conventions • Tom Cruise vs. Eyes Wide Shut — where does Ron Kovic rank? • Willem Dafoe in Mexico: Robert Eggers crazy vs. balls-to-the-wall crazy • Stone & Sorkin as two sides of the same American myth coin
Travis Hopson talks with Scott Eastwood and director Rod Lurie about LUCKY STRIKE, the WWII film that is their second collaboration after THE OUTPOST. Inspired by true events, Lucky Strike tells the story of one soldier trapped behind enemy lines during the last major German offensive during WWII, what will become known as The Battle of the Bulge. Armed only with his Motorola SCR-300 radio, a new technology only battle-ready near the end of the war, he must use his wits and spy craft to thwart the advancing Nazi Panzer army and find his way back home. LUCKY STRIKE is in theaters now.All of this and more can be found at www.punchdrunkcritics.com!Subscribe to Punch Drunk Critics on YouTube: / @punchdrunkcritics1 Follow Punch Drunk Critics on Twitter: / pdcmovies Follow Punch Drunk Critics on Facebook: / pdcmovies You can also subscribe to our podcast Cinema Royale anywhere you get your podcasts!#ScottEastwood #warmovies #RodLurie
The couples view of life is off and running as a landscaping crew does their magic outside. Just one of myriad topics including films, music, travel, opinion, and more, and featuring Martin Short, Meryl Streep, Stanley Tucci, Kirk Douglas, kid rockers, "The Devil Wears Prada 2", war movies, Red Reed, and many others. A cool ride to join in on!
In this episode, we break down THE LAST SAMURAI: the epic historical drama starring Tom Cruise that blends brutal war scenes, emotional storytelling, and themes of honor, redemption, and cultural identity into one of the most unforgettable films of the 2000s.We dive deep into Tom Cruise's performance as Nathan Algren, discussing why this role feels different from many of his other action characters and how the movie balances Hollywood spectacle with genuine emotional depth. We also debate some of the film's controversial choices, including the ending, the romance with Taka, and whether Nathan surviving the final battle actually weakens the story's themes of sacrifice and redemption.The episode also explores the philosophy of the samurai, Katsumoto's symbolism throughout the film, and how the movie portrays the death of an entire way of life as modernization takes over Japan. We break down the incredible battle scenes, the fog ambush sequence, and the insane amount of practical stunt work that went into making the combat feel grounded and visceral.We also discuss behind-the-scenes details about how Tom Cruise trained throughout production so his swordsmanship would naturally improve alongside his character's journey, as well as why his commitment to physical performance continues to separate him from almost every other modern movie star.Chapters:00:00 Announcements0:29 Intro: We love this movie5:34 The few flaws in this movie23:43 How the stunt coordinator trained Tom Cruise29:57 The historical inaccuracies38:30 Trying to avoid the "white savior" cliche41:21 Now trying to defend the corny ending45:04 The story of how Tom Cruise almost got his head chopped off48:51 The behind the scenes footage is so funny52:42 Subtly showing Tom Cruise is one with the Samurai54:45 Our final thoughts
HOUR 1 Disney's Star Wars universe takes another hit as Andy Peth breaks down The Mandalorian and Grogu — and why one strong opening couldn't save the rest of the movie. Is Grogu enough to keep longtime fans interested? Andy doesn't hold back. Then things get creepy with Passenger, a supernatural horror thriller built around van life, ghostly terror, and a roadside nightmare that Andy says critics underrated. Find the complete breakdown of Andy's Movie Reviews ➡️ https://www.rushtoreason.com/movie-reviews-2/ Reviews 10:22 - Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu 30:54 - Passenger HOUR 2 This Memorial Day weekend, Rush To Reason takes you on an electrifying journey through iconic war movies! Join John Rush and Andy Peth as they dive into legendary battle scenes, spine-tingling speeches, heroes, and cinematic moments that have shaped generations. From the visceral action of Saving Private Ryan and 1917 to the heart-wrenching drama of Schindler's List and the fierce patriotism of Braveheart, discover why these films are more than entertainment—they're unforgettable history lessons. The hosts go head-to-head over realism versus spectacle, relive the most inspiring speeches, and revisit epic classics from Patton and Gettysburg to sci-fi blockbusters and modern hits like Independence Day, Black Hawk Down, and Top Gun. The conversation doesn't shy away from tough topics—expect heartfelt reflections on Holocaust denial, the importance of historical memory, and why every generation needs to confront the realities of sacrifice and patriotism. By the end of this episode, you'll walk away with a powerful watchlist—and a renewed understanding of why these movies matter now more than ever. Don't miss this memorable Memorial Day blockbuster discussion.
