by Max Newman | May 29, 2026 | Latest, Leaders, Top Story, War
Head of the Churchill Archives, Allen Packwood OBE, discusses the reason films about Winston Churchill avoid his controversies. Winston Churchill, British Prime Minister during World War II, is often celebrated as a ‘bulldog warrior,’ with many lauding his strong...
by Matthew Stanger | May 29, 2026 | Latest, War
Based on the acclaimed play from veteran playwright and actor David Haig, Pressure tells the true story of the relationship between Britain’s Chief Meteorological Officer James Stagg and American General Dwight Eisenhower in the 72 hours before D-Day. With Stagg...
by Max Newman | May 27, 2026 | Latest, Leaders, War
Director of the Churchill Archives Centre, Allen Packwood OBE, explained why Winston Churchill was the subject of two different biopics in 2017. The films Darkest Hour and Churchill centre on Winston Churchill and his military actions amidst pressure from his British...
by Arib Dauhoo | May 27, 2026 | Heros, People, Top Story, War
The Oscar-winning movie “Hacksaw Ridge”, popularised the story of Desmond Doss Sr and his time in the war. However, Doss Sr had unfortunately passed away before the movie was even in production. We chatted with Desmond Doss Jr about how he helped bring the story of...
by Joe Beck | May 26, 2026 | Latest, Leaders, War
With his image deeply ingrained in our collective cultural consciousness, Adolf Hitler remains a figure many deem too daunting to put on screen. Yet, behind the eerie presence lingering in history textbooks lies a century of high-stakes cinema. From the satire of...
by Joe Beck | May 26, 2026 | Extra, Latest, Top Story, War
For over two decades, Janty Yates has been central to creating the look and feel of some of cinema’s most monumental historical epics. From the leather tunics and sandals of Gladiator (2000) and its 2024 sequel, to the heavy chainmail of Kingdom of Heaven (2005), and...
