Inside a B-17, with Dr Hattie Hearn - Masters of the Air Special!

This week we finally get round to finishing our review of Masters of the Air, we discuss the show's finale and share our thoughts on the series as a whole. Will it have the same impact as Band of Brothers did 20 years ago? Will there be more shows like this? We also read out some of our wonderful listener's takes on the series and see if they lined up with our thoughts! Join us as we pull on our bomber jackets one last time!Check out our website - www.fightingonfilm.com Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/fighting-on-film. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are back from our short break as we bring you our thoughts on Alex Garland’s 'Civil War', which sees a group of photojournalists attempting a road trip to DC amidst an ongoing American civil war. The film throws the audience in at the deep end but it becomes clear that the war has broken out between a corrupt president and breakaway states. Join us as we delve into the movie's themes and how it tackles a civil war in modern America. www.fightingonfilm.com Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/fighting-on-film. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we round up episodes 7 and 8 of Masters of the Air. Buck and Bucky come to terms with captivity in Stalag Luft 3, Rosie and the rest of the crews at Thorpe Abbotts prepare for intensive raids on Berlin and we meet the Tuskegee Airmen! Join us as we delve into the penultimate episodes of the series...www.fightingonfilm.com Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/fighting-on-film. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we are joined by Supporting Actor Chris Richards, to talk about his time working on Masters of the Air. From working with Dale Dye to reacting to reacting to imitation B17s. Chris shares all about his experiences on set... Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/fighting-on-film. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we cover 'Zone of Interest', directed by Jonathan Glazer, a masterfully-crafted film which on the surface examines daily family life against the back drop of Auschwitz concentration camp. Through the mundanity of everyday life the horrendous work of Rudolf Höss (Commandant of the camp) and its impact on his family is explored. How can you live a normal life, ignoring the horror just feet away behind your garden wall? Join us as we discuss this important and affecting film.www.fightingonfilm.com Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/fighting-on-film. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week MOA hits us with 3 concurrent plotlines, we follow Eagan on the ground in Germany, Rosie at a 'Flak House' and Crosby attending lectures in Oxford. Join the boys as they dive in and dissect this week's episode of Masters...www.fightingonfilm.com Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/fighting-on-film. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This very special episode comes from inside a B-17 Flying Fortress with Dr Hattie Hearn of the American Air Museum at IWM Duxford! We talk Masters of the Air, the real history behind the show, the most dangerous position in a Fort and much, much more! Join us for this special episode.www.fightingonfilm.com Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/fighting-on-film. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week the 100th carry out a controversial raid on Munster, already battered and broken from almost daily missions. Will the crews ride their luck again? Join us as we take you through episode 5 of Masters of the Air!www.fightingonfilm.com Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/fighting-on-film. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we look at Micheal Bay's 2016 film 13 Hours, which depicts the September 2012 attacks on the US embassy and CIA annexes in Benghazi, Libya. The film stars John Krasinski of The Office fame along with James Badge Dale famous for playing Robert Leckie in The Pacific, the film has all the Bay hallmarks of explosions and frantic action. But is perhaps his best work since the 1990s. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/fighting-on-film. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Following on the huge raid sequences from episode 3, this week's episode of Masters of the Air is a more grounded affair. Which shows the air war's downtime between missions. Join us as we delve deeper as we approach the series' half way mark.Remember to follow us on Twitter @FightingOnFilm and on Facebook. Check out our website at www.fightingonfilm.com. If you enjoy the podcast then please consider supporting us and out our Patreon here. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/fighting-on-film. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.