Transcribed - Published: 22 January 2021
Sensing a weakness in Freedonia's new president, Sylvania sends in some spies to stage a revolution. On today's episode Adam, Ben, and John take five and ten in Woolworth while reviewing this Marx Bros. classic!
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Two diamond merchants and a British intelligence officer attempt to persuade the Dutch to get their diamonds to England while the Germans invade Holland. On today's episode Adam, Ben, and John came in on a British Destroyer while reviewing this 50's heist film!
Transcribed - Published: 25 December 2020
In an isolated cabin in the Ardennes, a group of US GIs face off against German soldiers during WW2. On Today's episode Adam, Ben, and John aren't exactly sure what country they're in when reviewing this holiday war film.
Transcribed - Published: 18 December 2020
Tensions run high in Fragile Fox Company when you've got a coward as a captain. On today's episode Adam, Ben, and John don't trust soldiers who shine their shoes every day, while reviewing this 50's classic.
Transcribed - Published: 11 December 2020
Ancient armies collide in this unique interpretation of Homer's Iliad. On today's episode Adam, Ben, and John walk with giants when they review this epic director's cut!
Transcribed - Published: 4 December 2020
After being fired, Bones and Jack join the army in order to escape poverty and achieve their dreams. On today's episode—It's not a job, it's an adventure—when Adam, Ben, and John review this 90s classic!
Transcribed - Published: 27 November 2020
After eating some meat that's past its prime, the sailors of the Potemkin start a revolt. On today's episode Adam, Ben, and John refuse to eat the borscht while reviewing this classic film.
Transcribed - Published: 20 November 2020
During World War II Ian Fleming forms a Commando Unit, a precursor to the British elite forces. On Today's episode Adam, Ben, and John are the first of a new breed while watching this historical dramatization!
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While leading an Allied convoy across the Atlantic, inexperienced WWII Commander Ernest Krause is pursued by German U-boats in what would eventually be known as The Battle of the Atlantic. On today's episode Adam, Ben, and John steer a course for the debris while reviewing this 2020 drama. This film is available on: Apple TV+ Support our show! Next Episode: Mulan (1998) Available on: Amazon, Apple, and your local library.
Transcribed - Published: 21 August 2020
For 3 years 500 American Soldiers have been entrapped during WWII, now a group of Rangers will set out in an attempt to save them. On today's episode Adam, Ben and John are here to tell you the latrine rumors are true, while reviewing this 2005 adventure. This film is available on: Amazon, Apple, and your local library. Support our show! Next Episode: Greyhound (2020) Available on: Apple TV+
Transcribed - Published: 14 August 2020
The Cold War heats up when video games and battle collide! On today's episode Adam, Ben, and John taste the vitamin A and E when reviewing this 1983 fantasy! This film is available on: Amazon, Apple, and your local library. Help us reach 3,500 new and upgrading members during #MaxFunDrive Next Episode: The Great Raid (2005) Available on: Amazon, Apple, and your local library.
Transcribed - Published: 7 August 2020
300 Japanese enemy ships are no competition for Admiral Yi Sun-sin and his 13 battleships. On today's episode Adam, Ben, and John rotate starboard and prepare the cannons—while they review this 2014 epic! This film is available on: Amazon, Apple, and your local library. Support our show during #MAXFUNDRIVE2020 and receive amazing gifts! Next Episode: WAR GAMES (1983) Available on: Amazon, Apple, and your local library.
Transcribed - Published: 31 July 2020
A Las Vegas drone pilot faces an ethical battle over dropping bombs in Afghanistan from the safety of his Nevada bunker. On Today's episode Adam, Ben, and John drive home on the freeway while reviewing this 2014 drama. This film is available on: Amazon, Apple, and your local library. Support our show during #MAXFUNDRIVE2020 and receive amazing gifts! Next Episode: The Admiral: Roaring Currents Available on: Amazon, Apple, and your local library.
Transcribed - Published: 24 July 2020
Vengeance is alive when an ex-Roman General works his way up from a slave to confront and kill a corrupt emperor who murdered his family. On today's episode Adam, Ben, and John's fame is well deserved—while they review this award-winning 2000 action film. This film is available on: Amazon, Apple, and your local library. Support our show during #MAXFUNDRIVE2020 and receive amazing gifts! Next Episode: Good Kill (2014) Available on: Amazon, Apple, and your local library.
Transcribed - Published: 17 July 2020
We see the story of the British destroyer H.M.S. Torrin told through flashbacks while its survivors stay afloat via a life raft. On today's episode Adam, Ben, and John bless our ships... and all who sail them—while reviewing this 1942 WW2 drama! This film is available on: Amazon, Apple, and your local library. Max Fun Drive 2020 starts next week! Next Episode: Gladiator (2000) Available on: Amazon, Apple, and your local library.
