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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Aug 21, 2020 • 1h 3min
Greyhound (2020)
While leading an Allied convoy across the Atlantic, inexperienced WWII Commander Ernest Krause is pursued by German U-boats in what would eventually be known as The Battle of the Atlantic. On today's episode Adam, Ben, and John steer a course for the debris while reviewing this 2020 drama.This film is available on: Apple TV+Support our show!Next Episode: Mulan (1998)Available on: Amazon, Apple, and your local library.
Aug 14, 2020 • 1h 10min
The Great Raid (2005)
For 3 years 500 American Soldiers have been entrapped during WWII, now a group of Rangers will set out in an attempt to save them. On today's episode Adam, Ben and John are here to tell you the latrine rumors are true, while reviewing this 2005 adventure.This film is available on: Amazon, Apple, and your local library.Support our show!Next Episode: Greyhound (2020)Available on: Apple TV+
Aug 7, 2020 • 1h 25min
WarGames (1983)
The Cold War heats up when video games and battle collide! On today's episode Adam, Ben, and John taste the vitamin A and E when reviewing this 1983 fantasy!This film is available on: Amazon, Apple, and your local library.Help us reach 3,500 new and upgrading members during #MaxFunDriveNext Episode: The Great Raid (2005)Available on: Amazon, Apple, and your local library.
Jul 31, 2020 • 1h 8min
The Admiral: Roaring Currents (2014)
300 Japanese enemy ships are no competition for Admiral Yi Sun-sin and his 13 battleships. On today's episode Adam, Ben, and John rotate starboard and prepare the cannons—while they review this 2014 epic!This film is available on: Amazon, Apple, and your local library.Support our show during #MAXFUNDRIVE2020 and receive amazing gifts!Next Episode: WAR GAMES (1983)Available on: Amazon, Apple, and your local library.
Jul 24, 2020 • 1h 13min
Good Kill (2014)
A Las Vegas drone pilot faces an ethical battle over dropping bombs in Afghanistan from the safety of his Nevada bunker. On Today's episode Adam, Ben, and John drive home on the freeway while reviewing this 2014 drama. This film is available on: Amazon, Apple, and your local library.Support our show during #MAXFUNDRIVE2020 and receive amazing gifts!Next Episode: The Admiral: Roaring CurrentsAvailable on: Amazon, Apple, and your local library.
Jul 17, 2020 • 1h 19min
Gladiator (2000)
Vengeance is alive when an ex-Roman General works his way up from a slave to confront and kill a corrupt emperor who murdered his family. On today's episode Adam, Ben, and John's fame is well deserved—while they review this award-winning 2000 action film.This film is available on: Amazon, Apple, and your local library.Support our show during #MAXFUNDRIVE2020 and receive amazing gifts!Next Episode: Good Kill (2014)Available on: Amazon, Apple, and your local library.
Jul 10, 2020 • 1h 7min
In Which We Serve (1942)
We see the story of the British destroyer H.M.S. Torrin told through flashbacks while its survivors stay afloat via a life raft. On today's episode Adam, Ben, and John bless our ships... and all who sail them—while reviewing this 1942 WW2 drama!This film is available on: Amazon, Apple, and your local library.Max Fun Drive 2020 starts next week!Next Episode: Gladiator (2000)Available on: Amazon, Apple, and your local library.
Jul 3, 2020 • 1h 2min
Carter's Army (1970)
During World War 2, a racist officer is put in charge of a squad of African-American troops who are about to take an important bridge from the Germans. On today's episode Adam, Ben, and John single-handedly wash 35 dirty t-shirts while reviewing this 1970 made-for-tv drama!This film is available on: Amazon, and your local library.Support our showNext Episode: In Which We Serve (1942)Available on: Amazon, Apple, and your local library.
Jun 26, 2020 • 1h 19min
Da 5 Bloods (2020)
It’s about more than buried treasure. Decades after the American War in Vietnam, four African American vets return to Country seeking the remains of their squad leader and the gold fortune they all hid. On today’s episode Adam, Ben, and John get shown the "Champs-Eleesees" while they review this 2020 adventure.This film is available on Netflix.Next film: Black Brigade (1970)Available on: Amazon, and your local library.Support our show.
Jun 19, 2020 • 1h 4min
Operation Pacific (1951)
Malfunctioning torpedos are not helping the "Thunderfish", and neither is Duke's love triangle. On today's episode Adam, Ben, and John spit teeth and cuss while they review this 1951 submarine love story.Available on: Amazon, Apple, and your local library.Support our showNext week's Film: Da 5 BloodsAvailable on: Netflix
