The Guns of Navarone (1961) with Mark

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: @YourselfReviewInstagram: reviewityourselfpodcast2021YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ReviewItYourself⁠ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.