Friendly Fire

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What happens when a history buff and two film nerds watch a war film once a week? John Roderick, Adam Pranica and Benjamin Ahr Harrison are exploring titles from the entire history of cinema about every war, big and bigger. They discuss filmmaking, geopolitical history, nerd out about uniforms and equipment, and crack wise the entire time. To the victor go the spoiler alerts!

Episodes

  • Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)

    05/07/2019 Duration: 01h06min

    Can one man's love of history defeat an army? What if that one man also had a weapon powered by God? On today's episode Adam, Ben, and John, become a permanent addition to this archaeological find—while reviewing this classic adventure.This film is available on:Amazon, Apple, Netflix, Youtube, and your local librarySupport our show! Next Film: The Great Escape (1963)Available on: Amazon, Apple, Youtube, Roku, and your local library

  • The Night of the Shooting Stars (1982)

    28/06/2019 Duration: 01h09min

    The lines of memory and history can be blurred when retelling stories of one's youth, but the emotions associated with situations will always point to truth. On today's episode Adam, John, and Ben eat eggs until the recording is over—while reviewing this 1982 Italian drama!This film is available on:Amazon, Youtube and your local librarySupport our show! Next Film: Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)Available on: Amazon, Apple, Netflix, Youtube, and your local library

  • Red Cliff (2008)

    21/06/2019 Duration: 01h11min

    Is ancient history written by the winners, or is it stitched together from folklore and current national narrative? On today's episode Adam, Ben, and John never guessed they'd lose to a gust of wind! While reviewing this 2008 historical drama!This film is available on:Amazon, Apple, Youtube, Hoopla, Tubi, and your local librarySupport our show! Next Film: The Night of the Shooting Stars (1982)Available on:Amazon, Youtube and your local library

  • The Sum of All Fears (2002)

    14/06/2019 Duration: 01h20min

    In the Tom Clancy Universe equations are as useful as a lost bomb. So when a shadowy organization pulls the strings in an attempt to start WWIII, it's not long before Jack Ryan does the math. On today's episode Adam, Ben, and John order the planes to stand down, while reviewing this 2002 calculation!This film is available on:Amazon, Apple, Youtube, and your local librarySupport our show! Next Film: Red CliffAvailable on:Amazon, Apple, Youtube, Hoopla, Tubi, and your local library

  • The Hurt Locker (2008)

    07/06/2019 Duration: 01h31min

    Does a film need to accurately portray a specific military job in order to tell a compelling story, or do the ends justify the means? On today’s episode Adam, John, and Ben recognize that going to war is a once-in-a-lifetime experience while they review this 2008 thriller.This film is available on:Amazon,Apple, Netflix, and your local librarySupport our show! Next Film: The Sum of All FearsAvailable on:Amazon, Apple, Youtube, and your local library

  • The Promise (2016)

    31/05/2019 Duration: 01h29min

    Love stories are eternal, whether they be person to person, families, or communities. And when evidence of cultural erasure is presented, sometimes the best way to share factual knowledge, is with a love story. On today's episode Adam, Ben, and John are the local apothecaries while they watch this 2016 drama. This film is available on:Apple, Amazon, Google Play, Youtube, and your local LibraryCome see Friendly Fire LIVE!Support our show! Next Film: The Hurt Locker (2008)Available on: Amazon, Apple, Netflix, and your local library

  • Come and See (1985)

    24/05/2019 Duration: 01h18min

    The furies of war force you to trudge along in order to survive, and watching this film evokes a similar sense of dread. Today, Adam, Ben, and John never say whatever happens must happen, while they watch this 1985 drama.This film is available on:Youtube, and The Criterion ChannelCome see Friendly Fire LIVE!Support our show! Next Film: The Promise (2016)Available on: Apple, Amazon, Google Play, Youtube, and your local Library

  • Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo (1944)

    17/05/2019 Duration: 01h20min

    How does one sell a war picture during said war? Some say you throw in a love story on top of one of the most important missions to have happened thus far. On today's episode Ben, Adam, and John do not have the medicine to ease the pain, as they review this 1944 drama!This film is available on:Apple, Amazon, YouTube, Google Play, Fandango Now, VuduCome see Friendly Fire LIVE!Support our show! Next Film: Come and See (1985)Available on:Youtube, and The Criterion Channel

  • Crash Dive (1943)

    10/05/2019 Duration: 01h26min

    Love triangles can feel like a sinking sub—especially when looking back through the lens of our current time. And on today's episode, Ben, John, and Adam are the only born commandos reviewing this 1943 drama!This film is available on:Apple, Amazon, Google Play, Youtube, Vudu, and your local libraryCome see Friendly Fire LIVE!Support our show! Next Film: Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo (1944)Available on:Apple, Amazon, YouTube, Google Play, Fandango Now, Vudu

  • REDBAD (2018)

    03/05/2019 Duration: 01h36min

    When telling an origin story, it's best to bring all the swords and an incredibly powerful Mac Mini. On today's episode Ben, John, and Adam want to start a war with the most powerful army in the world, while they watch this 2018 epic!This film is available on:Apple, Amazon, Google Play, Youtube, Vudu, and your local libraryCome see Friendly Fire LIVE!Support our show! Next Film: Crash Dive (1943)Available on:Apple, Amazon, YouTube, Google Play, Fandango Now, Vudu

  • The Key (1958)

