Celluloid Chronicles: A Historical Movie Podcast

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Long-time besties, and history and film enthusiasts, Brick and Birdy bring you tantalizing facts and inaccuracy drama as they explore a new period film each episode. Listen in as they discuss, and sometimes rage, about the making of the film, the history the film is set against, and all other relevant, and maybe not so relevant, matters as they see fit. You could almost say, they’ll be in their period. 

  1. 6D AGO · BONUS

    Scenic Outtakes Ep. 8: Ever After

    Birdy continues the fun by diving further into the nuanced historical bits from Ever After. They cover chocolate, the Romani in France and Europe, the Slave Trade in France, or it's beginnings, and all the random fun facts about Leonardo da Vinci that you can handle. Extra sources from this episode are below.  Sources French Slave Trade | Slavery and RemembranceBeyond 1619: Slavery and the Cultures of America | Folklife TodayCocoa as raw material | ECA European Cocoa AssocationWhat do Leonardo da Vinci and Drew Barrymore have in common? Ever After – ars longaDa Vinci — The Renaissance Man - BiographyLeonardo da Vinci - WikipediaFascination and Hatred: The Roma in European Culture | The National WWII Museum | New OrleansROMA IN FRANCE – FROM MIDDLE AGES TO THE REVOLUTION | ROMI.HR Send us a text

    26 min

  2. JAN 2

    Episode 9: Ever After, Part Two

    Brick and Birdy have sped back to the French Renaissance and try to figure out what's real and what's Fairy-tales in the cult classic, semi-historical, and forever iconic Ever After: A Cinderella Story from 1998. In fact, they get so lost in the weeds and partying with Leonardo da Vinci that we've had make an intermission, so this PART TWO, so if you haven't listed to part one, please return to episode 8!  In the meantime, feel free to read up on our sources: Sources: Brothers Grimm - WikipediaEver After - WikipediaMarie Thérèse of France - WikipediaEver After (Film) - TV TropesCocoa as raw material | ECA European Cocoa AssocationMarie Thérèse of France - WikipediaThe Heroic Industry of the Brothers Grimm | The Hudson ReviewWomen in the Renaissance and Reformation | Encyclopedia.comFrench Slave Trade | Slavery and RemembranceBeyond 1619: Slavery and the Cultures of America | Folklife TodayThe adoration of Ghent: art, history and flavours in Flanders | Ghent holidays | The GuardianPGB 8: Back To School At The Medieval University Of Paris!What do Leonardo da Vinci and Drew Barrymore have in common? Ever After – ars longaFascination and Hatred: The Roma in European Culture | The National WWII Museum | New OrleansROMA IN FRANCE – FROM MIDDLE AGES TO THE REVOLUTION | ROMI.HRAristocrats Are Evil | TropediaThomas More: Utopia – An Open Companion to Early British Literature.How Drew Barrymore recruited Anjelica Huston for Ever After20 Crazy Details Behind The Making Of Ever AfterCelebrating Five Decades Of Award-Winning Costumes By Jenny BeavanEver After: A Cinderella Story (1998) - IMDbEver After - WikipediaSend us a text

    1h 9m

  3. 12/19/2025

    Episode 8: Ever After

    Brick and Birdy have sped back to the French Renaissance and try to figure out what's real and what's Fairy-tales in the cult classic, semi-historical, and forever iconic Ever After: A Cinderella Story from 1998. In fact, they get so lost in the weeds and partying with Leonardo da Vinci that we've had make an intermission and come back to this next time! Stay tuned in two weeks for Part 2! In the meantime, feel free to read up on our sources: Sources: Brothers Grimm - WikipediaEver After - WikipediaMarie Thérèse of France - WikipediaEver After (Film) - TV TropesCocoa as raw material | ECA European Cocoa AssocationMarie Thérèse of France - WikipediaThe Heroic Industry of the Brothers Grimm | The Hudson ReviewWomen in the Renaissance and Reformation | Encyclopedia.comFrench Slave Trade | Slavery and RemembranceBeyond 1619: Slavery and the Cultures of America | Folklife TodayThe adoration of Ghent: art, history and flavours in Flanders | Ghent holidays | The GuardianPGB 8: Back To School At The Medieval University Of Paris!What do Leonardo da Vinci and Drew Barrymore have in common? Ever After – ars longaFascination and Hatred: The Roma in European Culture | The National WWII Museum | New OrleansROMA IN FRANCE – FROM MIDDLE AGES TO THE REVOLUTION | ROMI.HRAristocrats Are Evil | TropediaThomas More: Utopia – An Open Companion to Early British Literature.How Drew Barrymore recruited Anjelica Huston for Ever After20 Crazy Details Behind The Making Of Ever AfterCelebrating Five Decades Of Award-Winning Costumes By Jenny BeavanEver After: A Cinderella Story (1998) - IMDbEver After - WikipediaSend us a text

