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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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01:24:07

Conan the Barbarian (1982)

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2019/02/15

Can a personal war, be as powerful as a global war? In a fictional pagan society the rules of war can be as loose or as tight as the chains that bind a young barbarian. On today's episode, Adam, Ben, and John can't remember if they are good men or bad, while reviewing this 1982 adventure!This film is available on:Amazon, Apple, Fandango Now, Max Go, YouTube, Google Play, and VuduSupport our show!Next week: Heaven and EarthAvailable on: Amazon, Apple, Google Play, Fandango Now, Vudu, and your local

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01:22:54

Behind Enemy Lines (2001)

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2019/02/08

Films take years to make, and moments to cancel. So one might think it strange to put out such a brave film so shortly after September 11, 2001. Is Behind Enemy Lines telling a fictional tale that supports the troops, or is it simply a film that makes you go... "Wow!" On today's episode Adam, Ben, and John sit here and eat jello, while reviewing this 2001 thriller. This film is available on:Apple, Amazon, and Stars.Support our show!Next week: Conan the Barbarian (1982)Available on: Amazon, Apple,

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01:31:12

Salvador (1986)

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2019/02/01

There are multiple sides to creative types, much like how there are multiple sides in a civil war. Can the combined power of Oliver Stone, James Woods, and Jim Belushi inform a movie-going audience of the ongoing civil war in El Salvador? On today's episode Adam, Ben, and John are trying to run a restaurant, not a f*cking bank—while they watch this 1986 Adventure.This film is available on:Apple, Amazon, Vudu, and your local library.Support our show!Next week: Behind Enemy LinesAvailable on: Apple,

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01:44:41

Inglourious Basterds (2009)

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2019/01/25

Is this Quentin Tarantino's Magnum Opus or did Eli Roth's uncredited direction give this film the fever? On today's episode Adam, Ben, and John are in the killin' Nazi business. And cousin, business is a-boomin' while they review this 2009 adventure.This film is available on:Apple, Amazon, Showtime, Youtube, Google Play, Fandango Now, and Vudu.Support our show!Next week: SalvadorAvailable on: Apple, Amazon, Vudu, and your local library.

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01:37:03

Flags of Our Fathers

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2019/01/18

Flags of Our Fathers: Is this film the cultural flip it intended to be, or are we as an audience left flapping in the wind? On today's episode Adam, Ben, and John run it up the flagpole and see who salutes (But no one ever does) while reviewing this 2006 drama.This film is available on:Amazon, iTunes, YouTube, Google Play, Fandango Now, and Vudu,Support our show!Next week: Inglourious BasterdsAvailable on: Apple, Amazon, Showtime, Youtube, Google Play, Fandango Now, Vudu

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01:15:59

Letters from Iwo Jima

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2019/01/11

Letters from Iwo Jima: Does this film's story-telling device help craft a pragmatic tale of WWII or Is this movie only one-half of a Clint Eastwood fever-dream? On today's episode Adam, Ben, and John build those underground fortifications while reviewing this 2006 drama!This film is available on:Amazon, iTunes, YouTube, Google Play, Fandango Now, and Vudu.Support our show!Next week: Flags of our FathersAvailable on: Amazon, iTunes, YouTube, Google Play, Fandango Now, Vudu, and your local

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01:37:21

Paths of Glory

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2019/01/04

Paths of Glory: Is this a tale of frustration and loss during The Great War, or does this film successfully encapsulate all of the red-tape, emotions, posturing, and death of war? On today's episode Adam, Ben, and John, suggest what you can do with that promotion... while reviewing this 1957 drama!This film is available on:Amazon, iTunes YouTube, Google Play, and Vudu.Support our show!Next week: Letters from Iwo JimaAvailable on: Amazon, iTunes, YouTube, Google Play, Fandango Now, Vudu, and your

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01:25:41

RoboCop (1987)

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2018/12/28

RoboCop: is this film about the war on crime, or is this movie Paul Verhoeven’s "Greatest Story Ever Told" remake? On today’s episode Adam, Ben, and John have the right to remain silent, while reviewing this 1987 action-crime-adventure!This film is available on:Amazon, iTunes, YouTube, Google Play, and Vudu.Support our show!Next week: Paths of GloryAvailable on: Amazon, iTunes YouTube, Google Play, Vudu, and your local library

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01:42:33

Black Book

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2018/12/21

Black Book: Is this a WW2 film that tells its tale from an unfamiliar angle, or are Paul Verhoeven films only shot at unfamiliar angles? On today's episode Adam, Ben, and John show each other their stamp collections while reviewing this 2006 thriller.This film is available on:Amazon, iTunes, FandangoNow, YouTube, Google Play, VuduSupport our show!Next week: RoboCop (1987)Available on: Amazon, iTunes, YouTube, Google Play, Vudu, and your local library

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01:58:37

Courage Under Fire

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2018/12/14

Courage Under Fire: Does this film show the progressive evolution of a convoluted US Military, or is this movie simply Zwick's Rashomon? On today's episode Adam, Ben, and John Imagine a life without consequences when they review this 1996 mystery!This film is available on:Amazon, iTunes, YouTube, Google Play, and MaxGoSupport our show!Next week: Black BookAvailable on: Amazon, iTunes, FandangoNow, YouTube, Google Play, Vudu, and your local library

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02:01:12

Pearl Harbor

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2018/12/07

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

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01:32:08

Valkyrie

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2018/11/30

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

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01:51:21

The Deer Hunter

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2018/11/23

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

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01:29:16

Biloxi Blues

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2018/11/16

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

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01:33:10

All Quiet on the Western Front (1930)

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2018/11/09

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

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01:28:05

Ran (乱)

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2018/11/02

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

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01:44:52

Downfall (Der Untergang)

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2018/10/26

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

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01:29:04

Von Ryan's Express

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2018/10/19

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

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01:24:41

U-571

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2018/10/12

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

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01:22:51

Sicario

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2018/10/05

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

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