Danger Close

A War Film Podcast

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Join a Marine Veteran, a film critic, and a theater director as they laugh, argue, and explore the history of humanity's triumphs and tragedies through war films old and new. War is Hell. People make films about it. And we love to talk about them.

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1917 (2019)

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04/08/22 • 115 min

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Easily the biggest WWI film of recent memory, 1917 conjured a variety of opinions from critics and viewers alike. Its 3 Oscar wins (Cinematography, Visual Effects, and Sound Editing) and over 200 total award nominations speak for themselves.

Director Sam Mendes, with Roger Deakins as Director of Photography, boldly chose to shoot and edit the film as a “simulated one-shot”, à la“Rope” or “Birdman”.

Aside from the usual rivet-counting that always accompanies high-profile war films, the “single-shot” technique might be the most discussed aspect of 1917.

So, what did we think about the film, the shooting technique, and the story (loosely based on Mendes' grandfather’s experiences as a runner in the Great War)?

Join us for our 30th episode of Danger Close!

Next Episode: Charlotte Gray (2001)

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Doctor Zhivago (1965)

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12/31/21 • 101 min

5.0

DISCRETION ADVISED: This film depicts several sexual assaults that are discussed in the episode.

Our first David Lean film, but certainly not our last!

Set during World War I and the October Revolution of 1917, this love triangle (square? parallelogram?) takes place during turbulent times, and the production spared no expense with its full-scale recreation of ten square blocks of Moscow, thousands of extras, and beautiful vistas captured in Spain and Canada.

Based on the book by Boris Pasternak, and banned in the Soviet Union for decades along with the film, this Oscar-winner is one you won’t want to miss.

Find out which one of us sides with the Reds, the Whites, or just Omar Sharif's dreamy mustache!

Stick around after the end music to hear a reading of Boris Pasternak's "Hamlet" poem (at the end of the book amongst Zhivago's poems), by Russian friend of the show Tanya Lukyanova and our very own Katie Schaefer.

Next Episode: Patton (1970)

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Or join our Facebook group at: Danger Close - Podcast Discussion Group
If you like the show, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify
If you would like to support the show and get extra episodes where we discuss sci-fi, fantasy, and comedy war movies, go to our Patreon page at:
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warmovies #warfilms #war #film #films #movies #history #cinema #worldwarone #WWI #russianrevolution #revolution

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The Vikings (1958)

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02/11/22 • 122 min

5.0

Filmed in the fjords of Norway and on the coast of France (standing in for Northumbria), this epic tale set in the ninth century immortalized a singular moment in time. The first film depiction of Viking culture since the Nazis had claimed Norse lore for themselves, the story is based as much in myth and legend as it is in history (like most of what we know about Vikings).

Famously the film set that brought Janet Lee and Tony Curtis together so they could bless the world with Jaime Lee Curtis, the casting is phenomenal, although the film gets a bit rapey (viewer discretion advised).

So put on your best pair of swashbuckling sandals, grab your probably not completely period-appropriate sword, and start rowing!

Join the Danger Close team as we set the record straight on this classic of the silver age of cinema!

Next Episode: Saving Private Ryan (1998)

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Apocalypse Now (1979)

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09/16/22 • 131 min

5.0

One of the first big-budget Vietnam War films from the US, the production of Francis Ford Coppola’s epic was quite a war in its own right.

The shooting was fraught with issues, including filming in the Philippines where rebels interrupted the work regularly, Coppola putting $7 million of his own funds on the line, and the usual complications that come with the jungle territory, like typhoons.

Add to that a main actor who almost died during filming (Martin Sheen) and a bigger than life star who was...let’s say less than professional (Marlon Brando), and you have quite the interesting tale before you even get to the plot of the film.
Surreal and disturbing, Captain Willard’s journey into this adaptation of Joseph Conrad’s “Heart of Darkness” is a visual spectacle of men losing their grip on sanity that takes the audience into the unknown. The infamous Colonel Kurtz awaits at the end of the journey, and Willard has orders to eliminate him “with extreme prejudice”.

Join us as we venture upriver in our PBR and discuss this award-winning epic!

Next Episode: Mister Roberts (1955)

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Patton (1970)

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01/28/22 • 129 min

5.0

Releasing to critical acclaim, this film took home seven Academy Awards, including Best Actor (George C. Scott), and
Best Director (Franklin J. Schaffner).

It is often at the top of “best war films” lists, and a favorite of film buffs. It follows Patton's various commands through their campaigns in North Africa and the invasion of Europe in the latter part of World War II.

It’s widely considered one of George C. Scott’s best performances, and he definitely storms his way through the film. But is the portrayal of General Patton historically accurate? And did we love it or hate it?

