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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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01:29:46

Sands of Iwo Jima

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2018/09/28

Sands of Iwo Jima: Does this film show its audience the brutality of war, or is it just the TMNT of its time? On today's episode Adam, Ben, and John saddle-up while reviewing this 1949 drama.This film is available on:itunes, Amazon, Youtube, Google Play, and VuduSupport our showNext Film, Sicario (2015), is available on:Fandango Now, Amazon, YouTube, Googe Play, itunes, Vudu, and your local library

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01:38:33

Dr. Strangelove

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2018/09/21

Dr. Strangelove: Is this simply a film that pokes fun at government systems, or is this movie a cautionary tale for all who watch? On today's episode Adam, Ben, and John mutually assure podcast destruction while reviewing this 1964 Comedy.This film is available on:iTunes, Hulu, Amazon, YouTube, Google Play, VuduNext Film, The Sands of Iwo Jima (1949), is available on:Amazon, Youtube, Google Play, itunes, Vudu, and your local library

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01:29:42

Army of Shadows (L'Armée des Ombres)

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2018/09/14

Army of Shadows: Does this film have the viewer ask "what would I do?" or does its intensity have the viewer reflect on what they can do? On today's episode Adam, Ben, and John wait a lifetime while reviewing this 1969 drama!This film is available on:iTunes, Amazon, FilmStruck, Google Play, and VuduNext Film, Dr. Strangelove, is available on:Amazon, iTunes, YouTube, Google Play, Vudu, and your local library

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01:23:19

Kelly's Heroes

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2018/09/07

Kelly's Heroes: Can one rag-tag story encapsulate everything you want in a war movie? Or does this film simply have a 70's take on a 40's heist? On today's episode Adam, Ben, and John knock it off with the negative waves while reviewing this WW2 adventure.This film is available via:iTunes, Amazon, Youtube, Google Play, Fandango Now, and VuduNext Film, Army of Shadows, is available via:Film Struck, Google Play, iTunes, Vudu, and your local library

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01:26:37

Aliens

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2018/08/31

Aliens: Does this film reflect on the past by portraying a frightening future? Or is this just a fun popcorn-chomping action flick? On today's episode Adam, Ben, and John point their flamethrowers at the eggs of this 1986 thriller.Aliens is available oniTunes, Amazon, HBO, YouTube, Google Play, and VuduThe next film, Kelly's Heroes, is available onAmazon, YouTube, Google Play, Vudu, iTunes, and your local library

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01:23:51

Star Wars

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2018/08/24

Star Wars: Can one film both radicalize a hero and support a royal bloodline government? On today's episode Adam, Ben, and John turn off their targeting computers while analyzing this 1977/1997 adventure!Star Wars is available oniTunes, Amazon, YouTube, Google Play, and VuduThe next film, Aliens (1986), is available oniTunes, Amazon, HBO, YouTube, Google Play, Vudu, and your local library

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01:29:29

Paisan

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2018/08/17

Paisan: Does this film live and breathe the eccentricities of life during wartime? Or does each vignette simply signal an understanding between Italy and America? On today’s episode Adam, Ben, and John walk into a monastery while reviewing this 1946 drama.Paisan is available onAmazon, YouTube, Google Play, Vudu, and iTunesThe next film, Star Wars (1977/97), is available onAmazon, YouTube, Google Play, Vudu, iTunes, and your local library

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01:14:17

The Enemy Below

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2018/08/10

The Enemy Below: Is this simply a cat and mouse Naval adventure? Or is the takeaway more about knowing thine adversary? On today's episode Adam, Ben, and John anxiously prepare their pork chops while reviewing this 1957 drama!The Enemy Below is available onAmazon, Youtube, Google, Vudu, and iTunesThe next film, Paisan (1946), is available onAmazon, YouTube, Google Play, Vudu, iTunes, and your local library

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01:47:23

Platoon

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2018/08/03

Platoon: Does this film truly express the duality of human nature (especially during wartime), or is it simply Oliver Stone's retelling of his own experience in Vietnam? On today's episode Adam, Ben, John *and* Movie Crush host Chuck Bryant load sandbags and flick ants off their necks while reviewing this 1986 drama!Click here to listen to the Movie Crush version of this episode!Platoon is available onAmazon, Youtube, Google, Vudu, iTunes, and StarzThe next film, The Enemy Below (1957), is available

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01:26:18

The Siege

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2018/07/27

The Siege (1998): Does this film represent an alternative past that predicts a frighteningly familiar present? Or does this story show how easy it is for a "Hamburger Hamburger Bang Bang" culture to grow fearful and defensive after an attack on their soil? On today's episode Adam, Ben, and John declare martial-law while reviewing this 1998 thriller.This film is available on:Amazon, Youtube, Google, Vudu, and iTunesThe next film, Platoon (1986), is available on:Amazon, Youtube, Google, Vudu, iTunes,

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01:14:58

Operation Dumbo Drop

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2018/07/20

Operation Dumbo Drop: Is this fun time adventure romp based off a true story, or is Disney trying to spin the war in Vietnam for children? On today’s episode Adam, Ben, and John parachute into Walt’s world while reviewing this family friendly story.This film is available onYouTube, iTunes, Google Play, Vudu, and HBOThe next film, The Siege, is available onAmazon, YouTube, iTunes, Google Play, Vudu, and your local library.

