91. "The Big Red One" (1980)

91. "The Big Red One" (1980)

Tonight we return to form with a real meat-and-potatoes World War II movie. Hollywood player Samuel Fuller had written, directed or produced countless pulpy movies for decades. However, he decided to mine his own World War II experiences for "The Big Red One," which ended up being his greatest achievement. An old-fashioned, combat-heavy ensemble piece, TBRO features the ever-dependable Lee Marvin, and the fresh-off-dizzying-fame Mark Hamill as they trudge through the European theater (and Rommel's Africa)... Asides include a theory about "Saving Private Ryan," the use of the word 'retarded,' and the origin of the term 'five will get you ten,' and big butts.

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66. "From Here to Eternity" (1953)

66. "From Here to Eternity" (1953)

Tonight's selection, 1953's "From Here to Eternity," is many things: one of the most popular movies of its decade, one of the best novel-to-screen adaptations ever, one of the best casts in history......

7 Loka 202246min

65. "The Final Countdown" (1980)

65. "The Final Countdown" (1980)

Well let's give it another try.  The last time we mixed World War II with a sci-fi thriller we got 1984's "The Philadelphia Experiment," kind of a misbegotten episode. It's safe to say we did better w...

16 Syys 202233min

64. "Come and See" (1985)

64. "Come and See" (1985)

Come and see "Come and See"! Tonight we tackle what's considered one of the most disturbing movies ever made. This 1985 Soviet production portrays what happened in Belarusian villages when the Nazis c...

25 Elo 202249min

63. "Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo" (1944)

63. "Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo" (1944)

A young Robert Mitchum and many others prepare for their secret mission: to bomb major Japanese cities in retalliation for Pearl Harbor! "Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo" dramatizes - rather accurately - th...

5 Elo 202241min

62. "Miracle at St. Anna" (2008)

62. "Miracle at St. Anna" (2008)

Buckle up for this episode! After feuding with Clint Eastwood, filmmaker Spike Lee (and writer James McBride) attempted to make the definitive Black World War II movie with 2008's "Miracle at St. Anna...

15 Heinä 202240min

61. "Decision Before Dawn" (1951)

61. "Decision Before Dawn" (1951)

Tonight's a listener request with 1951's "Decision Before Dawn." Although an American production, DFD could be mistaken for a co-German production, given that it's filmed among the post-bombing ruins ...

24 Kesä 202240min

60. "Operation Mincemeat" (2022)

60. "Operation Mincemeat" (2022)

It's a big red-letter day at World War II Movie Night! Our third new movie and the first REMAKE of a movie we've already done. Yes, "Operation Mincemeat" arrives 66 years after the subject of our seco...

3 Kesä 202242min

59. "The Reader" (2008)

59. "The Reader" (2008)

It's "Judgment at Nuremburg" meets "Bluffing It" as we dive into "The Reader." Released  during a WWII-heavy Oscar season in 2008, "The Reader" stars Kate Winslet as a woman with (I counted three) dar...

13 Touko 202247min

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