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Reel History UKS03EP05 From H*llRecorded for 2020 Black History Month UK, now released in 2021 Black History Month US, Jenna and Hugh decided as a Hallowe'en idea to look at the comic book adaptation FROM HELL from writer-directors the Hughes Brothers. Jenna discusses the conflict between her true-crime geekiness and her current status as a queer historian, while Hugh vents on everything he didn't like about the film when in theatres, and how he feels about it now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-02-251h 07
Reel History UKS03EP04 Cool RunningsRecorded during UK Black History Month 2020 but now released in US Black History Month 2021, Hugh and Jenna look at a film that could have been a disastrously unfunny look at real-life events, but instead has become a modern comedy classic as well as a point of pride and inspiration in Jamaica itself. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-02-1146 min
Reel History UKS03EP03 The Princess and the FrogRecorded during UK Black History Month 2020 but now released in US Black History Month 2021.In a film full of the flavour of New Orleans Disney Animation returned to 2D animation with Princess and the Frog. However, the era that the film is set in is a troubled one for people of colour in America. Hugh and Jenna discuss the difficulties of depicting this era for a "family friendly" audience. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-02-041h 27
Reel History UKS03EP02 Denial (with guest Dr.Beorn)In the week of Holocaust Memorial Day, we look at the 2016 drama DENIAL, and its version of the court case brought against historian Professor Deborah Lipstadt by odious Holocaust denier David Irving. Joining us is guest Dr. Waitman Wade Beorn, himself an expert in the field of Holocaust Studies as well as Digital Academic Studies, to discuss the facts behind the fiction and the fiction behind the 'facts'. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-01-281h 31
Reel History UKS03EP01 Christmas Traditions (w/guest Dr.D.Howell)Recorded during the 2020 Christmas Period, Hugh and Jenna are joined by Dr David Howell of the University of Gloucestershire to discuss the traditions of Christmas. Expect some musslings on the origin of the tradition of celebrating during the midwinter, Santa Claus, and his helper Zwarte Peit, small magical creatures, gift giving, Coal, Trees, Krampus, and singing Welsh Horse Skulls. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-01-2155 min
Binges & BoxsetsS3EP06 Altered Carbon S2Anna and Hugh return to the first show they reviewed for Bunkazilla originally, now in its second incarnation, and dive into what works and what doesn't about this adaptation of the Richard K. Morgan's 3rd Takeshi Kovacs novel WOKEN FURIES.2020-09-0600 min
Binges & BoxsetsS3EP05 Upload Season 1Anna talks Hugh into trying out the poorly-reviewed first season of the new sitcom from Greg Daniels, of THE OFFICE US and PARKS AND REC fame. The two dig into the unfair comparisons critics and reviewers made between this and THE GOOD PLACE, as well as just why it makes both hosts laugh and cringe so much.2020-08-3000 min
Hustlers of CultureS5EP15 Blackhat (2015)In a double-length season finale, Les and Hugh dive deep into one of Hugh's favourite filmmakers (and one Les finds himself coming back to again and again), Michael Mann, and his last theatrical feature, the hugely underrated BLACKHAT. First, however, Les talks about his article (now published) about Cinema Bastards, and modern fandom, with Hugh tying that in to tech issues that lead them into the film itself.2020-08-2600 min
Binges & BoxsetsS3EP04 Good OmensAnna and Hugh welcome on guest co-host Jenna Pateman from the Reel History UK podcast to discuss the Amazon adaptation of Neil Gaiman and the late great Terry Pratchett's 1990 novel GOOD OMENS.2020-08-2400 min
Hustlers of CultureS5EP14 Interview with director Peter WebberWe are thrilled to present this interview with British director Peter Webber, whose Spanish-language feature PICKPOCKETS, currently on Netflix, we covered earlier this season. Peter graciously took time out of his busy schedule (here talking to us remotely from Italy where he was on a festival jury, so please excuse any technical hiccups still present in the recording) to discuss the fifteen-year-long process to make PICKPOCKETS. Then we dive deep into his career, from TV movies at the BBC to his recent reggae documentary INNA DE YARD, available now on Amazon Prime, via GIRL WITH A PEARL EARRING, HANNIBAL...2020-08-1900 min