Transcribed - Published: 10 July 2020
During World War 2, a racist officer is put in charge of a squad of African-American troops who are about to take an important bridge from the Germans. On today's episode Adam, Ben, and John single-handedly wash 35 dirty t-shirts while reviewing this 1970 made-for-tv drama! This film is available on: Amazon, and your local library. Support our show Next Episode: In Which We Serve (1942) Available on: Amazon, Apple, and your local library.
Transcribed - Published: 3 July 2020
It’s about more than buried treasure. Decades after the American War in Vietnam, four African American vets return to Country seeking the remains of their squad leader and the gold fortune they all hid. On today’s episode Adam, Ben, and John get shown the "Champs-Eleesees" while they review this 2020 adventure. This film is available on Netflix. Next film: Black Brigade (1970) Available on: Amazon, and your local library. Support our show.
Transcribed - Published: 26 June 2020
Malfunctioning torpedos are not helping the "Thunderfish", and neither is Duke's love triangle. On today's episode Adam, Ben, and John spit teeth and cuss while they review this 1951 submarine love story. Available on: Amazon, Apple, and your local library. Support our show Next week's Film: Da 5 Bloods Available on: Netflix
Transcribed - Published: 19 June 2020
Does this film depict a soldier who will stop at nothing to save a bond that saved her life, or is this story a bigger tale about relationship building in a time where someone needs it most. On today's episode Adam, Ben, and John connect with people very well while reviewing this 2017 biopic. Available on: Amazon, Apple, and your local library. Support our show Next Film: Operation Pacific (1951) Available on: Amazon, Apple, and your local library.
Transcribed - Published: 12 June 2020
Does this film tell the backstory to typical English film propaganda, or is this a deeper tale of myth making and relationships? On today's episode Adam, Ben, and John get Mr. Hilliard out of Dunkirk—while they review this 2016 drama. Available on: Amazon, Apple, and your local library. Support our show Next Film: Megan Leavey (2017) Available on: Amazon, Apple, and your local library.
Transcribed - Published: 5 June 2020
Is this a film about having the ability to change the course of history—but realizing that's just a paradox, or is this an American self-esteem picture with an easy out? On today's episode Adam, Ben and John stay out of visual contact while reviewing this 1980 sci-fi classic. Available on: Amazon and your local library. Support our show Next Film: Their Finest (2016) Available on: Amazon, Apple, and your local library.
Transcribed - Published: 29 May 2020
Is this a film that shows the ripple effect of one of many World War 2 atrocities, or is it a deeper look at the psyche of a detective and their case that spans decades. On today's episode Adam, Ben, and John still have much in common while they review this 1967 mystery! Available on: Amazon, Apple, and your local library. Support our show Next Film: The Final Countdown (1980) Available on: Amazon and your local library.
Transcribed - Published: 22 May 2020
Does this film create a metaphor equating the nature of service and valor to War during wintertime, or is this simply an expanded story Fuller wanted to tell about the versatility of wartime? On today's episode Adam, Ben, and John are over the hump—while reviewing this 1951 drama. Available on: Amazon, Apple, and your local library. Support our show Next Film: The Night of the Generals (1967) Available on: Amazon, Apple, and your local library.
Transcribed - Published: 15 May 2020
Does this film give a first glimpse of what the Korean War looked like, or is it an even bigger stare at American culture in the 1950s? On today’s episode Adam, Ben, and John forgot to take off the price tag—while reviewing this 1951 drama. The introduction for today’s episode was The Soldiers, by William Childress Available on: Amazon, Apple, and your local library Support our show Next Film: Fixed Bayonets (1951) Available on: Amazon, Apple, and your local library.
