This is the first movie to appear on the History Book Club pod. It's the greatest naval film of all time, the Russell Crowe flick, Master & Commander.

In this episode we discuss the lesser of two weevils, cowardly French, the better of two Maxes and much much more.

Master & Commander Links

⁠Bixby Letter⁠⁠⁠James Holland on Saving Private Ryan

⁠⁠Our Awards

Best Performance

Most Egregious Overracting

Biggest Plot Flaw

Historical Inaccuracy

What if Tarantino Made It?

Who won the film?

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Oliver Webb-Carter Links

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