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First to Fight (1967)
Episode 208
First to Fight (1967) is loosely based on the wartime life of Medal of Honour recipient John Basilone. The Warner Bros. feature also stars the late G…
1 year, 6 months ago
The Sea Hawk (1940)
Episode 207
We take to the seas and set sail for the New World! This week we join Errol Flynn in 1940's 'The Sea Hawk' as he attempts to capture Spanish gold and…
1 year, 6 months ago
Gene Hackman Retrospective
Episode 206
We look back at the career of the late Gene Hackman, the 2 time Oscar winner who appeared in 80 feature films - 9 of which saw him take on military r…
1 year, 6 months ago
12 Strong (2018)
Episode 205
Chris Hemsworth of Thor fame stars in '12 Strong', about members of the Green Beret team ODA 595, who were sent to Afghanistan in the wake of the 9/1…
1 year, 7 months ago
Tears of the Sun (2003)
Episode 204
The boys are back with the first episode of 2025, this week's film was chosen by our Patreon supporters. 'Tears of the Sun' was directed by Antoine F…
1 year, 7 months ago
Assault on Devil's Island (1997) - Merry Merc Month 3!
Episode 203
We round out Merc Month 3 with 1997's Assault on Devil's Island, starring Hulk Hogan and the late Carl Weathers. The film was made by Nitro who broad…
1 year, 9 months ago
Under Siege (1992) - Merc Month 3!
Episode 202
Steven Seagal 'Stars' in Under Siege often referred to as 'Die Hard on a ship'. The film was a smash at the box office in 92' and is also often regar…
1 year, 9 months ago
Die Hard 2 (1990) - Merc Month 3!
Episode 201
Yippee Ki‐Yay! This Xmas season we cover three mercenary films in Merc Month 3, kicking off with 1990s 'Die Hard 2'. Bruce Willis reprises his role a…
1 year, 9 months ago
Black Hawk Down (2001) - 200th Review Special!
Episode 200
This week we look back at Ridley Scott's 'Black Hawk Down', often lauded as a modern classic of the war movie genre. We talk through the film's garga…
1 year, 9 months ago
Blitz (2024)
Steve McQueen's new film is set during the London Blitz in 1940, staring Saorsie Ronan and new comer Elliot Heffernan, alongside an ensemble cast. Th…
1 year, 10 months ago