Binges & BoxsetsS3EP03 킹덤 aka Kingdom S1-2Anna and Hugh dig in to Netflix original period horror K-Drama KINGDOM aka 킹덤, both seasons (so far!) are available to watch on Netflix UK & Ireland currently. Discussion ranges across the zombie genre worldwide as a whole, with Anna being the expert on it and Hugh getting to fanboy hard about Max Brooks' now seminal WORLD WAR Z.2020-08-1700 min
Hustlers of CultureS5EP13 A Star Is Born 2019Les and Hugh look at remakes, debuts, directorial style, language of cinema, showbiz, narcissism, music and transcendence in the context of the latest version of showbiz myth A STAR IS BORN.2020-08-1200 min
Binges & BoxsetsS3EP02 The Witcher S1As long-time fantasy fans, Anna and Hugh deliver their usual informed yet passionate take on Netflix's adaptation of Poland's legendary WITCHER series, best known in the West via CD Projekt Red's blockbuster videogame adap series. The TV show however goes right back to the early books themselves, adapting short stories and larger episodes and arcs from the novels. But just how successfully? Listen to this episode to find out.2020-08-1000 min
Reel History UKS2EP13 The Simpsons: Lisa the IconoclastIn this season finale, Jenna convinces Hugh to go back to a classic episode of the Simpsons, based around an actual 90s event involving an academic historian researching a biography around a lesser-known US president, and what transpired when she thought she had found possible foul play around his death. Given that the episode centres around the Founding Father of Springfield and his statue, this turns out be a timely selection for the podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-08-071h 08
Binges & BoxsetsS2EP04 The Alienist S1Another long -awaited adaptation provides Anna & Hugh with their final review of 2018. Military Historian Caleb Carr's superb THE ALIENIST finally gets an adaptation in TV series format for TNT in the US and Netflix in the UK, with a great cast and lavish production design - but can it measure up to the book?2020-08-0600 min
Binges & BoxsetsS2EP03 The Good Place S1-2For the third episode of the 2018 season, Anna & Hugh take a look at the then-new-to-Netflix UK US sitcom THE GOOD PLACE. 2020-08-0600 min
Binges & BoxsetsS2EP02 Godless S1For the second episode of the 2018 season, Anna and Hugh took a chance on the the 2017 Netflix western miniseries GODLESS, only to be hugely surprised and massively thrilled by one of the best shows of recent years, let alone best westerns.2020-08-0600 min
Binges & BoxsetsS02EP01 Altered Carbon S1New network, new season: 2018 and Anna & Hugh move from GPO Magazine to Bunkazilla, and kick off with a review of the long-awaited Netflix adap of Richard K. Morgan's post-cyberpunk novel of the same name. 2020-08-0600 min
Hustlers of CultureS5EP12 Boyz n the HoodA long-awaited chance for Les and Hugh to return to this modern classic. The discussion begins funnily enough on the Hughes Brothers and MENACE II SOCIETY as a way into the late John Singleton's smash-hit debut by contrast. As they dig deeper and deeper into Singleton's work and his cast, more and more context is placed around both this film, what came before and it and those that would follow.2020-08-0500 min
Binges & BoxsetsGhost in the Shell SAC_2045Anna and Hugh are back on Bunkazilla with a new series of their TV review show for 2020. First up is the latest entry in the GHOST IN THE SHELL anime cyberpunk franchise, courtesy of Netflix, much maligned by critics and long-term fans. So what do the BB hosts think? Listen in and find out!2020-08-0300 min
Reel History UKYesterday (2019)Hugh discovers a new addition to his favourite rom-com list, but Jenna questions whether as a counter-factual this film really holds up. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-07-311h 11
Hustlers of CultureS5EP11 Sorry To Bother YouLes convinces Hugh to FINALLY watch Boots Riley's stellar SORRY TO BOTHER YOU, saying it's made for him. Much to his joy, Hugh proves him right, as the two wax lyrical about a modern masterpiece.2020-07-2900 min
Binges & BoxsetsSeason 3 AdvertWelcome back to Binges and Boxsets, the TV series review show. Now in its 4th season, its second on Bunkazilla after skipping 2019, hosts Anna Hussey and Hugh David are back to give you the low-down on the best time-sinks around.2020-07-2900 min