Hey everyone, so: This posted in the Takes feed over the weekend. (You can watch the video on Substack here or YouTube here.) I Just wanted to make sure this episode got into the Bulwark Goes to Hollywood feed in case you don't subscribe to the Takes feed (though you should!) and also to give everyone a heads up that Mona Charen and I will be doing an episode of her podcast on A Man for All Seasons. You can watch that movie for free on YouTube, so long as you don't mind ads.
We start our first series of Harrison Ford themed movie reviews for this month. What better way than to highlight all his various War/Western films? MOVIES REVIEWED: A Time for Killing, Journey to Shiloh, The Intruders (1970), Judgment: The Court Martial of Lieutenant William Calley, The Frisco Kid, Hanover Street, K-19: The Widowmaker, Cowboys & Aliens, Ender's Game & Call of the Wild (2019) GUESTS: Will Styer, Night Taylor, Jon Mark & Joseph Burke CLIPS USED: Harrison Ford K-19 The Widowmaker interview (with Roger Ebert), Journey to Shiloh trailer & Judgment: The Court Martial of Lt. William Calley (1975) clip
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Go to Shostak.tv to vote for our new comedy show CRWN and help us win full season funding for the show!In this episode, we break down SAVING PRIVATE RYAN: the war film that completely changed how combat is portrayed on screen. We dive into how Steven Spielberg creates an unrelenting sense of realism, especially in the opening D-Day sequence, which remains one of the most intense and immersive scenes ever put in a movie.We analyze how the film captures the chaos, fear, and brotherhood of war, while still telling a deeply human story about sacrifice, duty, and the cost of survival. From Tom Hanks' grounded performance to the moral weight behind the mission, every moment feels earned and emotionally heavy.We also explore how the film's realism impacted audiences and influenced an entire generation of war movies, setting a new standard for authenticity. This is more than just a war movie, it's an experience that forces you to confront the reality of combat, and we break down exactly why it remains one of the most powerful films ever made.Chapters:00:00 BIG ANNOUNCEMENT1:37 The best WW2 movie ever?8:35 Creating brutal perfection in the opening21:27 Is the ending more brutal?28:25 Why they focus on eyes30:18 Matt Damon ruined Spielbergs plan for this movie38:39 The real battle on set with Tom Sizemore42:04 The surprising budget for this movie43:26 Tom Hanks is the only man to play Cpt. Miller49:42 An interesting way they could do a WW2 movie54:08 The only cheesy part of this movie57:22 Spielberg really had it out for Matt Damon on this movie1:01:26 The big controversy with this movie1:10:33 Our official rating & final thoughts
It's been over 1,200 days since Netflix announced they were bringing a Gears of War live action movie to life. Since then, we've had MANY other video game movies and TV shows... so what's the hold up with Gears? I have some thoughts within...Follow us and join the Gears fam conversation on Twitter / X: https://x.com/Gears_IntelWe are also on Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/gearsintel.bsky.socialand TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gearsintelKDB: https://bsky.app/profile/kdb-innit.bsky.socialDavid: https://bsky.app/profile/supersmillie.bsky.socialAlex: https://bsky.app/profile/thrillex.bsky.social
