Hmmmm....Favorite War movie, that's a tough question. There are so many great ones.
Vietnam Era: Platoon, Full Metal Jacket, Boys of Company C, Apocalypse Now
WWI Era: Lawrence of Arabia
WWII Era:Saving Private Ryan, Enemy Below, The Longest Day, The Bridge Over the River Kwai, The Band of Brothers Series ROCKS.
If you guys are interested in Barbecuing and want to "cheat" do what I did. Get an electric Bradley Smoker. The thing is amazing! http://www.bradleysmoker.com/ My brother who lives in Seattle, I live in Austin, we both have one and trade tips on another forum with tons of people jacked up about BBQ.
For my Birthday dinner I'm going to Stubb's BBQ in downtown Austin, full rack of rib, cold beer and music. http://www.stubbsaustin.com/
Brad