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01:15:05

Mongol

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2018/07/13

Mongol: Does this film accurately tell the tale of Temudgin —Future Khan of all Mongols— or is the story tainted by those who wrote the history books? On today's episode Adam, Ben, and John betray one another while absorbing the filmmaking practices of Russia, Germany, and Kazakhstan!This film is available via:YouTube, Vudu, Google Play, and iTunes.The next film, Operation Dumbo Drop, is available via:YouTube, iTunes, Google Play, Vudu, HBO, and your local library.

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01:15:16

Paradise Now

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2018/07/06

Paradise Now: Can this film bridge the gap of understanding between cultures, or will some folks only consider it negative propaganda? On today’s episode Adam, Ben, and John take on this movie’s tough subject matter, while making sure everyone gets a piece of bread.This film is available via: YouTube, Amazon Video, Vudu, Google Play, and iTunes.The next film, Mongol, is available via:YouTube, iTunes, Google Play, Vudu, and your local library.

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01:12:12

The Last Of The Mohicans

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2018/06/29

The Last Of The Mohicans: Does this love story help an audience understand the French and Indian war, or does the film just reenforce noble savage stereotypes? On today’s episode Adam, Ben, and John use every part of the Buffalo to review this 1992 drama.This film is available via:YouTube, Amazon Video, Vudu, Google Play, and iTunes.The next film, Paradise Now, is available via:YouTube, Amazon Video, Vudu, Google Play, iTunes, and your local library.

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01:12:32

Apocalypse Now

Friendly Fire ·

2018/06/22

Apocalypse Now: is this a fictional journey based on Veterans’ urban legends, or does this film just encapsulate the horrors of the Vietnam war? On today’s episode Adam, Ben, and John take LSD placebos while reviewing this 1979 drama.This film is available via:YouTube, Google Play, Vudu, and iTunesThe next film, The Last Of The Mohicans, is available via:YouTube, Amazon Video, Vudu, Google Play, iTunes, and your local library.

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01:15:27

The Dirty Dozen

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2018/06/15

The Dirty Dozen: It’s 1967 and Nunnally Johnson and Lukas Heller have decided to take on a fictional prequel of D-Day. But does this film accurately represent the time before the Normandy invasion, or are the filmmakers trying to tell us that anyone can have a second chance if they are willing to die? On today’s episode Adam, Ben, and John rhyme their way through boot camp while reviewing this Action-Thriller!This film is available via:YouTube, Amazon Video, Vudu, Google Play, and iTunes.The next

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01:15:16

Clear and Present Danger

Friendly Fire ·

2018/06/08

Clear and Present Danger: Does this film depict the “war on drugs” as realistic? Or does the movie set out to sensationalize the three branches of the American Government? On today’s episode Adam, Ben, and John make sure that the machine is off, the printers are stocked, and the safes are locked... while reviewing this 1994 political thriller.This film is available on:Amazon Video, Google Play, iTunes, Netflix, Vudu, and YouTube.The next film, The Dirty Dozen, is available on:YouTube, Amazon Video,

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00:54:10

The African Queen

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2018/06/01

The African Queen: Does this film correctly portray colonial life in Africa during World War I, or are the pipes and rapids too distracting? On today’s episode Adam, Ben, and John bust their boilers, while navigating this 1951 Technicolor classic.This film is available on: Amazon Video, Google Play, Netflix, Vudu, and YouTube.You can find the next film, Clear and Present Danger on: Amazon Video, Google Play, iTunes, Netflix, Vudu, YouTube, and your local library.

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01:13:29

From Here to Eternity

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2018/05/25

From Here to Eternity: Is this a tale that puts pre-war emotions in perspective? Or is it a study of the evolution of equality and acceptance? On today's episode, Adam, Ben, and John get in the ring and play dueling-bugles while coming to terms with this 1953 romance. This film is available on:Amazon Video, Google Play, iTunes, YouTube, and VuduThe next film, The African Queen, is available on:Amazon Video, Google Play, Netflix, Vudu, YouTube, and your local library

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01:07:25

Rescue Dawn

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2018/05/18

Rescue Dawn: Is this an accurate depiction of Dieter Dengler’s time in Laos or are the tentpoles of his experience used to manufacture a Hollywood prison-break story? On today’s episode Adam, Ben, and John get lost in a Herzog fueled jungle while debating whether anyone should watch this 2006 tape. This film is available on:Amazon Video and iTunesThe next film, From Here to Eternity, is available on:Amazon Video, Google Play, iTunes, YouTube, and Vudu

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