Friendly Fire
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.
Over and Out (2021)
Welcome to Friendly Fire, the war movie podcast that - if it accomplished nothing else - made you watch Come and See. I’m show producer Rob Schulte…here to announce that this is the end of the line for Friendly Fire. We’ve seen a lot of great movies together, and we’ve also seen USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage. But no matter what war movie we talked about, all of us who work on the show are going to miss these conversations, and we’d like to take this moment to express our gratitude to everyone who listened, supported the show, bought merchandise, and came to see the show live. If you’re a MaxFun member who supports the show, you can update your membership at maximumfun.org/manage Thanks for a few great years of podcasting. This is Friendly Fire signing off. Expend all remaining ordinance inside our perimeter.
Jan 22, 2021
3 min
Duck Soup (1933)
Sensing a weakness in Freedonia's new president, Sylvania sends in some spies to stage a revolution. On today's episode Adam, Ben, and John take five and ten in Woolworth while reviewing this Marx Bros. classic!
Jan 1, 2021
1 hr 9 min
Operation Amsterdam (1959)
Two diamond merchants and a British intelligence officer attempt to persuade the Dutch to get their diamonds to England while the Germans invade Holland. On today's episode Adam, Ben, and John came in on a British Destroyer while reviewing this 50's heist film!
Dec 25, 2020
1 hr 11 min
A Midnight Clear (1992)
In an isolated cabin in the Ardennes, a group of US GIs face off against German soldiers during WW2. On Today's episode Adam, Ben, and John aren't exactly sure what country they're in when reviewing this holiday war film.
Dec 18, 2020
1 hr 6 min
Attack! (1956)
Tensions run high in Fragile Fox Company when you've got a coward as a captain. On today's episode Adam, Ben, and John don't trust soldiers who shine their shoes every day, while reviewing this 50's classic.
Dec 11, 2020
1 hr 4 min
Troy (2004) [Director's Cut]
Ancient armies collide in this unique interpretation of Homer's Iliad. On today's episode Adam, Ben, and John walk with giants when they review this epic director's cut!
Dec 4, 2020
1 hr 15 min
In the Army Now (1994)
After being fired, Bones and Jack join the army in order to escape poverty and achieve their dreams. On today's episode—It's not a job, it's an adventure—when Adam, Ben, and John review this 90s classic!
Nov 27, 2020
1 hr 9 min
Battleship Potemkin (1925)
After eating some meat that's past its prime, the sailors of the Potemkin start a revolt. On today's episode Adam, Ben, and John refuse to eat the borscht while reviewing this classic film.
Nov 20, 2020
1 hr 5 min
Age of Heroes (2011)
During World War II Ian Fleming forms a Commando Unit, a precursor to the British elite forces. On Today's episode Adam, Ben, and John are the first of a new breed while watching this historical dramatization!
Nov 13, 2020
1 hr
Exodus (1960)
In the aftermath of World War II, Ari Ben Canaan attempts to transport 600 Jewish refugees from Cyprus to Palestine. On today's episode Adam, Ben, and John are fond of everybody when they review this 1960 Epic.This film is available on: Amazon, Apple, and your local library.Support our showNext Film:  Age of Heroes (2011)Available on: Amazon, Apple, and your local library.
Nov 6, 2020
1 hr 30 min
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