Reel History UKS2EP11 The Man In The Iron Mask (1998)In this Episode, Jenna and Hugh look at 1998’s Hollywood adaptation THE MAN IN THE IRON MASK, which gives Jenna a chance to try out her French and Hugh a reason to out himself as a lifelong Alexandre Dumas (Pere) fanboy. Writer/director Randall “BRAVEHEART” Wallace, actor Gabriel “supercool” Byrne, how Jenna knows more Dumas than she realises and Hugh’s favourite quote from the film are all points along the way as they decide how well the film portrays 17th century France. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-07-2357 min
Hustlers of CultureI Am Vengeance: Retaliation Interview SpecialIn an extended interview special, Les and Hugh interview director/writer/editor Ross Boyask about his latest film, I AM VENGEANCE: RETALIATION, as well as his career, an insider's view of the business and an action fan's view of the genre.2020-07-2200 min
Reel History UKDisney Theme ParksRecorded for the 65th anniversary of the original Disneyland’s opening, in this special length episode, Hugh and Jenna chat to their special guest Dr Sabrina Mittermeier, author of the upcoming book “A Cultural History of the Disneyland Theme Parks: Middle Class Kingdoms.”Along with Sabrina, Hugh and Jenna discuss the Disney parks in terms of their history, how they represent history, as well as issues such as class and Americanisation within the parks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-07-192h 07
Hustlers of CultureBeyonce Vs. Jay-Z2020-07-1000 min
Hustlers of CultureRoger Avary and THE RULES OF ATTRACTIONLLes wants to talk about one of his all-time faves, and Hugh wants to fill a gap in his viewing history, so one rewatches while the other finally watches and this is what happened next. 2020-07-0900 min
Reel History UKThe King's SpeechIn this Episode, Hugh speaks for far too long, as he tries to get inside the reactions of the local cinema audience when he first saw the film. Jenna provides a lot more laughs when he gets too serious, but also drags him back on track and corrects his mistakes. Nationalism, national identity, royalty, scandal, appearances and “the war” all get an airing in this look at the stellar cast and story in the awards-winner from the director of CATS…. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-07-0953 min
Hustlers of CultureGore Verbinski & A CURE FOR WELLNESS (2017)Les & Hugh talk Gore Verbinski & Justin Haythe's A CURE FOR WELLNESS starring Dane DeHaan, Mia Goth, Jason Isaacs, Ivo Nandi, Adrian Schiller, Celia Imrie, and many more!2020-07-0900 min
Hustlers of CultureFOCUS (2015)Les & Hugh discuss Glen Ficarra & John Requa's rom-com-crimer FOCUS (2015) starring Will Smith & Margot Robbie. Not the first talk they've had about Big Willy and his career, but this film adds twists to previous theories the pair held.2020-07-0900 min
Hustlers of CulturePICKPOCKETS: MAESTROS DEL ROBO (2018)This episode, Les and Hugh look at Anglo-Argentinian co-pro PICKPOCKETS, now available on Netflix. Directed by Brit Peter Webber, who brings to the fore local talent in this pulsing, stylish yet gritty Bogota, Colombia-set street crime drama.2020-07-0900 min
Hustlers of CultureTHE KINDERGARTEN TEACHER (2018)Les and Hugh look at a director new to them, Sara Colangelo, with her second film starring the brilliant, fearless Maggie Gyllenhaal. It deals with a dramatic subject that terrifies Hugh in its execution given his own professional experiences. 2020-07-0900 min
Hustlers of CultureBenson & Moorhead and THE ENDLESS (2018)Les persuades Hugh to try out the works of writers/directors/producers/actors Benson & Moorhead, given he doesn't usually rate mumblecore-esque works, and he falls hard for their talents.2020-07-0900 min
Hustlers of CultureFernando Mireilles & THE TWO POPES (2019)Les and Hugh discuss the Netflix prestige flick THE TWO POPES, as well as the career of Fernando Mireilles.2020-07-0900 min
Hustlers of CultureGurinder Chadha and BEND IT LIKE BECKHAM (2002)Hugh and Les look back at a key Britflick from the start of this century, as well as the career of Diaspora Indian director Gurinder Chadha, whose career this put on the map.2020-07-0900 min
Hustlers of CulturePARASITE (2019) aka 젠장 미국Les and Hugh discuss the career and latest film of Korean New Wave auteur Bong Joon-Ho.2020-07-0900 min
