Friendly Fire

Friendly Fire

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

  • Stalingrad (2013)

    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!

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    Next Film: K-19: The Widowmaker (2002)

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    1 hr 26 min
  • Behold a Pale Horse (1964)

    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!

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    Next Film: Stalingrad (2013)

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    1 hr 12 min
  • North West Frontier (1959)

    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.

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    Next Film: Behold a Pale Horse (1964)

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    1 hr 14 min
  • A Bridge Too Far (1977)

    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!

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    1 hr 24 min
  • Das Boot (1981)

    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?

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    1 hr 34 min
  • Anthropoid (2016)

    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!

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    Next Film: Das Boot (1981)

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    1 hr 28 min
  • Hamburger Hill (1987)

    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.

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    Next Film: Anthropoid (2016)

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    1 hr 20 min
  • Tora! Tora! Tora! (1970)

    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!

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    Next Film: Hamburger Hill (1987)

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    1 hr 17 min
  • Major Dundee (1965)

    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.

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    Next Film: Tora! Tora! Tora! (1970)

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    1 hr 15 min
  • Alexander (2004)

    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!

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    Next Film: Major Dundee (1965)

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    1 hr 29 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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