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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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00:57:09

The Adventures of Gerard (1970)

Friendly Fire ·

2020/04/03

Can a movie successfully tell a farce about the Napoleonic wars based on a series by Sir Arthur Ignatius Conan Doyle, or should we just throw our hands up and munch on popcorn? On today's episode Adam, Ben, and John are in a pickle, they have brought their doggies—while they review this 1970 comedy.Available on: Amazon, and your local librarySupport our showNext Film: The Guns of Navarone (1961)Available on: Amazon, Apple, and your local library

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01:39:43

Lawrence of Arabia (1962)

Friendly Fire ·

2020/03/27

Is this a film about one man’s journey during The Great War, or does this film show the ripple effect any individual has the potential of creating? On today’s episode Adam, Ben, and John answer without saying anything—while they watch this epic adventure!Available on: Amazon, Apple, and your local librarySupport our showNext Film: The Adventures of Gerard (1970)Available on: Amazon, and your local library

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01:23:43

Pan's Labyrinth (2006)

Friendly Fire ·

2020/03/20

Is this a film about the Spanish Civil War, or is this a movie about escaping abuse and finding a better life? On today's episode Adam, Ben, and John are the mountain, the forest and the earth—while they review this 2006 fantasy.Available on: Amazon, Apple, and your local librarySupport our showNext Film: Lawrence of Arabia (1962)Available on: Amazon, Apple, and your local library

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01:05:17

War Witch (2012)

Friendly Fire ·

2020/03/13

Does the brutality of war heighten or lessen when mysticism is introduced? Can the fictions a group creates help a victim escape? On today's episode Adam, Ben, and John show their courage—while reviewing this 2012 drama.Available on: Amazon, Apple, and your local librarySupport our showNext Film: Pan's Labyrinth (2006)Available on: Amazon, Apple, and your local library

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01:20:26

Action in the North Atlantic (1943)

Friendly Fire ·

2020/03/06

Can the Merchant Marines inspire a nation of teens to join the military? On today's episode Adam, Ben, and John train themselves to have an iron nerve—while they review this 1943 propaganda picture!Available on: Amazon, Apple, and your local librarySupport our show.Next Film: War Witch (2012)Available on: Amazon, Apple, and your local library

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01:25:46

Gallipoli (1981)

Friendly Fire ·

2020/02/28

Can a war film that shows very little war, replace the struggle of battle with the rapport of speedy best friends? On today’s episode Adam, Ben, and John got mates who'd be lucky to do the hundred in twelve—while they review this 1981 drama. Available on: Amazon, Apple, and your local librarySupport our show.Next Film: Action in the North Atlantic (1943)Available on: Amazon, Apple, and your local library

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01:36:23

The English Patient (1996)

Friendly Fire ·

2020/02/21

Does a historical romance flick tighten or loosen the tension of a war? Maybe it rips the tension right off? On today's episode Adam, Ben, and John point at the horizon and said, "Faya!" while they review this 1996 passion-piece.Available on: Amazon, Apple, and your local librarySupport our show.Next Film: Gallipoli (1981)Available on: Amazon, Apple, and your local library

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01:15:31

Air Force (1943)

Friendly Fire ·

2020/02/14

Can one film show the birth of a wing of the US Military while at the same time functioning as a propaganda-picture? Find out, when on today's episode when Adam, Ben, and John—get tuned in, and review this 1943 action film.Available on: Amazon, Apple, and your local librarySupport our show.Next Film: The English PatientAvailable on: Amazon, Apple, and your local library

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01:20:14

1917 (2019)

Friendly Fire ·

2020/02/07

Is this a film that simply stitches together stories from an elder, or is it a one-shot epic that uses oral tradition to encapsulate all of The Great War? On today’s episode Adam, Ben, and John travel the fastest when they travel alone—When they review this 2019 drama.Available: In theaters now!Support our show.Next Film: Air Force (1943)Available on: Amazon, Apple, and your local library

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01:15:59

K-19: The Widowmaker (2002)

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2020/01/31

Does this movie show the versatility of sub-films or is it just the "Red Son" of Jack Ryan stories? On today’s episode Adam, Ben, and John might as well wear raincoats while they review this 2002 thriller!Available on: Amazon, DVD, and your local librarySupport our show.Next Film: 1917 (2019)Available: In theaters now!