In this episode of Two Please, we break down what makes a good war movie by looking at four key things: nuance, realism, emotional storytelling, and whether the film ultimately feels anti-war. From Saving Private Ryan and 1917 to Dunkirk, Letters from Iwo Jima, Jojo Rabbit, and Oppenheimer, we talk about the films that get it right, the ones that fall into propaganda, and why the best war movies stay with you long after the spectacle ends.CHAPTERS:00:00 What makes a good war movie?00:23 Why now?01:56 War stories beyond cinema02:57 Propaganda and critical viewing04:30 The 4 tests of a great war movie07:22 Nuance over easy heroes and villains08:18 Flags of Our Fathers vs. Letters from Iwo Jima09:12 Mission Kashmir and moral complexity11:31 Why Nazis are the exception13:39 Vietnam films and the rejection of propaganda16:46 The Green Berets and shifting sentiment17:38 Realism and spectacle in war cinema18:40 Why Saving Private Ryan is still so fresh20:33 Dunkirk as spectacle-first filmmaking22:54 1917 and technical immersion25:54 Human stories inside war27:00 Saving Private Ryan as an emotional mission27:54 Grave of the Fireflies and civilian tragedy39:00 Jojo Rabbit and satire in war stories40:03 Schindler's List and survival41:05 Does the film leave you anti-war?42:42 Great anti-war films44:37 Bad representations and post-9/11 stereotyping55:09 When war movies become caricatures56:13 Final takeaway57:14 Oppenheimer, Hiroshima, and the cost of warDon't forget to LIKE THE VIDEO AND SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST.Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twopleasepod/
Derek Trucks joins Mark and Sam for a killer episode packed with music stories, comedy shop talk, and road war tales. They get into Derek's insane journey from child prodigy to selling out the Beacon, life on tour with a 12-piece band, and what it's like playing a $12 million Jerry Garcia guitar. Plus, Willie Nelson stories, Bill Hicks chaos, tearjerker movie debates, and why great art takes years to master. They also hit recs, peeves, and bits, and close it out with a live guitar moment you don't want to miss. Recs: The 400 Blows Cinema Paradiso Train Dreams War Horse Sponsored by: Boost energy, strength, and focus with Mars Men https://mengotomars.com Get 50% off for life + free shipping + 3 free gifts Get discreet, affordable treatment with Hims https://hims.com/drunk Start your free online visit today Level up your business communication with Quo https://quo.com/WMBD Get 20% off your first 6 months + free trial Start your online business with Shopify https://shopify.com/drunk Sign up for a $1/month trial Subscribe to We Might Be Drunk: https://bit.ly/SubscribeToWMBD Merch: https://wemightbedrunkpod.com/ Clips Channel: https://bit.ly/WMBDClips Sam Morril: https://punchup.live/sammorril/tickets Mark Normand: https://punchup.live/marknormand/tickets ⸻ Produced by Gotham Production Studios: https://www.gothamproductionstudios.com @GothamProductionStudios | Producer: https://www.instagram.com/mrmatthewpeters #WeMightBeDrunk #MarkNormand #SamMorril #DerekTrucks #ComedyPodcast #StandUpComedy #bodegacatwhiskey 00:00 Introduction, Trending & Swiftie Drama 02:00 Dealing with Hate & Netflix Special 03:40 Podcast Marathon in LA & Meeting Legends 06:10 Reflection on Comedy Specials & Joke Writing 09:30 Comedy Writing, Collaboration, and New Material 12:00 Building an Hour & The Pressure of Performing 14:30 Consuming Comedy & Classic Films Discussion 17:00 Movie Recommendations & Emotional Impact 20:30 Disney, Kids, and Emotional Storytelling 23:30 War Movies & Tearjerkers 27:00 Sponsorships & Podcast Ads Break 31:00 Special Guest Derek Trucks Joins 33:00 Life on the Road with a Big Band 36:30 Tour Stories, Crew, and Legendary Roadies 41:00 Upbringing, Music Prodigy, and Family Support 45:30 Paying Dues, Anonymity & The Creative Process 48:30 Learning From the Greats, Bill Hicks Stories 53:30 Gear, Iconic Guitars, and Memorabilia 58:30 Music Upbringing & Influences 01:03:00 Musical Scenes, Legends, and Oklahoma Connection 01:08:00 Musicianship, Technique, and Influence of The Band 01:13:00 Honing Craft, Practice, and Lifelong Growth 01:18:00 Great Live Shows & Musical Heroes 01:23:00 Wrapping Up with Live Guitar, Tour Dates & Thanks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Drop Dead, Gorgeous is back and better than ever! Danny Stillman joins the show to talk about crafting their music videos, war movies, Star Wars, expectations vs reality, and much more!EARGASM Use the code METALCORENERDS to save 10% off your order. Protect your hearing while still enjoying the music you love.Support Drop Dead, Gorgeous!Instagram | Facebook | Merch Store | Tickets for Upcoming Shows!Song of the Week: Of Virtue "The Art of Love"Check out the Metalcore Nerds Pull List Spotify PlaylistJoin the Metalcore Nerds Community:Discord | FB GroupFollow Metalcore Nerds on Social Media:Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube | TikTok
