Does this film depict a soldier who will stop at nothing to save a bond that saved her life, or is this story a bigger tale about relationship building in a time where someone needs it most. On today's episode Adam, Ben, and John connect with people very well while reviewing this 2017 biopic. Available on: Amazon , Apple , and your local library. Support our show Next Film: Operation Pacific (1951) Available on: Amazon , Apple , and your local library....
Jun 12, 2020•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 127
Does this film tell the backstory to typical English film propaganda, or is this a deeper tale of myth making and relationships? On today's episode Adam, Ben, and John get Mr. Hilliard out of Dunkirk—while they review this 2016 drama. Available on: Amazon , Apple , and your local library. Support our show Next Film: Megan Leavey (2017) Available on: Amazon , Apple , and your local library....
Jun 05, 2020•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 126
Is this a film about having the ability to change the course of history—but realizing that's just a paradox, or is this an American self-esteem picture with an easy out? On today's episode Adam, Ben and John stay out of visual contact while reviewing this 1980 sci-fi classic. Available on: Amazon and your local library. Support our show Next Film: Their Finest (2016) Available on: Amazon , Apple , and your local library....
May 29, 2020•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 125
Is this a film that shows the ripple effect of one of many World War 2 atrocities, or is it a deeper look at the psyche of a detective and their case that spans decades. On today's episode Adam, Ben, and John still have much in common while they review this 1967 mystery! Available on: Amazon , Apple , and your local library. Support our show Next Film: The Final Countdown (1980) Available on: Amazon and your local library....
May 22, 2020•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 124
Does this film create a metaphor equating the nature of service and valor to War during wintertime, or is this simply an expanded story Fuller wanted to tell about the versatility of wartime? On today's episode Adam, Ben, and John are over the hump—while reviewing this 1951 drama. Available on: Amazon , Apple , and your local library. Support our show Next Film: The Night of the Generals (1967) Available on: Amazon , Apple , and your local library....
May 15, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 123
Does this film give a first glimpse of what the Korean War looked like, or is it an even bigger stare at American culture in the 1950s? On today’s episode Adam, Ben, and John forgot to take off the price tag—while reviewing this 1951 drama. The introduction for today’s episode was The Soldiers, by William Childress Available on: Amazon , Apple , and your local library Support our show Next Film: Fixed Bayonets (1951) Available on: Amazon , Apple , and your local library....
May 08, 2020•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 122
Did this film help spark a "new" Vietnam conversation, or did it simply catapult Robin Williams into Mrs. Doubtfire stardom? On today’s episode Adam, Ben, and John can't even make fun of Richard Nixon—while they review this 1987 Comedy. Available on: Amazon , Apple , and your local library Support our show Next Film: The Steel Helmet (1951) Available on: Amazon , Apple , and your local library...
May 01, 2020•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 121
Can a story from the bad guy's POV have the same emotional pull as a story based on the good guys— or is this movie just representative of pre-80s war films? On today's episode Adam, Ben, and John prepare for the next one, while reviewing this 1977 drama. Available on: Amazon , and your local library Support our show Next Film: Good Morning, Vietnam (1987) Available on: Amazon , Apple , and your local library...
Apr 24, 2020•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 120
Does this film accurately represent the U.S. military's 1993 raid in Mogadishu, or is it a heightened-truth-action-film with another enigmatic enemy? On today’s episode Adam, Ben, and John understand why we have a chain of command—while reviewing this 2001 drama. Available on: Amazon , Apple , and your local library Support our show Next Film: Cross of Iron (1977) Available on: Amazon , and your local library...
Apr 17, 2020•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 119
Does this film accurately depict what a WW2 commando mission could look like, or is this just a fun adventure with a commando variety pack? On today's episode Adam, Ben, and John really want their pound of flesh—while they review this 1961 action picture! Available on: Amazon , Apple , and your local library Support our show Next Film: Black Hawk Down (2001) Available on: Amazon , Apple , and your local library...
