The History on Film Podcast

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Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The show is on a brief medical hiatus, but here are some other things you might enjoy!

FURTHER READING:

Dockery, Daniel. Monster Kids: How Pokemon Taught a Generation to Catch Them All.

Rawlins, Justin. Imagining the Method: Reception, Identity, and American Screen Performance.

Kelley, N. Megan. Projections of Passing: Postwar Anxieties and Hollywood Films.

Coontz, Stephanie. The Way We Never Were: American Families and the Nostalgia Trap.

Cowan, Ruth Schwartz. More Work for Mother: The Ironies of Household Technology from the Open Hearth to the Microwave.

Shade, Colette. Y2K: How the 2000s Became Everything (Essays on the Future That Never Was).

Llamas Rodriguez, Juan. Y Tu Mama Tambien.

Gagliardi, Paul. All Play and No Work: American Work Ideals and the Comic Plays of the Federal Theatre Project.

Black and White and Read All Over

FURTHER LISTENING:

The Pop Culture Basement

Your Favorite Bad Movie Podcast

Cold War Cinema

Moving Histories

Remember Shuffle

FURTHER WATCHING:

TheColdWarTV

"Stumble"

MeansTV

FURTHER CAMPAIGNING:

Ross Sheppard, RossForGA.com

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Seeking Soviet Spirituality with Joseph Kellner

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Ross is joined by historian Joseph Kellner to discuss spiritualist subcultures during the fall of the USSR. They discuss the ways in which these belief systems reflected the idealized New Soviet Man and how these alternative beliefs spread. Also, the ways in which American and Soviet conceptions of “nostalgia” differ, electronic music, and what the Collapse can tell us about 2026.

Mr. Beatty Goes to Washington with Chris Bell

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Ross is joined by returning guest and HoFCast senior political correspondent Chris Bell to talk about 1998's "Bulworth". They look at how the film represents the challenges of advancing left politics during the End of History, Beatty's reputation as both a filmmaker and an activist, and how a movie about a rapping senator was able to navigate topics like healthcare reform, neoliberal austerity, and the "Sistah Souljah Moment". All this plus a brief history of the "Dick Tracy" sequels, a very special episode of "Diagnosis: Murder", and Ross delivers a heartfelt message to former president Barack Obama.

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FURTHER READING:

Young, Kevin, Michael Schwartz, and Tarun Kumar Banerjee. Levers of Power: How the 1% Rules and What the 99% Can Do About It.

Herman, Edward and Noam Chomsky. Manufacturing Consent: The Political Economy of the Mass Media.

Zinn, Howard. A People's History of the United States.

Harvey, David. A Brief History of Neoliberalism.

Lenin, Vladimir. State and Revolution.

Cobb Jr., Charles E. This Nonviolent Stuff'll Get You Killed: How Guns Made the Civil Rights Movement Possible.

Parenti, Michael. Inventing Reality.

FURTHER WATCHING:

"Network" (1976)

"The Boondocks"

"Mussolini: Son of the Century"

"WTO 99" (2025)

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Fools RUSH In

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 11:29:28 GMT

Check out my guest appearance on the Pop Culture Basement podcast!

FURTHER WATCHING:

“RUSH: Beyond the Lighted Stage” (2010)

SONGS TO CHECK OUT FOR PEOPLE ONLY FAMILIAR WITH “TOM SAWYER” AND “LIMELIGHT”:

“By-Tor and the Snow Dog” (Fly By Night, 1975)

“Witch Hunt” (Moving Pictures, 1981)

“Time Stand Still” (Hold Your Fire, 1987)

“Lock and Key” (Hold Your Fire, 1987)

“Nobody’s Hero” (Counterparts, 1993)

“Far Cry” (Snakes & Arrows, 2007)

BANDS YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE:

Steely Dan

Blue Oyster Cult

Dream Theater

Primus

Riverside

Porcupine Tree

Muse

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A Matter of Time with Tiffany Knoell

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Ross is joined by Dr. Tiffany Knoell to discuss analyzing and teaching time travel on film! They discuss how perceptions of the past and future reflect the present, how and why the "rules" of time travel matter, and much more! This episode was previously recorded tomorrow.

FURTHER READING:

Ni Fhlainn, Sorcha. ‘There’s Something Very Familiar About All This’: Time Machines, Cultural Tangents, and Mastering Time in H.G. Wells’s The Time Machine and the Back to the Future trilogy.

Benjamin, Walter. The Work of Art in the Age of Mechanical Reproduction.

Adorno, Theodor and Max Horkheimer. The Culture Industry: Enlightenment as Mass Deception.

FURTHER WATCHING:

"Army of Darkness"

"Futurama"

"Star Trek: First Contact"

"Time and Again"

CHECK OUT:

"Silent Film Fridays" on Stream.place!

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Breaking Kayfabe

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Ross squares off against the tag team of Drs. Christopher Olson and Carrie-Lynn Reinhard as they talk professional wrestling studies! They talk about wrestling as performance art, the influence it has had on cultural production and the broader entertainment industry, the boundaries of kayfabe, and much more! Ross proposes a new use case for generative AI.

FURTHER READING:

Johnson, Daniel Warren. Do a Powerbomb.

FURTHER WATCHING:

The Wrestler (2008)

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That 70s Class with Landon Palmer

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Ross speaks with Dr. Landon Palmer about teaching 70s Hollywood Cinema! They discuss the major trends and changes to the film industry in this period, presenting these films to younger audiences, how culture perpetuates through generations, and much more!

FURTHER READING:

Alsop, Elizabeth. Elaine May.

Henderson, Odie. Black Caesars and Foxy Cleopatras: A History of Blaxploitation Cinema.