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01:25:04

Stalingrad (2013)

Friendly Fire ·

2020/01/24

Does this film prove that the best movies about Stalingrad are those centered around the fewest characters, or is this film simply another powerful story within this brutal battle? On today's episode Adam, Ben, and John are barely out of diapers, and make jokes—while reviewing this 2013 drama!Available on: Amazon, Apple, and your local librarySupport our show.Next Film: K-19: The Widowmaker (2002)Available on: Amazon, DVD, and your local library

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01:11:05

Behold a Pale Horse (1964)

Friendly Fire ·

2020/01/17

Is this a suspenseful tale about bravery during wartime or is this a film about trust after exile? On today's episode Adam, Ben, and John mostly taketh—while reviewing this 1964 drama!Available on: Amazon, Apple, and your local librarySupport our show.Next Film: Stalingrad (2013)Available on: Amazon, Apple, and your local library

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01:13:25

North West Frontier (1959)

Friendly Fire ·

2020/01/10

Does this film represent the adventure that war can be or is this another dated picture that skews history by putting a spin on colonialism? On today's episode Adam, Ben, and John never seem to do anything until they've had a cup of tea—while reviewing this 1959 adventure.Available on: Amazon and your local librarySupport our show.Next Film: Behold a Pale Horse (1964)Available on: Amazon, Apple, and your local library

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01:23:58

A Bridge Too Far (1977)

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2020/01/03

Is this a film about an operation gone wrong, or a prime example of: just because you want something, doesn't mean you're going to get it? On today's episode Adam, Ben, and John think they know something we don't—while they review this 1977 adaptation!Available on: Amazon, Apple, and your local libraryCome see us LIVENext Film: North West Frontier (1959)Available on: Amazon and your local library

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01:33:19

Das Boot (1981)

Friendly Fire ·

2019/12/27

Does this film simply depict a German U-boat and it's journey during WW2, or does this film depict a microcosm of war with all the claustrophobia and filth that comes with it?This film is available on:Amazon, Apple, and your local librarySupport our showNext film: A Bridge Too Far (1977)Available on: Amazon, Apple, and your local library

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01:27:11

Anthropoid (2016)

Friendly Fire ·

2019/12/20

Is this film an accurate look back at an operation to take out SS General Reinhard Heydrich. Or is this movie just Valkyrie minus an eye patch? On today's episode Adam, Ben, and John, have been fighting the occupation in their own ways while they review this 2016 thriller!This film is available on : Amazon, Apple, and your local librarySupport our showNext Film: Das Boot (1981)Available on: Amazon, Apple, and your local library

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01:19:03

Hamburger Hill (1987)

Friendly Fire ·

2019/12/13

Is this film a realistic look at the futility of war? Or is it extreme evidence to pay attention to the journey and not the destination? On today's episode Adam, Ben, and John brush their teeth in a rapid, vertical motion, while they review this 1987 thriller.This film is available on : Amazon, Apple, and your local librarySupport our showNext Film: Anthropoid (2016)Available on: Amazon, Apple, and your local library

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01:16:43

Tora! Tora! Tora! (1970)

Friendly Fire ·

2019/12/06

Is this one of the most influential war movies of the 20th century, or a board room meeting with a twist? Today on our 100th episode Adam, Ben, and John hit a bull in the butt with a bass fiddle, while reviewing this 1970 drama!This film is available on : Amazon, Apple, and your local librarySupport our showNext Film: Hamburger Hill (1987)Available on: Amazon, Apple, and your local library

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01:14:46

Major Dundee (1965)

Friendly Fire ·

2019/11/29

Is this a film about the blurred lines you face when attempting to complete a mission by any means necessary, or is this simply a story of an overzealous cavalry officer? On today's episode Adam, Ben, and John suggest you wear an iron plate in your pants—while they review this 1965 adventure. This film is available on : Amazon, Apple, and your local librarySupport our showNext Film: Tora! Tora! Tora! (1970)Available on: Amazon, Apple, and your local library

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01:28:25

Alexander (2004)

Friendly Fire ·

2019/11/22

Portraying a tale thousands of years old on film can be quite a chore. But when Oliver Stone puts his spoon in the cauldron, we see that the ancient Greeks are more similar to us than you may have thought. And on today's episode Adam, Ben, and John come to believe the fear of death drives all—while they review this four-hour epic!This film is available on : Amazon, Apple, and your local librarySupport our showNext Film: Major Dundee (1965)Available on: Amazon, Apple, and your local library

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