Love war movies? So do we. Authors Robert Hutton and Duncan Weldon, banned from watching war films by their families, meet in their secret basement to discuss why the navy don't simply sail round the other side of Navarone, and why everyone is too old in Saving Private Ryan. Each week, a different film, sometimes brought along by a guest.
What will win the Broadsword Radio Prize For The Most Implausible Moment?
Who will take the Cooler King Award For Most Gratuitous American?
And what gets the coveted Dam Busters Dog Prize For Most Problematic Moment?
The podcast formerly known as A Pod Too Far.
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Love war movies? So do we. Authors Robert Hutton and Duncan Weldon, banned from watching war films by their families, meet in their secret basement to discuss why the navy don't simply sail round the other side of Navarone, and why everyone is too old in Saving Private Ryan. Each week, a different film, sometimes brought along by a guest.
What will win the Broadsword Radio Prize For The Most Implausible Moment?
Who will take the Cooler King Award For Most Gratuitous American?
And what gets the coveted Dam Busters Dog Prize For Most Problematic Moment?
The podcast formerly known as A Pod Too Far.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Peter Weir's 1981 Gallipoli set both him and Mel Gibson on a path to Hollywood glory, and also helped establish the popular narrative for a campaign that is crucial to Australia's national identity. Which is hardly a surprise, as it's one of the greatest films about the Great War. Even though -- or because -- it actually doesn't feature that much war.
Rob and Duncan are joined by Chris Kempshall, historian of the First World War and Star Wars (though not both at once), and consultant on the forthcoming Gallipoli game, to discuss why the film is a great teaching aid, why posh Aussies sounded just like Brits in 1915, and why synth music was the obvious soundtrack for a 100m race in 1981 movies.
Trigger warning: This podcast contains references to both England and Australia batting performances in the first Ashes test that some listeners may find distressing.
Next week: The Desert Rats.
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