Transcribed - Published: 8 May 2020
Did this film help spark a "new" Vietnam conversation, or did it simply catapult Robin Williams into Mrs. Doubtfire stardom? On today’s episode Adam, Ben, and John can't even make fun of Richard Nixon—while they review this 1987 Comedy. Available on: Amazon, Apple, and your local library Support our show Next Film: The Steel Helmet (1951) Available on: Amazon, Apple, and your local library
Transcribed - Published: 1 May 2020
Can a story from the bad guy's POV have the same emotional pull as a story based on the good guys— or is this movie just representative of pre-80s war films? On today's episode Adam, Ben, and John prepare for the next one, while reviewing this 1977 drama. Available on: Amazon, and your local library Support our show Next Film: Good Morning, Vietnam (1987) Available on: Amazon, Apple, and your local library
Transcribed - Published: 24 April 2020
Does this film accurately represent the U.S. military's 1993 raid in Mogadishu, or is it a heightened-truth-action-film with another enigmatic enemy? On today’s episode Adam, Ben, and John understand why we have a chain of command—while reviewing this 2001 drama. Available on: Amazon, Apple, and your local library Support our show Next Film: Cross of Iron (1977) Available on: Amazon, and your local library
Transcribed - Published: 17 April 2020
Does this film accurately depict what a WW2 commando mission could look like, or is this just a fun adventure with a commando variety pack? On today's episode Adam, Ben, and John really want their pound of flesh—while they review this 1961 action picture! Available on: Amazon, Apple, and your local library Support our show Next Film: Black Hawk Down (2001) Available on: Amazon, Apple, and your local library
Transcribed - Published: 10 April 2020
Can a movie successfully tell a farce about the Napoleonic wars based on a series by Sir Arthur Ignatius Conan Doyle, or should we just throw our hands up and munch on popcorn? On today's episode Adam, Ben, and John are in a pickle, they have brought their doggies—while they review this 1970 comedy. Available on: Amazon, and your local library Support our show Next Film: The Guns of Navarone (1961) Available on: Amazon, Apple, and your local library
Transcribed - Published: 3 April 2020
Is this a film about one man’s journey during The Great War, or does this film show the ripple effect any individual has the potential of creating? On today’s episode Adam, Ben, and John answer without saying anything—while they watch this epic adventure! Available on: Amazon, Apple, and your local library Support our show Next Film: The Adventures of Gerard (1970) Available on: Amazon, and your local library
Transcribed - Published: 27 March 2020
Is this a film about the Spanish Civil War, or is this a movie about escaping abuse and finding a better life? On today's episode Adam, Ben, and John are the mountain, the forest and the earth—while they review this 2006 fantasy. Available on: Amazon, Apple, and your local library Support our show Next Film: Lawrence of Arabia (1962) Available on: Amazon, Apple, and your local library
Transcribed - Published: 20 March 2020
Does the brutality of war heighten or lessen when mysticism is introduced? Can the fictions a group creates help a victim escape? On today's episode Adam, Ben, and John show their courage—while reviewing this 2012 drama. Available on: Amazon, Apple, and your local library Support our show Next Film: Pan's Labyrinth (2006) Available on: Amazon, Apple, and your local library
Transcribed - Published: 13 March 2020
Can the Merchant Marines inspire a nation of teens to join the military? On today's episode Adam, Ben, and John train themselves to have an iron nerve—while they review this 1943 propaganda picture! Available on: Amazon, Apple, and your local library Support our show. Next Film: War Witch (2012) Available on: Amazon, Apple, and your local library
Transcribed - Published: 6 March 2020
Can a war film that shows very little war, replace the struggle of battle with the rapport of speedy best friends? On today’s episode Adam, Ben, and John got mates who'd be lucky to do the hundred in twelve—while they review this 1981 drama. Available on: Amazon, Apple, and your local library Support our show. Next Film: Action in the North Atlantic (1943) Available on: Amazon, Apple, and your local library
Transcribed - Published: 28 February 2020
Does a historical romance flick tighten or loosen the tension of a war? Maybe it rips the tension right off? On today's episode Adam, Ben, and John point at the horizon and said, "Faya!" while they review this 1996 passion-piece. Available on: Amazon, Apple, and your local library Support our show. Next Film: Gallipoli (1981) Available on: Amazon, Apple, and your local library
Transcribed - Published: 21 February 2020
Can one film show the birth of a wing of the US Military while at the same time functioning as a propaganda-picture? Find out, when on today's episode when Adam, Ben, and John—get tuned in, and review this 1943 action film. Available on: Amazon, Apple, and your local library Support our show. Next Film: The English Patient Available on: Amazon, Apple, and your local library
Transcribed - Published: 14 February 2020
Is this a film that simply stitches together stories from an elder, or is it a one-shot epic that uses oral tradition to encapsulate all of The Great War? On today’s episode Adam, Ben, and John travel the fastest when they travel alone—When they review this 2019 drama. Available: In theaters now! Support our show. Next Film: Air Force (1943) Available on: Amazon, Apple, and your local library
Transcribed - Published: 7 February 2020
Does this movie show the versatility of sub-films or is it just the "Red Son" of Jack Ryan stories? On today’s episode Adam, Ben, and John might as well wear raincoats while they review this 2002 thriller! Available on: Amazon, DVD, and your local library Support our show. Next Film: 1917 (2019) Available: In theaters now!
Transcribed - Published: 31 January 2020
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