Movie Talk On Sunday Overview - War Films

Sundays at 8.00pm GMT is where its at for film lovers all over the world, that's right that is the time for Movie Talk On Sunday (MTOS) on Twitter. If you're not familiar it's a basic concept, one host, one film genre, ten questions each spread by ten minutes and a whole lot of film discussion. This week's edition was hosted by @kindamoviesnob and was all about War movies. Check out the best of the action below soldier!


Q1. What are your favourite War movies?
Saving Private Ryan, Apocalypse Now, The Deer Hunter, Full Metal Jacket, Paths Of Glory, Where Eagles Dare, Inglorious Basterds, Bridge Over The River Kwai, The Train, A Path To War, The Hurt Locker, Three Kings,Platoon, Good Morning Vietnam, Starship Troopers, Cross Of Iron, Letters From Iwo Jima, Guns Of Navarone, The Thin Red Line, Schindler's ListAll Quiet On The Western Front, Das Boot, Pan's Labyrinth, The Dambusters
DeusExCinema

A1. Bridge on the River Kwai, Lawrence of Arabia, All Quiet on the Western Front, Rome: Open City, Lord of the Rings (?) #MTOS

4ever_Classics

A1 Casablanca, Gone With the Wind, The African Queen. Aka my top 3. PopPeelings

A1. Small Soldiers! It's warfare... against Middle America! #MTOS

Q2. Is historical accuracy important in films?

IMadoria

A2- It depends of the message the movie is trying to convey. Is the war just a backdrop to something else? #MTOS

Screen1ne

A2. Only if they are pushing the TRUE STORY element. Otherwise I'm all for cinematicing it up for a flowing plot. #MTOS

TheWickerBill

A2. I think Inglorious Basterds is a prime example that skewing history can be very entertaining #MTOS

LastFilmSeen

A2 Captain America wasn't real but had a more accurate portrayal of the Allies than most US films- where it seems only yanks fought...

Q3. What is the saddest scene in a war film?

Discuss_Cinema

A3. The scene the end of Schindler's List where he contemplates how many more people he could have saved. Get me every time.#mtos

Zinematic

A3. The suicide scene in Letters From Iwo Jima, heartbreaking#MTOS

chopperfireball

A3. The moment where Edward Woodward and Bryan Brown hold hands at the end of BREAKER MORANT as they walk to face the firing squad #MTOS

JamesThomasGMM

A3, Numerous scenes from Grave of the Fireflies. Saddest war film ever made. Don't wanna post any spoilers though. #MTOS

Q4. What is a war film you have not seen but should have?

Grave Of The Fireflies, Full Metal Jacket, Empire Of The Sun, Great Escape, The Pianist, Hotel Rwanda, Cross Of Iron, Paths Of Glory, Flags Of Our Father, Letters To Iwo Jima, Catch 22, The Battle Of Algiers


Q5. Why do you think we find entertainment in war films?
mahiamutua

A5.) I guess the idea of beating adversity (though not always) because war films always seem to be from the proverbial underdog's POV #MTOS

Morning_Movie

#MTOS #A5 The same reason we love apocalyptic movies - we want to imagine the worst depths we can sink to, and come back unscathed

Mr_Tenn_Pup

A5 Quite a few reasons, including: Horrified fascination, empathy, relief and appreciation, gratitude, enjoyment of action, instinct.#MTOS

Lewmos

A5. Drama, cinematic war sequences can be incredible. And everyone likes a bit of warfare every now and again. Just blow shit up. #MTOS

JamesThomasGMM

A5, despite the mentioned historical inaccuracy that can occur, it gives us a glimpse of some of histories most important events.#MTOS

Q6. Who is your favourite actor in a war film?

thommoj03

I actually loved Giovanni Ribisi as the medic in Saving Private Ryan, an understated actor and his death scene was harrowing#mtos

maxwellhubbard

A6. Christoph Waltz as Hans Landa in Inglorious Basterds worthy of the Oscar he got. #MTOS

PopPeelings

A6. R Lee Ermy from FMJ, hands down my favourite single performance. Or Tom Cruise on 4th July. #MTOS

nymou

A6) Mel Gibson. I know, I know. #MTOS

Q7. What is the most underrated war movie?

Hot Shots Part Deux, Heartbreak Ridge, Come And See, Tigerland, The Train, The Big Red One, Glory, For Whom The Bell Tolls, Saints And Soldiers, Attack, Siege Of Firebase Gloria, Ché, Soldier Of Orange, Murphy's Law, Red Angel

Q8. What is the most memorable scene in a war film?

sharksarecool

A8. The Ewok leaning over to mourn his dead comrade in RETURN OF THE JEDI #MTOS

Thompson_film

A8. So many iconic scenes in Apocalypse and Full Metal Jacket but the opening of Saving Private Ryan is completely amazing #MTOS

TheFilmNinja

#MTOS a)8 Willem Defoe on his knees in Platoon or Matthew Brodericks death with his unit in Glory.

bilbobaggins2k

A8. Dr Strangelove. 'Gentlemen, you can't fight in here! This is the War Room.' Totally sums up the ludicrosity of war #MTOS

Q9. Who is your favourite war film hero?

kindamoviesnob

A9 I personally love Private Jackson from Saving Private Ryan. I'm a sucker for snipers. And Richard Winters from BOB. My all time fav #MTOS

Jedi92

A9 Han Solo all the way #starwarscounts #MTOS

JacarandaSpruce

A9 I think Rambo will be the overwhelmingly popular choice!#MTOS

FramedPanda

A9. Kirk Douglas is a true hero in PATHS OF GLORY for pointing out the travesties those in power can perpetrate during war.#MTOS

mahiamutua

A9 Robert Duvall...simply for being a surf-loving, napalm-smelling, aviator-wearing badass in the midst of war (Apocalypse Now).#MTOS

Q10. What is a war that deserves more attention in cinema?

IMadoria

A10 - Pre-WWI haven't received a lot of attention. Gibson's flicks have shown that enough budget dollars behind them, they can work. #MTOS

LastFilmSeen

#MTOS A10 Anything that's not WW1&2 or Vietnam really. There's some great stories out there, & it can educate regarding history/politics etc

film_watcher47

A10. Not enough fictional, fantastical wars like in Star Wars, Lotr or 300 #MTOS

DeusExCinema

A10. Some of America's nastier wars, esp against the Native Americans. Falklands? Would love more Napoleonic films. #MTOS

JamesThomasGMM

A10, The Korean war has had surprisingly little attention from Hollywood. #MTOS

As always another great MTOS was had by all and all participants will agree in thanking @kindamoviesnob for hosting this week's edition. Don't forget this Sunday's topic is Books To Film and will be hosted by the lovely @filmvsbook, see you there!