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War Movie Theatre | for Fans of Classic War Films and Cinema History

Robert Hutton & Duncan Weldon - War Movies Fans
World War II
Hollywood
Casablanca
Bridge On the River Kwai
Saving Private Ryan
The Longest Day
Prisoner Of War
Zulu
David Lean
World War I
A Matter Of Life and Death
Film History
Anglo-Zulu War
Das Boot
The Battle Of Algiers
Under Siege
Dunkirk
The Train
Starship Troopers
Joseph Mengele

Love classic war movies? So do we. From Troy to World War II to Vietnam to Aliens, we analyse which war films work and what they say about us.

Banned from watching old war movies by their families, writers Robert Hutton and Duncan Weldon 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... more

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The 1945 film that exemplified stiff upper lips like nothing else, The Way To The Stars was written by Terrence Rattigan, based on his own experiences of the air war, and tells the story of the ground lives of a bomber station. Starring John Mills an... more

It's the World Cup, which means it's time for Rob and Duncan to Escape To Victory! Again! It's the only prisoner of war film to feature three different World Cup winners, and the only war movie to be decide by a bicycle kick. Michael Caine is too old... more

Their egos writing cheques that their bodies can't cash, Rob and Duncan are joined by Top Gun superfan Marina Hyde to mark the 40th anniversary of the greatest film about naval aviators ever made. It's the movie that confirmed the status of Tom Cruis... more

One of the classic films of military misery, Jarhead is a tale of just how awful life can be if the US Marine Corps sends you to the desert. The true-ish story of one man's Gulf War I, starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Jamie Foxx, Peter Sarsgaard, it offered... more

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Owain Mulligan
Author of The Accidental Soldier
The Accidental Soldier
Episode: Jarhead - with Owain Mulligan
Eline Storeide
Norwegian guest discussing the film and Norwegian wartime history
Norwegian film/community expert
Episode: The King's Choice - with Eline Storeide
James Landale
BBC diplomatic correspondent, author on dueling
BBC
Episode: The Duellists - with James Landale
James Cary
Writer on Miranda; Bluestone 42; stand-up comedian and writer
James Cary (writer/comedian)
Episode: Good Morning Vietnam - with James Cary
Robert Smith
Corporate finance editor at the Financial Times
Financial Times
Episode: Barry Lyndon - with Robert Smith
Padraig Reidy
Writer, editor, good causes campaigner from Cork
From Cork, Ireland
Episode: The Wind That Shakes The Barley - with Padraig Reidy
Peter Apps
Journalist, soldier, writer, and campaigner
Reuters
Episode: Reach For The Sky - with Peter Apps
Charles Arthur
A writer about the future of technology and war movie fan
Episode: Edge of Tomorrow (Live Die Repeat) with Charles Arthur
Matt Chorley
BBC broadcaster known for his political commentary
BBC
Episode: Dad's Army (1971) - with Matt Chorley

Hosts

Rob Hutton
Host of the show; frequent moderator and commentator on war films and cinema history.
Duncan Weldon
Co-host and analyst; provides historical and production-driven insights.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 303 ratings
  • So Many Titles I Need to…

    …add to my never ending list of must watch. A fun listen, banter only adds to their synopsis. I love their criteria categories towards the ultimate rating. My only quibble, not worth knocking down a star, more Kenneth Moore, less John Mills. JM, kind of meh to me. The only of his movies, which would definitely fit the benchmarks of this podcast, Cottage to Let (1941) and Tunes of Glory (1960), which is the only film where the love interest isn’t wedged in to have a woman in a war movie, she ad... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    John Deere Spoker Model D
    United Statesa month ago
  • Outstanding!

    Absolutely loving this pod. Thoughtful, humorous, fascinating.

    I’m sharing this with all of my friends.

    Thank you gentlemen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Florence3344
    Australiaa month ago
  • Fun and often nostalgic listen

    If like me you grew up in an an era in the UK when Bridge on the River Kwai seemed to be on TV every Saturday night, this is a delightful listen. Chat about the impossibility of getting your family to join you on the couch particularly resonates! I spoiled my own Father with my constant attendance.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SePu68
    United Kingdom5 months ago
  • Very addictive.

    Love this Pod. A recent discovery. Authoritative, well researched and delivered with a good dollop of humour. Well done chaps.

    P.s would love to hear your review of Stalingrad (1993) and Come and See, though not sure whether there will be much humour in those two. Also Sniper: the white raven is excellent IMHO.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    S A McMillan
    New Zealand6 months ago
  • Excellent

    Fun, interesting, easy listening… They blend humour, and history with fascinating insights on the film production process… top work!

    Don’t just walk to this podcast; run like smoke and oakum.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DBade11
    United Kingdom6 months ago

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Jarhead - with Owain Mulligan
Q: Owain, what drew you to The Accidental Soldier as a companion to Jarhead for this discussion?
Owain explains that the book offers an unvarnished, ground-truth look at modern military life, which aligns with the film's relentless focus on boredom, routine, and the pressures of combat readiness; the pairing provides a way to contrast real experience with cinematic representation.
The Duellists - with James Landale
Q: Did you watch this film as part of your research for your book or was it prior knowledge that prompted you to revisit it?
Landale says he had seen parts of it before and revisited it for the podcast to connect the narrative to Conrad's short story and the broader history of dueling.
The Duellists - with James Landale
Q: Why are you here on the episode?
James Landale explains that his research on his family history of a judge in the Napoleonic era inspired him to write a book about dueling, which the hosts then relate to the film and its themes.
The Heroes of Telemark
Q: So Duncan, you've seen 'The Heroes of Telemark' before?
I have. Not for a long time. It's classic, it was on telly a lot in the late 80s into the 90s.
Bedknobs and Broomsticks - with James Kettle
Q: Rob, you hadn't seen this film, had you?
Rob shares he had not seen the film prior to this viewing.

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The show offers humorous, deeply researched discussions of classic war films, pairing sharp commentary with historical context. Each episode centers a principal film, often enriched by a guest who brings military, journalistic, or historical expertise. Listeners can expect thoughtful analysis of production choices, historical accuracy, and cultural impact, all delivered with wit and camaraderie. A notable strength is its accessible yet informed style, which makes complex history engaging for fans of cinema history and war films alike.

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1. Owain Mulligan
2. Eline Storeide
3. James Landale
4. James Cary
5. Robert Smith
6. Padraig Reidy
7. Peter Apps
8. Charles Arthur

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