Sands of Iwo Jima: Does this film show its audience the brutality of war, or is it just the TMNT of its time? On today's episode Adam, Ben, and John saddle-up while reviewing this 1949 drama. This film is available on: itunes , Amazon, Youtube, Google Play, and Vudu Support our show Next Film, Sicario (2015), is available on: Fandango Now, Amazon, YouTube, Googe Play, itunes, Vudu, and your local library...
Dr. Strangelove: Is this simply a film that pokes fun at government systems, or is this movie a cautionary tale for all who watch? On today's episode Adam, Ben, and John mutually assure podcast destruction while reviewing this 1964 Comedy. This film is available on: iTunes , Hulu, Amazon, YouTube, Google Play, Vudu Next Film, The Sands of Iwo Jima (1949), is available on: Amazon, Youtube, Google Play, itunes, Vudu, and your local library...
Army of Shadows: Does this film have the viewer ask "what would I do?" or does its intensity have the viewer reflect on what they can do? On today's episode Adam, Ben, and John wait a lifetime while reviewing this 1969 drama! This film is available on: iTunes , Amazon , FilmStruck, Google Play, and Vudu Next Film, Dr. Strangelove, is available on: Amazon , iTunes , YouTube, Google Play, Vudu, and your local library...
Kelly's Heroes: Can one rag-tag story encapsulate everything you want in a war movie? Or does this film simply have a 70's take on a 40's heist? On today's episode Adam, Ben, and John knock it off with the negative waves while reviewing this WW2 adventure. This film is available via: iTunes , Amazon, Youtube, Google Play, Fandango Now, and Vudu Next Film, Army of Shadows, is available via: Film Struck, Google Play, iTunes, Vudu, and your local library...
Aliens: Does this film reflect on the past by portraying a frightening future? Or is this just a fun popcorn-chomping action flick? On today's episode Adam, Ben, and John point their flamethrowers at the eggs of this 1986 thriller. Aliens is available on iTunes , Amazon, HBO, YouTube, Google Play, and Vudu The next film, Kelly's Heroes, is available on Amazon, YouTube, Google Play, Vudu, iTunes, and your local library...
Star Wars: Can one film both radicalize a hero and support a royal bloodline government? On today's episode Adam, Ben, and John turn off their targeting computers while analyzing this 1977/1997 adventure! Star Wars is available on iTunes , Amazon, YouTube, Google Play, and Vudu The next film, Aliens (1986), is available on iTunes , Amazon, HBO, YouTube, Google Play, Vudu, and your local library...
Paisan: Does this film live and breathe the eccentricities of life during wartime? Or does each vignette simply signal an understanding between Italy and America? On today’s episode Adam, Ben, and John walk into a monastery while reviewing this 1946 drama. Paisan is available on Amazon, YouTube, Google Play, Vudu, and iTunes The next film, Star Wars (1977/97), is available on Amazon, YouTube, Google Play, Vudu, iTunes, and your local library
The Enemy Below: Is this simply a cat and mouse Naval adventure? Or is the takeaway more about knowing thine adversary? On today's episode Adam, Ben, and John anxiously prepare their pork chops while reviewing this 1957 drama! The Enemy Below is available on Amazon, Youtube, Google, Vudu, and iTunes The next film, Paisan (1946), is available on Amazon, YouTube, Google Play, Vudu, iTunes, and your local library
Platoon: Does this film truly express the duality of human nature (especially during wartime), or is it simply Oliver Stone's retelling of his own experience in Vietnam? On today's episode Adam, Ben, John *and* Movie Crush host Chuck Bryant load sandbags and flick ants off their necks while reviewing this 1986 drama! Click here to listen to the Movie Crush version of this episode! Platoon is available on Amazon, Youtube, Google, Vudu, iTunes, and Starz The next film, The Enemy Below (1957), is a...
The Siege (1998): Does this film represent an alternative past that predicts a frighteningly familiar present? Or does this story show how easy it is for a "Hamburger Hamburger Bang Bang" culture to grow fearful and defensive after an attack on their soil? On today's episode Adam, Ben, and John declare martial-law while reviewing this 1998 thriller. This film is available on: Amazon, Youtube, Google, Vudu, and iTunes The next film, Platoon (1986), is available on: Amazon, Youtube, Google, Vudu, ...
Operation Dumbo Drop: Is this fun time adventure romp based off a true story, or is Disney trying to spin the war in Vietnam for children? On today’s episode Adam, Ben, and John parachute into Walt’s world while reviewing this family friendly story. This film is available on YouTube, iTunes, Google Play, Vudu, and HBO The next film, The Siege, is available on Amazon, YouTube, iTunes, Google Play, Vudu, and your local library.
