Fighting On Film - The War Movie Podcast. Join your hosts film lovers and military historians Robbie McGuire and Matthew Moss as they uncover forgotten gems and diamonds in the rough! Featuring special guests from the film industry and fellow historians. FoF dives deep into the genre we love so much. Check out our website www.fightingonfilm.com Find us on twitter @FightingOnFilm Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/fightingonfilm. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform ...
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Welcome to Scuttlebutt, the war movie review podcast! Join four aspiring filmmakers as we review Hollywood's depictions of conflict from the dawn of cinema to today's Blockbusters. Every week we will analyze a different war movie and judge it on its historical accuracy, cinematography, and delivery of the narrative. The four hosts approach each film with a wide range of experiences from Hollywood sound stages, museum curation, and the Iraq War. New Episodes every Monday!
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War Movies takes you back to ancient times of histories great empires, their conquest, to modern day warfare. Hollywood greatest heroes on the silver screen come alive once again with epic tales of sacrifice and heroism. Taken from the public domain archives of Nostalgia USA Studios each movie will be full of action and adventure.
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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…
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504 – The Electric State, The Pirate (1948), Black Bag
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1:01:35This week, Patches is out at some game developer conference, so better time than ever for Katey, Da7e, and David to go hard on The Russo Bros’ Netflix offering The Electric State and how maybe the Russos shouldn’t give interviews anymore. Then, Da7e’s girlfriend watched The Pirate (1948) again, have you all seen The Pirate? It’s pretty fun. Finally…
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503 – On Becoming an Guinea Fowl, Taking the Kids to Paddington 3, Mickey 17
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1:00:34This week, everyone’s in the war room and we kick it off by talking about On Becoming A Guinea Fowl, a Rungano Nyoni film that is slowly rolling out in theaters finally. Then, Katey and David talk about their children seeing Paddington In Peru (AKA Paddington 3). Finally, it’s time to see and talk about the oft-delayed Mickey 17 from director Bong …
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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, an…
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502 – James Bond, Oscars Reactions, Paradise Season 1 (Spoilers!)
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1:24:57This week, everyone is back in the War Room to talk about The Academy Awards. First, Da7e and Patches take a James Bond argument from Bluesky and port it over to the podcast, then we talk about the Oscars Broadcast (and Katey being in attendance!). Finally, the Hulu show Paradise has ended and hooked three out of four of our hosts. If you want to t…
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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 incredibl…
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501 – The Monkey, Boycotts, The Pitt and Other TV
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1:28:57This week, everyone is back in the War Room for the same format. If it ain’t broke… I guess! First, Da7e saw Osgood Perkins’ The Monkey and was not expecting it to be what is was, so he’s going to try and explain it. Then, Da7e has questions for his co-workers about boycotts that is mostly based out of curiosity. Finally, everyone has some TV they …
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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 …
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We didn’t cancel the podcast It’s another Fighting in The War Room Quarter Quell! We did it, we finally recorded a 500th episode! It’s our third call in show (Episode 300 was a Call-In Show, episode 400 was a call in show, then Katey let us use her Riverside so here’s a new one!). Take a listen as we listen to you and answer your questions a good d…
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Tears of the Sun (2003)
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1:00:54The 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 …
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499.7 – E-Mails and Captain America: Brave New World
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1:13:31NEXT MONDAY 2/17 at 9PM EST we are recording EPISODE 500 as another CALL IN SHOW! Links to watch us record it live and ways to participate will be in a pinned post at fightinginthewarroom.com This week, we tried to do a “short one” since Patches is on vacation and Katey was just regaining her voice. However, there were a lot of listener e-mails and…
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499.6 – Wellness Check-In, Paradise, Piracy hits Online Sundance
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1:27:02This week, everyone shows up in the war room to delay the Quarter Quell yet another week. After Patches and Da7e both felt like January was wasted, Katey organizes a host wellness check-in. Then, Katey and Patches are both into Paradise, the new Hulu show that has a twist at the end of the pilot (they WILL talk about the twist, and they should). Fi…
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499.5 – Cleaning out the Mailbag, Oscar Nomination Reactions, Sundance Movies!