Nystrom, Derek. Hard Hats, Rednecks, and Macho Men: Class in 1970s American Cinema

Tarantino, Quentin. Cinema Speculation.

FURTHER WATCHING:

"Is That Black Enough For You?!"

"Shampoo"

"The Wiz"

"What's Up, Doc?"

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Hip Hop Historians

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Ross is joined by Dr. Sage Gray, and Tim Fielder, the co-creators of The Graphic History of Hip Hop! They discuss the process behind producing graphic histories, the cultural and political evolution of hip hop, as well as approaches to teaching the multifaceted history of music to younger generations. All the mutual aid organizations mentioned in the episode can be found below.

FURTHER READING:

"Dearly Beloved"

The Graphic History of Hip Hop.

FURTHER WATCHING:

Style Wars (1982)

House Party (1990)

Sankofa (1993)

Tupac: Resurrection (2003)

FURTHER LISTENING:

Mos Def & Talib Kweli Are Black Star (1998)

The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill (1999)

AID GROUPS:

Halle Q Brown Community Center

Rise and Remember

Reconnect Rondo

Pilgrim Baptist Church

Prepare and Prosper

Pay Attention!

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QB Draw with Dave Rappoccio

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Ross is joined by webcomic artist David Rapoccio to discuss NFL fandom, trends in sports culture, and the Super Bowl! It's got a little bit of everything- fandom studies, predictions and analysis, why the commercials aren't good anymore, Carl from Aqua Teen Hunger Force, and a game! And if you aren't a football fan, we tell you what to talk about so you can join in on the fun.

FURTHER READING:

Nanni, Ryan. The New Cats Turn 20.

TheDrawPlay.com!

FURTHER WATCHING:

The Super Bowl!

"Lisa the Greek"

"Bart Starr"

"Sunday, Cruddy Sunday"

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Missing Inaction with Benjamin Railton

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Ross is joined by professor of American Studies Dr. Benjamin Railton, author of and co-creator of Black and White and Read All Over. Together, they do a deep-dive on a relatively-obscure episode of The X-Files, "Unrequited", which looks at the contested legacy, cultural impact, and unresolved trauma of the Vietnam War and the POW/MIA movement. You don't have to be an X-Files fan to listen to this episode, but it does help if you remember what Ross Perot's 1992 campaign song was.

FURTHER READING:

Perlstein, Rick. The Enduring Cult of the Vietnam "Missing in Action".

Lembcke, Jerry. The Spitting Image:Myth, Memory, and the Legacy of Vietnam.

FURTHER WATCHING:

Uncommon Valor (1983)

Missing in Action (1984)

Rambo: First Blood, Part II (1985)

Platoon (1986)

Full Metal Jacket (1987)

Born on the Fourth of July (1989)

Casualties of War (1989)

AND CHECK OUT:

Black and White and Read All Over!

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The Episode They Don't Want You to Hear!

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Ross is joined by Robert Spinelli and Dr. Bethan Jones to discuss the history of conspiracy theories in popular culture. They look at how conspiratorial thinking reflects social and political anxieties, the ways in which conspiracy theorists are depicted in media, and the difficulty in approaching these topics academically.

FURTHER READING:

Spinelli, Robert (Ed.). The Lizard People Don't Want You to Read This

Jones, Bethan. Participatory Culture Wars: Controversy, Conflict, and Complicity in Fandom

FURTHER WATCHING:

Community S2E9, "Conspiracy Theories and Interior Design"

JFK

The Truman Show

The X-Files

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Film and Media History with Josie Torres Barth

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Ross kicks off the new mini-series "Class Notes" by speaking with Dr. Josie Torres Barth about her courses on Film and Media History! They discuss the major trends and focal points of the subject, the challenges of teaching media studies in our modern cultural ecosystem, and much more.

FURTHER READING:

Hilmes, Michele. Radio Voices: American Broadcasting, 1922-1952.

Spigel, Lynn. Make Room for TV: Television and the Family Ideal in Postwar America.

Schatz, Thomas. The Genius of the System: Hollywood Filmmaking in the Studio Era.

Monaco, James. How to Read a Film: Movies, Media, and Beyond.

FURTHER WATCHING:

"The Story of Film: An Odyssey"

"Babyface"

"The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari"

"Cleo From 5 to 7"

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So It's Come to This: A HoFCast Clip Show

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 11:30:00 GMT

As we bid a fond farewell to a close friend and colleague, please enjoy this collection of fun moments from the HoFCast Archives.

SEGMENTS:

Biopic Mailbag Question: 3:50

Cartoon Music Trivia: 13:35

Christmas Movie Trivia: 38:00

Stranger Things Prediction: 51:16

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The Cold War on Christmas with Vaughn Joy

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 11:00:00 GMT

Ross is joined by Dr. Vaughn Joy to discuss how the Cold War and McCarthyism reshaped the American concept of Christmas. Dr. Joy's new book, Selling Out Santa: Christmas Films in the Age of McCarthy looks at how Hollywood depictions of the holidays changed to reflect the pressures of domestic containment.

FURTHER READING:

Joy, Vaughn. Selling Out Santa: Christmas Films in the Age of McCarthy.

Black and White and Read All Over

FURTHER WATCHING:

It's a Wonderful Life (1946)

Klaus (2019)

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GoldenEye on the Prize with Paul Klein

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 11:00:00 GMT

Ross is joined by returning guest Paul T Klein to talk about Bond, James Bond- specifically the 1995 franchise revival film, "GoldenEye". They talk about how the film engages with the End of History moment, reinventing Bond for the 90s, as well as the tremendous impact the N64 adaptation had on gaming. Ross celebrates the career of Joe Don Baker.

