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Can a personal war, be as powerful as a global war? In a fictional pagan society the rules of war can be as loose or as tight as the chains that bind a young barbarian. On today's episode, Adam, Ben, and John can't remember if they are good men or bad, while reviewing this 1982 adventure!This film is available on:Amazon, Apple, Fandango Now, Max Go, YouTube, Google Play, and VuduSupport our show!Next week: Heaven and EarthAvailable on: Amazon, Apple, Google Play, Fandango Now, Vudu, and your local Library

Films take years to make, and moments to cancel. So one might think it strange to put out such a brave film so shortly after September 11, 2001. Is Behind Enemy Lines telling a fictional tale that supports the troops, or is it simply a film that makes you go... "Wow!" On today's episode Adam, Ben, and John sit here and eat jello, while reviewing this 2001 thriller. This film is available on:Apple, Amazon, and Stars.Support our show!Next week: Conan the Barbarian (1982)Available on: Amazon, Apple, Fandango Now, Max Go, YouTube, Google Play, Vudu, and your local Library

There are multiple sides to creative types, much like how there are multiple sides in a civil war. Can the combined power of Oliver Stone, James Woods, and Jim Belushi inform a movie-going audience of the ongoing civil war in El Salvador? On today's episode Adam, Ben, and John are trying to run a restaurant, not a f*cking bank—while they watch this 1986 Adventure.This film is available on:Apple, Amazon, Vudu, and your local library.Support our show!Next week: Behind Enemy LinesAvailable on: Apple, Amazon, Stars, and your local library

Is this Quentin Tarantino's Magnum Opus or did Eli Roth's uncredited direction give this film the fever? On today's episode Adam, Ben, and John are in the killin' Nazi business. And cousin, business is a-boomin' while they review this 2009 adventure.This film is available on:Apple, Amazon, Showtime, Youtube, Google Play, Fandango Now, and Vudu.Support our show!Next week: SalvadorAvailable on: Apple, Amazon, Vudu, and your local library.

Flags of Our Fathers: Is this film the cultural flip it intended to be, or are we as an audience left flapping in the wind? On today's episode Adam, Ben, and John run it up the flagpole and see who salutes (But no one ever does) while reviewing this 2006 drama.This film is available on:Amazon, iTunes, YouTube, Google Play, Fandango Now, and Vudu,Support our show!Next week: Inglourious BasterdsAvailable on: Apple, Amazon, Showtime, Youtube, Google Play, Fandango Now, Vudu

Letters from Iwo Jima: Does this film's story-telling device help craft a pragmatic tale of WWII or Is this movie only one-half of a Clint Eastwood fever-dream? On today's episode Adam, Ben, and John build those underground fortifications while reviewing this 2006 drama!This film is available on:Amazon, iTunes, YouTube, Google Play, Fandango Now, and Vudu.Support our show!Next week: Flags of our FathersAvailable on: Amazon, iTunes, YouTube, Google Play, Fandango Now, Vudu, and your local library

Paths of Glory: Is this a tale of frustration and loss during The Great War, or does this film successfully encapsulate all of the red-tape, emotions, posturing, and death of war? On today's episode Adam, Ben, and John, suggest what you can do with that promotion... while reviewing this 1957 drama!This film is available on:Amazon, iTunes YouTube, Google Play, and Vudu.Support our show!Next week: Letters from Iwo JimaAvailable on: Amazon, iTunes, YouTube, Google Play, Fandango Now, Vudu, and your local library

RoboCop: is this film about the war on crime, or is this movie Paul Verhoeven’s "Greatest Story Ever Told" remake? On today’s episode Adam, Ben, and John have the right to remain silent, while reviewing this 1987 action-crime-adventure!This film is available on:Amazon, iTunes, YouTube, Google Play, and Vudu.Support our show!Next week: Paths of GloryAvailable on: Amazon, iTunes YouTube, Google Play, Vudu, and your local library

Black Book: Is this a WW2 film that tells its tale from an unfamiliar angle, or are Paul Verhoeven films only shot at unfamiliar angles? On today's episode Adam, Ben, and John show each other their stamp collections while reviewing this 2006 thriller.This film is available on:Amazon, iTunes, FandangoNow, YouTube, Google Play, VuduSupport our show!Next week: RoboCop (1987)Available on: Amazon, iTunes, YouTube, Google Play, Vudu, and your local library

Courage Under Fire: Does this film show the progressive evolution of a convoluted US Military, or is this movie simply Zwick's Rashomon? On today's episode Adam, Ben, and John Imagine a life without consequences when they review this 1996 mystery!This film is available on:Amazon, iTunes, YouTube, Google Play, and MaxGoSupport our show!Next week: Black BookAvailable on: Amazon, iTunes, FandangoNow, YouTube, Google Play, Vudu, and your local library

Pearl Harbor: Is this a faithful retelling of the attack on Pearl Harbor, or is this film Michael Bay’s Titanic? On today’s episode neither Adam, Ben, or John smoke a cigarette while reviewing this 2001 drama.This film is available on:itunes, Netflix, Showtime, YouTube, and Google PlaySupport our show!Next Film, Courage Under Fire, is available on:Amazon, iTunes, YouTube, Google Play, MaxGo, and your local library