    26/04/2019 Duration: 01h08min

    The tales of wartime can be as ambiguous as ancient folklore, and when you're dealing with multiple sailors the lines of communication can seem like a curse! But on today's episode Adam, Ben, and John have to keep it, because they have to keep their promise, while reviewing this 1958 classic!This film is available on:Amazon, Apple, YouTube, Google Play, Vudu, and your local library.Support our show! Next Film: REDBAD (2018)Available on: Apple, Amazon, Google Play, Youtube, Vudu, and your local library

  • Darkest Hour (2017)

    19/04/2019 Duration: 01h36min

    When you're in the deep end and hunting for the 8.5 pounder, make sure to load your tackle box full of Cuban Romeo y Julietas and Camachos. On today's episode Adam, Ben, and John deal with one shit at a time while reviewing this WW2 drama!This film is available on:Amazon, Apple, Google Play, YouTube, FandangoNow, MaxGo, Vudu, and your local librarySupport our show! Next Film: The Key (1958)Available on:Amazon, Apple, YouTube, Google Play, Vudu, and your local library.

  • Dunkirk (2017)

    12/04/2019 Duration: 01h23min

    When you love your boat, and love your country, you'll answer the call to save soldiers— no matter what time it is. On today's episode Adam, Ben, and John would rather face waves than dive-bombers while reviewing this 2017 drama.This film is available on:Amazon, Apple, Google Play, Fandango Now, Max Go, YouTube, Vudu, and your local library.Support our show! Next Film: Darkest Hour (2018)Available on:Amazon, Apple, Google Play, YouTube, FandangoNow, MaxGo, Vudu, and your local library

  • Battle for Incheon: Operation Chromite (2016)

    05/04/2019 Duration: 01h20min

    What if a podcast advertised "three superstar hosts" and one host barely spoke the entire show? Well, that would be kind of like today's movie — add a few spies and they're practically the same piece of media! On today's episode Adam, Ben, and John figure out who's Moe, and who's Larry, while watching this 2016 action film! This film is available on:Amazon, Apple, Netflix, Google Play, and your local library.Support our show! Next Film: Dunkirk (2017)Available on:Amazon, Apple, Google Play, Fandango Now, Max Go, YouTube, Vudu, and your local library.

  • Predator (1987)

    29/03/2019 Duration: 01h49min

    When one spaceman faces off against a bunch of humans who on earth would think that a terminator could win? On today's episode Adam, Ben, and John ask "What is this fucking tie business?" while reviewing this 1987 thriller!This film is available on:Amazon, Apple, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango Now, Vudu, and your local library.Support our show! #PORKCHOPCHALLENGENext Film: Battle for Incheon: Operation Chromite (2016)Available on: Amazon, Apple, Netflix, Google Play, and your local library.

  • The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957)

    22/03/2019 Duration: 01h30min

    Are we as humans ok with the destruction of our creations if its under the auspices of patriotism? Or do we gain our strength from knowing that our real reward are the railway bridges we built along the way? On today's episode Adam, Ben, and John bridge the gap between podcaster and podcast supporter on this very special #MAXFUNDRIVE 2019 edition of #FriendlyFire!This film is available on:Amazon, Apple, Fandango Now, YouTube, Google Play, Vudu, and your local library.Support our show!Next week: Predator (1987)Available on: Amazon, Apple, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango Now, Vudu, and your local library.

  • Memphis Belle (1990)

    15/03/2019 Duration: 01h25min

    The crew of a B-17 readies for its last bombing mission over Germany but is this the real tale of the Memphis Belle? On today's episode Adam, Ben, and John put the hot dog in the bun and chow down—while reviewing this 1990 drama!This film is available on:Amazon, Apple, Google Play, Youtube, Vudu, and your local library.Support our show!Next week: The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957)Available on: Amazon, Apple, Fandango Now, YouTube, Google Play, Vudu

  • USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage (2016)

    08/03/2019 Duration: 01h26min

    What if you took Quint's two-minute monologue from Jaws, added Nicolas Cage, and then with the help of crib notes from a 1975 history class, made a war movie that involved sharks? You would get this MVP of a film. On today's episode Adam, Ben, and John lead a highly classified recording while watching this 2016 action buoy!This film is available on:Amazon, Apple, Google Play, Youtube, Fandango Now, Vudu, and your local library.Support our show!Next week: Memphis Belle (1990)Available on: Amazon, Apple, Google Play, Youtube, Vudu, and your local library.

  • Green Zone (2010)

    01/03/2019 Duration: 01h25min

    Does this film tell the truth? The whole truth, and nothing but the truth? Nope. But does that matter when Matt Damon is trying to get to the bottom of this whole Weapons of Mass Destruction thing? On today's episode it's not for Adam, Ben or John to decide what happens... when they review this 2010 action film.This film is available on:Apple, Amazon, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango Now, Max Go.Support our show!Next week: USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage (2016) Available on: Amazon, Apple, Google Play, Youtube, Fandango Now, Vudu, and your local library

  • Heaven and Earth (1993)

    22/02/2019 Duration: 01h16min

    Has Oliver Stone always had the ability to slow down and take a back seat? Or is it only when adapting books by Le Ly Hayslip? Either way, this film is powerful. On today's episode Adam, Ben, and John are insulted at the insolence of men—while they review this 1993 drama.This film is available on:Amazon, Apple, Google Play, Fandango Now, Vudu, and your local LibrarySupport our show!Next week: Green Zone (2010)Available on: Apple, Amazon, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango Now, Max Go, and your local library

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