Moving Histories

In this episode we discuss Jeff Nichols' latest film The Bikeriders, based on Danny Lyon's photography and starring Austin Butler, Jodie Comer, and Tom Hardy.

In our bonus episode, we sit down with producer Kirk Saduski to discuss bringing history to life in shows like Masters of the Air, Band of Brothers, The Pacific, Game Change, and John Adams.

In this episode, we sit down with author and historian Donald L. Miller for a discussion on the Apple TV series Masters of the Air. Listen as we discuss how the lives of World War II fighter pilots were brought to life from page to screen.

For our bonus episode, we sit down with some of the creative team behind the FX series Shogun: writers Maegan Houang and Caillin Puente. Listen as we go behind-the-scenes of the show and explore how the world of 1600s Japan was brought to life in refreshing and exciting ways.

In this episode, we are joined by Japanese cinema historian Aaron Gerow to talk about the FX series is a unique example of transnational historical filmmaking for a new generation . This episode was edited by Nick Hector with music from Nine Inch Nails.

Listen as our hosts dive into the HBO miniseries White House Plumbers, discussing comedy as a way of bringing the past to life.

Listen as our hosts Kim, Robert, and John discuss Jonathan Glazer's harrowing look at the Holocaust in Zone of Interest. In this episode, we explore the ways that historical films like Glazer's engage with more than just our sense of sight. The film's soundscape shapes the viewer's imagination in a way that collapses time between past and present.

In this episode, we explore Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer (2023). Listen as we discuss how the film offers a new way of thinking about how movies write history and how the filmmakers provide a refreshing take on the biopic sub-genre.

In this episode, we explore Martin Scorsese's latest film Killers of the Flower Moon. Listen as we discuss how this film brings a hidden history into the public consciousness and how Scorsese uses film to explore ideas about national identity. Edited by Nick Hector, BFE CCEMusic by Nine Inch Nails Ghosts I-IV, Creative Commons BY-NC-SA license

For our first episode, we dive into Ridley Scott's new film Napoleon. Listen as we discuss its characters, visuals, and effectiveness as historical biopic. Edited by Nick Hector, BFE CCEMusic by Nine Inch Nails Ghosts I-IV, Creative Commons BY-NC-SA license