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...
Jan 22, 2021•3 min•Ep. 157
Shop the Friendly Fire store: http://store.friendlyfire.fm This film is available on: Amazon , Apple , and your local library. Support our show Next Film: Kanal (1957) Available on: The Criterion Channel...
Jan 01, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 156
Shop the Friendly Fire store: http://store.friendlyfire.fm This film is available on: Amazon , Apple , and your local library. Support our show Next Film: Duck Soup (1933) Available on: Amazon , Apple , and your local library....
Dec 25, 2020•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 155
Stop by the Friendly Fire store: http://store.friendlyfire.fm This film is available on: Amazon , Apple , and your local library. Support our show Next Film: Operation Amsterdam (1959) Available on: Amazon , Apple , and your local library....
Dec 18, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 154
Stop by the Friendly Fire store: http://store.friendlyfire.fm This film is available on: Amazon , Apple , and your local library. Support our show Next Film: A Midnight Clear (1992) Available on: Amazon , Apple , and your local library....
Dec 11, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 153
Stop by the Friendly Fire store: http://store.friendlyfire.fm This film is available on: Amazon , Apple , and your local library. Support our show Next Film: Attack! (1956) Available on: Amazon , Apple , and your local library....
Dec 04, 2020•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 152
This film is available on: Amazon , Apple , and your local library. Support our show Next Film: Troy (2004) [Director's Cut] Available on: Amazon , Apple , and your local library....
Nov 27, 2020•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 151
This film is available on: Amazon , Apple , and your local library. Support our show Next Film: In the Army Now (1994) Available on: Amazon , Apple , and your local library....
Nov 20, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 150
This film is available on: Amazon , Apple , and your local library. Support our show Next Film: Battleship Potemkin (1925) Available on: Amazon , Apple , and your local library....
Nov 13, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 149
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 show Next Film: Age of Heroes (2011) Available on: Amazon , Apple , and your local library....
Nov 06, 2020•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 148
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 show Next Film: Exodus (1960) Available on: Amazon , Apple , and your local library....
Oct 30, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 147
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 show Next Film: The Sea Wolves (1980) Available on: Amazon , Apple , and your local library....
Oct 23, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 146
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 Show Next Film: The Secret Invasion (1964) Available on: Amazon , Apple , and your local library....
Oct 16, 2020•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 145
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...
Oct 09, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 144
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....
Oct 02, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 143
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 library Support our show. Next episode: Flight of the Intruder (1991) Available on: Amazon , Apple , and your local library....
Sep 25, 2020•58 min•Ep. 142
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...
Sep 18, 2020•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 141
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....
Sep 11, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 140
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 Support our show. The next film: Dead Presidents Is available on: Amazon , Apple , and your local library....
Sep 04, 2020•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 139
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...
Aug 28, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 138
While leading an Allied convoy across the Atlantic, inexperienced WWII Commander Ernest Krause is pursued by German U-boats in what would eventually be known as The Battle of the Atlantic. On today's episode Adam, Ben, and John steer a course for the debris while reviewing this 2020 drama. This film is available on: Apple TV+ Support our show! Next Episode: Mulan (1998) Available on: Amazon , Apple , and your local library....
Aug 21, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 137
For 3 years 500 American Soldiers have been entrapped during WWII, now a group of Rangers will set out in an attempt to save them. On today's episode Adam, Ben and John are here to tell you the latrine rumors are true, while reviewing this 2005 adventure. This film is available on: Amazon , Apple , and your local library. Support our show! Next Episode: Greyhound (2020) Available on: Apple TV+...
Aug 14, 2020•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 136
The Cold War heats up when video games and battle collide! On today's episode Adam, Ben, and John taste the vitamin A and E when reviewing this 1983 fantasy! This film is available on: Amazon , Apple , and your local library. Help us reach 3,500 new and upgrading members during #MaxFunDrive Next Episode: The Great Raid (2005) Available on: Amazon , Apple , and your local library....
Aug 07, 2020•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 135
300 Japanese enemy ships are no competition for Admiral Yi Sun-sin and his 13 battleships. On today's episode Adam, Ben, and John rotate starboard and prepare the cannons—while they review this 2014 epic! This film is available on: Amazon , Apple , and your local library. Support our show during #MAXFUNDRIVE2020 and receive amazing gifts! Next Episode: WAR GAMES (1983) Available on: Amazon , Apple , and your local library....
Jul 31, 2020•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 134
A Las Vegas drone pilot faces an ethical battle over dropping bombs in Afghanistan from the safety of his Nevada bunker. On Today's episode Adam, Ben, and John drive home on the freeway while reviewing this 2014 drama. This film is available on: Amazon , Apple , and your local library. Support our show during #MAXFUNDRIVE2020 and receive amazing gifts! Next Episode: The Admiral : Roaring Currents Available on: Amazon , Apple , and your local library....
Jul 24, 2020•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 133
Vengeance is alive when an ex-Roman General works his way up from a slave to confront and kill a corrupt emperor who murdered his family. On today's episode Adam, Ben, and John's fame is well deserved—while they review this award-winning 2000 action film. This film is available on: Amazon , Apple , and your local library. Support our show during #MAXFUNDRIVE2020 and receive amazing gifts! Next Episode: Good Kill (2014) Available on: Amazon , Apple , and your local library....
Jul 17, 2020•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 132
We see the story of the British destroyer H.M.S. Torrin told through flashbacks while its survivors stay afloat via a life raft. On today's episode Adam, Ben, and John bless our ships... and all who sail them—while reviewing this 1942 WW2 drama! This film is available on: Amazon , Apple , and your local library. Max Fun Drive 2020 starts next week! Next Episode: Gladiator (2000) Available on: Amazon , Apple , and your local library....
Jul 10, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 131
During World War 2, a racist officer is put in charge of a squad of African-American troops who are about to take an important bridge from the Germans. On today's episode Adam, Ben, and John single-handedly wash 35 dirty t-shirts while reviewing this 1970 made-for-tv drama! This film is available on: Amazon , and your local library. Support our show Next Episode: In Which We Serve (1942) Available on: Amazon , Apple , and your local library....
Jul 03, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 130
It’s about more than buried treasure. Decades after the American War in Vietnam, four African American vets return to Country seeking the remains of their squad leader and the gold fortune they all hid. On today’s episode Adam, Ben, and John get shown the "Champs-Eleesees" while they review this 2020 adventure. This film is available on Netflix . Next film: Black Brigade (1970) Available on: Amazon , and your local library. Support our show....
Jun 26, 2020•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 129
Malfunctioning torpedos are not helping the "Thunderfish", and neither is Duke's love triangle. On today's episode Adam, Ben, and John spit teeth and cuss while they review this 1951 submarine love story. Available on: Amazon , Apple , and your local library. Support our show Next week's Film: Da 5 Bloods Available on: Netflix...
Jun 19, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 128
