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 | 114 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Film ReviewsFilm HistoryTV & Film | |||
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Near the top of any list of war films, Full Metal Jacket was Stanley Kubrick's bleak take on Vietnam. It gave us cinema's greatest drill sergeant, a script full of unforgettable lines, and an Asian country as it could only look if it had been filmed ... more
A rogue Russian submarine, heading for the US coast: does the captain plan to defect or start a nuclear war? Based on Tom Clancy's bestselling technothriller, this was a Cold War movie released just as the Cold War ended. Gripping from the first scen... more
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
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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?
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- As gently ordered
This has been my stalwart go to indulgence for quite a long time now. So apologies lads. It’s great 🪬🆙👍☮️
Apple Podcasts5Daisy Dad
United Kingdom17 days ago - Wonderful, intelligent discussion
I stumbled upon this podcast while looking to learn more about Michael Mann’s “The Last of the Mohicans.” I’ve listened to several podcasts on this topic - a number by Americans - and this is the only one in which any of the speakers had read the book! Love the witty and knowledgable commentary and the funny “award” categories.
Apple Podcasts5betrayedbyorcas
United Statesa month ago - 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 ICUnited Kingdom3 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 DUnited 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
Australia5 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #188 | United States/TV & Film/Film Reviews |
Apple Podcasts | #13 | United Kingdom/TV & Film/Film Reviews |
Apple Podcasts | #88 | United Kingdom/TV & Film |
Apple Podcasts | #222 |  Canada/TV & Film/Film Reviews |
Apple Podcasts | #64 | Australia/TV & Film/Film Reviews |
Apple Podcasts | #208 |  France/TV & Film/Film Reviews |
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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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