299: Darkest Hour with Furman Daniel
Last year, we covered the early life of Winston Churchill with biographer Furman Daniel. Today, we’ll bring chat with Furman again to learn more about Churchill during World War II as he was depicted in the 2017 movie Darkest Hour. Get Furman’s book Blood, Mud, and Oil Paint Find more of Furman’s work Patton: Battling […]
298: This Week: Sully, El Chapo, The French Revolution
In this episode, we’ll learn about historical events that happened this week in history as they were depicted in these movies: Sully, El Chapo and The French Revolution. Events from This Week in History Sully El Chapo The French Revolution Birthdays from This Week in History John Adams The Story of Alexander Graham Bell Apollo 13 […]
295: This Week: Emancipation, Bonnie and Clyde, I, Tonya
In this episode, we’ll learn about historical events that happened this week in history as they were depicted in these movies: Emancipation, Bonnie and Clyde, and I, Tonya. Events from This Week in History Emancipation Bonnie and Clyde | BOATS #195 I, Tonya Birthdays from This Week in History Sons of Liberty J. Edgar […]
291: This Week: W.E., Young Winston, The Right Stuff
In this episode, we’ll learn about historical events that happened this week in history as they were depicted in these movies: W.E., Young Winston, and The Right Stuff. Events from This Week in History W.E. | BOATS #209 Young Winston | BOATS #259 The Right Stuff | BOATS #75 Birthdays from This Week in […]
287: This Week: JFK, LBJ, The Pianist
In this episode, we’ll learn about historical events that happened this week in history as they were depicted in these movies: JFK, LBJ, and The Pianist. Events from This Week in History JFK | BOATS #274 (Interview) and BOATS #126 (Narrative) LBJ | BOATS #127 The Pianist | BOATS #34 Birthdays from This Week in History The […]
286: The Mafia in Casino, Goodfellas, Donnie Brasco, and The Sopranos with Scott Hoffman
Author Scott Hoffman takes us inside how well the movies like Casino, Goodfellas, Donnie Brasco, and the TV series The Sopranos portray the Outfit and the Mafia. To hear more Mafia stories, pick up Scott’s book called Inside using the button below. Get Scott’s book Inside by Scott Hoffman Did you enjoy this episode? Help […]
283: Chaplin with Scott Eyman
Classic film historian Scott Eyman’s new book is out today! It’s called Charlie Chaplin vs. America: When Art, Sex and Politics Collided, so today we’ll be chatting with Scott about Charlie Chaplin’s life as it was depicted in the 1992 biopic from Richard Attenborough. Get Scott’s new book Charlie Chaplin vs. America See more of […]
282: This Week: Ali, Argo, Gunpowder
In this episode, we’ll learn about historical events that happened this week in history as they were depicted in these movies: Ali, Argo, and Gunpowder. Events from This Week in History Ali | BOATS #11 Argo | BOATS #17 Gunpowder Birthdays from This Week in History John Adams The Founding of a Republic The […]
280: Gettysburg with Gregory J.W. Urwin
We travel back to the 1993 film Gettysburg along with military historian and author Gregory J.W. Urwin to find out how well it does showing the Battle of Gettysburg during the Civil War. Support our guest Custer Victorious: The Civil War Battles of General George Armstrong Custer Also mentioned in this episode Gettysburg by Stephen […]
279: This Week: The Patriot, MacArthur, X-Men: First Class
In this episode, we’ll learn about historical events that happened this week in history as they were depicted in these movie: The Patriot, MacArthur, and X-Men: First Class. Did you enjoy this episode? Help support the next one! Buy me a coffee Disclaimer: Dan LeFebvre and/or Based on a True Story may earn commissions from qualifying purchases […]
278: This Week: Eight Men Out, 1492: Conquest of Paradise, The Right Stuff
In this episode, we’ll learn about historical events that happened this week in history as they were depicted in these movie: Eight Men Out, 1492: Conquest of Paradise, and The Right Stuff. Did you enjoy this episode? Help support the next one! Buy me a coffee Disclaimer: Dan LeFebvre and/or Based on a True Story may earn […]