

Friendly Fire
John Roderick, Adam Pranica and Benjamin Ahr Harrison
A history podcast with a twist: Friendly Fire uses war movies as a point of entry on not only the history of war, but the history of how societies think about war. John Roderick, Adam Pranica and Benjamin Ahr Harrison dissect movies from throughout the history of cinema, talk about film production, pedantic quibbles with costumes and airplanes, and keep you laughing the entire time.
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Dec 7, 2018 • 2h 1min
Pearl Harbor
Pearl Harbor: Is this a faithful retelling of the attack on Pearl Harbor, or is this film Michael Bay’s Titanic? On today’s episode neither Adam, Ben, or John smoke a cigarette while reviewing this 2001 drama.This film is available on:itunes, Netflix, Showtime, YouTube, and Google PlaySupport our show!Next Film, Courage Under Fire, is available on:Amazon, iTunes, YouTube, Google Play, MaxGo, and your local library

Nov 30, 2018 • 1h 32min
Valkyrie
Valkyrie: is this a film where the heroes unfortunately don’t succeed, or are we just watching the lesser of two evils fail? On today’s episode Adam, Ben, and John find out that "Anything" is a very dangerous word, when they review this 2008 thriller. This film is available on:Amazon, iTunes, YouTube, and Google PlaySupport our show!Next Film, Pearl Harbor, is available on:itunes, Netflix, Showtime, YouTube, Google Play

Nov 23, 2018 • 1h 51min
The Deer Hunter
The Deer Hunter: Is this film a slice of life experience which explores the ripple effect of war, or is this story a slow burn of small town life? On today's episode we hunt what is "this" and what's "this" while reviewing a 1978 drama.This film is available on:Amazon, iTunes, YouTube, Google Play, and VuduSupport our show!Next Film, Valkyrie, is available on:Amazon, iTunes, YouTube, Google Play, and your local library

Nov 16, 2018 • 1h 29min
Biloxi Blues
Biloxi Blues: Is this a film about Neil Simon, or is this a film about America? On today's episode Adam, Ben, and John find out the difference between a bathroom and a latrine while reviewing this 1988 Comedy. This film is available on:Amazon, iTunes, Hoopla, YouTube, Google Play, and VuduSupport our show!Next Film, The Deer Hunter, is available on:Amazon, iTunes, YouTube, Google Play, Vudu , and your local library

Nov 9, 2018 • 1h 33min
All Quiet on the Western Front (1930)
All Quiet on the Western Front: Is this a transitional film which plants a seed in the trenches of Hollywood, or is it simply a dramatized retelling of events from The Great War? On Today's episode Adam, Ben, and John rope off a big field and sell tickets, while reviewing this 1930 Drama!This film is available on:Amazon, iTunes, FandangoNOW, Google Play, Youtube, VuduSupport our show!Next Film, Biloxi Blues, is available on:Amazon, iTunes, Hoopla, YouTube, Google Play, Vudu, and your local library

Nov 2, 2018 • 1h 28min
Ran (乱)
RAN (乱): Can a film set in feudal Japan translate the brutality of feuding families with the same je ne sais quoi of Bill Shakespeare? On today's episode Adam, Ben, and John share fine words —but words don't win wars—while reviewing this 1985 Drama.This film is available on:Amazon, iTunes, Film Struck, YouTube, Google Play, and VuduSupport our show!Next Film, All Quiet on the Western Front (1930) , is available on:Amazon, iTunes, FandangoNOW, Google Play, Youtube, Vudu, and your local library

Oct 26, 2018 • 1h 45min
Downfall (Der Untergang)
Downfall: Is this film solely recounting the last days of Hitler? Or does this movie's story evoke deeper truths about human beings and their cruel capabilities? On today's episode Adam, Ben, and John talk harsh truths and historical facts while reviewing this 2004 drama.This film is available on:Amazon, iTunes, Google Play, FandangoNOW, Hoopla, and VuduSupport our show!Next Film, Ran, is available on:Amazon, iTunes, Film Struck, YouTube, Google Play, Vudu and your local library

Oct 19, 2018 • 1h 29min
Von Ryan's Express
Von Ryan's Express: Can an audience be ok with an anti-hero if he's an aging Crooner? Or is this film a fun action-romp no matter who's in the cast? On today's episode Adam, Ben, and John bust out of their studios while reviewing this 1965 Drama!This film is available on:Amazon, iTunes, YouTube, Google Play, Vudu, and FandangoNOWSupport our show!Next Film, Downfall, is available on:Amazon, iTunes, Google Play, FandangoNOW, Hoopla, Vudu, and your local library

Oct 12, 2018 • 1h 25min
U-571
Is this a fun trope-filled submarine caper, or is U-571 a classic example of winner revisionism? On today’s episode Adam, Ben and John brace themselves and stare at the ceilings of their studios while reviewing this 2001 depth-charge drama!This film is available on:Amazon, iTunes, Starz, YouTube, Google Play, and FandangoNOW.Support our showNext Film, Von Ryan's Express, is available on:Amazon, iTunes, YouTube, Google Play, Vudu, FandangoNOW, and your local library

Oct 5, 2018 • 1h 23min
Sicario
Sicario: Does this film amplify the war on drugs, or is it just an action-packed western? On today's episode Adam, Ben, and John use themselves as bait while reviewing this 2015 drama!This film is available on: Amazon, iTunes, YouTube, Google Play, FandangoNOW, and VuduSupport our showNext Film, U-571, is available on:Amazon, iTunes, Starz, YouTube, Google Play, FandangoNOW, and your local library


