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While leading an Allied convoy across the Atlantic, inexperienced WWII Commander Ernest Krause is pursued by German U-boats in what would eventually be known as The Battle of the Atlantic. On today's episode Adam, Ben, and John steer a course for the debris while reviewing this 2020 drama.This film is available on: Apple TV+Support our show!Next Episode: Mulan (1998)Available on: Amazon, Apple, and your local library.

For 3 years 500 American Soldiers have been entrapped during WWII, now a group of Rangers will set out in an attempt to save them. On today's episode Adam, Ben and John are here to tell you the latrine rumors are true, while reviewing this 2005 adventure.This film is available on: Amazon, Apple, and your local library.Support our show!Next Episode: Greyhound (2020)Available on: Apple TV+

The Cold War heats up when video games and battle collide! On today's episode Adam, Ben, and John taste the vitamin A and E when reviewing this 1983 fantasy!This film is available on: Amazon, Apple, and your local library.Help us reach 3,500 new and upgrading members during #MaxFunDriveNext Episode: The Great Raid (2005)Available on: Amazon, Apple, and your local library.

300 Japanese enemy ships are no competition for Admiral Yi Sun-sin and his 13 battleships. On today's episode Adam, Ben, and John rotate starboard and prepare the cannons—while they review this 2014 epic!This film is available on: Amazon, Apple, and your local library.Support our show during #MAXFUNDRIVE2020 and receive amazing gifts!Next Episode: WAR GAMES (1983)Available on: Amazon, Apple, and your local library.

A Las Vegas drone pilot faces an ethical battle over dropping bombs in Afghanistan from the safety of his Nevada bunker. On Today's episode Adam, Ben, and John drive home on the freeway while reviewing this 2014 drama. This film is available on: Amazon, Apple, and your local library.Support our show during #MAXFUNDRIVE2020 and receive amazing gifts!Next Episode: The Admiral: Roaring CurrentsAvailable on: Amazon, Apple, and your local library.

Vengeance is alive when an ex-Roman General works his way up from a slave to confront and kill a corrupt emperor who murdered his family. On today's episode Adam, Ben, and John's fame is well deserved—while they review this award-winning 2000 action film.This film is available on: Amazon, Apple, and your local library.Support our show during #MAXFUNDRIVE2020 and receive amazing gifts!Next Episode: Good Kill (2014)Available on: Amazon, Apple, and your local library.

We see the story of the British destroyer H.M.S. Torrin told through flashbacks while its survivors stay afloat via a life raft. On today's episode Adam, Ben, and John bless our ships... and all who sail them—while reviewing this 1942 WW2 drama!This film is available on: Amazon, Apple, and your local library.Max Fun Drive 2020 starts next week!Next Episode: Gladiator (2000)Available on: Amazon, Apple, and your local library.

During World War 2, a racist officer is put in charge of a squad of African-American troops who are about to take an important bridge from the Germans. On today's episode Adam, Ben, and John single-handedly wash 35 dirty t-shirts while reviewing this 1970 made-for-tv drama!This film is available on: Amazon, and your local library.Support our showNext Episode: In Which We Serve (1942)Available on: Amazon, Apple, and your local library.

It’s about more than buried treasure. Decades after the American War in Vietnam, four African American vets return to Country seeking the remains of their squad leader and the gold fortune they all hid. On today’s episode Adam, Ben, and John get shown the "Champs-Eleesees" while they review this 2020 adventure.This film is available on Netflix.Next film: Black Brigade (1970)Available on: Amazon, and your local library.Support our show.

Malfunctioning torpedos are not helping the "Thunderfish", and neither is Duke's love triangle. On today's episode Adam, Ben, and John spit teeth and cuss while they review this 1951 submarine love story.Available on: Amazon, Apple, and your local library.Support our showNext week's Film: Da 5 BloodsAvailable on: Netflix

Does this film depict a soldier who will stop at nothing to save a bond that saved her life, or is this story a bigger tale about relationship building in a time where someone needs it most. On today's episode Adam, Ben, and John connect with people very well while reviewing this 2017 biopic.Available on: Amazon, Apple, and your local library.Support our showNext Film: Operation Pacific (1951)Available on: Amazon, Apple, and your local library.

Does this film tell the backstory to typical English film propaganda, or is this a deeper tale of myth making and relationships? On today's episode Adam, Ben, and John get Mr. Hilliard out of Dunkirk—while they review this 2016 drama.Available on: Amazon, Apple, and your local library.Support our showNext Film: Megan Leavey (2017)Available on: Amazon, Apple, and your local library.

Is this a film about having the ability to change the course of history—but realizing that's just a paradox, or is this an American self-esteem picture with an easy out? On today's episode Adam, Ben and John stay out of visual contact while reviewing this 1980 sci-fi classic.Available on: Amazon and your local library. Support our showNext Film: Their Finest (2016)Available on: Amazon, Apple, and your local library.

Is this a film that shows the ripple effect of one of many World War 2 atrocities, or is it a deeper look at the psyche of a detective and their case that spans decades. On today's episode Adam, Ben, and John still have much in common while they review this 1967 mystery!Available on: Amazon, Apple, and your local library.Support our showNext Film: The Final Countdown (1980)Available on: Amazon and your local library.

Does this film create a metaphor equating the nature of service and valor to War during wintertime, or is this simply an expanded story Fuller wanted to tell about the versatility of wartime? On today's episode Adam, Ben, and John are over the hump—while reviewing this 1951 drama. Available on: Amazon, Apple, and your local library.Support our showNext Film: The Night of the Generals (1967)Available on: Amazon, Apple, and your local library.

Does this film give a first glimpse of what the Korean War looked like, or is it an even bigger stare at American culture in the 1950s? On today’s episode Adam, Ben, and John forgot to take off the price tag—while reviewing this 1951 drama.The introduction for today’s episode was The Soldiers, by William ChildressAvailable on: Amazon, Apple, and your local librarySupport our showNext Film: Fixed Bayonets (1951)Available on: Amazon, Apple, and your local library.

Did this film help spark a "new" Vietnam conversation, or did it simply catapult Robin Williams into Mrs. Doubtfire stardom? On today’s episode Adam, Ben, and John can't even make fun of Richard Nixon—while they review this 1987 Comedy.Available on: Amazon, Apple, and your local librarySupport our showNext Film: The Steel Helmet (1951)Available on: Amazon, Apple, and your local library

Can a story from the bad guy's POV have the same emotional pull as a story based on the good guys— or is this movie just representative of pre-80s war films? On today's episode Adam, Ben, and John prepare for the next one, while reviewing this 1977 drama.Available on: Amazon, and your local librarySupport our showNext Film: Good Morning, Vietnam (1987) Available on: Amazon, Apple, and your local library

Does this film accurately represent the U.S. military's 1993 raid in Mogadishu, or is it a heightened-truth-action-film with another enigmatic enemy? On today’s episode Adam, Ben, and John understand why we have a chain of command—while reviewing this 2001 drama.Available on: Amazon, Apple, and your local librarySupport our showNext Film: Cross of Iron (1977)Available on: Amazon, and your local library

Does this film accurately depict what a WW2 commando mission could look like, or is this just a fun adventure with a commando variety pack? On today's episode Adam, Ben, and John really want their pound of flesh—while they review this 1961 action picture!Available on: Amazon, Apple, and your local librarySupport our showNext Film: Black Hawk Down (2001)Available on: Amazon, Apple, and your local library