Valkyrie: is this a film where the heroes unfortunately don’t succeed, or are we just watching the lesser of two evils fail? On today’s episode Adam, Ben, and John find out that "Anything" is a very dangerous word, when they review this 2008 thriller. This film is available on:Amazon, iTunes, YouTube, and Google PlaySupport our show!Next Film, Pearl Harbor, is available on:itunes, Netflix, Showtime, YouTube, Google Play

The Deer Hunter: Is this film a slice of life experience which explores the ripple effect of war, or is this story a slow burn of small town life? On today's episode we hunt what is "this" and what's "this" while reviewing a 1978 drama.This film is available on:Amazon, iTunes, YouTube, Google Play, and VuduSupport our show!Next Film, Valkyrie, is available on:Amazon, iTunes, YouTube, Google Play, and your local library

Biloxi Blues: Is this a film about Neil Simon, or is this a film about America? On today's episode Adam, Ben, and John find out the difference between a bathroom and a latrine while reviewing this 1988 Comedy. This film is available on:Amazon, iTunes, Hoopla, YouTube, Google Play, and VuduSupport our show!Next Film, The Deer Hunter, is available on:Amazon, iTunes, YouTube, Google Play, Vudu , and your local library

All Quiet on the Western Front: Is this a transitional film which plants a seed in the trenches of Hollywood, or is it simply a dramatized retelling of events from The Great War? On Today's episode Adam, Ben, and John rope off a big field and sell tickets, while reviewing this 1930 Drama!This film is available on:Amazon, iTunes, FandangoNOW, Google Play, Youtube, VuduSupport our show!Next Film, Biloxi Blues, is available on:Amazon, iTunes, Hoopla, YouTube, Google Play, Vudu, and your local library

RAN (乱): Can a film set in feudal Japan translate the brutality of feuding families with the same je ne sais quoi of Bill Shakespeare? On today's episode Adam, Ben, and John share fine words —but words don't win wars—while reviewing this 1985 Drama.This film is available on:Amazon, iTunes, Film Struck, YouTube, Google Play, and VuduSupport our show!Next Film, All Quiet on the Western Front (1930) , is available on:Amazon, iTunes, FandangoNOW, Google Play, Youtube, Vudu, and your local library

Downfall: Is this film solely recounting the last days of Hitler? Or does this movie's story evoke deeper truths about human beings and their cruel capabilities? On today's episode Adam, Ben, and John talk harsh truths and historical facts while reviewing this 2004 drama.This film is available on:Amazon, iTunes, Google Play, FandangoNOW, Hoopla, and VuduSupport our show!Next Film, Ran, is available on:Amazon, iTunes, Film Struck, YouTube, Google Play, Vudu and your local library

Von Ryan's Express: Can an audience be ok with an anti-hero if he's an aging Crooner? Or is this film a fun action-romp no matter who's in the cast? On today's episode Adam, Ben, and John bust out of their studios while reviewing this 1965 Drama!This film is available on:Amazon, iTunes, YouTube, Google Play, Vudu, and FandangoNOWSupport our show!Next Film, Downfall, is available on:Amazon, iTunes, Google Play, FandangoNOW, Hoopla, Vudu, and your local library

Is this a fun trope-filled submarine caper, or is U-571 a classic example of winner revisionism? On today’s episode Adam, Ben and John brace themselves and stare at the ceilings of their studios while reviewing this 2001 depth-charge drama!This film is available on:Amazon, iTunes, Starz, YouTube, Google Play, and FandangoNOW.Support our showNext Film, Von Ryan's Express, is available on:Amazon, iTunes, YouTube, Google Play, Vudu, FandangoNOW, and your local library

Sicario: Does this film amplify the war on drugs, or is it just an action-packed western? On today's episode Adam, Ben, and John use themselves as bait while reviewing this 2015 drama!This film is available on: Amazon, iTunes, YouTube, Google Play, FandangoNOW, and VuduSupport our showNext Film, U-571, is available on:Amazon, iTunes, Starz, YouTube, Google Play, FandangoNOW, and your local library

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 VuduSupport our showNext 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, VuduNext 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 VuduNext 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 VuduNext 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 oniTunes, Amazon, HBO, YouTube, Google Play, and VuduThe next film, Kelly's Heroes, is available onAmazon, 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 oniTunes, Amazon, YouTube, Google Play, and VuduThe next film, Aliens (1986), is available oniTunes, 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 onAmazon, YouTube, Google Play, Vudu, and iTunesThe next film, Star Wars (1977/97), is available onAmazon, 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 onAmazon, Youtube, Google, Vudu, and iTunesThe next film, Paisan (1946), is available onAmazon, 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 onAmazon, Youtube, Google, Vudu, iTunes, and StarzThe next film, The Enemy Below (1957), is available onAmazon, YouTube, Google Play, Vudu, iTunes, and your local library

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 iTunesThe next film, Platoon (1986), is available on:Amazon, Youtube, Google, Vudu, iTunes, Starz, and your local library

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 onYouTube, iTunes, Google Play, Vudu, and HBOThe next film, The Siege, is available onAmazon, 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 iTunesThe 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 next film, Apocalypse Now, is available via: YouTube, Google Play, Vudu, iTunes, and your local library.

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 Video, Vudu, Google Play, iTunes, and your local library.

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 VuduThe 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 iTunesThe 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 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!