Show Notes
What happens when you blend mateship, mud, and the gut-punch of history with a film that refuses to let you stay emotionally upright? You get Gallipoli (1981) — a classic that still knocks the wind out of us every single time we watch it
Join Holly and Matthew as they revisit one of Australia’s most enduring war dramas. From the larrikin charm of its opening act to the stark, sobering descent into the trenches, we’ll explore what makes Gallipoli such a powerful piece of Australian storytelling — and why its final moments still feel like a kick from a horse you trusted.
So line up your copy of the film (we have a countdown this time!), hit play, and march with us through the humour, the history, and the heavy stuff. Expect pauses, tangents about Australian military myth-making, and the occasional patriotic dig at the British.
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