Mongol: Does this film accurately tell the tale of Temudgin —Future Khan of all Mongols— or is the story tainted by those who wrote the history books? On today's episode Adam, Ben, and John betray one another while absorbing the filmmaking practices of Russia, Germany, and Kazakhstan! This film is available via: YouTube, Vudu, Google Play, and iTunes. The next film, Operation Dumbo Drop, is available via: YouTube, iTunes, Google Play, Vudu, HBO, and your local library....
Paradise Now: Can this film bridge the gap of understanding between cultures, or will some folks only consider it negative propaganda? On today’s episode Adam, Ben, and John take on this movie’s tough subject matter, while making sure everyone gets a piece of bread. This film is available via: YouTube, Amazon Video, Vudu, Google Play, and iTunes. The next film, Mongol, is available via: YouTube, iTunes, Google Play, Vudu, and your local library.
The Last Of The Mohicans: Does this love story help an audience understand the French and Indian war, or does the film just reenforce noble savage stereotypes? On today’s episode Adam, Ben, and John use every part of the Buffalo to review this 1992 drama. This film is available via: YouTube, Amazon Video, Vudu, Google Play, and iTunes. The next film, Paradise Now, is available via: YouTube, Amazon Video, Vudu, Google Play, iTunes, and your local library.
Apocalypse Now: is this a fictional journey based on Veterans’ urban legends, or does this film just encapsulate the horrors of the Vietnam war? On today’s episode Adam, Ben, and John take LSD placebos while reviewing this 1979 drama. This film is available via: YouTube, Google Play, Vudu, and iTunes The next film, The Last Of The Mohicans, is available via: YouTube, Amazon Video, Vudu, Google Play, iTunes, and your local library.
The Dirty Dozen: It’s 1967 and Nunnally Johnson and Lukas Heller have decided to take on a fictional prequel of D-Day. But does this film accurately represent the time before the Normandy invasion, or are the filmmakers trying to tell us that anyone can have a second chance if they are willing to die? On today’s episode Adam, Ben, and John rhyme their way through boot camp while reviewing this Action-Thriller! This film is available via: YouTube, Amazon Video, Vudu, Google Play, and iTunes. The ...
Clear and Present Danger: Does this film depict the “war on drugs” as realistic? Or does the movie set out to sensationalize the three branches of the American Government? On today’s episode Adam, Ben, and John make sure that the machine is off, the printers are stocked, and the safes are locked... while reviewing this 1994 political thriller. This film is available on: Amazon Video, Google Play, iTunes, Netflix, Vudu, and YouTube. The next film, The Dirty Dozen, is available on: YouTube, Amazon...
The African Queen: Does this film correctly portray colonial life in Africa during World War I, or are the pipes and rapids too distracting? On today’s episode Adam, Ben, and John bust their boilers, while navigating this 1951 Technicolor classic. This film is available on: Amazon Video, Google Play, Netflix, Vudu, and YouTube. You can find the next film, Clear and Present Danger on: Amazon Video, Google Play, iTunes, Netflix, Vudu, YouTube, and your local library....
From Here to Eternity: Is this a tale that puts pre-war emotions in perspective? Or is it a study of the evolution of equality and acceptance? On today's episode, Adam, Ben, and John get in the ring and play dueling-bugles while coming to terms with this 1953 romance. This film is available on: Amazon Video, Google Play, iTunes, YouTube, and Vudu The next film, The African Queen, is available on: Amazon Video, Google Play, Netflix, Vudu, YouTube, and your local library...
Rescue Dawn: Is this an accurate depiction of Dieter Dengler’s time in Laos or are the tentpoles of his experience used to manufacture a Hollywood prison-break story? On today’s episode Adam, Ben, and John get lost in a Herzog fueled jungle while debating whether anyone should watch this 2006 tape. This film is available on: Amazon Video and iTunes The next film, From Here to Eternity, is available on: Amazon Video, Google Play, iTunes, YouTube, and Vudu
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 Youtube The 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 Vudu Next 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 Vudu Click here to support the show! Next film, Red Dawn 2012, is available via: Amazon , iTunes , YouTube, Google Play, Fan...
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 Starz Click 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/donate This film is available via: Amazon , iTunes , YouTube, and Google Play Click here to support our show! Next film, Force 10 from Navarone, is availab...
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 account This film is available via: Amazon , iTunes , Google Play, and Vudu Click 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 Vudu Click 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 Vudu Click 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 FandangoNOW Click here to support our show!...