Hustlers of CultureS4EP10 Rian Johnson and LooperLes persuades Hugh to FINALLY watch LOOPER, sitting on his shelf since release. With both having seen BRICK and LAST JEDI, Hugh a huge fan of TERRIERS and Les having seen BROTHERS BLOOM, BREAKING BAD and KNIVES OUT, the stage is set for a deep dive into the talented yet strangely controversial director's career.2020-07-0900 min
Hustlers of CultureS4 Special: EGX 2019 with Kim HallamHugh interviews Kim Hallam about 2019's EGX gaming con, complete with her series of interviews with indie developers as well as playthroughs.2020-07-0900 min
Hustlers of CultureS4EP09 John Carpenter's Ghosts of MarsThis time, it's a fave of Hugh's that Les is persuaded to (re)assess. Possibly even more reviled by both genre fans and the mainstream than ESCAPE FROM L.A. in veteran director John Carpenter's extensive oeuvre, there's always been a few die-hard supporters, Hugh being one of them. But will Les join him?2020-07-0900 min
Hustlers of CultureS4EP08 Scorsese Vs. MarvelAnother "hot topic" of the day, at least online, Les and Hugh try to avoid it but instead dive headlong into their issues and their thoughts around it.2020-07-0900 min
Hustlers of CultureS4EP07 Andrew Dominik, George V. Higgins & KILLING THEM SOFTLYOnce again Les persuades Hugh to finally dust off a crimer he's been telling him about for ages. Having read Higgin's books when younger and seen CHOPPER, Hugh then watched THE ASSASSINATION OF JESSE JAMES and double-billed KILLING THEM SOFTLY with the HD remaster of THE FRIENDS OF EDDIE COYLE, leading to a wider discussion about Higgins' vision of crime fiction vs. Dominik's vision.2020-07-0900 min
Hustlers of CultureS4EP06 You Were Never Really HereLes persuaded Hugh to finally watch Lynne Ramsay's adap of Jonathan Ames' excellent crimer, which they had both read. This leads to an in-depth discussion of both pieces of art, the process of adaptation, and of course Joaquin Phoenix.2020-07-0900 min
Hustlers of CultureS4EP05 Fast Color and more w/guests Maxine Roper and Kim HallamLes' recent viewing of FAST COLOR leads to a wide-ranging discussion between him, Hugh, Maxine and Kim of all sorts of issues of representation of women across film, TV (FLEABAG), literature and videogames (FIRE EMBLEM: THREE HOUSES)2020-07-0900 min
Hustlers of CultureS4EP04 William FriedkinIs it possible for either of these to have a single favourite director? Maybe not, but Friedkin is one much-fêted American Master they can agree on celebrating, especially having just seen him live on stage along with Wang Chung interviewed by Mark Kermode after a film print screening of TO LIVE AND DIE IN L.A. The two wax lyrical but also critical about many films across his career.2020-07-0900 min
Hustlers of CultureS4EP03 S4E03 Disney Vs. The WorldYup, the corporate merger everyone was talking about in early 2019: Disney acquiring Fox was one of those topics Les and Hugh just could not avoid. So at it they go...2020-07-0900 min
Hustlers of CultureS4EP02 Immigration, diversity and cinemaBuzzwords all over the media, but is it really what it says it is? Les and Hugh get stuck into the very issue that started this podcast off.2020-07-0900 min
Hustlers of CultureS4EP01 Captain MarvelLes doesn't want to talk about CAPTAIN MARVEL as it already had loads of coverage elsewhere. Hugh wants to briefly make some points about it before they move on. Nearly a whole episode later...2020-07-0900 min
Hustlers of CultureBlackness in Genre, Film and Football Part II2020-07-0900 minHustlers of CultureBlackness in Genre, Film & Football Part I2020-07-0900 min
Hustlers of CultureChildish Gambino Vs. Donald Glover2020-07-0900 min
Hustlers of CultureRidley Scott, The Martian & All The Money In The World2020-07-0900 minHustlers of CultureKnowing Your S#!t vs. Knowing You're S#!t2020-07-0900 min
Hustlers of CultureAlex Garland and Ex MachinaHugh and Les discuss Alex Garland and more over burritos.2020-07-0900 minHustlers of CultureRestatement of Principles2020-07-0900 min
Reel History UKJoan of Arc (1999 Miniseries)In this episode Hugh and Jenna discuss the 1999 miniseries Joan of Arc directed by Christian Duguay, written by Michael Alexander Miller and Ronald Parker and staring Leelee Sobieski, Jacqueline Bisset, Powers Boothe, Neil Patrick Harris and Peter O'TooleHugh and Jenna explore the story of Joan of Arc, and the primary sources that help us know about this young girl’s life, and her role in propaganda and nationalism, while Hugh gushes about many of the legendary actors while chatting about changes that happened to television as it moved into the 2000’s, historian specialisation and historical accuracy when...2020-07-0251 min
