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Pressure Review: Damian Lewis Brings Thunder and Lightning to Montgomery

Damianista’s note (July 31, 2026) I first published this post after seeing Pressure at an early screening in New York City last May. Now that the film has opened in the UK, I wanted to share it again—and encourage everyone to watch!

I had the opportunity to watch Pressure at an early screening in New York followed by a Q&A with Andrew Scott and Brendan Fraser. And now that I have properly gathered my thoughts (and notes!) from the evening, here is my full review. You can also get the scoop and see photos from the New York premiere here.

Pressure tells the story of a real-life man many of us probably had never even heard of before this film.

Ask people to name famous World War II figures and they will probably say Eisenhower. Montgomery. Patton. MacArthur.

But James Stagg?

A Scottish meteorologist helping decide whether D-Day should go ahead?

Probably not.

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Pressure Review: Damian Lewis Brings Thunder and Lightning to Montgomery

I had the opportunity to watch Pressure at an early screening in New York followed by a Q&A with Andrew Scott and Brendan Fraser. And now that I have properly gathered my thoughts (and notes!) from the evening, here is my full review. You can also get the scoop and see photos from the New York premiere here.

Pressure tells the story of a real-life man many of us probably had never even heard of before this film.

Ask people to name famous World War II figures and they will probably say Eisenhower. Montgomery. Patton. MacArthur.

But James Stagg?

A Scottish meteorologist helping decide whether D-Day should go ahead?

Probably not.

Continue reading “Pressure Review: Damian Lewis Brings Thunder and Lightning to Montgomery”

Bernard Law Montgomery: The Man Damian Lewis Brings to Life in ‘Pressure’

Bernard Law Montgomery — universally known as “Monty” — remains one of the most recognizable and controversial British commanders of the Second World War. Admired by some, resented by others, Montgomery was a general who inspired fierce loyalty from his troops while often straining relationships with his fellow commanders.

In Pressure, Damian Lewis takes on the role of Montgomery during one of the most consequential moments of the war: the days leading up to D-Day. It is a fascinating piece of casting, not least because Damian is no stranger to WWII history — having portrayed Major Richard Winters in Band of Brothers, one of the most enduring depictions of the Normandy landings ever put on screen.

This time, however, he is no longer the officer executing orders on the ground. He is one of the men shaping them. Continue reading “Bernard Law Montgomery: The Man Damian Lewis Brings to Life in ‘Pressure’”

Eleven Years with Damian Lewis

Eleven years.

If you had told me on January 5, 2015, that Fan Fun with Damian Lewis would still be here eleven years later — alive, thriving, and growing — I would probably have smiled, thanked you… and secretly thought you were being very optimistic.

And yet, here we are.

Because while I may not have imagined eleven years, I do know myself well enough to say this: I persist. I am infinitely loyal. And when I love something — or someone — I show up. Every day.

That, in many ways, is the story of Fan Fun with Damian Lewis. Continue reading “Eleven Years with Damian Lewis”

Ten Years with Damian Lewis

I admit (*choking with emotion) that I have been waiting for this day for some time.

Fan Fun with Damian Lewis is TEN years old today!

TEN years?!?!?!

Yes, TEN years! So I think I deserve my crown 🙂

And I give you our TEN Years in (almost) ten minutes…

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