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

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

By: Robert Hutton & Duncan Weldon - War Movies Fans
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Summary

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 week, a different film, sometimes brought along by a guest. From Powell and Pressburger's Colonel Blimp to Starship Troopers to Where Eagles Dare to A Bridge Too Far, we've got you covered.


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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Episodes
  • Sink The Bismarck!

    Sink The Bismarck!
    May 14 2026

    Is there a more classic World War 2 naval story? The Royal Navy's hunt for the mighty Bismarck retold as a detective story, as Kenneth More, deep in the Admiralty, directs the chase. Did it help that the producer's father-in-law could lend the production some battleships? Were they unfair to the Nastiest Nazi? And can a man who blubs win the Stiffest Upper Lip?


    Next week, by popular demand (sort of): Sahara (1943).

    See our prospective movie list! Buy merch! Visit our website: https://warmovietheatre.com


    Help us out by doing our listener survey: http://bit.ly/warmovietheatre-survey


    Suggestions? Comments? Drop us a line at warmovietheatre@gmail.com.Visit us at facebook.com/WarMovieTheatre or on Bluesky and Twitter or at our website.

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    53 mins
  • Fort Apache

    Fort Apache
    May 7 2026

    A classic tale of bravery, snobbery, heroism and idiocy, the first film in John Ford's Cavalry Trilogy cemented John Wayne as a leading man for Westerns. It's a tale of military life -- unless like Rob you skip the first half to get straight to the charging -- that also features one of Shirley Temple's final performances. But does Duncan know his Peter Fonda from his Bridget?


    Next week: Sink The Bismarck!



    See our prospective movie list! Buy merch! Visit our website: https://warmovietheatre.com


    Help us out by doing our listener survey: http://bit.ly/warmovietheatre-survey


    Suggestions? Comments? Drop us a line at warmovietheatre@gmail.com.Visit us at facebook.com/WarMovieTheatre or on Bluesky and Twitter or at our website.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • The King's Choice - with Eline Storeide

    The King's Choice - with Eline Storeide
    Apr 30 2026

    Norway 1940: the Nazis are arriving. The government is paralysed. And one man needs to help a country decide its future. The amazing true story of how Norway faced the invader. Listen even if you haven't seen the film as we discuss a small hinge of history.


    Next week: Fort Apache

    See our prospective movie list! Buy merch! Visit our website: https://warmovietheatre.com


    Help us out by doing our listener survey: http://bit.ly/warmovietheatre-survey


    Suggestions? Comments? Drop us a line at warmovietheatre@gmail.com.Visit us at facebook.com/WarMovieTheatre or on Bluesky and Twitter or at our website.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    1 hr and 7 mins
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Funny and interesting looking back at the films I was obsessed with in the 80’s when I was growing up.

If you grew up watching war films

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