The Truth is Out There

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 11:00:00 GMT

Ross is joined by Drs. Bethan Jones and Diane Rodgers to discuss the first of a multi-part series on "THE X-FILES". They discuss the show's history, its influence on popular culture and politics, how it helped shape fandom on the early internet, and more!

FURTHER READING:

Fenwick, James and Diane A. Rodgers, Eds. The Legacy of The X-Files.

Jones, Bethan. The Truth is Still Out There: Thirty Years of The X-Files.

FURTHER WATCHING:

"The X-Files": "Pilot" (S1E1)

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Fandom is Magic with Brian David-Marshall

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 11:00:00 GMT

Ross is joined by the one and only Brian David-Marshall to discuss the history and fandom of Magic: the Gathering! The world's first trading card game, Magic has had a profound influence on gaming and popular culture, and BDM has had a profound influence on Magic. They also talk holiday cookie recipes, life imitating art, and the early history of online social networking.

FYI: This is part of an ongoing series of interviews I'm doing for a project, so if you are interested in hearing any more of these, let me know!

FURTHER READING:

Wakefield, Jamie. Quest for the Pro Tour, Secret Force: Quest for the Pro Tour 2, Tournament Reports.

Adams, Tyrone and Stephen A. Smith. Electronic Tribes.

Jenkins, Henry. Textual Poachers: Television Fans and Participatory Culture.

The Routledge Companion to Media Fandom.

FURTHER WATCHING:

"Igniting the Spark" (2025)

FURTHER GAMING:

Magic: the Gathering

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"Garden State" of Mind with Chris DeVille

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 11:00:00 GMT

Ross is joined by music journalist Chris DeVille to discuss his new book, Such Great Heights. They look at how the indie music boom of the early 2000s reflected larger changes in media consumption, as well as the influence of the internet and early social media. Also in this episode: an introduction to the history of technology, Rory Gilmore's taste in music, a scholarly approach to MySpace, the drama of getting RUSH tickets in 2025, and much more!

Eye on Springfield with Alan Siegel

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 11:00:00 GMT

Ross is joined by Alan Siegel, senior staff writer at The Ringer and author of Stupid TV, Be More Funny: How the Golden Era of The Simpsons Changed Television -and America- Forever. They discuss the show's early success, influences, production, its place in the culture wars of the early 90s, and much more! Ross and Alan also share their thoughts on "The Naked Gun" (2025) and the "King of the Hill" revival.

FURTHER READING:

Siegel, Alan. Stupid TV, Be More Funny: How the Golden Era of The Simpsons Changed Television -and America- Forever

FURTHER WATCHING:

"The Simpsons"

Alan's pick: "Mr. Plow"

Ross's picks: "The Springfield Files", "Itchy and Scratchy and Poochie"

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McCarthy v. Murrow with Brad Schwartz

Mon, 03 Nov 2025 11:00:00 GMT

Ross talks to writer and historian A. Brad Schwartz about the showdown between Senator Joseph McCarthy and broadcaster Edward R. Murrow as depicted in "Good Night and Good Luck", both on screen and stage. They discuss domestic containment, the evolution of broadcast news, and much more!

FURTHER READING:

Cloud, Stanley and Lynne Olson. The Murrow Boys: Pioneers on the Front Lines of Broadcast Journalism.

Oshinsky, David. A Conspiracy so Immense: The World of Joe McCarthy.

Griffith, Robert. The Politics of Fear: Joseph R. McCarthy and the Senate.

Schwartz, Brad. Why We Never Got a "Murrow Moment" with Trump.

Schwartz, Brad. The Media Spawned McCarthyism. Now History Is Repeating Itself.

FURTHER WATCHING:

"Good Night and Good Luck"

"The Manchurian Candidate" (1962)

"Star Trek: the Next Generation", S4E21 "The Drumhead"

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Podcast of the Living Dead with Sarah Juliet Lauro

Mon, 27 Oct 2025 10:00:00 GMT

Ross talks to Dr. Sarah Juliet Lauro about her book The Transatlantic Zombie: Slavery, Rebellion, and Living Death. They discuss where the zombie comes from, what it has represented historically, and how and why it continues to resonate. Happy Halloween!

FURTHER READING:

Lauro, Sarah Juliet. The Transatlantic Zombie: Slavery, Rebellion, and Living Death.

FURTHER WATCHING:

"Shaun of the Dead"

"Atlantics"

"Plan Nine from Outer Space"

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Full Moon Rising with Chris Olson

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 10:00:00 GMT

Ross and Ryan are joined by returning guest Dr. Christopher Olson to talk about the career of filmmaker Charles Band! They discuss the director's filmography, his methods, and his influences. They also talk about the style and legacy of indie film-making in the era of home video.

And make sure to check out our previous episode with Chris, all about his book on "Mystery Science Theater 3000"!

Season 1, Episode 13: "Play MSTie for Me with Matt Foy and Christopher Olson"

And our episode on how the VHS changed the film industry!

Season 1, Episode 7: "Make it a Blockbuster Night with Frederick Wasser"

FURTHER READING:

Band, Charles. Confessions of a Puppetmaster: A Hollywood Memoir of Ghouls, Guts, and Gonzo Filmmaking.

FURTHER WATCHING:

Chris: "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre", "Trancers", "The Primevals"

Ryan: "Pink Flamingos", "Cannibal Women in the Avocado Jungle of Death"

Ross: "Groom Lake"

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Jeffrey Weinstock's Flying Circus

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 10:00:00 GMT

And now for something completely different. Ross and Ryan are joined by Dr. Jeffrey Weinstock to discuss the cultural history of famed British comedy troupe Monty Python. They discuss the group's influences and output, English absurdist comedy, fandom as a language, and much more.