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1:25:44This week, David is back from Sundance but Matt Patches has a (lah-dee-dah) dinner he has to get to answer skips out. First, Da7e notices that they have more emails than normal and suggests they stop skipping and read them. Then, Katey curates a conversation with the guys about Academy Award nominations even though that’s what she’s been doing all …
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499.25 – Trump x2 Coping Media, 2025 New Movie Quiz, Making New Friends as an Adult
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1:31:10This week, David has to fly off to Sundance, so we’re postponing whatever our 500th episode (numerically) would be to talk about pop culture in America in 2025. First, somehow Trump returned, so our hosts talk about what they have been ingesting media wise to cope with, ignore, or confront that reality. Then, Katey Rich has a quiz for Patches and D…
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“It’s a bad podcast!” – David Ehrlich, FITWR 499 We’re sorry for delaying the beginning of 2025 by holding off on our Top Tens 2024 podcast. You know the format – Katey, David, Patches and Da7e take their time describing all the films on their four TOP TEN 2023 lists and number at a time (full lists below the timestamps). Take a listen, embed and/o…
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499 – Holiday Catch-Up Special
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1:24:38This week, everyone’s back in the War Room in 2025 but not quite ready for Top Ten Movies 2024 (that’s coming up next week!), instead they decompress about spending the holidays largely away from new movies, debate Sonic 3 Vs. Mufasa, revisit Black Doves, and felt okay about Squid Game 2. It’s a “special” because it’s long and has no format, right?…
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Assault on Devil's Island (1997) - Merry Merc Month 3!
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49:06We 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 websi…
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498 – Nickel Boys, Best TV 2024, Lord of the Rings: War of the Rohirrim
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1:12:20This week, everyone’s back in the War Room at the same time for the final episode of 2024. Since Nickel Boys is out on the coasts, Katey, David, and Da7e dive in with a review. Each host brings their favorite TV show from 2024, then Patches leads the conversation about the Lord of the Rings: War of the Rohirrim, in theaters now. Take a listen, embe…
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Under Siege (1992) - Merc Month 3!
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43:46Steven 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 …
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Die Hard 2 (1990) - Merc Month 3!
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55:32Yippee 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 Gloc…
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497 – Awards Season Check-In, Does Star Wars Have A Kids Problem?, Nightbitch
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1:27:49This week, all four co-hosts make it to the war room, but not at the same time. First, Katey, David, and Da7e break down how Awards Season is going and some hot takes on Golden Globe nominations and other award season gems. Then, David is out and Patches steps in as Da7e claims the Star Wars franchise has a problem connecting with younger kids that…
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496 – Conclave, 2024’s Biggest Disappointment Movie, Moana 2
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1:22:09This week, David had to interview someone important for another thing, but Da7e, Patches and Katey convene for the Moana 2/Conclave episode nobody asked for! First, they dig into Conclave including some SPOILER discussion at the end of the episode. Then, they each describe their “Most Disappointing” movie of 2024 before all three talk about the dod…
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Black Hawk Down (2001) - 200th Review Special!
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1:31:17This 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 j…
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495 – A Real Pain, Blair Witch Project Special Edition Blu-Ray, Wicked: Part One is Bad.
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1:14:06This week, everyone but Patches was able to catch Wicked: Part One (ironically as Patches is probably the biggest Wicked fan) and both David’s are on the Women Talking war path of “this movie looks horrible” but this time joined by Katey Rich! Also, David, Patches, and Katey talk about Jessie Eisenberg’s A Real Pain (and what he could possibly have…
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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.…
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494 – Heretic, Movie League Check-In, Gladiator II
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1:10:32This week, David is struck down with an illness, so it’s up to Katey, MAD PATCHES, and Da7e to enter the war room and talk Heretic where Hugh Grant shit talks religion, they check in with the FITWarriors in the Vulture Movie Fantasy League before diving into Ridley Scott’s newest…thing…Gladiator II! Take a listen, embed and/or download below; for m…
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493 – Phone/App Maintenance, Emilia Perez’s Viral Moment, Better Man
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1:03:42This week, Patches is struck down by illness, but Katey was able to rally through strep and stress so David, Da7e, and Katey jump back into the safe space of the War Room to talk about Bluesky and re-orienting our phones to serve less doom. Then, Katey and David (who have seen Emilia Pérez, now on Netflix!) are saddened by the clip that went “viral…
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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.fighting…
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America Enters A Rise Of Skywalker Period
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1:27:39Katey, Patches, David, and Da7e report from the War Room the Wednesday after Donald Trump won the popular vote and a second presidential term in the United States.Par Katey, Matt, Da7e and David
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Mutants, MILANs & Mayhem (1981)
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37:57Join 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://im…
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492 – Venom: The Last Dance, Here (sorta), Anora
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1:10:44This week, everyone is back in the War Room after Jizz Fest ’24 and there are movies to discuss. First, Da7e and David have seen Venom: The Last Dance, and – ya know – it is what it is, which is a movie with Venom in it. Then, Da7e needs to warn you off Here, which is using “A.I.” but can’t focus Robert Zemeckis. Then, all four hosts get into a spo…
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