The Oscars are done — and we're breaking it all down. On this episode of Thumb War, we react to the 98th Academy Awards, covering the biggest winners, surprising snubs, funniest moments, and a few truly baffling choices. We also get into: Red carpet hits and misses The best (and worst) bits from the broadcast Musical performances that worked… and didn't Why Oscar clips keep spoiling entire movies And one of the best acceptance speeches of the night Plus: technical difficulties, streaming frustrations, and a whole lot of opinions. Available on YouTube, Apple Podcasts & Spotify Support the show on Patreon for ad-free episodes & bonus content : http://bit.ly/44Mo8xU Like & Subscribe Leave a 5-star review if you're enjoying Thumb War Email us: ThumbWarPod@gmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
In this episode, Alice interviews Professor Konstantinos Nikoloutsos, based at Saint Joseph's University in Philadelphia, and Professor Lee Brice, from Western Illinois University. Konstantinos' research focuses on the afterlife of ancient Greece and Rome in the Western world, and several of his publications examine the representation of ancient history on stage and screen. Lee is a military historian, focusing especially on military unrest and indiscipline during the time of Alexander the Great and in the early Roman empire. He contributed a reflective conclusion to a collection of essays which Konstantinos masterminded, published in 2023 as Brill's Companion to ancient Greek and Roman Warfare on Film. As Konstantinos puts it, ‘Celluloid antiquity is saturated with images of combat'. In our discussion, we dig deep into how ancient war and peacemaking have been depicted in film from the 1960s to the present day. We track changes across time in the cinematic representation of ancient violence and heroism, in relation to developments in film history and contemporary socio-political contexts. Films such as Ben-Hur, Spartacus, Troy, 300, Gladiator, and Hercules are all unpicked; and along the way we discuss the ways in which they construct masculinity, humanise action heroes, stigmatise Others, and normalise war as a pathway to 'greatness'. We consider how political and military events have influenced the representation of ancient warfare on the one hand, and how films depicting ancient warfare have become commentaries on contemporary contexts on the other. Konstantinos and Lee also discuss the future of 'sword-and-sandel' movies, including the role that AI may increasingly play, and the real-world impacts of evolving trends in cinematic depictions of ancient warfare.We hope you enjoy the episode. For a version of our podcast with close captions, please use this link. For more information about individuals and their projects, please visit the University of St Andrews' Visualising War website and the Ancient Peace Studies Network.Music composed by Jonathan YoungSound mixing by Zofia Guertin
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Mike Wendt and Andy Ferg recap the Patriots' win that's sending them to the Super Bowl! Plus, the weather hitting New England, Andy getting Snow Blower Shamed, our Rushmore for Good Hang Presidents, Top 5 War Movies, and other nonsense. We're the food show your deserve.Special THANKS to The Gary Girolamo Group, Ben Franklin Print Co., Twisted Fate Brewing, Anthony's Roast Beef in Reading, Jamie's Roast Beef, Summit's Place in Middleton, Brother's in Peabody, Golf Lounge 18 & Fibber McGee's!Thanks to the very talented Mark DiChiara for the original F-Buddies theme music.