FURTHER READING:

Weinstock, Jeffrey (ed. with Kate Egan). And Now for Something Completely Different: Critical Approaches to Monty Python.

FURTHER WATCHING:

The works of Monty Python!

BONUS:

Check out a recent segment Dr. Weinstock did with CBS on Rocky Horror!

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Chris Morgan Explains It All

Mon, 06 Oct 2025 10:00:00 GMT

Ross and Ryan are joined by friend of the show David Morton to talk with Chris Morgan about 90s Nickelodeon and his book "The Nickelodeon '90s: Cartoons, Game Shows, and a Whole Bunch of Slime". They discuss the origins of the network, cable network fandom, and how and why the network changed. They also discuss some of the shows from that era, and how they informed the network's sensibilities.

Let us know which shows were your favorites! Email Historyonfilmpodcast@gmail.com!

FURTHER READING:

Morgan, Chris. The Nickelodeon '90s: Cartoons, Game Shows, and a Whole Bunch of Slime.

FURTHER WATCHING:

"The Orange Years"

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Shadow of the New Deal with Josh Shepperd

Mon, 29 Sep 2025 10:00:00 GMT

Ross and Ryan speak with media historian Dr. Josh Shepperd about the founding of American public broadcasting and his book, Shadow of the New Deal: The Victory of Public Broadcasting. They look at how and why public media came to be, the value it has today, and why it is so important to protect.

FURTHER READING:

Shepperd, Josh. Shadow of the New Deal: The Victory of Public Broadcasting.

CALL TO ACTION:

Support your local public media!

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The End of History on Film Podcast, Part 1 with The Feral Historian

Mon, 22 Sep 2025 10:00:00 GMT

Ross and Ryan kick off the start of season 2 by welcoming on The Feral Historian! They discuss three iconic films oriented around "the end of history", how and why that concept came into being, and its legacy. Unfortunately, Ross had to leave this one early, but not before making some truly terrible jokes. We're back, y'all!

FURTHER READING:

Hoel, Erik. We Can't Imagine an "End of History" in Sci-Fi Anymore

FURTHER WATCHING:

The Feral Historian on YouTube!

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Season 2 Trailer

Mon, 25 Aug 2025 10:00:00 GMT

Season 2 kicks off on September 22nd!

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One-Hit Oneders

Mon, 14 Jul 2025 10:00:00 GMT

Ross and Ryan celebrate summer break with an ALL-TIME great summertime, chill out, hang out, good vibes movie- "That Thing You Do!" (1996). They discuss making fake songs sound real, the movie's legacy as a millennial touchstone, the relationship between the music and film industries in the 1950s and 60s, Ross's love of rom-coms, and much more! Plus, HoFCast listeners share their thoughts on the film- and you can too! Whether you're watching it for the first time or the hundredth, let us know what you think of the movie, and we will share it on a future episode! We plan to do this for select episodes in season 2 as well, so make sure to follow us on social media to know what else we are working on! Happy summer!

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June 2025 Guest Appearances Promo

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 04:00:00 GMT

We're hitting the road this summer! Hear Ross and Ryan's guest appearances this month on "The Revisionist's Almanac" and "Deep Cuts: the Game"!

Listen to our segment on Raiders of the Lost Ark for The Revisionist's Almanac on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever else you get your podcasts!

Hear Ryan play Deep Cuts: the Game on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever else you get your podcasts!

Thank you again to Andrew and Jeff for including us!

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In Conclusion...

Mon, 23 Jun 2025 10:00:00 GMT

Ross and Ryan correct the record one last time as they triumphantly conclude the award-winning first season of The History on Film Podcast. There's also a call for submissions and guests, as well as a sneak peek at season two! And finally, we bring on an expert to answer the defining question of our times- "what the hell is a chicken jockey?"

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Sith Happens: The Rise and Fall of the Galactic Empire

Mon, 09 Jun 2025 10:15:00 GMT

Season One of the History on Film Podcast comes to a thrilling conclusion! We talk briefly with Dr. Chris Kempshall, and then spend the rest of the episode speaking with historian and Galactic Civil War veteran Beaumont Kin about their latest book, The Rise and Fall of the Galactic Empire.What lessons can we take from a galaxy far, far away?

FURTHER READING:

Kempshall, Christopher. Star Wars: The Rise and Fall of the Galactic Empire.

FURTHER WATCHING:

Any and all Star Wars, but especially "Andor"

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Unreal Estate

Mon, 02 Jun 2025 10:15:00 GMT

Ross and Ryan are joined by filmmakers Derek Murphy and Mitchell Zemil, creators of the MeansTV documentary series "Preserving Worlds". They discuss the preservation of early, obsolete, or obscure online games, and the communities that are dedicated to their continuation. We look at the challenges of maintaining and documenting these games, why it's so important, pitch a Florida-based social networking game, and much more!

FURTHER READING:

Bollmer, Grant. Theorizing Digital Cultures.

Cohen, Daniel and Roy Rosenzweig. Digital History: A Guide to Gathering, Preserving, and Presenting the Past on the Web.

FURTHER WATCHING:

"Preserving Worlds" on MeansTV

ALSO CHECK OUT:

The Roy Rosenzweig Center for History and New Media!

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A Guy Walks into a Barricade

Mon, 26 May 2025 10:15:00 GMT

Ross and Ryan finish out Musical May 2025 with 2012's film adaptation of "Les Miserables". They discuss the enduring messages of the film/musical/book, how historians use culture to interrogate the past, and much more. Also, "Andor"!

FURTHER READING:

Darnton, Robert. The Great Cat Massacre.

