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The Historical Movies Podcast

Ros and Bryce Evans

Tv & Film

Frequency: 1 episode/7d. Total Eps: 9

Grab your popcorn and history book for the podcast about movies inspired by history! In every weekly episode hosts Ros and Bryce Evans romp through a historically inspired movie; exploring the history, celebrating the good, discussing the bad and asking a set list of questions of every film, all in around 40 minutes. As well as the intriguing history behind the blockbusters expect a lively chat about the pop culture impacts these films have, plus tales of production hell, on-set antics, directorial genius, box office bombs and everything in between. Your hosts are Ros Evans, a film editor who studied archaeology and Bryce Evans, Professor of Modern World History at Liverpool Hope University.

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The Sniper (2021)

Episode 9

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 • Duration 40:18

Over 3 million views on YouTube can't be wrong can it?

We find out as we cover 'The Sniper', an Iranian movie following the exploits of legendary sniper Abdolrasoul Zarrin, who has the highest recorded kill count of any sniper in history with 740.

We delve into the history of the Iran/Iraq war and the myths and truths about Zarrin. Plus we discuss the cult of the sniper in movies, the world of Sacred Defence cinema, the Iraqi Freddy Mercury, the Iranian Jeremy Corbyn and military maps drawn by 3-year-olds.

Tell us about your 'misbehaves', or just get in touch by emailing us at historicalmoviespodcast@gmail.com

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Apocalypto (2006)

Episode 8

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 • Duration 40:29

Mel Gibson's no stranger to historical inaccuracy but did he go too far in his depiction of the Maya in his brilliant, visceral jungle chase movie Apocalypto?

We discuss the history behind this blockbuster, plus: is this the best loincloth movie of all time? Mel's subtle Midnight Cowboy reference and which exotic jungle death would Bryce prefer?

Happen to know what a Tapir actually sounds like, or would just like to get in touch? Drop us a line at historicalmoviespodcast@gmail.com or @drbryceevans on X.

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Apollo 13 (1995)

Episode 7

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 • Duration 40:29

Is this the most historically accurate film of all time? Quite possibly and we'll tell you why in this week's episode; Apollo 13.

Plus: what being in space smells like. Is this the greatest nerds fixing problems movie of all time?Were there any members of Ron Howard's family NOT cast in this movie and the perfect sequel to Apollo 13 that you've probably never heard of!

Do you know how to build that device that converts square oxygen filters to round oxygen filters, or would just like to get in touch? Reach us at historicalmoviespodcast@gmail.com or @drbryceevans on X.

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Lumumba (2000)

Episode 6

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 • Duration 33:37

The rise to power, reign and assassination of Patrice Lumumba, the first Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, is the subject of Raoul Peck's 2000 movie Lamumba.

We discuss the complex and facinating history behind the movie and discuss everything from Eriq Ebouaney's fine performance to anachronistic airplanes.

Do you know where we can get our hands on a nice cold Polar beer, or would just like to get in touch with us? Reach us at historicalmoviespodcast@gmail.com or @drbryceevans on X.

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Gladiator (2000)

Episode 5

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 • Duration 47:36

“Are you not entertained?”

To coincide with the release of Gladiator 2 this week, we take a trip back to the year 2000 and revisit Ridley Scott’s original swords and sandals classic.

We talk through the history that inspired the movie, ask how accurate it is and get on to the important topic of Oliver Reed’s booze-fueled pugilistic antics with the crew of HMS Cumberland.

Plus Commodus’ 5 back-to-back World Cups, the real fatality rate of the gladiators and the Nobel Prize for Movie Physics goes to another implausible impaling.

Want to sell us the rights to Nick Cave’s Gladiator sequel, or would just like to get in touch with us? Drop us a line at historicalmoviespodcast@gmail.com or @drbryceevans on X.

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Zulu (1964)

Episode 4

Tuesday, November 5, 2024 • Duration 44:34

"Zulus sir! Thousands of 'em!"

Stanley Baker, Michael Caine and Jack Hawkins star in Cy Endfield's depiction of the Battle of Rorke's Drift in this classic of '60s cinema.

We discuss the real Battle of Rorke's Drift in 1879 and the causes and outcomes of the Anglo-Zulu War. Plus what make '60s movies so unique and brilliant, is Hook the film's hero, and is this the best sideburn movie ever made?

Did you spot the Zulu with the wristwatch, or would just like to get in touch with us? Reach us at historicalmoviespodcast@gmail.com or @drbryceevans on X.

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Marie Antoinette (2006)

Episode 3

Tuesday, October 29, 2024 • Duration 36:29

Ep. 003 Marie Antoinette (2006)

Let them eat cake, let them wear blue converse sneakers? We discuss Sofia Coppola's movie, based on the biography 'Marie Antoinette: The Journey' by Antonia Fraser and the life and times of the real Marie Antoinette, the last queen of France.

Is this lavish, over the top, some times anachronistic movie actually the most honest and accurate depiction of Marie Antoinette that we've yet had?

Know the perfect brew time for jasmine tea or would just like to get in touch? Reach us at historicalmoviespodcast@gmail.com or @drbryceevans on X.

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Braveheart (1995)

Episode 2

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 • Duration 37:52

Ep. 002 Braveheart (1995).

"They'll never take our freedom!" rings out across the glens in Mel Gibson's take on the life of Scottish independence fighter William Wallace. There's no denying that Braveheart is a ripping 3 hours of fun but has Mel's gross flights of historically-inaccurate fancy gone too far or are they necessary for a ripping yarn?

We talk about the background of the real William Wallace, starting with Blind Harry's 15th century poem, as well as what we love about this ridiculous and brilliant blockbuster.

Know if snapping off the end of an implaled arrow is actaully sound medical advice? Or would like to get in touch with us? Reach us at historicalmoviespodcast@gmail.com or @drbryceevans on X.

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Napoleon (2023)

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Tuesday, October 15, 2024 • Duration 39:41

Ep. 001 Napoleon (2023).

Where better place to start this podcast than with possibly the biggest historical figure of them all - Napoleon. But is the incredible life of the Corsican general simply too grand to fit on the big screen?

We discuss how the myth of Napoleon falls into the 'great man' theory of history. What director Sir Ridley Scott (from here on 'Sridley') was trying to say with this movie (and whether we think he succeeded) and we talk about what we loved and didn't about this historical blockbuster.

Have a suggestion for a better hat movie that this or would like to get in touch with us? Reach us at historicalmoviespodcast@gmail.com or @drbryceevans on X.

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