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Sean is joined by his mate Mark to discuss one of Mark's favourite films: The Guns of Navarone (1961); One of the best adventure films ever made. It gets very philosophical. Discussion Points: -Mark was also introduced to older films by his Dad. -The strength of every single character. -Mark was impressed by the set-up of the film. -The brilliant scene with the exhausted, battered Royal Air Force (RAF) Bomber Command pilots. -The lack of vilification for those making the difficult, near-impossible decisions in wartime. -The challenge of having morals in war. -The Oscar-winning special effects and how well they hold up. -The personal conflict between the characters, particularly Mallory and Franklin. -Sean's terrible note-taking returns (because he enjoys the film so much). -The myth of the 'clean' Wehrmacht. -The sheer insanity of war and the sheer insanity of trying to apply rules to it. -The iconic traitor scene. -Dispensing with airs and graces in wartime. -Sean prefers matte paintings to terrible CGI. -The best lift scene in cinema. -Surprising Wallace and Gromit trivia. -The bittersweet climax of the film. Raised Questions: -Does your Dad influence your taste in films? -What happened to writing in films? -Why did they 'bin off' the first Director? -Why Stanley Baker took such a small part? -Did you know they cast a pop singer? -Can you win the war but lose yourself in the process? -Can the whole machine function with a faulty piece? -What is one of the most over-used sounds in film history? -Who stepped on the Birthday Cake? -Did you know 'rat' incendiaries were actually used in the Second World War? -Why don't they make films like this anymore? Mark's Recommendations: -Star Trek: Strange New Worlds (2022). -Pork Chop Hill (1959). Shout-outs: -The Decision Reel podcast. Thanks for Listening! Review It Yourself is now on YouTube! Find us here: Twitter: @YourselfReview Instagram: reviewityourselfpodcast2021 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ReviewItYourself Host
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