Apr 10, 2020•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 118
Can a movie successfully tell a farce about the Napoleonic wars based on a series by Sir Arthur Ignatius Conan Doyle, or should we just throw our hands up and munch on popcorn? On today's episode Adam, Ben, and John are in a pickle, they have brought their doggies—while they review this 1970 comedy. Available on: Amazon , and your local library Support our show Next Film: The Guns of Navarone (1961) Available on: Amazon , Apple , and your local library...
Apr 03, 2020•57 min•Ep. 117
Is this a film about one man’s journey during The Great War, or does this film show the ripple effect any individual has the potential of creating? On today’s episode Adam, Ben, and John answer without saying anything—while they watch this epic adventure! Available on: Amazon , Apple , and your local library Support our show Next Film: The Adventures of Gerard (1970) Available on: Amazon , and your local library...
Mar 27, 2020•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 116
Is this a film about the Spanish Civil War, or is this a movie about escaping abuse and finding a better life? On today's episode Adam, Ben, and John are the mountain, the forest and the earth—while they review this 2006 fantasy. Available on: Amazon , Apple , and your local library Support our show Next Film: Lawrence of Arabia (1962) Available on: Amazon , Apple , and your local library...
Mar 20, 2020•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 115
Does the brutality of war heighten or lessen when mysticism is introduced? Can the fictions a group creates help a victim escape? On today's episode Adam, Ben, and John show their courage—while reviewing this 2012 drama. Available on: Amazon , Apple , and your local library Support our show Next Film: Pan's Labyrinth (2006) Available on: Amazon , Apple , and your local library...
Mar 13, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 114
Can the Merchant Marines inspire a nation of teens to join the military? On today's episode Adam, Ben, and John train themselves to have an iron nerve—while they review this 1943 propaganda picture! Available on: Amazon , Apple , and your local library Support our show. Next Film: War Witch (2012) Available on: Amazon , Apple , and your local library...
Mar 06, 2020•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 113
Can a war film that shows very little war, replace the struggle of battle with the rapport of speedy best friends? On today’s episode Adam, Ben, and John got mates who'd be lucky to do the hundred in twelve—while they review this 1981 drama. Available on: Amazon , Apple , and your local library Support our show. Next Film: Action in the North Atlantic (1943) Available on: Amazon , Apple , and your local library...
Feb 28, 2020•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 112
Does a historical romance flick tighten or loosen the tension of a war? Maybe it rips the tension right off? On today's episode Adam, Ben, and John point at the horizon and said, "Faya!" while they review this 1996 passion-piece. Available on: Amazon , Apple , and your local library Support our show. Next Film: Gallipoli (1981) Available on: Amazon , Apple , and your local library...
Feb 21, 2020•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 111
Can one film show the birth of a wing of the US Military while at the same time functioning as a propaganda-picture? Find out, when on today's episode when Adam, Ben, and John—get tuned in, and review this 1943 action film. Available on: Amazon , Apple , and your local library Support our show. Next Film: The English Patient Available on: Amazon , Apple , and your local library...
Feb 14, 2020•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 110
Is this a film that simply stitches together stories from an elder, or is it a one-shot epic that uses oral tradition to encapsulate all of The Great War? On today’s episode Adam, Ben, and John travel the fastest when they travel alone—When they review this 2019 drama. Available: In theaters now! Support our show. Next Film: Air Force (1943) Available on: Amazon , Apple , and your local library...
Feb 07, 2020•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 109
Does this movie show the versatility of sub-films or is it just the "Red Son" of Jack Ryan stories? On today’s episode Adam, Ben, and John might as well wear raincoats while they review this 2002 thriller! Available on: Amazon , DVD, and your local library Support our show. Next Film: 1917 (2019) Available: In theaters now!
