Podcasts by Real Movies Fake History with Gaz and Mel
Real Movies Fake History is a podcast about movies, history and the truth in between. On each episode Gaz and Mel discuss, debate and dissect a single movie based on a true story to determine whether the history it portrays is accurate. Join us as we talk about Hollywood, history, and the truth in between.
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The Devil Wears Prada from 2023-11-16T05:42
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Memories of Murder from 2023-05-30T16:00
This month we revisit Bong Joon-ho's 2003 serial killer movie Memories of Murder. Based on a true story, just how strange is the truth compared to the fiction? Join us as we discuss how the movi...
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Gaz and Mel Review Show - The Pope's Exorcist from 2023-05-05T06:41:27
Gaz and Mel review The Pope's Exorcist (2023). It may be inspired by the actual files of a real life exorcist Father Gabriele Amorth, it may star Oscar winner Russell Crowe, but is it an outstan...
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The Favourite from 2023-04-11T21:20:10
This month we discover the true history behind the period black comedy The Favourite (2018). Gaz and Mel dive into the true story of the love triangle between Queen Anne and the two women battli...
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Dog Day Afternoon from 2023-03-06T11:01:56
Attica! Attica! Time talk about Dog Day Afternoon, the 1975 classic starring Al Pacino. Gaz and Mel dive into the incredible true story of the robbery of the Chase Manhattan bank in Brooklyn. Ju...
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Romeo + Juliet from 2022-12-09T07:25:23
This time it's all about Baz Luhrmann! Let's go back to 1996 to revisit the teenage tragedy Romeo + Juliet. As inventive as it is shocking, join us as we discuss the history behind the movie. We...
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Kingdom of Heaven from 2022-11-15T02:02:07
Ah 2005! Orlando Bloom starred in Ridley Scott's crusades epic Kingdom of Heaven. Let's revisit this epic tale and compare the movie to the real history. This month Mel and Gaz ask the important...
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4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days from 2022-08-26T13:27:57
Gaz and Mel take you behind the fascinating history of the remarkably powerful 4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days. Telling the harrowing story of the lives of 2 students who try to procure an illegal ...
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The Adventures of Robin Hood from 2022-07-18T13:31:54
Finally it's time to find out the true story behind the famous outlaw Robin Hood! This month Gaz and Mel take you behind the scenes of 1938's The Adventures of Robin Hood, starring the dashing E...
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Being The Ricardos from 2022-06-18T14:06:51
So just what is the real history behind Aaron Sorkin's Being the Ricardos? Gaz and Mel take you behind the scenes of I Love Lucy to discover the true story of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz's famou...
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Quo Vadis, Aida? from 2022-05-15T13:05:03
This time Gaz and Mel dive into the true story behind the heartbreaking and brilliant film Quo Vadis, Aida? Mel takes us back to Bosnia, 1995 where learn about the context behind this this vital...
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Eddie The Eagle from 2022-03-28T10:13:42
Discover the true history behind the heart-warming comedy Eddie the Eagle. This month Gaz and Mel go back in time to the 1988 Olympics in Calgary to discover the real story of British Ski-Jumper...
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No Time To Die from 2021-12-06T08:56:26
This month is special. Gaz and Mel review and passionately debate the new James Bond movie No Time to Die, starring Daniel Craig i...
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Mao's Last Dancer from 2021-08-28T13:27:48
Learn about the true story behind Mao’s Last Dancer. This month discover the real history behind the incredible and inspiring story of ballet legend Li Cunxin. Mel and Gaz discuss Li’s remarkabl...
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Braveheart from 2021-07-28T14:53:45
You'll never take our Freedom! This month Gaz and Mel head to Scotland to take on the historical epic Braveheart (1995). It may be a compelling movie, but just how accurate is it to the true sto...
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A League of Their Own from 2021-06-26T02:02:19
This month we take on the classic baseball true story A League of Their Own (1992). But how true is it to the real history? Join us as we discuss the remarkable history of the ladies who compete...
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Hotel Rwanda from 2021-05-26T12:36:34
Mel and Gaz discover the true story behind the movie Hotel Rwanda (2004). We dive into the tragic story of the genocide and learn about it's historical context. It's a powerful story about famil...
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The Intouchables from 2021-03-05T16:40:30
What's the real history behind the wonderful, feel-good French hit The Intouchables? This time Gaz and Mel travel to France to talk about the beautiful friendship between Philippe Pozzo di Borgo...
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The Sapphires from 2020-12-24T04:47:08
How historically accurate is Wayne Blair's musical comedy The Sapphires? In this episode Gaz and Mel dive into the true story behind the amazing ladies who sang soul music to the troops...
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The Death of Stalin from 2020-11-27T10:18:23
How historically accurate is Armando Iannucci's political satire The Death of Stalin? In this episode Gaz and Mel dive into the true story of Stalin's last days and compare it to its critically ...
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Titanic (Part 2) from 2020-09-25T15:48:02
Join us as we discover the real history behind the sinking of the Titanic. Is James Cameron's epic Hollywood blockbuster Titanic accurate to the true story? In the final part of their Titanic se...
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Titanic (Part 1) from 2020-08-28T11:05:23
The most expensive movie of all time. Winner of 11 Oscars. Time to go back to 1997, to discover the real history behind James Cameron’s epic romance Titanic (1997). Join us as we go behind the s...
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Hidden Figures from 2020-07-24T12:08:56
Film expert Gaz and history expert Mel discuss the true story behind the movie Hidden Figures (2016). We know it’s a great movie but just how historically accurate is it? We investigate further ...
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The Great Escape from 2020-05-14T12:53:09
It may be a classic but can it live up to history? In this episode Gaz and Mel take on one of Hollywood’s classic war movies, The Great Escape (1963). How does it compare to the true story? How ...
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