Listen "366 - Gallipoli (1981)"
Episode Synopsis
"How fast are you going to run?" For Episode 366, Thomas and Brandon revisit Peter Weir's GALLIPOLI as part of their series on World War I movies. Listen as they discuss Peter Weir's career, the casting of Mel Gibson, what controversial media figure backed the film, and why it should be discussed more within the war genre and Weir's career. Also, don't forget to join our Patreon for more exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/cinenation Opening - Spider-Man Trilogy - (00:00:10) Recap of World War I Movies (00:02:43) Intro to Gallipoli (00:09:22) The History of the Battle of the Nek (00:11:18) How Gallipoli Got to Production (00:20:21) Favorite Scenes (00:31:08) On Set Life - (01:01:54) Aftermath: Release and Legacy (01:06:30) What Worked and What Didn't (01:14:52) Film Facts (01:21:42) Awards (01:23:16) Final Questions on the Movie (01:27:56) Wrapping Up the Episode (01:34:47) Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast
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