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Author: John Roderick, Adam Pranica and Benjamin Ahr Harrison
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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 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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Welcome to Friendly Fire, the war movie podcast that - if it accomplished nothing else - made you watch Come and See. I’m show producer Rob Schulte…here to announce that this is the end of the line for Friendly Fire. We’ve seen a lot of great movies together, and we’ve also seen USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage. But no matter what war movie we talked about, all of us who work on the show are going to miss these conversations, and we’d like to take this moment to express our gratitude to everyone who listened, supported the show, bought merchandise, and came to see the show live. If you’re a MaxFun member who supports the show, you can update your membership at maximumfun.org/manage Thanks for a few great years of podcasting. This is Friendly Fire signing off. Expend all remaining ordinance inside our perimeter.
Shop the Friendly Fire store: http://store.friendlyfire.fmThis film is available on: Amazon, Apple, and your local library.Support our showNext Film: Kanal (1957)Available on: The Criterion Channel
Shop the Friendly Fire store: http://store.friendlyfire.fmThis film is available on: Amazon, Apple, and your local library.Support our showNext Film: Duck Soup (1933)Available on: Amazon, Apple, and your local library.
Stop by the Friendly Fire store: http://store.friendlyfire.fmThis film is available on: Amazon, Apple, and your local library.Support our showNext Film: Operation Amsterdam (1959)Available on: Amazon, Apple, and your local library.
Stop by the Friendly Fire store: http://store.friendlyfire.fmThis film is available on: Amazon, Apple, and your local library. Support our showNext Film: A Midnight Clear (1992)Available on: Amazon, Apple, and your local library.
Stop by the Friendly Fire store: http://store.friendlyfire.fmThis film is available on: Amazon, Apple, and your local library. Support our showNext Film: Attack! (1956)Available on: Amazon, Apple, and your local library.
This film is available on: Amazon, Apple, and your local library.Support our showNext Film: Troy (2004) [Director's Cut]Available on: Amazon, Apple, and your local library.
This film is available on: Amazon, Apple, and your local library.Support our showNext Film: In the Army Now (1994)Available on: Amazon, Apple, and your local library.
This film is available on: Amazon, Apple, and your local library.Support our showNext Film: Battleship Potemkin (1925)Available on: Amazon, Apple, and your local library.
In the aftermath of World War II, Ari Ben Canaan attempts to transport 600 Jewish refugees from Cyprus to Palestine. On today's episode Adam, Ben, and John are fond of everybody when they review this 1960 Epic.This film is available on: Amazon, Apple, and your local library.Support our showNext Film: Age of Heroes (2011)Available on: Amazon, Apple, and your local library.
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. Support our showNext Film: Exodus (1960)Available on: Amazon, Apple, and your local library.
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.Support our showNext Film: The Sea Wolves (1980)Available on: Amazon, Apple, and your local library.
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.Support our ShowNext Film: The Secret Invasion (1964)Available on: Amazon, Apple, and your local library.
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.Support our show.Next Film: The Devil's Own (1997)Available on: Amazon, Apple, and your local library
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. This episode is available on: Amazon, Apple, and your local library.Support our show.Next episode: Thirteen Days (2000)Available on: Amazon, Apple, and your local library.
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.This episode is available on: Amazon, Apple, and your local librarySupport our show.Next episode: Flight of the Intruder (1991)Available on: Amazon, Apple, and your local library.
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. Support our show.The next film: Jakob the Liar (1999)Available on: Amazon, Apple, and your local library
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.Support our show.The next film: Lone Survivor (2013)Available on: Amazon, Apple, and your local library.
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: HBOSupport our show. The next film: Dead PresidentsIs available on: Amazon, Apple, and your local library.
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 WarAvailable on: HBO
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John's intro made me tear a little as my backlog of FF episodes is getting smaller and smaller. oh, I freaking love this movie as a proud 90s kid who will never grow up.
Some disturbing foreshadowing of what would happen to John here. oh, General John Gavin was 36 in 1944, so casting Ryan O'Neal wasn't stunt casting, just miscast.
ok, I realize this pod is no more. but the James Bond connections go further. The director Guy Hamilton, directed a few Bond films, at least two with Connery. Oh, here is the most baffling. Both Carl Weathers and Richard Kiel were in Happy Gilmore, may they both rest in peace.
Baby Gramps? haha, that's a new one. 38, male, and sometimes feel 110 and just as useless. Beat to Quarters gentlemen, you have found a live listener.
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Discovering a quality podcast with over 100 eps is always a joy.
Why did it end I'm wondering??
So bummed to hear that this podcast is ending. One of the things I looked forward to.
thanks for staving off hours of depression
It was great while it lasted.
Of course I'm sad, but I respect their decision.
#BeanDad. bring back Roderick.
I've listened to this podcast religiously since it aired. and it is hilarious that it turns out John's "offensive, prickly old asshole" schtick has come crashing down around his ears. turns out his hatred of the "uncivilized mudpeople" from Palestine isn't just because he fetishizes jewish women and loves imperialism. turns out all his defenses of imperialism and nazis on this podcast wasn't a "both sides" thing done in fairness. for anyone who doesn't know, john roderick has been outed as not only a shithead of a father but also an anti semite and racist. so maybe the friendly fire gang about "both sides" stemming from Roderick getting yelled at for his comments after the Charlottesville nazi rally isn't just because some annoying libs overreacted. I think maybe his real opinions about white supremacy probably had a larger impact on that than he let on.
"It was a stunt boob." -Benjamin Ahr Harrison, 2020 😂
Mulan is gay culture <3
Short rounds usually refer to artillary that falls short of the target.
Go read the book after you watch the movie.
Nope! I’m out!
You see Vally Girl? When I see Nick Cage I see Raising Arizona...
25:10 Fans of the books know that Jack Aubrey is the biggest slut in the Navy and has women in every port! 🤣 I think that scene was the director trying to nod to that aspect of his character. Anyway, this is one of my favorite movies and it was fun listening to the guys talk about it. ❤