History According to Hollywood

Let's jump right back in and pick up where we left off. Oppie is standing trial (unofficially) and so is Strauss. Let's finish up this BANGER and see who comes out the victor. I sure hope we don't BOMB it at the end. (ok i'm done)

Starting off with a bang, the boys are back to bring you another season of awesomeness. Today we are talking about the incredible Christopher Nolan film, Oppenheimer, released in 2023. Part 1 covers the Manhattan Project, the who's and what's of 1940's culture in America, and of course, one big a** bomb.

In our season one finale, the boys wrap up their time in Tombstone, Arizona by discussing one of the most famous men in American Western History, Doc Holiday. Check out this season's final episode, you're a Daisy if you do.

It's part one of our season 1 finale! Kyle and Dustin are heading out West to Tombstone, Arizona where three brothers, a dentist, and a whole lot of Cowboys are about to throw down.

MILD SPOILERS IN THIS EPISODE. Kyle and Dustin take a look at the (not very french) French leader, Napoleon. Fresh off it's theatrical run, this Ridley Scott directed picture has not exactly been taking over the globe...but we're here for it anyway. Will it be a conquering epic or will it come up...short?

The boys are taking their first trip to Vietnam in this episode. We join Mel Gibson once again as he fights in another war, this time the first battle of the U.S. soldiers in Vietnam.

Our Brad Pitt Double Feature concludes with 2004's Troy. Based on the Epic Tale by Homer, Brad Pitt plays Achilles, the half God, half Man Greek soldier fighting the Trojan Army outside the gates of our titular city. Kyle and Dustin strap on their leather sandals and march through the coarse sand discussing this (not so) epic film.

The first movie in our Brad Pitt Double Feature is Quentin Tarantino's latest film: Once Upon A Time in Hollywood. Kyle and Dustin cruise down Hollywood Boulevard discussing the final year of Hollywood's golden age. 1969 where Cowboys and Hippies shared the scene and a particular young actress lived the California dream.

Join the march for voting rights as we follow Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through the state of Alabama in 1965. Released in 2015, Selma is a snapshot at the tribulations civil rights activists faced on the road to equality.

Let's step into the muddy boots of a soldier of the first black regiment in US Army history. Today we follow Col. Robert Gould Shaw as we join the 54th on their path to Glory.

Today we go back to Scotland and join the fight for... FREEEEDOOOMMMM!!! Infamous for it's many historical inaccuracies, Kyle has a field day tearing this movie apart. WARNING: This movie contains portrayals of violence and abuse, discussing these scenes may be inappropriate for some listeners.

Today we step inside the Colosseum as we look back at Gladiator from 2000. Directed by Ridley Scott, starring Russell Crowe and Joaquin Phoenix, this historical epic follows the story of Maximus on his path to redemption and revenge. Was it good? Was it accurate? Let's find out together.

Welcome to History According To Hollywood! Once a week we discuss a movie and it's historical context, accuracy, and importance. We are just getting started and would love for you to be a part of this journey with us.