Scott and Jenn dive into the 1946 classic, “Song of the South,” and let me tell ya, it’s a ride! Right off the bat, we explore the film’s controversial history and why you won’t find it on DVD or streaming platforms today. We reminisce about our childhood memories with Uncle Remus and those catchy tunes,Continue reading “Song of the South: a preview of our full review”
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Podcast Episode 88: Reviewing Napoleon with a World-Famous Napoleon Reenactor: What Hollywood Got Right and Wrong
In this episode of our podcast, “Talk With History”, join our hosts Scott and Jenn in an insightful discussion as they are joined by Mark Schneider, a renowned reenactor of Napoleon Bonaparte. Tapping into Mark’s vast knowledge of Napoleon, the trio delves deep into the intricacies, context, and potential inaccuracies of Ridley Scott’s epic portrayalContinue reading “Podcast Episode 88: Reviewing Napoleon with a World-Famous Napoleon Reenactor: What Hollywood Got Right and Wrong”
Podcast Ep62 – The History of True Grit: John Wayne versus Jeff Bridges
Our first ever “Watch with History” segment compares the 1969 and 2010 versions of the movie “True Grit.” While the 2010 version has better cinematography, we prefer the characters and humor in the 1969 version. Both versions follow the story of a young girl seeking revenge for her father’s murder in the American Old West.Continue reading “Podcast Ep62 – The History of True Grit: John Wayne versus Jeff Bridges”