Episode notes
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, iTunes, Starz, and your local library
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John Roderick, Adam Pranica, and Benjamin Ahr Harrison are exploring titles from the entire history of cinema about every war, big and bigger. They discuss filmmaking, geopolitical history, nerd out about uniforms and equipment, and crack wise the entire time. To the victor go the spoiler alerts!
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