Join us and find out!

Next Episode: The Vikings (1958)

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Gettysburg (1993)

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10/22/21 • 130 min

Groom your beards and dust-off your Civil War uniforms and dresses, cause we are going back to 1863!

This popular Ron Maxwell film has no shortage of stellar actors: Martin Sheen, Jeff Daniels, Tom Berenger, and even Sam Elliot and his mustache make an epic and most welcome return.

But is this just a four and a half hour battle reenactment, or is there something more to it? Do we get a neutral and unbiased depiction of the events, or is there an agenda at work?

Join us and find out!

Next Episode: The Wind that Shakes the Barley (2006)

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The Wind that Shakes the Barley (2006)

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11/05/21 • 88 min

From British director Ken Loach, this story is set in 1920 during the War for Irish Independence, depicting the conflict between Irish militants and occupying British forces, and the internal struggle between the newly formed Irish Free State Army and the IRA.

One side supported a treaty with the British, while the other side would only accept an unconditional departure of all British troops from Ireland.

Two brothers end up on opposing sides of that conflict in this intimate portrayal of the combat and personal strife between these factions.

Just how many Irish words can we mispronounce? Join us and find out!

Next Episode: Hamilton (2020 live stage recording)

warmovies #warfilms #war #film #films #movies #history #cinema #revolution #ira #irish

CHE (2008)

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12/17/21 • 121 min

In this sprawling two-part biopic, director Steven Soderbergh shows us the experiences of Ernesto "Che" Guevara during the Cuban revolution in 1956, and Che’s subsequent failed attempt at revolution in Bolivia in 1967.

Approaching Gettysburghian lengths, the two parts relay in sometimes oppressive detail (drawing from Guevara’s own journals) the conditions these rebels were up against and the obstacles they faced.

The filmmaker knew that he was covering a controversial topic; Che is still simultaneously reviled as a mass murderer by some, and lauded as a hero by others. The film’s critical reception was just as polarized.

So what was Soderbergh trying to tell us about this larger-than-life figure? Did the writers have an opinion, or is this a mostly neutral depiction of the events?

Next Episode: Doctor Zhivago (1965)

warmovies #warfilms #war #film #films #movies #history #cinema #cuba #revolution #castro

BONUS EPISODE: Starship Troopers (1997) with Paul Sammon

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09/21/21 • 136 min

BONUS EPISODE: Starship Troopers with Paul M. Sammon!

Just a taste of our Patreon offerings, for anyone who is on the fence.

Dan, Katie, and Liam talk with Hollywood legend and film historian Paul M. Sammon about all the bug-hunting details of this classic film from Dutch director Paul Verhoeven.

Paul Sammon has been in the business for a long time and was kind enough to sit down with us and tell us stories about his experiences in the film industry, the history of the film, epic mustaches, and more!

He has published dozens of books and has been involved in the making of a slew of films, including writing Future Noir (the making of Blade Runner), The Making of Starship Troopers, articles in The Los Angeles Times, Cinefex, and Cinefatastique among others; RoboCop, Robocop II, Platoon, Blue Velvet, Conan the Barbarian, The Silence of the Lambs, the list goes on.

This episode will be free for all listeners. If you enjoy it, join our patreon for only $4 a month here:
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You can read more about Paul's work here:
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https://bladerunner.fandom.com/wiki/Paul_M._Sammon

warmovies #warfilms #war #film #films #movies #history #cinema #paulmsammon #scifi

Hamilton (2015/2020)

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11/20/21 • 104 min

Are we doing it? We're doing it! We are diving into our very first musical!

Depicting two pivotal battles in the American Revolutionary war (1775-1783), it certainly has some war in it. And it is a FILMed performance of the stage play.

It has been a sensation since its debut on Broadway for good reason, and it really does bring some of America's founding fathers to life with that wonderful blend of jazz and hip-hop that only Lin-Manuel Miranda could pull off.

Constitutional rap battles, muskets, and adultery, OH MY!

Join us as we explore An American Musical.

Next Episode: The Battle of Algiers (1966)

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FAQ

How many episodes does Danger Close have?

Danger Close currently has 52 episodes available.

What topics does Danger Close cover?

The podcast is about History, Tv & Film, Military, Cinema and Film Reviews.

What is the most popular episode on Danger Close?

The episode title '1917 (2019)' is the most popular with 1 listens, 1 ratings and 1 comments/reviews.

What is the average episode length on Danger Close?

The average episode length on Danger Close is 111 minutes.

How often are episodes of Danger Close released?

Episodes of Danger Close are typically released every 14 days.

When was the first episode of Danger Close?

The first episode of Danger Close was released on Feb 9, 2021.

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