Friendly Fire

Friendly Fire

By John Roderick, Adam Pranica and Benjamin Ahr HarrisonComedyTV & FilmHistoryFilm Reviews
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Friendly Fire episodes

  • The Sea Wolves (1980)

    During WW2 The British send vets from The Great War to attack a German ship in neutral territory. On today's episode Adam, Ben, and John belong in a museum while reviewing this action-adventure film!

    This film is available on: Amazon, Apple, and your local library. 

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    Next Film:  Exodus (1960)

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    1 hr 2 min
  • The Secret Invasion (1964)

    A group of criminals is pardoned in exchange for their help in a very special WWII mission. On today's episode Adam, Ben, and John are pretty clumsy and rather childish while they review this super-secret-action-drama!

    This film is available on: Amazon, Apple, and your local library.

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    Next Film: The Sea Wolves (1980)

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    1 hr 5 min
  • The Devil's Own (1997)

    When an NYC cop unknowingly allows a member of the IRA to crash in his basement, values and judgment are compromised, and hard decisions must be made. On today's episode Adam, Ben, and John never had a choice when reviewing this 1997 Drama.

    This film is available on: Amazon, Apple, and your local library.

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    Next Film: The Secret Invasion (1964)

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    1 hr 12 min
  • Thirteen Days (2000)

    In October of 1962, we held our breath for 13 days while the Cuban Missile Crisis loomed over the country and the world. On today's episode Adam, Ben, and John assure you there are other good men while reviewing this historical thriller.

    This film is available on: Amazon, Apple, and your local library.

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    Next Film: The Devil's Own (1997)

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    1 hr 6 min
  • Flight of the Intruder (1991)

    When a pair of disillusioned military men decide to play war by their own rules, not even commander Camparelli can reengage them. On today's episode Adam, Ben, and John attempted to throw the aforementioned puke to the crocodiles while reviewing this 90s classic. 

     

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    Next episode: Thirteen Days (2000)

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    1 hr 8 min
  • Jakob the Liar (1999)

    In an attempt to inspire hope, WWII ghetto inhabitant Jakob tells falsehoods with the best of intentions to keep the spirits up of those around him. On today's episode Adam, Ben, and John remind listeners not to ask questions while reviewing this drama.

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    Next episode: Flight of the Intruder (1991)

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    58 min
  • Lone Survivor (2013)

    Marcus Luttrell and three Navy Seals are sent to locate a Taliban leader in Afghanistan but are quickly the focus of an intense attack. On today's episode Adam, Ben, and John are never out of the fight while reviewing this film that's based on true events.

    This film is available on:  Amazon, Apple, and your local library. 

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    The next film: Jakob the Liar (1999)

    Available on: Amazon, Apple, and your local library

    1 hr 19 min
  • Dead Presidents (1995)

    Using tactics he learned during the war in Vietnam, a  vet resorts to crime to try and help save his family from poverty. On today's episode Adam, Ben, and John just want to do something that's different—While reviewing this drama.

    This film is available on:  Amazon, Apple, and your local library.

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    The next film: Lone Survivor (2013)

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    1 hr 8 min
  • Path to War (2002)

    In the mid '60s President and tailor enthusiast Lyndon B. Johnson debates with his team on if the USA Should escalate or withdraw from the war in Vietnam. On today's episode Adam, Ben, and John take the heat without padding their resume while reviewing this unique HBO drama. 

    This film is available on: HBO

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    The next film: Dead Presidents

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    1 hr 25 min
  • Mulan (1998)

    The Ballad of Mulan is put through the Disney musical blender to tell the tale of a Chinese maiden who disguises herself as a man to join the army. On today's episode, Adam, Ben, and John have powers beyond the mortal imagination—while reviewing this 1998 animated classic.

    This film is available on:  Amazon, Apple, and your local library.

    The next film: Path to War

    Available on: HBO

    1 hr 3 min

About Friendly Fire

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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…

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