Reel History UKThe Western TodayIn this episode, Jenna and Hugh each look at two very different examples of the Western genre today in an episode that ended up packed with laughs. As always, SPOILERS lie ahead.First up, Jenna takes us deep into Rockstar Games' Western game universe RED DEAD REDEMPTION 2, and gets to enthuse as a gamer as well as a historian. Then Hugh tries and fails to control his laughter at the remembered jokes in reviewing Seth McFarlane's A MILLION WAYS TO DIE IN THE WEST, also starring Charlize Theron, Liam Neeson, Amanda Seyfried, Neil Patrick Harris...2020-06-2557 minReel History UKAssassin’s CreedIn this episode Hugh and Jenna discuss the film based on the long running game franchise Assassin’s Creed. Directed by Justin Kurzel, written by Michael Lesslie, Adam Cooper and Bill Collage, and starring Michael Fassbender, Marion Cotillard, Jeremy Irons, Brendan Gleeson, Charlotte Rampling and Michael K. Williams.In this episode Hugh and Jenna take a break from of late nineteenth century, early twentieth century and decided to take STAB out of history, with Assassin’s Creed. They discuss the idea of canon and lore of franchises and history, as well as fanfiction and...2020-06-1854 minReel History UKThe AeronautsIn this episode Hugh and Jenna explore the 2019 Amazon Studios The Aeronauts, directed and written by Tom Harper and co-written Jack Thorne, staring Eddie Redmayne, Felicity Jones, Himesh Patel and Tom Courtenay.Hugh and Jenna discuss the semi-biographical film which was inspired by a true event, the world flight altitude record of James Glaisher and Henry Coxwell, although in the film, Coxwell was replaced by a fictional women Amelia Wren. Like always they discuss the historical issues brought up by a film like this, especially with a whole fictional character and can you still be...2020-06-1154 minReel History UKA Dangerous MethodRecorded in time for Freud’s 164th birthday, Hugh and Jenna explore the 2011 film, A Dangerous Method, directed by David Cronenberg, written by Christopher Hampton, and starring Keira Knightley, Viggo Mortensen, and Michael Fassbender.Hugh and Jenna discuss the birth and development of psychoanalysis and other psychological methods, though the relationships between the founders, Jung, Freud, and Spielrein. This brings the questions which language films based in non-English speaking countries should be spoken. And Jenna fangirls a little bit over Freud’s couch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info...2020-06-0450 minReel History UKSuffragetteRecorded during Women’s History Month 2020, in this episode Hugh and Jenna explore the 2015 film, Suffragette, directed by Sarah Gavron and written by Abi Morgan. The film stars Carey Mulligan, Helena Bonham Carter, Brendan Gleeson, Anne-Marie Duff, Ben Whishaw and Meryl Streep.Hugh and Jenna discuss the suffragette movement of the early twentieth century, as well as the general suffrage movement in the United Kingdom up to that point, look at the importance of class within the movement, why some stories from history deserve a bit more time then a movie is able to give it, and wh...2020-05-2555 minReel History UKLife of BrianFor Reel History’s Easter Special, Hugh and Jenna explore the Monty Python’s classic and controversial film, the Life of Brian which starred and written by Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones and Michael PalinHugh and Jenna discuss the film is both the issues of the biblical period that film is set in as well as the time the film came was release, talking about what life was like for the people living during Jesus’s supposed lifetime, and that there was a hunt for a messiah, as well as how the Py...2020-05-1856 minReel History UKThe Imitation GameRecorded during British LBGTQ+ History month, in this episode Hugh and Jenna explore the life of Alan Turing though the film The Imitation Game directed by Morten Tyldum, written by Graham Moore and staring Benedict Cumberbatch, Keira Knightley, Matthew Goode, Rory Kinnear, Charles Dance, and Mark Strong.Hugh and Jenna discuss how The Imitation Game took the story of the amazing teamwork at Bletchley Park, and how a group came together to build a machine that could crack the Nazi’s Enigma code, and changed the narrative to focus on Alan Turing, an incredible individual, but someone wh...2020-05-1156 minReel History UKDerry GirlsIn episode Jenna is joined by a special guest, Leah Holmes to explore the Channel 4 Sitcom Derry Girls, created and written by Lisa McGee, and staring Saoirse-Monica Jackson, Louisa Harland, Nicola Coughlan, Jamie-Lee O'Donnell and Dylan Llewellyn.Jenna and Leah discuss the Irish Troubles, from the point of view of a teenager child growing up during the period. Leah Holmes talks about her experiences as the women compare it to the dark comedy of Derry Girls. