{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/621c23b8509b320013d3cb04/683b823b62f4742d48082387?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"#181 - Warfare (2025) - Brutality, Authenticity, and Healing","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/621c23b8509b320013d3cb04/1748730581601-6032f533-e326-48de-8588-5a42ba015077.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Journey into the gritty, unfiltered reality of modern combat as we dive deep into A24’s “Warfare,” the latest harrowing war film from Alex Garland and Ray Mendoza. In this discussion, we unpack the film’s raw authenticity, emotional impact, and unique production—from its absence of a traditional soundtrack to the real-life experiences that inspired it. With personal reflections on war, politics, and the true cost of conflict, this film brings a much-needed, human perspective to the stories most war movies dare not tell.</p><p><br></p><h3>What to expect from the episode:</h3><ul><li>An in-depth discussion of \"Warfare\" (2025), focusing on its raw depiction of the Battle of Ramadi, the filmmaking choices that heighten its realism, and its origins as a healing tool for real-life veterans.</li><li>Critical reflections on the psychological impact of war, the absence of political messaging in the film, and how media shapes public perception of conflict, patriotism, and military service.</li><li>Lively conversation about the cultural context of post-9/11 America, personal connections to war media, and the importance of confronting the human cost of war—plus a recommendation on who should (and shouldn't) watch this harrowing film.</li></ul><p><br></p><h3>Episode Chapters:</h3><p>00:00:00 - Welcome &amp; Foreword</p><p>00:01:21 - Alex Garland, Real Stories, &amp; Real Wounds</p><p>00:06:44 - Cultural Impact and National Identity Post-9/11</p><p>00:17:21 - Cinematic Sound and Realism</p><p>00:18:55 - In the Eye of Battle</p><p>00:24:43 - Political Costs and Misguided Wars</p><p>00:39:19 - Hidden Scars and Trauma</p><p>00:46:01 - Beyond Propaganda and Embracing a Neutral Lens</p><p>00:54:13 - Final Words &amp; Outro</p><p><br></p><p>-----</p><p><br></p><p>Listen to Cam Lewis on his podcast <a href=\"https://open.spotify.com/show/2CNVIdH3ZKH4c4lm6ty6Lr?si=2f2814e8d6724d43\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Refused Flank</a>.</p><p>Check out Cam's films at <a href=\"https://www.bearsproutfilms.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">BearSprout Films</a>.</p>","author_name":"Armand Haddad"}