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The Battle of Algiers: Is this a raw tale of the Algerian war or is it a manual for modern warfare? On today’s episode Adam, Ben, and John swap techniques de guerre vicieux while opening up a multilingual conversation about this 1966 Drama.This film is available on:Amazon Video, Google Play, iTunes, Kanopy, TCM, and YoutubeThe next film, Rescue Dawn, is available on:Amazon Video and iTunes

Glory: Does this film accurately portray the United States Civil War, or has it been viewed with Bueller-tinted glasses. On today's episode Adam, Ben, and John traverse a historical battlefield that has an effect on America's past, present, and future.This film is available on:Amazon Video, Google Play, iTunes, Youtube, and Vudu.You can find the next film, The Battle of Algiers, on:Amazon Video, Google Play, iTunes, Kanopy, TCM, and Youtube.

Red Dawn (2012): Is this a remake of an awkward 80's film or just a springboard for Josh Peck and Chris Hemsworth? On today's episode Adam, Ben, and John share a five dollar footlong while picking off the toppings of this updated Brat Pack classic.This Film is available via:Amazon Video, Google Play, iTunes, YouTube, and VuduNext film, Glory, is available via:Amazon Video, Crackle, Google Play, iTunes, Youtube, Vudu, and your local library

Red Dawn: Did this film accurately portray what a World War 3 United States Invasion would look like, or is this a right-wing-Brat-Pack-wet-dream? On today's episode Adam, Ben, and John wind their Rolex watches and turn their tears into *something else* while inspecting this 1984 thriller.This Film is available via:Amazon, iTunes, YouTube, Google Play, STARZ, Roku, and VuduClick here to support the show!Next film, Red Dawn 2012, is available via:Amazon, iTunes, YouTube, Google Play, FandangoNOW, Vudu, and your local library.

Force 10 from Navarone: Is an elite task-force the only way to blow-up a bridge or just the best way? On today’s episode Adam, Ben, and John flip their hats and prepare their briefcases while strategically reviewing this 1978 semi-sequel!This film is available via:Amazon, iTunes, YouTube, Google Play, Vudu, and StarzClick here to support the show!Next film, Red Dawn, is available via:Amazon, iTunes, YouTube, Google Play, STARZ, Roku, and your local library.

Three Kings: Was this a war movie or a heist flick? Can’t it be both? On today’s episode Adam, Ben, and John figure out who’s the main-man while debating the extreme color palette choices of this 1999 adventure.Friendly Fire needs your support! Become a member in the #MaxFunDrive. Expend all remaining ordinance on our pod. www.maximumfun.org/donateThis film is available via: Amazon, iTunes, YouTube, and Google PlayClick here to support our show!Next film, Force 10 from Navarone, is available via:Amazon, iTunes, YouTube, Google Play, Vudu, Starz and your local library.

MASH: Does this film hold a mirror up to 1960's society or is it merely a baby boomer entitlement fever dream? On today's episode Adam, Ben, and John perform some zany antics while attempting to salvage Gary Burghoff's Twitter accountThis film is available via:Amazon, iTunes, Google Play, and VuduClick here to support our show!Next film, Three Kings, is available via:Amazon, iTunes, YouTube, Google Play, and your local library

Enemy at the Gates: Is this film about the legendary rise of Vassili Zaitsev or is it just another Hollywood romance job? On today's episode Adam, Ben, and John scope out the many talking points of the Eastern Front while persuading each other with bacon and chocolate bars.This film is available via:Amazon, iTunes, YouTube, Google Play, and VuduClick here to support our show!The next film, MASH, is available on:Amazon, iTunes, Google Play, Vudu, and your local library

Fury: Does this story accurately represent the last days of WWII or is this a melting pot of popular war tropes? On today's episode Adam, Ben, and John quote their favorite bible verses while also taking the tracks off this tank of a movie!This film is available via:Amazon, iTunes, Roku, YouTube, PantaFlix, Google Play, FandangoNOW, and VuduClick here to support our show!The next film, Enemy at the Gates, is available on:Amazon, iTunes, YouTube, Google Play, Vudu, and your local library

7 Days in Entebbe: Is it a dramatic retelling of actual events or does this film further the conjecture involving the problems in the middle east? On today’s BONUS episode Adam, Ben, and John leave their chairs in the upright and locked position to review this 2018 thriller.This film is available on:Amazon, iTunes, YouTube, Google Play, and FandangoNOWClick here to support our show!

