Fighting On Film - The War Movie Podcast!

Frank Sinatra stars in 'Von Ryan's Express', alongside Trevor Howard, in a P.O.W/Adventure hybrid that sees a battalion of escapees attempt to reach Switzerland, join us as train month continues! The boys also talk about films that you would recommend to people who are maybe not fans of the war genre... Check out our website for more - www.fightingonfilm.com We are thrilled to partner with www.war...

Burt Lancaster stars in 'The Train', directed by John Frankenheimer, as he works with the Resistance Fer to stop a collection of priceless art works being spirited away to Germany as the Allies close in on Paris. One of the true underrated gems of the 1960s with superb camera work and performances. The boys also talk through what films they would have liked to see on release day. Check out our web...

Kenneth More stars in North West Frontier , a war-adventure romp set in India in 1905. Captain Scott is tasked with escorting a young prince to safety by train, along with a colourful cast of passengers. The boys also talk your favourite war movie quotes and finally cover a film they enjoy after a near month drought! Check out our website for more - www.fightingonfilm.com We are thrilled to partne...

All aboard, it's train month this July on FoF! Our first stop is 1989's Casablanca Express, which stars Jason Connery and Francesco Quinn (sons of Sean and Anthony) who attempt to thwart a kidnap attempt on Winston Churchill in Morocco in 1943. In this Italian Euro war/Spaghetti war genre B movie. Matt and Robbie also talk through what war film moments make you shrug... Check out our website for m...

Brad Pitt and Marion Cotillard star in 'Allied', a Robert Zemeckis's romance/spy/war drama. The film follows two intelligence agents who meet on a mission in Casablanca in 1941, but one may not be all they seem to be... Featuring a nice amount of Mk2 Stens, with great production value and design, but does the film pull it together to become more than the sum of its arts? Join the boys to find out....

We take to the skies over Laos for some clandestine operations in this week's show, as we cover 1990's 'Air America'. Starring two Oscar winners in Mel Gibson and Robert Downey Jr. in a rare Vietnam War era buddy-comedy. But can they save one of the most confusing films the boys have covered in recent years? Join us to find out, they also talk through your miscast actors within the war genre... Ch...

We kick off our new Patreon exclusive series 'War Movie Adjacent' with 1994's Clear and Present Danger. Starring Harrison Ford and Willem Dafoe as CIA men embroiled in a secret drug war in Colombia. We talk 90s film, guns, gear and printers and why we think this film fits the WMA subgenre. This first WMA episode is available to all, but after this episode, the rest of the WMA series will be Patreo...

Actor Alex Brockdorff played Mikey in the recent A24 film 'Warfare', he joins us for an exclusive interview to talk about working on set and what it took to bring the film to the big screen. Alex takes us from his casting all the way through filming one of the most frenetic and impactful war movies of recent times. Alex guides us through his time working on set and shares his thoughts on the film...

Director and historian Tom Petch joins us this week to look over SAS: Rogue Heroes series 2, Tom shares his thoughts on the show and the real SAS history behind it. We also pitch Tom some questions from FoF Patreon supporters - there is no better guest than Tom to help us delve into the fascinating history behind the BBC's hit series! Check out our website for more - www.fightingonfilm.com We are...

This week, we are joined by Dr. Victoria Taylor whose debut book 'Eagle Days' is out on the 22nd! We review the 1941 German propaganda film 'Stukas', which follows the trials and tribulations of a Stuka Squadron during the battle for France and the Low Countries. We also pitch Patreon questions to Victoria and talk about what warplane we would love to see a film made about! Check out our website f...

This week we review a little known British B Movie 'Tarnished Heroes' made by the prolific Dangizer producing duo. This proto-Dirty Dozen follows a ragtag group of deserters and criminals who attempt to destroy a bridge somewhere in Normandy in 1944, under the leadership of the hard nosed Major Bell. The boys also talk about the films you would like to see in IMAX... Check out our website for more...

The Planter's Wife stars Jack Hawkins as a rubber plantation owner who is under attack by Communist bandits during the Malayan Emergency. The film is a rare depiction of a post-colonial Cold War British conflict. This film was chosen by our Patreon Supporters in April's Patreon Pick! We talk Stens, Brens and about a Mongoose! Check out our website for more - www.fightingonfilm.com We are thrilled...

Stanley Kubrick's Dr Strangelove is often cited as one of the all-time great satirical black comedies. With a stellar cast that includes Peter Sellers, George C. Scott, and a young James Earl Jones. The film sees a USAF General order an unauthorised nuclear strike on Russia, after seemingly going mad. It's down to a handful of men to try and stop it..or not. Dark humor, amazing sets, cinematograph...

Warfare directed by Alex Garland and Navy SEAL veteran Ray Mendoza is the new release from A24, the film follows a SEAL sniper platoon as they provide support to a USMC operation. Unrelenting, grounded and authentic, with genre defining sound design. Is Warfare a modern masterpiece? Join the boys as they talk through perhaps an early contender for war film of the year. We also talk about war movie...

This week as the 250th anniversary of the beginning of the American Revolution approaches we are joined by U.S. Antiques Roadshow expert and historian Joel Bohy to cover the 1988 Hallmark Hall of Fame movie 'April Morning' that was adapted from the revered 1961 novel of the same name. The film stars Tommy Lee Jones, Chad Lowe and Rip Torn as they stare the redcoats down on the green at Lexington o...

'April 9' tells the story of a Danish Bicycle mounted infantry platoon as they face combat for the fist time during the German Invasion of Denmark in April 1940. Filmed on Location in Denmark and Budapest the film is a masterclass in telling a complex story on a small scale. The boys also talk about what obscure Second World War moments or battles you would like to see be turned into films... Chec...

1989's 'The Iron Triangle' attempts to show both sides of the Vietnam War. Focusing on the Americans and the Vietcong with a premise that looks good on paper but does the film execute this approach well enough? The film stars Beau Bridges and Liem Whatley as two men brought together by conflict. The boys discuss the film's strengths and weaknesses and they also delve into your war movie acts food-...

This week we are thrilled to be joined by Costumer and Uniform Supervisor Max Birkett, who gives us the lowdown on what it takes to get the right costumes and equipment on military genre movies and TV series. Max has worked on many war genre projects including Napoleon , D-Day The Unheard Tapes and The Crown. Find out about the struggles of getting the right medals to how costumes are sourced on a...

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', the boys don their HBTs as they delve into this...

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, and also talk about some of your favourite war movie...

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 incredible career of one of the greats. Check out our websi...

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 also talk Family Guy's Top Gun parody and what war...

The 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 finish on this week's large question segment! I...

We 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 website for more - www.fightingonfilm.com We are thrill...

Steven 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 have an incredible range of Cold War posters! Use...