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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Apr 26, 2019 • 1h 9min
The Key (1958)
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
Apr 19, 2019 • 1h 37min
Darkest Hour (2017)
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.
Apr 12, 2019 • 1h 24min
Dunkirk (2017)
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
Apr 5, 2019 • 1h 21min
Battle for Incheon: Operation Chromite (2016)
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.
Mar 29, 2019 • 1h 49min
Predator (1987)
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.
Mar 22, 2019 • 1h 31min
The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957)
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.
Mar 15, 2019 • 1h 25min
Memphis Belle (1990)
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
Mar 8, 2019 • 1h 27min
USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage (2016)
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.
Mar 1, 2019 • 1h 25min
Green Zone (2010)
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
Feb 22, 2019 • 1h 16min
Heaven and Earth (1993)
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
