World War II Movie Night

World War II Movie Night

On World War II Movie Night, host J. Byron delves into the countless movies made about the greatest conflict in human history. How much can we learn about World War II from how it's portrayed in film? Can movies render this infinite subject more manageable? Fun and stimulation mix in this engaging, thought-provoking podcast.

  1. JAN 18

    103. "To End All Wars" (2001)

    Tonight we look at a movie very concerned with real-life events and real-life people from the War. The makers of 2001's "To End All Wars" probably thought it would be a big movie/Oscars contender. But... something happened on the way to cinematic glory. We'll examine what that was, and whether TEAW is still salvageable... Asides include Kiefer Sutherland movies, "Bridge on the River Kwai," and September 2001.  Drop us a line at worldwartwomovienight@gmail.com Check out our X at http://twitter.com/WWIIMovieNight

    42 min

  2. 12/12/2025

    102. "Phoenix" (2014)

    Tonight's selection is 2014's "Phoenix," a German vehicle highly thought-of in some circles. Upon the war's end, camp-survivor Nelly returns to a Berlin very different from the one she left. Everyone has something to hide, and questions are not welcome. But when Nelly starts to see certain faces she questions what happened to her friends and, most of all, her husband. See if WWIIMN thinks as highly of this European drama as others do... asides include Men's Health magazine and its take on World War II movies, and the sad basement-apartment I had in college.  Drop us a line at worldwartwomovienight@gmail.com Check out our X at http://twitter.com/WWIIMovieNight

    40 min

  3. 11/08/2025

    NUREMBERG spoiler-free review

    Hey, please enjoy World War II Movie Night's spoiler-free review of a movie that came out in theaters a few hours ago, "Nuremberg" (and please excuse the commercial!).   Drop us a line at worldwartwomovienight@gmail.com Check out our X at http://twitter.com/WWIIMovieNight

    16 min

  4. 10/04/2025

    101. "Mister Roberts" (1955)

    World War II Movie Night returns with a classic, 1955's "Mister Roberts." Follow Henry Fonda (the titular character) as he juggles the dysfunction of his ship, from the dire morale to a vindictive captain (Jack Cagney) to the unruly Ensign Pulver (Jack Lemmon, who won an Oscar for the role). Palm trees, nurses and a goat keep things humming... asides include the legendary John Ford (and how he treated his actors), Betsy Palmer's unlikely late-career boon, and my thoughts on a certain dynamic of the the man-woman thing.  Drop us a line at worldwartwomovienight@gmail.com Check out our X at http://twitter.com/WWIIMovieNight

    44 min

  5. 05/10/2025

    BONUS EPISODE! - CLIPSHOW!

    World War II Movie Night comes back from the dead for a bonus episode! We break with normal format for a... clipshow! Yes, we count down the top 10 scenes ever played on the podcast, plus two for educational purposes. Who will make the cut? And how much will you disagree? LOL. But seriously folks, chill out and enjoy this playful, experimental episode.  P.S.: Note that there are MAJOR spoilers in this presentation, a point I address right out of the gate.  Drop us a line at worldwartwomovienight@gmail.com Check out our X at http://twitter.com/WWIIMovieNight

    1h 6m

  6. 02/14/2025

    100. "Dunkirk" (2017)

    This is it! World War II Movie Night's 100th episode! Some celbratory plaudits are followed by a big announcement. As for the movie, it's one that was planned for the 100th episide before even the first one was recorded, 2017's "Dunkirk." Christopher Nolan parlayed the cash and clout from his Batman trilogy to bring his passion project into existence: a multi-layered take on one of the lesser-known stories from the war: the then-Allies being pushed to the sea in the Battle of France, and the frantic attempts to evacuate them. So sit back and enjoy the biggest milestone a podcast can have!... asides include many thoughts on having a podcast, and the importance of not mixing up Tom Hardy and Tom Brady.  Drop us a line at worldwartwomovienight@gmail.com Check out our X at http://twitter.com/WWIIMovieNight

    1h 2m

  7. 12/24/2024

    99. "Sands of Iwo Jima" (1949)

    World War II Movie Night returns to a ripe year for 1949's "Sands of Iwo Jima," a definitive U.S. Marines movie and starring vehicle for one John Wayne. This movie also features a very interesting connection to the war itself that may or may not merit celebration, which we'll get into... Asides include "Karate Kid" and its little-noticed World War II subplot, my non-relationship with coffee, and I go all Child Protective Services on a character in the movie!  Drop us a line at worldwartwomovienight@gmail.com Check out our X at http://twitter.com/WWIIMovieNight

    46 min

  8. 11/28/2024

    98. "A Bridge Too Far" (1977)

    Tonight we explore a movie that resulted from trying to make another "The Longest Day" (1962) for the late '70s. Yes, 1977's "A Bridge Too Far" shares many logistical, stylistic and thematic similarities with TLD, including the same author of the source novels. So join us as we chase a movie with a long runttime and myriad stars of its time, as they execute a real-life paratrooper-centered operation after D-Day. Asides include... a corporate paradox and a funny name-joke from "The Sopranos."  Drop us a line at worldwartwomovienight@gmail.com Check out our X at http://twitter.com/WWIIMovieNight

    46 min
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On World War II Movie Night, host J. Byron delves into the countless movies made about the greatest conflict in human history. How much can we learn about World War II from how it's portrayed in film? Can movies render this infinite subject more manageable? Fun and stimulation mix in this engaging, thought-provoking podcast.

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