
A show about war movies, with an anti-imperialist twist. Hosted by Van Jackson and Lyle Jeremy Rubin--military veterans, war critics, and wannabe film critics. www.bangbangpod.com
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 68 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Film ReviewsTV & Film | |||

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Van and Lyle welcome back Andy Facini, Communications Director at the Council on Strategic Risks, to take on Tony Scott’s Crimson Tide. Gene Hackman’s Captain Ramsey a... more
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Van and Lyle are joined by writer and educator Eric Stinton, whose combat sports columns for Sherdog and essays for Honolulu Civil Beat have long explored how violence... more
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Van and Lyle are joined by critically acclaimed actor Morgan Spector to revisit Roland Emmerich’s Independence Day, a film that turns planetary annihilation into a dis... more
You might know Morgan Spector as the critically acclaimed leading man in The Gilded Age and The Plot Against America. Or for his appearances in Boardwalk Empire, Suits, Homeland, How to Make It In America (one of Van’s favorites), or even as a produc... more
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This show analyzes war films and related political themes through a critical, anti-imperialist lens. Episodes frequently dissect how cinema portrays power, empire, and state security, often contrasting entertainment with historical accuracy and moral responsibility. The hosts bring military perspective and scholarly curiosity, inviting historians, critics, and filmmakers to unpack narratives around patriarchy, colonialism, and geopolitical storytelling, while drawing connections to current events and public discourse. A standout trait is the sustained emphasis on how visual styles, genre conventions, and narrative devices shape viewers' understanding of power and imperialism, making it a compelling listen for those who want films to illumin... more
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