57 episodes
History in Technicolour David Crowther and Wolf O'Neill
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5.0 • 3 Ratings
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Wolf and David explore the history films we love or (or sometimes, films we’d loved just a little less but find interesting). Turns out we like different things…anyway, then we given them a score for two things – how good are they as a film, and how accurate are they with their history.
When you’ve listened, join us at the History of England Facebook Group – you can vote, and tell us what you think of the film, and you can even tell us (in no uncertain terms) what you think of our views (while writing to your MP in the strongest possible terms).
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Napoleon
Ridley Scott's long awaited latest epic; a 'character study' of one of the most influential figures of European history, who reshaped a continent. It has been accompanied by furious debate, criticism, praise and confusion. Henry, Wolf and David rushed to see it, and to chat about it.
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Oppenheimer
Christopher Nolan's biography of J Robert Oppenheimer is visually stunning, rich, ambitious...also quite long. Did it engage you, was it thought provoking, present a convincing view of it's subject? We talk about that.
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The Great Escape
Released in 1863 The Great Escape has got to be one of the definitive tales of derring-do, the ultimate escapism, in the 'film is fun' genre. What role would you have had if you had been there?
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Chariots of Fire
I remember back in 1981 this film was a sensation; we were all running around on beaches in slo-mo. Has it stood the test of time, though, and is it any more than a bit of fluff?
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Bright Star
Jane Campion's Bright Star was released in 2009 and featured on the lives of Fanny Browne and John Keats in the last years of Keat's life. Abbie Cornish and Ben Wishaw do a brilliant job of recreating their lives
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Gladiator
Ridley Scott's classic - is it, and were you entertained or did it unleash hell? Has it stood the test of time? And how well does the revenge format work? This and much more - and a discussion of the ubiquitous agricultural yield ratios.
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Customer Reviews
More, please!
I have been a fan of History of England for years. To say I trust David Crowther‘s assessments of history would be an understatement. I don‘t always agree with him, but he is a very honest historian and an extraordinarily engaging Podcaster. I happily listened recently to the Oppenheimer and Napoleon shows, and am a better person for it! I hope David, Wolf and Henry will be able to find time in their busy schedules to review more films. BTW, the Braveheart question was hilarious (Would you prefer to watch Braveheart or Napoleon a second time?).
Lots of fun
Wolf and David’s banter always brings a smile to my soul and often a chuckle, to boot. Often enough I haven’t seen the film and might very well not get around to it, but it is still great to hear their discussion. The rival line-ups of historical personalities for Bill and Ted’s ... was typical of the brilliance their conversations and format offers. Thanks!