FURTHER WATCHING:

"Les Miserables" (1998)

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Season One Finale Trailer and Episode Preview

Thu, 22 May 2025 11:00:00 GMT

An incoming transmission from Darth Vader himself interrupts the show and our intrepid hosts are forced to make a deal to save their lives - and by enlisting some help, they may just be up to the task!

In this trailer, we preview the Season One finale of The History on Film Podcast, which will premier on June 9th, where Ross and Ryan will give an in-universe look at Star Wars history and discuss the history of the Galactic Empire with Dr. Chris Kempshall, author of "Star Wars: The Rise and Fall of the Galactic Empire."

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Earthbound Fantasy

Mon, 19 May 2025 10:20:00 GMT

Ross and Ryan continue Musical May with 1980's "Xanadu"! I'll be honest, this one is less about history and more about good vibes, so enjoy!

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Auf Wiedersehen, Berlin

Mon, 12 May 2025 10:20:00 GMT

For the second week of Musical May, Ross and Ryan discuss 1972's "Cabaret". They discuss the fragility of interwar Germany and the rise of fascism, the artistic influences on the film, and why this film is painfully relevant still.

FURTHER READING:

Weitz, Eric. Weimar Germany: Promise and Tragedy.

Swett, Pamela. Neighbors and Enemies: The Culture of Radicalism in Berlin, 1929-1933.

Isherwood, Christopher. Goodbye to Berlin.

FURTHER WATCHING:

"Cabaret" (1972)

"Don't Be a Sucker" (1946)

"Paths of Glory" (1957)

"Metropolis" (1927)

"The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari" (1920)

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The Other Gangs of New York

Mon, 05 May 2025 10:20:00 GMT

For the first-ever installment of Musical May, Ross and Ryan dig into 1961's "West Side Story"! They look at how the film depicts social anxieties around juvenile delinquency, reflects the Puerto Rican experiences of the Great Migration, and discuss some of the structural components of adapting a musical for the screen.

FURTHER READING:

Gilbert, James. A Cycle of Outrage: America's Reaction to the Juvenile Delinquent in the 1950s.

Tropiano, Steven: Rebels and Chicks: A History of the Hollywood Teen Movie.

May, Elaine Tyler. Homeward bound: American Families in the Cold War Era.

FURTHER WATCHING:

Let us know which version of "West Side Story" you prefer!

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Musical May 2025 Trailer

Thu, 01 May 2025 13:54:19 GMT

Welcome to Musical May 2025! Here is the release schedule for the month:

May 5: "West Side Story" (1961)

May 12: "Cabaret" (1971)

May 19: "Xanadu" (1980)

May 26: "Les Miserables" (2012)

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Just the Facts with Claudia Calhoun

Mon, 28 Apr 2025 10:20:00 GMT

Ross talks with Dr. Claudia Calhoun about her recent book, Only the Names Have Been Changed and the history of Dragnet. They cover the show's reception, its multiple iterations, and how it reflected changes to American policing. They also discuss the show's legacy and its outsized role in shaping narratives around tv cops- from "Law and Order" to "Reno 911!".

FURTHER READING:

Calhoun, Claudia. Only the Names Have Been Changed: Dragnet, the Police Procedural, and Postwar Culture.

FURTHER LISTENING:

Dragnet radio recordings!

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Truth or D.A.R.E. with Max Felker-Kantor

Sun, 20 Apr 2025 10:00:00 GMT

Ross and Ryan are joined by historian Max Felker-Kantor to talk all about anti-drug films and Max's new book on the history of the infamous D.A.R.E. program. Together, they look at how drug abuse awareness programs have changed in America, how they haven't, the role that these films have in shaping our relationships to policing, and which Teenage Mutant Nina Turtle is appropriate for a conversation about not using marijuana.

FURTHER READING:

Felker-Kantor, Max. DARE to Say No: Policing and the War on Drugs in Schools

FURTHER WATCHING:

Reefer Madness

The Narcotic Story

Drug Talk

Cartoon All-Stars to the Rescue!

FURTHER LISTENING:

Cartoon All-Stars to the Rescue! - What a Cartoon podcast

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Media Industry Update with David Moscrop

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 10:25:00 GMT

Ross and Ryan talk to author and podcast host David Moscrop about a few of his recent articles on the (dismal) state of the media industries. Topics include the dangers of digital "ownership" and the obsolescence of physical media, Netflix slop, what to order at the movie theater concession stand, and the battle over book access on the Internet Archive.

FURTHER READING:

Digital Ownership and the End of Physical Media

Welcome to the Era of Garbage Film and Television Streaming

Moscrop, David. Too Dumb for Democracy? Why we Make Bad Political Decisions and How We Can Make Better Ones.

FURTHER WATCHING:

The Lion in Winter (1968)

FURTHER LISTENING:

The David Moscrop Show

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Office Hours: the Spirits Within

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 10:25:00 GMT

Ross and Ryan are in office hours this week, discussing the last batch of episodes as well as what is coming up ahead. Ross talks about the production history of 2001's "Final Fantasy: the Spirits Within" and the impact it had on Hollywood despite flopping at the box office. And there's a fun trivia game!

We want to hear how you did on the trivia game! Email or post your score on social media with the tag #HoFCast, and we'll send you stickers!

Ross: 17/20

Ryan: 15/20

Make sure to check out our recent appearance on the Pop Culture Basement podcast to hear all about the early days of Pokemon fandom in the US!

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Making Amends (of the Father) with Stephen Sorrentino

Mon, 31 Mar 2025 10:25:00 GMT

Ross and Ryan are joined by award-winning actor/director/musician/writer/impressionist Stephen Sorrentino! We talk about his newest project, Amends of the Father, and so much more. Hear about what goes into running a film festival, the current state of independent moviemaking, Mr. Sorrentino's incredible life in the film industry, and so much more.

