History in Technicolor

The story of Beethoven's life and music, through the lens of the mystery he left behind - who was the 'Immortal Beloved?' The Music is great, by the way.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Paths of Glory is an anti war movie released in 1957, directed by Stanley Kubrick and starring Kirk Douglas. Who does take his shirt off. It's based a novel but on a real case of French soldiers who refuse to continue a suicidal attack.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A romp, ladies and gentlemen. Chaucer walking naked after betting his shirt, peasants jousting as knights, rock music at medieval jousts. A bit of fun or hideous tosh?   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The 1989 film's trip through time started by being received most heinously by critics, and yet it's journey has been most unprecedented until now it is remembered most excellently. though probably not for the quality of its history.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The 2010 movie depicts the fight for women's rights at the Ford Dagenham site in 1968. loads of fun and laughter all mixed up with series issues produces a really good feel good movie.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The historical drama directed by Ava DuVernay is about personal bravery, about moving, dramatic - and controversial events. Did it tell the story fairly? And did it convey the drama and engage the heart?  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In celebration of St George's Day, we watched Kenneth Branagh's Henry V. Was it a triumph of the order of Agincourt's, or worse than the Duke of Bedford's haircut?  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Not quite sure how many times I have watched Das Boot, but it is legion. A story of the war in one campaign, of the comradeship on board, and the terrors of living at the mercy of the sea  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's an adventure, exploration yarn! Good solid honest stuff - British explorer Percy Fawcett journeys into the Amazon, where he discovers evidence of a previously unknown, advanced civilization. But was he the hero he was cracked up to be?  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Glen Longwell joins Wolf and I to compare and contrast 3 Robin Hood movies. Plus we had some questions so hie thee to the Facebook group to pitch in. We talk 1938, 1991, 2010 - and a brief homage to Disney, of course. Which will win?!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

When I was at school we constantly discussed the book; we were fascinated by it, including where they kept their money (really? Ewe).  So what about the film? How did the world's coolest ever actor and Dustin do?  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We discuss the intricate and fascinating story of Mary Queen of Scots and the new 2018 movie - along with the 1971 movie too. A chance to see how the our mores and filmmaking have moved on  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The first of an occasional series where we look at the representation of folk tales and beliefs of the past, and how accurately film has presented them. We are joined in the shed by our Witch expert, Millie  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Such a classic - Katherine Hepburn and Peter O'Toole giving it large, plus the world's most appalling article of clothing (see if you can spot which). Was it accurate? Was it fun?  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Made in 1966 by Italian neo-realist director Gillo Pontecorvo, the film is based the actions of rebels and French government during the Algerian War of 1954–62. So realistic was it, that it has been used as a training film.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.