Fires on the Plain: Does this WWII story reflect a harsh and honest end to a losing battle or is this a film about confidently facing infinite obstacles? On today’s episode Adam, Ben, and John taste the monkey meat of brutal filmmaking while accepting that no matter how sad, some stories must be told.This film is available on:Amazon, Kanopy, and FilmStruckClick here to support our show!The next film, Fury, is available on:Amazon, iTunes, Roku, YouTube, PantaFlix, Google Play, FandangoNOW, Vudu, and your local library

Zulu: Is this an underdog film that shows the futility of colonialism or does this biopic reflect the progressive movements of the 1960s? On today’s episode Adam, Ben, and John volley-fire through the many facets of the Red Coats and the Zulu army without getting all sixes and sevens!This film is available on:iTunesClick here to support our show!The next film, Fires on the Plain, is available on:Amazon, Kanopy, FilmStruck, and your local library

Braveheart: Does this film tell the tale of a freedom-fighting warrior or is this a story about William Wallace’s revenge-fueled descent into madness? On today’s episode Adam, Ben, and John rewind all four VHS cassette tapes while discussing the highs and lows of the historical motion picture. This film is available via: Amazon, iTunes, Roku, YouTube, Google Play, and VuduClick here to support our show!The next film, Zulu, is available on:iTunes and your local library

Stalag 17: Is this P.O.W. dramedy a prison break film or is it a movie about coming together during times of distress? On today’s episode Adam, Ben, and John crawl through the mud of World War 2 humor and discover that no matter what the outcome, first you’ve got to find the rat.This film is available via: Amazon, iTunes, Kanopy, FilmStruck, FandangoNOW, YouTube, Google Play, VuduClick here to support our show!The next film, Braveheart, is available on:Amazon, iTunes, Roku, YouTube, Google Play, Vudu, and your local library

Master and Commander the Far Side of the World: Is this a nautical tale of patriotism or does it show that teamwork conquers all? On today’s episode Adam, Ben, and John face a squall of talking points in this 2003 seafaring drama; and learn that no matter land or sea—sharp’s the word and bold’s the action!This film is available via: Amazon, iTunes, YouTube, Google Play, VuduClick here to support our show!The next film, Stalag 17, is available on:Amazon, iTunes, Kanopy, FilmStruck, FandangoNOW, YouTube, Google Play, Vudu

First Blood: is it about the challenges of small-town law enforcement, or is the tale of John Rambo an allegory for the war in Vietnam? On today’s episode Adam, Ben, and John explore the abandoned mine that is this 1982 thriller, and learn that maybe after a war, nobody truly goes home.This film is available via: Amazon, iTunes, YouTube, Google Play, and VuduClick here to support our show!The next film, Master and Commander, is available on:Amazon, iTunes, YouTube, Google Play, Vudu, and your local library

Flying Leathernecks, is it a film about whipping your soldiers into shape or does it merely swap subs for jets? On today’s episode our three Wildcats—Adam, Ben, and John—compile their stock footage and sheet cake knowledge to discuss this 1951 fighter pilot drama, and learn that even the most relaxed of pilots can become a battle-ready warrior!This film is available on: Amazon, iTunes, FilmStruck, Youtube, Google Play, and VuduClick here to support our show!The next film, First Blood, is available on:Amazon, iTunes, YouTube, Google Play, Vudu, and your local library

Run Silent, Run Deep: is it a submarine revenge flick or a tale of cohabitation and companionship? On today’s episode Adam, Ben, and John travel to new depths in discussing this classic WW2 film, and learn that of the many necessities to a life lived under the sea, perhaps the most important is trust in your commanding officer. (As an added bonus John recorded this episode inside a real 1940’s American Submarine!)This film is available via: Amazon, YouTube, and VuduClick here to support our show!The next film, Flying Leathernecks, is available on:Amazon, iTunes, FilmStruck, Youtube, Google Play, Vudu, and your local library

Saving Private Ryan, was it an honest portrayal of World War 2 or did Spielberg mesmerize the United States into feeling emotion? In today’s thrilling episode Adam, Ben, and John take on the difficult task of reviewing this 1998 epic war drama set during the Invasion of Normandy. You’ll find out when it’s ok to take the socks off a dead body, how to *hope* to do more good than bad, and why ‘hall-passes’ can really affect the way we view characters in a film.This film is available via:Amazon Video, iTunes, Google Play, YouTube, and VuduThe next film, Run Silent Run Deep, is available on:Amazon, YouTube, Vudu, and your local library

War movies: one of the core genres of the cinema. From the earliest days of the form, filmmakers have been trying to capture and comment on war. Do these films accurately represent the battles depict? And are they more useful as depictions of history, or as artifacts from the eras in which they were made? Do enough of them have Brian Dennehy? Join Adam Pranica, Benjamin Harrison, and John Roderick for Friendly Fire the war movie podcast that answers all these questions and more. In this special preview episode, they review their own podcast in anticipation of its release!