    1h 12m

  4. 12/17/2025 · BONUS

    New Update: New Episode Post Date

    Hi All! So sorry, but we must announce a new posting date for new episodes. They will not post on Fridays due to some scheduling changes. We hope you understand and we'll see you in a few days! Thank you! Brick and Birdy Send us a text

    5 min

  5. 12/11/2025 · BONUS

    Scenic Outtakes Ep. 7: Ray

    Birdy takes a deep dive into the history of the Chitlin' Circuit, the aftermath of Ray Charles' death, all the tea on the beef between his children and his long time manager Joe Adams, and sad truth behind what happened to Margie Hendrix. Sources History of the Chitlin' Circuit - R&B Hall of Fame Ray Charles’ Children Win Lawsuit Over Song Rights Termination - The Hollywood Reporter Joe Adams, Longtime Manager of Ray Charles Dies at 94 The Lucrative Afterlife of Music Estates – Heirs and Their Struggle Over Termination Rights Send us a text

    53 min

  6. 12/03/2025

    Episode 7: Ray

    This week Brick and Birdy dance to the music of Ray Charles, and learn about his life and legacy while watching Ray from 2004. Follow along as we discover his beginnings, his struggles getting started in the world and music industry, his genius, his deep flaws, and ultimate triumphs.  Sources: Ray (2004) - IMDB Ray Charles The Ray Charles Foundation Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum - Nashville Ray Charles - Brittanica Ray Charles and Disability - Smithsonian Music The Story of Ray Charles - Industries for the Blind and Visually Impaired Vision of A Genius: The Legacy of Brother Ray Charles - UDiscoverMusic Ray Charles' children battle over his legacy - Los Angeles Times 12 Children, 10 “Baby Mamas” & a $75 Million Cash Pot: The Complicated Legacy of Ray Charles - Know Your Instrument Remembering Ray Charles: A Legacy of Genius and Soul - Nick Aldieri Who Are Ray Charles' Children? Here's What We Know About All 12 - Blavity The Enchanting History of Bottle Trees in the South - The Beaumont House Send us a text

    1h 46m

  7. 11/26/2025 · BONUS

    Scenic Outtakes Ep. 6: Short History of Podcasting

    Birdy comes to you this week with great thanks, and short history of podcasting. She'll tease you about upcoming episodes, and remind all that Brick and Birdy would love to hear from you! Send us a text

    11 min

  8. 11/19/2025

    Episode 6: Late Night with the Devil

    Brick and Birdy are unabashedly obsessed as they dive deep into the realm of the occult and demons in this wonderfully grim expose' on the dark side of 1970s media. They had to reign in their own culty passions while covering the deep lore of 70s entertainment, cults, demons, and paranormal investigators and de-bunkers.  Sources The Little-Known History Of Bohemian Grove, The Summer Camp For The ‘Masters Of The Universe’Bohemian Grove - WikiBohemian GroveFreedom of Information Act - The Nixon CollectionOn This Day In 1980: Senate Votes To Investigate Billy CarterNielsen to End Panel-Only Ratings That Have Measured TV for DecadesCommittee for Skeptical Inquiry - WikiAbraxas DemonEd and Lorraine Warren - WikiGrand Guignol - WikiThe Horrific History behind Théâtre du Grand-Guignol in ParisFading Horrors of the Grand Guignol; After sixty years, the Paris theatre that built its fame on mountains of corpses is being forced to seek new ways of scaring casehardened audiences out of their wits.The 'Late Night with the Devil' AI controversy, explained | Mashable'Late Night With The Devil' Team Share How '70s Set Was Made On Low BudgetDecoding Late Night with the Devil (2023) – Warped Perspective Send us a text

    1h 51m
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Long-time besties, and history and film enthusiasts, Brick and Birdy bring you tantalizing facts and inaccuracy drama as they explore a new period film each episode. Listen in as they discuss, and sometimes rage, about the making of the film, the history the film is set against, and all other relevant, and maybe not so relevant, matters as they see fit. You could almost say, they’ll be in their period. 

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