NOTE: There are spoilers for Amends of the Father in the second half of the episode, but there is a clear warning before we get into them. Make sure to watch the movie and then come back to hear us talk all about it!

FURTHER WATCHING:

Amends of the Father

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Men at Work with Paul Klein

Mon, 24 Mar 2025 10:25:00 GMT

Ross and Ryan are joined by film and media scholar Paul Klein to discuss the 1936 classic, Modern Times. They talk about Chaplin and his politics, the ways in which the film reflects America during the Great Depression, and why the film itself is as relevant as ever.

Further Reading:

Voltaire. Candide, or Optimism.

Eyman, Scott. Charlie Chaplin vs. America: When Art, Sex, and Politics Collided.

Further Watching:

The Great Dictator (1940)

Chaplin (1992)

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Bill Tsutsui, King of the Monsters!

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 10:25:00 GMT

Ross and Ryan talk with Dr. William Tsutsui, historian, author, and leading expert on all things Godzilla. From the original film's anti-nuclear message to modern classics like "Godzilla Minus One", we cover everything from head to toes about the king of the monsters. Like literally, we talk about why Godzilla's toes are important to the tone of the films.

FURTHER READING:

Tsutsui, William. Godzilla on my Mind.

Tsutsui and Ito, eds. In Godzilla's Footsteps.

Tsutsui, William. Japanese Popular Culture and Globalization.

FURTHER WATCHING:

Bill's Picks: Gojira (1954), Godzilla Minus One, Godzilla vs. Hedorah (1971)

Ross's Picks: Gojira (1954), King Kong vs. Godzilla (1962), Destroy All Monsters (1968)

Ryan's Picks: Godzilla vs. King Gidorah (1991), Godzilla vs. Megalon (1971) Godzilla: Final Wars (2004)

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Monday Morning Pretaped

Mon, 10 Mar 2025 10:25:00 GMT

Ross and Ryan talk about Saturday Night Live with their guests, Stephen Tropiano and Steven Ginsberg, the authors of The SNL Companion. They cover the show's history, their favorite sketches, the importance of the Muppets in popular culture, and much more!

FURTHER READING:

Tropiano, Stephen and Steven Ginsberg. The SNL Companion: An Unofficial Guide to the Seasons, Sketches, and Stars of Saturday Night Live.

FURTHER WATCHING:

Saturday Night (2024)

We mention a LOT of Sketches in this episode, so go check out an old favorite or one that you haven't seen before. :)

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Knight Moves with Robert Houghton

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 11:25:00 GMT

Ross and Ryan are joined by Dr. Robert Houghton to talk about his new book The Middle Ages in Computer Games. They discuss the ways in which game design and mechanics reinforce historical inaccuracy, the dynamics of the church and religion in gaming, and the value of debating who would win in a fight between historical figures.

FURTHER READING:

Houghton, Robert. The Middle Ages in Computer Games.

FURTHER PLAYING:

Reigns

Baldur's Gate 3

Crusader Kings 3

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Flying High with David Schroeder

Mon, 24 Feb 2025 11:25:00 GMT

Ross and Ryan are joined by David Schroeder, military aviation historian and host of the YouTube channel "The Cold War". They look at four movies to trace the history of aerial combat in the twentieth century, as well as the increasing involvement of the military in filmmaking.

FURTHER READING:

de Seversky, Alexander. Victory Through Air Power. 1942.

Meilinger, Phillip. Bomber: The Formation and Early Years of Strategic Air Command. 2012.

FURTHER WATCHING:

Watch The Cold War on YouTube! @TheColdWarTV

WATCH TODAY'S MOVIES:

Victory Through Air Power (1943)

Strategic Air Command (1955)

The Starfighters (1964)

The Starfighters (MST3k version)

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Anime Part 2: Pure Invention with Matt Alt

Mon, 17 Feb 2025 11:25:00 GMT

Ross and Ryan are joined by Matt Alt, author of Pure Invention: How Japan's Pop Culture Conquered the World. They pick up where the Akira episode ended, and discuss the impact and influence of anime in America in the 1990s and early 2000s. Ross and Ryan close with a dramatic reading.

FURTHER READING:

Alt, Matt. Pure Invention: How Japan's Pop Culture Conquered the World.

FURTHER WATCHING:

We talk about a lot of different anime in this episode, all of them are good!

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Slave Revolt on Screen with Alyssa Goldstein Sepinwall

Mon, 10 Feb 2025 11:25:00 GMT

Ross and Ryan speak with Dr. Alyssa Goldstein Sepinwall about her book, Slave Revolt on Screen: the Haitian Revolution in Film and Video Games. The examine why the Haitian Revolution isn't often depicted in media, the ways in which America and France depict it differently than Haitians, and how historical video games differ from film.

FURTHER READING:

Sepinwall, Alyssa Goldstein. Slave Revolt on Screen: The Haitian Revolution in Film and Video Games.

FURTHER WATCHING:

Liberty in a Soup (2015)

Top Five (2014)

Exterminate all the Brutes (2021)

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Office Hours, February 2025 Edition

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 11:25:00 GMT

Ross and Ryan bring you all the news, scores, and highlights from around the National Football League ahead of Sunday's big game. They also correct the record on some previous episodes, talk about what's coming up, and answer a fun mailbag question.

FURTHER READING:

Mark Dyreson (2017) The Super Bowl as a Television Spectacle: Global

Designs, Global Niches, and Parochial Patterns, The International Journal of the History of

Sport, 34:1-2, 139-156, DOI: 10.1080/09523367.2017.1349115

https://doi.org/10.1080/09523367.2017.1349115

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The Magical World of Disney Studies

Mon, 27 Jan 2025 13:18:56 GMT

Ross and Ryan speak with some of the editors of the new International Journal of Disney Studies. They discuss the range of diversity in Disney Studies as a field, the process of starting an academic journal, theme park rides, and much more!

