Movie May: Battlefield Cinema II - Battle Breakdown

We are back on a Monday to kick off the new week with a look at 9 different battle scenes, mostly from film but a few tv scenes sneak in as well. They are as follows: The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc, Gladiator, 300, A Bridge Too Far, Apocalypse Now, Saving Private Ryan, Black Sails, Game of Thrones, and Children of Men.

We go over some (general) rules that make a great battle scene and discuss the key moments and elements from these 9 selections. We find out what was done wrong, what was done right, and if maybe there was a way to do things better.

We cover it all, from ancient battles to future urban warfare.