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-05-0456 minReel History UKKnight Before ChristmasIn this 2019 Christmas Special, Hugh and Jenna explore the Netflix film Knight before Christmas, directed by Monika Mitchell, written by Cara J. Russell and staring Vanessa Hudgens, Josh Whitehouse and Emmanuelle Chriqui.This time Hugh and Jenna have some festival fun discussing a rather silly film quite seriously, including talking about masculinity, what should be the actual reaction of an fourteenth century knight transported to the twenty-first century, the history of Christmas trees and are pleasantly surprised by how much history conversation they are able to get out of this film. Please note, this episode...2020-03-2356 minReel History UKThe Prince of EgyptIn this episode Hugh and Jenna explore Dreamwork’s 1998 animated musical Prince of Egypt, directed by Brenda Chapman, Steve Hickner & Simon Wells, written Philip LaZebnik, based on the Book of Exodus, and staring Val Kilmer, Ralph Fiennes, Michelle Pfeiffer, Sandra Bullock & Jeff GoldblumThis time Hugh and Jenna discuss, the animation renaissance of 1990’s and why animation is important as an artform, 1990’s advertising, Bible stories and myths, the history of our understanding of ancient Egyptian period, the more recent version of the story, Exodus directed by Riley Scott, representation in film set in the middle east and Je...2020-03-2156 minReel History UKTomb RaiderIn the episode Hugh and Jenna explore the Tomb Raider franchise, including the earlier and newer game series, comics, movies and other media all staring the archaeologist Lara Croft.Hugh and Jenna use the franchise to discuss the depictions of archaeologists in media, including 1920’s pulp and Indiana Jones, the role of archaeology within history, including the problems that artefacts can have with the role of Museums. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-03-1556 minReel History UKGunpowderIn this episode Hugh and Jenna explore the 2017 BBC miniseries Gunpowder, directed by J Blakeson, written by Ronan Bennett and staring Kit Harington, Peter Mullan, Mark Gatiss and Liv Tyler. This time, Hugh and Jenna discuss the gunpowder plot, and what lead up to it including the transition from Tudor to Stuart Rule, religion of the period, and what happens when people are given hope, and then it is taken away, plus alcohol. There is also the question on the effect from Game of Thrones on Historical properties, and the addition of extreme violence and...2020-03-1355 minReel History UKThe Other Boleyn GirlIn this episode Hugh and Jenna explore the 2008 film The Other Boleyn Girl, directed by Justin Chadwick, written by Peter Morgan and staring Natalie Portman, Scarlett Johansson and Eric Bana, based on the book of the same title by Philippa Gregory.This time, Hugh and Jenna discuss the Tudor period, including its drama, especially why Henry VIII was so keen on having a male heir, the options of women in the Tudor court, and then what this meant for the future of British politics and religion. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...2020-03-1156 minReel History UKBelleIn the Fourth and final of Reel History’s UK Black History Month 2019 episodes, Hugh and Jenna explore the 2013 Belle directed Amma Asante, written by Misan Sagay and staring Gugu Mbatha-Raw. Tom Wilkinson and Miranda Richardson.The film that our co-hosts discuss this week is a piece of historical fiction based on the painting 1779 depicting the black Lady Dido Elizabeth Belle and her white cousin Lady Elizabeth Murray and the Zong insurance case, 1783, and helped lay the groundwork towards the British abolition of the Slave Trade. Expect a lot of talk about amazing hats! Ho...2020-03-0955 minReel History UKKinky BootsIn the third of Reel History’s UK Black History Month