Henry takes heavy fire with A24's Warfare then grabs a camera for Civil War and finally counts down his Top 10 Modern War movies! Warning: spoilers!0:00 - Intro1:20 - Review: Warfare6:09 - Review: Civil War11:50 - Discussion: Top 10 Modern War Movies18:08 - OutroFollow Film Buds:LinktreeFaceBookTwitter / XInstagramYouTubeWebsiteFollow Henry & Elle on Letterboxd:Henry's ProfileElle's ProfileBuy Our Premium Podcasts:BandcampSponsors / Inquiries:FilmBudsPodcast@gmail.com
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In this episode, we break down FURY (2014) — David Ayer's brutal and unflinching World War II film. We dive into the intense performances led by Brad Pitt, the claustrophobic tank setting, and how the movie strips war down to survival, brotherhood, and moral compromise. We analyze the psychology of the crew, the realism of the combat, and why Fury refuses to glorify violence. From its grim tone to its unforgettable final stand, this is a war movie that stays with you long after it ends. Chapters: 00:00 Intro 3:43 The greatest squad leader of all time 6:37 Give the casting director a raise 9:56 Diving deeper in the Bible 14:37 The most tense scene in the movie 19:46 The deleted scene that changes the movie 26:04 The time of this story is BRUTAL 28:37 Don's struggle to lead them through war 32:12 A very rewatchable movie 38:42 The beautiful and intentional cinematography 42:15 More on why the deleted scene was removed 46:15 One of the most powerful moments in the movie 48:30 The moment that certifies Don's exceptional leadership 51:47 Hints of Aldo Raine in Brad Pitt's performance 54:06 The ending of the movie explained 57:36 The character arc of Norman 58:32 The movie perfectly sets the stakes 1:02:02 Michael Pena 1:05:06 Jon Bernthal vs Shia LaBeouf 1:07:12 Our official rating & final thoughts 1:14:05 Cue the music
G'Day benchers....hello and welcome to a holiday special, where Dave, Riv and Whitey get into a gunfight over what are the top ten war movies of all time. The Episode is strictly "R" rated and not suitable for young and delicate ears. So now that you have been warned...sit back and enjoy the show! We will be back with the usual crew and episodes on January 31st 2026 after Dave gets back from his holiday.
Aloha everyone, on today's episode we are taking a lovely trip to Hawaii, unfortunately it's December 7th 1941. That's right, the guys are talking about the movie "Pearl Harbor". On this episode, John fixes everything with dyslexia. Eric remembers the old-timey days. And Richard has gone beyond normal Red Vine consumption. So put on your aviators, soak up some sun on the beach, and listen to Plot Spackle! Music: TheFatRat - Epic https://lnk.to/ftrepic
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Hour 2 of JJ & Alex with Jeremiah Jensen and Alex Kirry. Pete Fiutak, college football writer for CollegeFootballNews NFL Blitz: Packers are all of a sudden a struggling team The Top 10: War Movies at the Box Office
JJ & Alex with Jeremiah Jensen and Alex Kirry on November 11, 2025. Predicting the latest CFP Rankings Devon Dampier & Wayshawn Parker Would You Rather Pete Fiutak, college football writer for CollegeFootballNews NFL Blitz: Packers are all of a sudden a struggling team The Top 10: War Movies at the Box Office CFP Rankings roll out More CFP Rankings Live Reactions Best and Worst of the Day
QOTD: What character would you be in a war movie, and which Houston sports personalities fit the roles?
An unscheduled but deeply canon (cannon!) episode diving into 2003's Master & Commander: FAR SIDE OF THE WORLD, directed by Pyiter Weir and starring Rusty Crowe and Dr Paul Bettany. Based on the book of the same name. The chaps chat soggy middles, the unsettling stirring notions of naval flicks and the oddity that is this non-story led blockbuster. Got a film you forgot you forgot? Join our Discord community and tell us all about it: https://discord.gg/v5kyKwMa Or send us an email at moviesyouforgotyouforgot@gmail.com with your thoughts, episode suggestions, or just some light praise. You can also follow Adam @errorofways on Letterboxd and Instagram; he rates and reviews the films he watches, and shares Simpsons clips. Also, be a pal: tell your chums, rate us, review us, shout our name into the void - whatever helps spread the word.
