War Movie Theatre | for Fans of Classic War Films and Cinema History
Robert Hutton & Duncan Weldon - War Movies FansLove 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
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 112 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Film ReviewsFilm HistoryTV & Film | |||
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Errol Flynn! Olivia de Havilland! Horses! The only thing that's hard to understand about this swashbuckling 1930s epic is the decision to set a film about the most famous moment of the Crimean War in India. And to portray one of history's great milit... more
What films do we wish were war films?
What has most surprised us over the course of 100 war movies?
Do British people watch different war films from Americans?
Which battles really need a film?
Yes, for one week only, we're answering your ques... more
In a war movie so classic that it informed much of what came after it, David Niven is given the job of turning raw recruits into fighting men. Released in 1944, The Way Ahead is like a Rosetta stone for understanding much of what came afterwards in B... more
Fan Service Month continues with a second look at a 1942 British film that was largely ignored at the time but has since come to be regarded as a stone cold classic. The inspiration for The Eagle Has Landed, it sees English villagers fight off Nazis ... more
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- Middle Aged Dad Movie Heaven
The show exists at the intersection of two of my passions - cinema and war! Rob and Duncan make for an easygoing and engaging pair of hosts occasionally supplemented by guests.
The show has gradually shifted from covering just classic British war films to include more recent fare but the basic format of the show remains the same - using a series of thematic questions like “stiffest upper lip”, “best death” and the “Dambusters dog prize for the most problematic moment.”
I started with “Where ... more
Apple Podcasts4Highland IC
United Kingdom2 months ago - 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 Podcasts5John Deere Spoker Model D
United States4 months ago - Outstanding!
Absolutely loving this pod. Thoughtful, humorous, fascinating.
I’m sharing this with all of my friends.
Thank you gentlemen.
Apple Podcasts5Florence3344
Australia4 months 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 Podcasts5SePu68United Kingdom8 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 Podcasts5S A McMillan
New Zealand8 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #200 | United States/TV & Film/Film Reviews |
Apple Podcasts | #18 | United Kingdom/TV & Film/Film Reviews |
Apple Podcasts | #136 | United Kingdom/TV & Film |
Apple Podcasts | #91 | Australia/TV & Film/Film Reviews |
Apple Podcasts | #123 |  France/TV & Film/Film Reviews |
Apple Podcasts | #37 |  United Arab Emirates/TV & Film/Film Reviews |
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What is War Movie Theatre about and what kind of topics does it cover?
The series analyzes classic and contemporary war films through a historian's lens and a cinephile's eye, often pairing sharp analysis with light banter. Each episode dissects production choices, historical context, realism vs. storytelling, and cultural impact, sometimes spotlighting guests who bring archival or regional perspectives. Listeners can expect structured breakdowns, behind-the-scenes trivia, and thoughtful commentary on how films reflect and shape public perception of war across eras. A notable strength is the consistent blend of film history with production insights, plus recurring games and awards that add a playful, fan-friendly flavor. This approach makes it appealing to both hardcore war-film fans and general cinema histori... more
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