episodes, Hugh and Jenna explore the 2005 film Kinky Boots directed by Julian Jarrold, written by Geoff Deane and Tim Firth, and staring Joel Edgerton, Chiwetel Ejiofor and Sarah-Jane Potts. This time Hugh and Jenna look at a very different type of Black History and a different point of view, highlighting the importance of the overlap and the interaction of history including local as well of that of different minorities. Discussing the end of the industrial revolution, and the decline of Britain’s centres of excellence for manuf...2020-03-0756 minReel History UKHidden FiguresIn the second of Reel History’s UK Black History Month episodes, Hugh and Jenna explore the 2016 film Hidden Figures directed by Theodore Melfi, written by Theodore Melfi and Allison Schroeder and staring Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer and Janelle Monáe.This time, Hugh and Jenna are discussing one of Jenna’s favourite films about the African American “badass maths women” and their part in the Space Race, while also dealing with the Civil Right Movement and Jim Crow Laws. A film that counteracts the horrors of 1960’s America with sweetness and bravery. And the hosts still manag...2020-03-0556 minReel History UKGloryIn the first of Reel History’s UK Black History Month episodes, Hugh and Jenna explore the 1989 America Civil War Epic, Glory, directed Edward Zwick, with a screenplay written by Kevin Jarre and starring Matthew Broderick Denzel Washington, Andre Braugher and Morgan Freeman.While discussing one of Hugh’s favourite films, Hugh and Jenna talk about the history of the 54th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment and the importance of the unit, as well British knowledge of the American Civil War, the Lost Cause, does the film have a white saviour narrative, depictions of masculinity and does it matter in a...2020-03-0356 minReel History UKDownton AbbeyIn this episode, Hugh and Jenna explore the ITV period drama, Downton Abbey, created and co-written by Julian Fellowes, and stars an ensemble cast including Hugh Bonneville, Maggie Smith, Dan Stevens and Michelle Dockery.As Jenna leads Hugh though the 6 Season show (plus a film), they discuss issues such as Soaps and period drama, and the role of “cup of tea” drama, as well as the historical events and issues brought up in the piece including the First World War, and LGBT History, and somehow manage to talk about Marvel again.Recorded September 2019...2020-03-0156 minReel History UKThe Censored ElevenIn this episode, Hugh and Jenna explore their first historical piece of media, the Censored Eleven cartoons made by the Warner Brothers animation studio in the first half of the twentieth century, that were then banned for their racist overtones. These shorts were directed by some of early animation’s big hitters including Tex Avery, Chuck Jones and Bob Clampett. As Jenna takes Hugh though the some of the eleven cartoons, they discuss the stereotyping of African American people, cultural appropriation and the cherry-picking of culture, and why and should we be still discussing these shorts. And Je...2020-02-2855 minReel History UKCaptain American - The First AvengerIn this episode Hugh and Jenna take a look at the MCU’s Pulpy World War II epic, Captain America: The First Avenger, starring Chris Evans, Tommy Lee Jones and Harley Atwell, directed by Joe Johnson and written Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely.Hugh and Jenna discuss the history of Captain America as a comic book character, what is the impact of films like Captain America being children’s first exposed to the Second World War, the elements of the fantastical film, that are grounded in real history including propaganda, women’s contribution to the war effort, and th...2020-02-2656 minReel History UKChernobylReel History, the podcast exploring the History within pop culture, and then decide if the property is REAL History or REEL History.Reel History’s Pilot Episode where Hugh and Jenna introduce themselves while looking at the 2019 Award-winning HBO/Sky Mini-series Chernobyl starring an ensemble cast Jared Harris, Stellan Skarsgård, and Emily Watson, directed by Johan Renck and created and written by Craig MazinThe five-episode series based around the April 1986 Chernobyl nuclear disaster and the unprecedented clean-up efforts that followed. Hugh and Jenna discuss the incident, the role of the Soviet system on wha...2020-02-2457 min