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History According to Hollywood

Dustin Craigmyle

HA2H is where we (lifelong friends Kyle and Dustin) discuss the historical accuracy, context, and impact of some of America"s most beloved films. Week by week we cover different films from various genres, decades, and quality. We aren"t film critics and only one of us is educated in History, but we have a lot of fun recording these and think you"ll enjoy listening.

tv & film film history

All Episodes

01:08:42

Last of the Mohicans (S2, E7)

History According to Hollywood ·

2024/04/30

Coming: Fall 1992. Daniel Day Lewis is a Native American... sort of. On this episode: What happens when Dustin trashes one of Kyle's favorite movies? Expect violence.

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01:04:32

Wyatt Earp (S2, E6)

History According to Hollywood ·

2024/04/23

You like Tombstone? You wanna see a worse version of it starring Razzie and Oscar Winner Kevin Costner? You came to the right place!! Unintentional fourth wall breaks, makeup changes mid-scene, death bed nudity, this movie's got it all!

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01:01:46

Wings (S2, E5)

History According to Hollywood ·

2024/04/16

The first ever Academy Award Best Picture and the only Silent film to earn that prize. Ahead of it's time doesn't begin to describe this movie...so let us describe it for you. The movie may be silent but we sure aren't!

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00:51:41

Pocahontas (S2, E4)

History According to Hollywood ·

2024/04/09

A little change of pace with this one, no blood or guts just a lot of 2D animation and musical numbers. Some friendly white guys trying to be amiable with their new neighbors. Definitely no entitlement or racism to be found here. (Kid friendly of course)

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00:46:50

Apollo 13 (S2, E3)

History According to Hollywood ·

2024/04/02

Tom Hanks. Bill Paxton. Kevin Bacon. Space. Explosions. Ed Harris in a Vest. Old Lady Mad at the TV. We're going to the moon boys, but we're just visiting.

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00:49:26

Oppenheimer Part 2 (S2, E2)

History According to Hollywood ·

2024/03/29

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)

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01:02:27

Oppenheimer Part 1 (S2, E1)

History According to Hollywood ·

2024/03/26

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.

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00:46:44

Tombstone Part Two, Doc Holiday (S1, E10)

History According to Hollywood ·

2024/01/09

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.

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00:53:16

Tombstone Part 1, Wyatt Earp (S1, E9)

History According to Hollywood ·

2024/01/02

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.

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01:04:52

Napoleon (S1, E8)

History According to Hollywood ·

2023/12/26

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?

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00:56:28

We Were Soldiers (S1, E7)

History According to Hollywood ·

2023/12/12

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.

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01:07:40

Troy (S1, E6)

History According to Hollywood ·

2023/12/05

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.

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01:06:19

Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (S1, E5)

History According to Hollywood ·

2023/11/28

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.

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01:13:20

Selma (S1, E4)

History According to Hollywood ·

2023/11/21

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.

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01:10:45

Glory (S1, E3)

History According to Hollywood ·

2023/11/14

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.

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01:06:30

Braveheart (S1, E2)

History According to Hollywood ·

2023/11/07

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.

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00:52:36

Gladiator (S1, E1)

History According to Hollywood ·

2023/11/04

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.

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00:00:56

History According To Hollywood Trailer

History According to Hollywood ·

2023/11/04

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.

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