Join Dan and Tom as they decode the 1965 spy movie, OPERATION CROSSBOW. Find out if this spy movie, based on a real World War II operation, is worth watching. This movie, which stars George Peppard, Sophia Loren, Trevor Howard, and more tells us the story of the real-life Operation Crossbow operation from World War II. This operation was created to try to stall or eliminate Germany's efforts to create the V-1 and V-2 missiles. So, this movie is part a war movie and part a spy movie. Does that work? Some of the things we cover in our look at OPERATION CROSSBOW include: · The cast – does it work? · A couple of nice cameo appearances · What is the marketing gimmick that was used to promote this movie? · What title did it get in the U.S.A and why? · Is the cinematography picture perfect? · And is the soundtrack music to your ears? · Does Richard Johnson's portral of Winston Churchill work? · Also, what are some of the corellations between what we see in OPERATION CROSSBOW and what is happening in the world today? · Did you know about the test pilots for the pilotless rockets? · How was the balance of “spy movie” vs. “war movie”? · Do Dan and Tom think this spy movie is worth watching? · And of course, there are more. So take a listen to hear what works and what doesn't work in this movie. Tell us what you think about our decoding of OPERATION CROSSBOW? Had you seen this movie before listening to this episode? If not, will you now? Let us know your thoughts, ideas for future episodes, and what you think of this episode. Just drop us a note at info@spymovienavigator.com. The more we hear from you, the better the show will surely be! We'll give you a shout-out in a future episode! You can check out all of our CRACKING THE CODE OF SPY MOVIES podcast episodes on your favorite podcast app or our website. In addition, you can check out our YouTube channel as well. Episode Webpage: http://bit.ly/4m7ZDAq
"Why do fireflies have to die so soon?" For Episoe 372, Thomas and Brandon finish off their World War II series with GRAVE OF THE FIREFLIES. Listen as the two discuss how real-life inspired the story, why the story's original author didn't initially want a movie to be made, how they found the film's young leading actress, how they created new animated techniques for the film, how the film gained a following over time, and even more. Also, don't forget to join our Patreon for more exclusive content: Opening - Dying Genres and Marvel - (00:00:10) Recap of World War II Movies (00:09:42) Intro to Grave of the Fireflies (00:17:44) The Real Story Behind the Movie (00:23:22) How Grave of the Fireflies Got to Production (00:23:58) Favorite Scenes (00:35:54) On Set Life - (01:01:18) Aftermath: Release and Legacy (01:05:56) What Worked and What Didn't (01:21:28) Film Facts (01:26:44) Awards (01:29:56) Final Questions on the Movie (01:33:42) Final Questions on the Genre (01:42:15) Wrapping Up the Episode (01:52:12) Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast
On today's Saturday Matinee, we dust off our VHS tape to rewatch the 1962 D-Day mega-epic "The Longest Day". Its star-studded cast cements this film as a classic war movie, but how historically accurate is it?Link to War Movie Theatre: https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/war-movie-theatreSupport the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more.History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser.Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In episode 1841, Miles and guest co-host Caitlin Durante are joined by social media manager for The Onion and host of Western Kabuki, June, to discuss… Trump May Have Gotten His “Nonsense” Tariff Math From ChatGPT, Bill Burr Refuses Bait, You Know What Movies About ‘Nam Need? F*CKING DINOSAURS and more! Trump Mocked for Placing Tariffs on Two Uninhabited Islands Critics Rip Trump’s ‘Absurd’ Tariff Math: ‘Resting on Made-Up Numbers’ This is the dubious way Trump calculated his ‘reciprocal’ tariffs Reciprocal Tariff Calculations Trump’s tariff math is crazy, says ‘Wisdom of Crowds’ author Trump’s new tariff math looks a lot like ChatGPT’s LUTNICK: "I don't think there's any chance Trump is gonna back off his tariffs. This is the reordering of global trade." (Clip) Bill Burr: "You journalists need to get your balls back" (Clip) PRIMITIVE WAR | Official Trailer (2025) LISTEN: Cocaine Turkey by MiLch WATCH: The Daily Zeitgeist on Youtube! L.A. Wildfire Relief: Displaced Black Families GoFund Me Directory See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Welcome to Bold American Podcast hosted by Captain Cons, Ryan Manion, & Rob Boeckmann. Join us for the next chapter from Barstool's military branch as we explore topics facing our troops, Veterans, and all Americans. This week we discuss The Last 72 (00:00:00-00:19:55). The podcast preparation for the upcoming Manion WOD (00:19:56-00:25:12). If given the choice, would you return overseas? (00:25:13-00:37:29). The JD Vance Meme takeover (00:37:30-00:41:15). Politicians Podcasting (00:41:16-00:43:35). Oscars and War Movies (00:44:36-00:50:13). And some post-show discussion (00:50:14-00:57:35). You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/ZeroBlog30You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/ZeroBlog30