FURTHER READING:

Davis, Amy M. Good Girls & Wicked Witches: Women in Disney's Feature Animation. Indiana University Press, 2007.

Davis, Amy M. Handsome Heroes & Vile Villains: Men in Disney's Feature Animation. Indiana University Press, 2014.

Davis, Amy M., editor. Discussing Disney. Indiana University Press, 2019.

Davis, Amy M., and Helen Haswell, editors. "100 Years of Disney." Special issue of Alphaville, no. 27, 2024, https://www.alphavillejournal.com/ContentsIndex.html.

Bryan, Peter Cullen. Creation, Translation, and Adaptation in Donald Duck Comics: The Dream of Three Lifetimes. Springer Nature, 2021.

Bryan, Peter Cullen, and Sabrina Mittermeier, editors. "Reflections on the Walt Disney Company at 100." Special issue of The Journal of American Culture, vol. 47, no. 2, 2024, https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/toc/1542734x/2024/47/2.

Muir, Robyn, Rebecca Rowe, Hannah Helm, and Emily Aguilo-Perez, editors. The Cultural Legacy of Disney: A Century of Magic. Lexington, 2024.

Mittermeier, Sabrina. A cultural history of the Disneyland theme parks: Middle class kingdoms. Intellect, 2020.

Mittermeier, Sabrina, ed. Fan Phenomena: Disney. Intellect Books, 2022.

The International Journal of Disney Studies

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No War for Podcasts with Chris Bell

Mon, 20 Jan 2025 11:30:48 GMT

Ross and Ryan speak with documentary filmmaker Christopher Jason Bell, creator of the documentary series "Miss Me Yet". They discuss the George W. Bush administration, opposition movements, the changing structure of media in the 2000s, pop-punk, "24", and much more.

Further Reading:

Gore, Al. The Assault on Reason.

Scott, Peter Dale. The Road to 9/11: Wealth, Empire, and the Future of America.

Further Watching:

"Miss Me Yet" on MeansTV.

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Play MSTie for Me

Mon, 13 Jan 2025 11:30:12 GMT

Ross and Ryan speak with Drs. Matt Foy and Christopher Olson about their new book, Mystery Science Theater 3000: a Cultural History. The discuss how MST3k has mirrored the evolution of media production and consumption, fandom studies, and more. Join us, won't you?

Further Reading:

Foy, Matt and Christopher Olson. Mystery Science Theater 3000: A Cultural History.

Further Watching (with links!):

S3E2: Pod People (Chris's pick)

S6E19: Red Zone Cuba (Matt's pick)

S8E19: Invasion of the Neptune Men (Ryan's pick)

S6E10: The Violent Years (Ross's pick)

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Robert Rosenstone, Romantic Revolutionary

Mon, 06 Jan 2025 11:30:39 GMT

Ross and Ryan are joined by 3-time returning guest and official "Friend of the Show" Dr. David Morton to speak with acclaimed historian Dr. Robert Rosenstone- author of several books on how to approach film as a historical document and consultant on the 1981 film "Reds". The discussion looks at how historians approach film, ways to approach historical films and documentaries, and Dr. Rosenstone's time working with Warren Beatty. And if you haven't already, go back and listen to our episode on David's book (Episode 3, "The Florida on Film Podcast")!

FURTHER READING:

Rosenstone, Robert. History on Film, Film on History.

Morton, David. Motion Picture Paradise: A History of Florida's Film and Television Industry.

FURTHER WATCHING:

"Reds" (1981)

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Panic! At The Dungeon

Mon, 30 Dec 2024 11:30:30 GMT

Ross and Ryan take a look at one really bad film starring one really good actor- the 1982 TV movie "Mazes & Monsters" with Tom Hanks. Were role-playing games really turning America's youth into Satanists? "60 Minutes" sure seemed to think so! Also, Ross shares his prediction for the end of "Stranger Things". This is a deeply unserious episode about a deeply stupid movie.

REFERENCES:

BADD Manual provided to law enforcement (Courtesy of The Escapist)

60 Minutes segment on D&D

FURTHER READING:

Starnheimer, Karen. Pop Culture Panics: How Moral Crusaders Construct Meanings of Deviance and Delinquency.

FURTHER WATCHING:

"Dark Dungeons" (2014)

"Reign of Fire" (2002)

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The History on Film Podcast Saves Christmas

Mon, 23 Dec 2024 11:30:31 GMT

Ross and Ryan take a break from the hustle and bustle of podcasting to share some of their favorite (and least favorite) holiday films, as well as some of their favorite books, shows, and movies from 2024. They talk about the state of the podcast and where things are headed in the upcoming year, and close with a very bizarre Christmas movie trivia game.

FURTHER READING:

Dunstan, Simon and Gerrard Williams. Grey Wolf: The Escape of Adolf Hitler.

Jacobsen, Annie. Nuclear War: A Scenario.

Koontz, Stephanie. The Way we Never Were.

Vann, Michael and Liz Clarke. The Great Hanoi Rat Hunt.

FURTHER WATCHING:

"Interior Chinatown"

"La Brea"

"Wicked" (2024)

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The All-American Robots with Dustin Abnet

Mon, 16 Dec 2024 11:30:30 GMT

Ross talks with Dr. Dustin Abnet about his book The American Robot: A Cultural History, and what our depictions of human-like machines tells us about ourselves. America's fascination with artificial people goes back to the founding of the country, and provides insights to understandings of race, gender, labor, and more.

FURTHER READING:

Abnet, Dustin. The American Robot: A Cultural History.

