Fallen Through Time

Robin Marie Averbeck

Two sisters -- one a historian, the other a cinephile -- talk about films and shows that take us to another time, and another place.

  1. há 3 dias

    EP23 | Frida (2002)

    We round up our series on period films exploring Creative Genius with the 2002 film Frida, starring Salma Hayek as the truly unparalleled artist and revolutionary, Frida Kahlo (1907-1954) and Alfred Molina as her husband and fellow artist, Diego Rivera (1886 - 1957). It's hard to capture someone so counter culture in a mainstream Hollywood Film, especially when her work has already been usurped by the tentacles of capitalism. We explore what we enjoyed about the film, what we thought was missing, and discuss the indefinable woman that the film centers on: Frida Kahlo. Further Reading: COMRADE FRIDA: 8 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT KAHLO & RUSSIA Frida Kahlo (Left) and Diego Rivera (Right) from Wikipedia.

    EP23 | Frida (2002)

  2. 12 de ago.

    EP22 | The Big Country (1958)

    Michelle and Casey discuss the Western epic The Big Country, released in 1958 and based on the novel Ambush at Blanco Canyon by Donald Hamilton (later renamed The Big Country). This film adaptation was directed by William Wyler and notably stars Gregory Peck, Charlton Heston and Burl Ives. All the actors in this film have standout performances. The Big Country lacks specific historical references unlike other Westerns, but Casey and Michelle still found historical details to discuss, including the House Un-American Activities Committee, as well as 1958-style movie-making magic such as choices about location, music, editing, and more. Show Notes: (1) The Big Country soundtrack, score by Jerome Moross (2) You Must Remember This Podcast by Katrina Longworth Her episode on William Wyler's later career films Her season on the Hollywood Blacklist

    EP22 | The Big Country (1958)

  3. 20 de jul.

    EP21 | The Libertine (2004)

    The 2004 film The Libertine stars John Malkovich as Charles II and Johnny Depp as real life poet, The Earl of Rochester aka John Wilmot (lots of Johns!). We are once again exploring the theme of "creative genius" in the 17th century, but Wilmot's demise is the most elaborate of the main characters in the biopics we've discussed to date. Wilmot's real life poems were satyrical smut, and he seemed to live close to the lines he penned, dying at just 33 years old. Yet this film also explores themes of feminism and pokes fun at the idea of aristocracy, not unlike Wilmot's poems. Samantha Morton shines in this film as Elizabeth Barry, and Rosamund Pike plays Wilmot's wife, Elizabeth Malet (lots of Elizabeths!). The movie was written as a play first and at times feels more play like film like, but as far as transporting the viewer to another time, this move nails it. Show Notes: The Poetry Foundation: John Wilmot Earl Of Rochester https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poets/john-wilmot Portrait of John Wilmot, 2nd Earl of Rochester (1647-1680). Private Collection. Artist : Huysmans, Jacob (c. 1633?1696). (Photo by Fine Art Images/Heritage Images/Getty Images)

    EP21 | The Libertine (2004)

  4. 29 de jun.

    E20 | Sinners (2025)

    Set in 1932, the film 'Sinners' brings History through the lens of music, vampires, and the Black Southerner experience. We dive into this award-winning layered masterpiece for our 20th episode of the podcast. Join us as we talk about the significance of the creative choices by director Ryan Coogler for Sinners–the most Oscar-nominated film of all time. Links to media mentioned in the podcast: BOOK: Hammer and Hoe: Alabama Communists Through the Great Depression https://uncpress.org/9781469625485/hammer-and-hoe/ MOVIE: "The Commitments" (1991) 'Jimmy Rabbitte, an unemployed Dublin boy, decides to put together a soul band made up entirely of the Irish working class.' AUTHOR INTERVIEW: "Journalist Geoff Bennett discusses his book on Black artists who shaped American comedy" Link to interview about "Black Out Loud: The Revolutionary History of Black Comedy from Vaudeville to '90s Sitcoms." MOVIE REVIEW: "The inclusion of the Chows’ story gives value to not only Asian American representation in media but also the range of Asian American experiences. Sinners also sheds light on the often unheard-of Mississippi Delta Chinese community to a wider range of audience members" Link to review by the 1882 Foundation ARTICLE: The Wrap: 'Sinners": The Meaning Behind the Irish Vampire Remmick ARTICLE: Folklore Film: Folklore in Sinners Everyone Missed MUSIC: The Sinners soundtrack

    E20 | Sinners (2025)

  5. 8 de jun.

    E19 | Hamnet (2025)

    Robin and Michelle discuss the heartbreakingly beautiful Oscar- nominated film Hamnet, directed by Chloé Zhao and starring Irish actors Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal. The movie portrays a fictional estimate of William Shakespeare and the inspiration he drew from tragedy in his own family to create the play Hamlet. LINKS: What ‘Hamnet’ Gets Right and Wrong About William Shakespeare’s Life and Family Biography.com Jessie Buckley Is Stripping Away the Artifice ELLE Magazine

    E19 | Hamnet (2025)

  6. 4 de jun.

    E18 | Peaky Trivia, Period Drama News & BOMB

    Life after Outlander? Life after Outlander! Michelle and Robin catch up with each other and have a proper gab about: what to expect from the Podcast this summer, the newly released Blood of My Blood Season 2 trailer, and what's coming out in the world of period dramas next year. We wrap it up with Michelle quizzing Robin on quotes from Peaky Blinders; you can play along at home! It's a short episode. Hit play and have fun. Do it!

    E18 | Peaky Trivia, Period Drama News & BOMB

  7. 20 de mai.

    EP17 | And the World Was All Around Us (Outlander S8 EP10)

    The end has finally arrived! Michelle and Robin break down the Series Finale of Outlander, and share their thoughts on this epic eight season experience. Along the way they discuss alternative endings, the vibrating frequency of linen, and the history of purgatory! Strap in, this one is a fun romp.

    EP17 | And the World Was All Around Us (Outlander S8 EP10)

  8. 13 de mai.

    EP16 | Pharos (Outlander S8 E9)

    Diana G. herself wrote this one, the penultimate episode of Outlander! She has only written a few episodes throughout the whole series, so hopes were high that this would be a dialed hour of TV. Robin and Michelle discuss why they thought it worked in this episode of the pod. They also go on some epic history side-quests early on, so grab a dram and dust off your history-brain, Time Travelers, we're diving right in. Can you change the outcome of history by impacting key individuals? Tune it for Robin as she opines! Fear not, we circle it back to the sexual tension between Jamie and John–it could fuel a trip to the moon! Enjoy this episode of the podcast, and hey, while you are at it–please honor us with a rating and a review on your listening app of choice? The algorithm is starving for some attention. Much appreciated!

    EP16 | Pharos (Outlander S8 E9)
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Two sisters -- one a historian, the other a cinephile -- talk about films and shows that take us to another time, and another place.

Informações

  • Criado por
    Robin Marie Averbeck
  • Anos de atividade
    2026
  • Episódios
    23
  • Classificação
    Explícito
  • Site do podcast
    Fallen Through Time