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Wolf and David explore the history films we love or (or sometimes, films we’d loved just a little less but find interesting). Turns out we like different things…anyway, then we given them a score for two things – how good are they as a film, and how accurate are they with their history. When you’ve listened, join us at the History of England Facebook Group – you can vote, and tell us what you think of the film, and you can even tell us (in no uncertain terms) what you think of our views (while writing to your MP in the strongest possible terms). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Napoleon

2023/12/07

Ridley Scott's long awaited latest epic; a 'character study' of one of the most influential figures of European history, who reshaped a continent. It has been accompanied by furious debate, criticism, praise and confusion. Henry, Wolf and David rushed to see it, and to chat about it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oppenheimer

2023/08/05

Christopher Nolan's biography of J Robert Oppenheimer is visually stunning, rich, ambitious...also quite long. Did it engage you, was it thought provoking, present a convincing view of it's subject? We talk about that. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Great Escape

2022/12/18

Released in 1863 The Great Escape has got to be one of the definitive tales of derring-do, the ultimate escapism, in the 'film is fun' genre. What role would you have had if you had been there? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chariots of Fire

2022/12/11

I remember back in 1981 this film was a sensation; we were all running around on beaches in slo-mo. Has it stood the test of time, though, and is it any more than a bit of fluff? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bright Star

2022/11/20

Jane Campion's Bright Star was released in 2009 and featured on the lives of Fanny Browne and John Keats in the last years of Keat's life. Abbie Cornish and Ben Wishaw do a brilliant job of recreating their lives Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gladiator

2022/10/30

Ridley Scott's classic - is it, and were you entertained or did it unleash hell? Has it stood the test of time? And how well does the revenge format work? This and much more - and a discussion of the ubiquitous agricultural yield ratios. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Lost King

2022/10/16

The Lost King follows the remarkable story of Ricardian Phillipa Langley, whose steely determination and persistence led to the discovery of the body of Richard III and paints the academic community as determined to write her out of the story. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lagaan

2022/09/25

The evil British oppressor Captain Russell - twiddly 'tache and all - forces the poor hapless (and stonkingly rich) Raja to impose the traditional tax, Lagaan threefold on the villagers unless they beat the English overlord at their weird game - Cricket (pre IPL days, obs). Find out what happens. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Cold Blood

2022/09/11

The 1967 film noir adaptation of Truman Capote's famous book, In Cold Blood tells of the gruesome story of the murders of the Clutter family. It used a quasi document style, and is not only strikingly filmed, but makes you ask why these people died. It won multiple nominations for Academy Awards. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Favourite

2022/08/28

This 2018 film directed by Yorgos Lanthimos is a glorious tragi-comedy about the lives of three women - Queen Anne, Sarah Churchill and Abigail Hill. It travels the full spectrum from barking mad to genuinely moving. It is a blast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rob Roy

2022/08/14

Rob Roy is a 1995 film telling a story of a Highland clan chief Rob Roy McGregor played by Liam Neeson; Jessica :Lange, John Hurt, Tim Roth, Brian Cox are superb. The best film about scotland in 1995 for sure. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cromwell

2022/07/31

Cromwell was a 1970 film starring Richard Harris as the eponymous, and Alec Guiness as Charles I. Massive in scale and ambition, in its attempt to present Oliver as a democratic hero of the people. Does it manage it? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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★★★★★

Traviso486 2022/05/01

So good

Love movies. Love history. Love the collision of the two.

★★★★★

Susanna in Seattle 2021/09/19

Love the pod!

What a joy to discover that David has a second podcast! The intergenerational exchange that he and Wolf share is delightful (I’m way closer to David’s...

★★★★★

linbq1992 2021/07/24

Title of movie you two forgot. I believe it was §Johnny Got His Gun.

Perhaps Dalton Trumbo wrote it. It was so horrendous that I had to stop reading the novel.

★★☆☆☆

friendly woods 2021/09/14

it's gotten bad

They hate some of my favorite movies. It's hard to get into it with so much negativity.

★★★★★

mr.tdstone 2021/05/30

Great podcast!

Super fun and informative! I really enjoy the variety of movies they pick and how well they summarize the history. 10/10 for entertainment plus 10/1...

★★★★★

kristen_0725 2020/12/07

Interesting and hilarious

I love the banter between David and Wolf. They bring up interesting historical and cinematic points. I know that David has been through a lot recent...

★★★★★

Hammerman46 2020/04/30

My favorite and most valued

I am an avid podcast listener. Podcasts have improved the quality of my life and my favorite podcaster is David Crowther. I subscribe to over a doze...

★★★★★

Emily Brundige 2019/12/15

Terrifically Fun Podcast!

David and Wolf (or Wolfy) have a delightful rapport with each other. They're smart, insightful, and hilarious, and their deep dives into these sometim...

★★★★★

jennick_13 2019/05/27

The Lesser of 2 Weevils Indeed!

Well, I was already a huge David C fan thanks to his terrific History of England Podcast when trolling for some other interesting, thought provoking &...

★☆☆☆☆

Hortensia15 2019/04/28

Used to be good. Now it’s awful

Now they are just silly, unprepared and think they are terribly entertaining with their immature stupid digressions. I mean “stupid digressions” in bo...

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