FURTHER WATCHING:

"Westworld"

"Futurama"

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Out of the Inkwell

Mon, 09 Dec 2024 11:45:54 GMT

Ross and Ryan welcome Jane, Mauricio, and Ray from Fabulous Fleischer Cartoons Restored and returning champion Dr. David Morton to talk about the works of Max Fleischer and Fleischer Studios. Among his many achievements, his studio was the first to animate both Popeye and Superman — and he created the legendary Betty Boop, who remains an icon of American culture to this day. Fleischer Studios also relocated from New York to Miami in the 1930s, becoming one of the most high-profile production studios in Florida at that time.

No homework this week! Go watch cartoons!

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Make it a Blockbuster Night with Frederick Wasser

Mon, 02 Dec 2024 11:47:10 GMT

Ross talks to Dr. Frederick Wasser about his book Veni, Vidi, Video, and how the invention of home video and the VCR reshaped the film industry. Learn about why VHS beat out Beta, how home video saved Disney, and much more. They end the conversation by connecting the industry changes and consolidation in the VCR era to the streaming environment of today.

FURTHER READING:

Wasser, Frederick. Veni, Vidi, Video: The Hollywood Empire and the VCR.

FURTHER WATCHING:

"Be Kind, Rewind" (2008)

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Intro to Fandom Studies with Mel Stanfill

Mon, 02 Dec 2024 11:45:01 GMT

Dr. Mel Stanfill comes on to talk about fandom studies- what it is, why it's important, and how it can get ugly. Their new book, Fandom is Ugly, looks at how fandom studies can help explain contemporary political movements, online toxicity and harassment campaigns, and more.

FURTHER READING:

Stanfill, Mel. Fandom is Ugly: Networked Harrassment in Participatory Culture.

FURTHER WATCHING:

"Galaxy Quest" (1999)

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MCU: MAS*H Cinematic Universe with Eric White

Mon, 25 Nov 2024 11:45:02 GMT

Ross and Ryan speak with Eric White, the M*A*S*H historian. They talk about how the stories of the 4077th reflected the real experiences of the Korean War, the politics of the TV series, and much more.

FURTHER READING:

Alda, Arlene and Alan. The Last Days of M*A*S*H.

Diffrient, David. M*A*S*H. Part of the series "Contemporary Approaches to Film and Television Series".

Green, Doyle. Politics and the American Television Comedy: A Critical Survey from I Love Lucy through South Park.

White, W.L. Back Down the Ridge.

FURTHER WATCHING:

"M*A*S*H" S2 E1: "Divided We Stand"

"M*A*S*H" S5 E8: "Dear Sigmund"

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Anime Goes West, Part 1: Akira (1988)

Mon, 18 Nov 2024 11:45:54 GMT

Ross and Ryan begin their multi-part series on the history of Japanese anime and its reception in the West by talking about one of their all-time favorites, Katsuhiro Otomo's "Akira" (1988). They go through the development of filmed animation in Japan and the United States, how the two cultures influenced each other, and the surprising cartoon icon who connects them. Honestly, this episode could have easily been about 14 hours long and there still would have been more to cover.

FURTHER READING:

Alt, Matt. Pure Invention: How Japan Made the Modern World.

Clements, Jonathan. Anime: A History.

FURTHER WATCHING:

"My Neighbor Totoro" (1988)

"Cowboy Bebop"

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Season One Trailer

Mon, 11 Nov 2024 18:51:48 GMT

Here's a look at some of what is coming up in season one!

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The Florida History on Film Podcast with David Morton

Mon, 11 Nov 2024 12:00:27 GMT

Ross talks with Dr. David Morton about his new book, Motion Picture Paradise: A History of Florida's Film and Television Industry. Beginning in Jacksonville in the early 1900s, Florida spent decades competing with New York and Hollywood to become a major film production center. How did a series of failures and false starts influence Florida and its economic development? Can Florida become a motion picture paradise again? And what happened to Nickelodeon Studios?

FURTHER READING:

Morton, David. Motion Picture Paradise: A History of Florida's Film and Television Industry.

FURTHER WATCHING:

Miami Connection (1987)

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AVGeeking Out with Skip Elsheimer

Sun, 03 Nov 2024 17:21:50 GMT

Ross talks with Skip Elsheimer of AVGeeks.com about his collection of over 37,000 non-theatrical film reels. What can we learn from old educational movies? Did the P.E. coaches of America traumatize multiple generations with traffic safety films? And why the one thing everyone knows about lemmings is a lie.

FURTHER READING:

Orgeron, Devin and Marsha, and Streible, Dan. Learning with the Lights Off: Educational Film in the United States.

FURTHER WATCHING:

Go check out AVGeeks.com!

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Easy as "One, Two, Three" (1961)

Sun, 03 Nov 2024 16:25:27 GMT

For the pilot episode of the History on Film Podcast, we look at Billy Wilder's 1961 Cold War comedy "One, Two, Three" and the role of Coca Cola in postwar Europe. Will James Cagney be able to unite East and West with the great taste of Coke? What happens when the construction of the Berlin Wall during post-production ruins the entire plot of a movie? And why was Gorbachev in a Pizza Hut commercial?!

Hilltop ad

Gorbachev ad

FURTHER READING:

Heller and Barson, Red Scared!: The Commie Menace in Propaganda and Popular Culture

Stephan, Alexander. The Americanization of Europe: Culture, Diplomacy, and Anti-Americanism after 1945

Mee, Charles. Marshall Plan:The Launching of Pax Americana

Kuisel, Richard. Seducing the French: The Dilemma of Americanization

FURTHER WATCHING:

Ninotchka (1939)

Dr. Stangelove (1964)

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