The 2021 Amazon Original Movie Being the Ricardos tells us the story behind the scenes of the husband/wife team behind I Love Lucy, Dezi Arnaz (Javier Bardem) and Lucille Ball (Nicole Kidman). To help us separate fact from fiction in the movie, we'll learn from Michael Karol, author of the book Lucy A to Z: The Lucille Ball Encyclopedia. 
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Being the Ricardos with Michael Karol

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.

TV & Film

History

Society & Culture

In this episode, we'll learn about historical events between June 10th and June 16th 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
Wednesday: Loving | BOATS #76

Saturday: Waterloo | BOATS #174

Saturday: J. Edgar | BOATS #185


 Birthdays from This Week in History
Anne Frank in The Diary of Anne Frank | BOATS #253

John Nash in A Beautiful Mind | BOATS #32

Ernesto "Che" Guevara in Che! | BOATS #115


 A Historical Movie Released This Week in History
Tag | BOATS #140

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This Week: Loving, Waterloo, J. Edgar

On this, the anniversary of the Battle of Midway, we'll bring Jon Parshall back on the podcast to provide a historical commentary on the 1976 movie. Watch the video version here: https://links.boatspodcast.com/325 Get Jon's book:
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Midway (1976) with Jon Parshall's Historical Commentary

In this episode, we'll learn about historical events between June 3rd and June 9th 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
Tuesday: The Longest Day | BOATS #134

Thursday: The Longest Day | BOATS #134

Thursday: Saving Private Ryan | BOATS #159


 Birthdays from This Week in History
Nathan Hale in Turn: Washington's Spies | BOATS #139

Paul Gauguin in At Eternity's Gate | BOATS #193

Donald Duck in The Wise Little Hen


 A Historical Movie Released This Week in HistoryA Sunday Horse
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This Week: The Longest Day, Saving Private Ryan

Roland Emmerich's 2019 movie simply called "Midway" shows a lot more than the Battle of Midway. We'll be joined today by one of the historical consultants on the movie who is also the co-author of Shattered Sword: The Untold Story of the Battle of Midway. Get Jon's book:
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Midway (2019) with Jon Parshall

In this episode, we'll learn about historical events between May 27th and June 2nd 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
Monday: Sink the Bismark or watch it on YouTube

Saturday: Harriet | BOATS #187

Saturday: Watchmen


 Birthdays from This Week in History
Walt Whitman in Beautiful Dreamers

Brigham Young in Hell on Wheels | BOATS #202

Marilyn Monroe in Blonde


 A Historical Movie Released This Week in History
Rocketman | Elton John's wedding footage | Elton John interview about his name

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Being the Ricardos with Michael Karol

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