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We've all seen movies that claim to be 'based on a true story', but have you ever wondered how accurate they are? That's what we'll find out as we compare Hollywood with history.
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Tombstone with Tom Clavin
Did Hollywood get it right? Join us as we delve into the iconic Western film Tombstone with a special guest: the author of the book Tombstone, New York Times bestselling author Tom Clavin! We'll separate myth from reality, analyzing the portrayal of Wyatt Earp, Doc Holliday, the infamous Gunfight at the O.K. Corral, and the taming of a wild frontier town.
Learn more about the true story:
Tombstone: The Earp Brothers, Doc Holliday, and the Vendetta Ride from Hell https://links.boatspodcast.com/317book
Get Tom's new book:
Throne of Grace: A Mountain Man, an Epic Adventure, and the Bloody Conquest of the American West https://links.boatspodcast.com/317throneofgrace
Tom's website: https://links.boatspodcast.com/317guest
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This Week: The Pride of the Yankees, Gods and Generals, The Right Stuff
In this episode, we'll learn about historical events between April 29th and May 5th as they're shown in the movies. We'll also learn about birthdays from historical figures who have been portrayed in the movies as well as recommendations for a movie that was released this week in history.
Events from This Week in History
The Pride of the Yankees
Gods and Generals
The Right Stuff | BOATS #75
Alan Shepard's photo from space
Birthdays from This Week in History
Hirohito in Midway (2019) | BOATS #158
Calamity Jane in Deadwood: The Movie
James Brown in Get On Up
Movies Released This Week in History
Ed Gein
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This Week: Troy, Chernobyl
In this episode, we'll learn about historical events between April 22nd and April 28th as they're shown in the movies. We'll also learn about birthdays from historical figures who have been portrayed in the movies as well as recommendations for a movie that was released this week in history.
Events from This Week in History
Troy | BOATS #133
Chernobyl | BOATS Miniseries
Birthdays from This Week in History
Vladimir Lenin in The King's Man
Marcus Aurelius in Gladiator
Ulysses S. Grant in Lincoln
Movies Released This Week in History
True History of the Kelly Gang
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The Aviator with James B. Steele
In the 2004 biographical drama The Aviator, Leonardo DiCaprio portrays the eccentric and brilliant Howard Hughes, a maverick filmmaker and aviation tycoon who revolutionized Hollywood and the airline industry. The film chronicles Hughes' obsessive pursuit of perfection and his struggle with mental illness, offering a captivating glimpse into the life of one of the 20th century's most fascinating and enigmatic figures.
Today, we'll learn compare the true story with the movie's version along with legendary journalist and Howard Hughes biographer James B. Steele.
Learn more about the true story with James' book:
Howard Hughes: His Life and Madness https://links.boatspodcast.com/314book
Get James' other work:
Forevermore, Nuclear Waste in America https://links.boatspodcast.com/314forevermore
America: Who Really Pays the Taxes? https://links.boatspodcast.com/314taxes
The Betrayal of the American Dream https://links.boatspodcast.com/314americandream
America: What Went Wrong?: The Crisis Deepens https://links.boatspodcast.com/314crisisdeepens
America: What Went Wrong? https://links.boatspodcast.com/314america
James Steele and Donald Barlett's website: https://links.boatspodcast.com/314guest
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This Week: The Conspirator, Pearl Harbor, The Red Baron
In this episode, we'll learn about historical events between April 15th and April 21st as they're shown in the movies. We'll also learn about birthdays from historical figures who have been portrayed in the movies as well as recommendations for a movie that first premiered this week in history.
Events from This Week in History
The Conspirator | BOATS #175
Pearl Harbor | BOATS #212
The Red Baron
Birthdays from This Week in History
The Life of Leonardo da Vinci
Breach | BOATS #69
Valkyrie | BOATS #62
Movies Released This Week in History
The Conspirator | BOATS #175
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This Week: Lincoln, Apollo 13, The Conspirator, Titanic
In this episode, we'll learn about historical events between April 8th and April 14th as they're shown in the movies. We'll also learn about birthdays from historical figures who have been portrayed in the movies as well as recommendations for a movie that first premiered this week in history.
Events from This Week in History
Lincoln | BOATS #170
Apollo 13 | BOATS #15
The Conspirator | BOATS #175
Titanic | BOATS #35
Birthdays from This Week in History
The First Lady
Davy Crockett: King of the Wild Frontier | BOATS #151 or The Alamo | BOATS #172
Gunpowder
Movies Released This Week in History
Sweetwater or The Pope's Exorcist
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Great Insight into Popular Movies
I really enjoy this podcast. While it's obvious that Hollywood takes a few liberties - sometimes more than a few - with the truth when adapting a real story to the big screen, it's interesting to hear where fact deviates from fiction as the plot rolls along. In some cases, such as 'The Hunt for Red October,' I wasn't even aware there was a basis in fact. In others, such as 'The Sound of Music' or 'Free State of Jones,' it was cool to hear the factual details behind the tale. Overall, it's an enjoyable show. I'll keep listening since Tinseltown keeps cranking out movies with a basis in real life.
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