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History through the lens of film. Updated Fridays . . . usually.
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Dec 19, 2015

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In this week's episode I look at an episode of the BBC show Doctor Who. Topics discussed include Hoovervilles, and the Bonus Army march.

 

Sources:

"The Bonus Army: An American Epic"  - Paul Dickson

"Dark Realities: America's Great Depression" - Wyn Derbishire

Doctor Who Theme Rock Remix

Dec 1, 2015

 

 

Hi Everyone,

So, yeah, it's been a while. How's things? Did you have a good Thanksg---

Ok, ok, ok, I know! I said I'd have a new episode out like a month ago. I had good intentions, but then work and family events got in the way.

I'll make you a promise, though -- by next Friday December 11 I will have a new episode out. If I don't YOU can punish me by choosing the worst movie to watch and review (and somehow come up with historic content to talk about).

Might I suggest https://www.reddit.com/r/badMovies/ for some bad movie ideas?

Keep learning!

- NLP

Oct 27, 2015

Hi Everyone,

It's been a while, but the Historian's Movie Review returns this week with a spooky new episode!

Stay tuned!

 

Sep 25, 2015

This is the second part of a two part series. If you haven't listened to part one you can find it HERE 

In this week’s episode of The Historian’s Movie Review I wrap up the Last Emperor.

Topics discussed include Chiang Kai-shek, the Guomindang Party, and The Cultural Revolution.

You can help support the show through the Amazon search portal below:

 

Sources:

The Empress Dowager CiXi: the Concubine who Launched Modern China – Jung Chang

The Last Manchu: The Autobiography of Henry Pu Yi, Last Emperor of China – Henry Pu Yi

Intro/Outro Music - "Aguirre, the Wrath of God," - Gary Lucas

 

Sep 19, 2015

 

In this week’s episode of The Historian’s Movie Review I look at the film The Last Emperor.

Topics discussed include the Empress Dowager CiXi, The May Fourth Movement, and the Chinese Civil War.

You can help support the show through the Amazon search portal below:

 

Sources:

The Empress Dowager CiXi: the Concubine who Launched Modern China – Jung Chang

The Last Manchu: The Autobiography of Henry Pu Yi, Last Emperor of China – Henry Pu Yi

Intro/Outro Music - "Smells Like Roast Liar" - BASIC

 

Sep 11, 2015

 

Warning: This episode contains some adult language and plot spoilers.

We are finally back after after a long hiatus! In this week's episode of The Historian's Movie Review I look at the 2012 film Lawless. Topics discussed include Prohibition moonshining, Apalachian culture, and bad acting in the film.

 

You can support the show a few different ways –

Rate and review on iTunes.

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Follow the show on Twitter @histmovie

And, you can support us financially through the Amazon search portal:

 

Aug 2, 2015

 

In this episode is a very important message about future episodes.

Have a suggestion for a movie for me to review? contact me at:

histmoviereivew@gmail.com

@histmovie

Keep learning!

Jul 6, 2015

 

 

In this week's episode of the Historian's Movie Review I look at the 2014 film Selma. Topics discussed include Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X's approaches to Civil Rights, President Lyndon Johnson's involvement in the Civil Rights movement, and the recent SCOTUS ruling on same-sex marriage and its connection to the Civil Rights movement.

 

A message from your host --

Thank you all so much for your support and interest in this show over the last few months. I know updates have been increasingly sporadic, and I apologize for that. As I mention in this episode I will be moving this week to start a new job, and because of that updates will be less frequent. I expect I'll be able to get one more episode out in July, and one in August. Beyond that -- with the new job -- I'm not sure what the production schedule will be.

Also, I've been working on tweaking audio levels and trying some new production techniques to produce a better-sounding show for everyone. Please let me know how this new episode sounds.

Regardless, thank you all again for your support, for the downloads, and the words of encouragement. See you again in a few weeks!

- NLP

 

You can support the show a few different ways –

Rate and review on iTunes.

Like the show on facebook.com/historiansmoviereview

Follow the show on Twitter @histmovie

And, you can support us financially through Audible.com


Notes

IMDB - Selma

Sitkoff, Harvard, King: Pilgrimage to the Mountaintop

Taylor, Branch, The King Years: Historic Moments in the Civil Rights Movement

 

Podcast Shout-Out

Almost Educational - Episode 32 - James Bond Head Canon

 

 

Jun 26, 2015

 

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Just wanted to put up a quick message -- there will be a new episode up likely this weekend. 

- NLP

 

Jun 19, 2015

 

 

Warning: This episode contains moderate cursing.

Attention! Attention! In this week's episode of The Historian's Movie Review I am joined by my friend Jeff, and we talk about the 1970 film M*A*S*H. 

Topics discussed include the origin of the Korean War, the creation of MASH units, the nature of how we conceptualize war, as well as the creeping threat of Nazi bears! That is all.

You can support the show a few different ways –

Rate and review on iTunes.

Like the show on facebook.com/historiansmoviereview

Follow the show on Twitter @histmovie

And, you can support us financially through Audible.com

Notes:

IMDB - MASH

MASH - A Novel about Three Army Doctors, Richard Hooker

MASH: An Army Surgeon in Korea, Otto Apel, M.D

 

Intro and Outro Music - "Sucide is Painless", London Starlight Orchestra

 

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