Jan 31, 2020•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 108
Does this film prove that the best movies about Stalingrad are those centered around the fewest characters, or is this film simply another powerful story within this brutal battle? On today's episode Adam, Ben, and John are barely out of diapers, and make jokes—while reviewing this 2013 drama! Available on: Amazon , Apple , and your local library Support our show. Next Film: K-19: The Widowmaker (2002) Available on: Amazon , DVD, and your local library...
Jan 24, 2020•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 107
Is this a suspenseful tale about bravery during wartime or is this a film about trust after exile? On today's episode Adam, Ben, and John mostly taketh—while reviewing this 1964 drama! Available on: Amazon , Apple , and your local library Support our show. Next Film: Stalingrad (2013) Available on: Amazon , Apple , and your local library...
Jan 17, 2020•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 106
Does this film represent the adventure that war can be or is this another dated picture that skews history by putting a spin on colonialism? On today's episode Adam, Ben, and John never seem to do anything until they've had a cup of tea—while reviewing this 1959 adventure. Available on: Amazon and your local library Support our show. Next Film: Behold a Pale Horse (1964) Available on: Amazon , Apple , and your local library...
Jan 10, 2020•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 105
Is this a film about an operation gone wrong, or a prime example of: just because you want something, doesn't mean you're going to get it? On today's episode Adam, Ben, and John think they know something we don't—while they review this 1977 adaptation! Available on: Amazon , Apple , and your local library Come see us LIVE Next Film: North West Frontier (1959) Available on: Amazon and your local library...
Jan 03, 2020•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 104
Does this film simply depict a German U-boat and it's journey during WW2, or does this film depict a microcosm of war with all the claustrophobia and filth that comes with it? This film is available on: Amazon , Apple , and your local library Support our show Next film: A Bridge Too Far (1977) Available on: Amazon , Apple , and your local library...
Dec 27, 2019•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 103
Is this film an accurate look back at an operation to take out SS General Reinhard Heydrich. Or is this movie just Valkyrie minus an eye patch? On today's episode Adam, Ben, and John, have been fighting the occupation in their own ways while they review this 2016 thriller! This film is available on : Amazon , Apple , and your local library Support our show Next Film: Das Boot (1981) Available on: Amazon , Apple , and your local library...
Dec 20, 2019•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 102
Is this film a realistic look at the futility of war? Or is it extreme evidence to pay attention to the journey and not the destination? On today's episode Adam, Ben, and John brush their teeth in a rapid, vertical motion, while they review this 1987 thriller. This film is available on : Amazon , Apple , and your local library Support our show Next Film: Anthropoid (2016) Available on: Amazon , Apple , and your local library...
Dec 13, 2019•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 101
Is this one of the most influential war movies of the 20th century, or a board room meeting with a twist? Today on our 100th episode Adam, Ben, and John hit a bull in the butt with a bass fiddle, while reviewing this 1970 drama! This film is available on : Amazon , Apple , and your local library Support our show Next Film: Hamburger Hill (1987) Available on: Amazon , Apple , and your local library...
Dec 06, 2019•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 100
Is this a film about the blurred lines you face when attempting to complete a mission by any means necessary, or is this simply a story of an overzealous cavalry officer? On today's episode Adam, Ben, and John suggest you wear an iron plate in your pants—while they review this 1965 adventure. This film is available on : Amazon , Apple , and your local library Support our show Next Film: Tora! Tora! Tora! (1970) Available on: Amazon , Apple , and your local library...
Nov 29, 2019•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 99
Portraying a tale thousands of years old on film can be quite a chore. But when Oliver Stone puts his spoon in the cauldron, we see that the ancient Greeks are more similar to us than you may have thought. And on today's episode Adam, Ben, and John come to believe the fear of death drives all—while they review this four-hour epic! This film is available on : Amazon , Apple , and your local library Support our show Next Film: Major Dundee (1965) Available on: Amazon , Apple , and your local libra...
Nov 22, 2019•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 98
