History Thru Film

By Curtis Allen

Based on a high school film class I teach, this podcast focuses on films that reflect society and history from a variety of time periods. We also discuss films that are influenced by specific historic... more

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The podcast currently has 21 episodes available.

History Thru Film episodes:

August 21, 2019 21. I'm Back!
It's been a year. You've waited for it and I'm finally back to talk movies!
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17min
August 02, 2018 20. Our Tom Cruise Episode
Will Meier and I discuss every Tom Cruise film, why pound for pound he's the best action star around, and if I have a secret man crush!
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1h 4min
June 28, 2018 19. Tag, FIFA World Cup coverage, and other Summer movie stuff!
Will Meier and I are back to discuss a lot of Summer topics including films we've seen, The World Cup, and a lot more!
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49min
May 25, 2018 18. Solo: A Star Wars Story SPOILER Review
We discuss the long awaited Solo film. What worked? What didn't? Join Alex Winkler, Will Meier, Jenni Leaton, Nic Madelen and I as we break it down!
Twitter: @HistoryThruFilm
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50min
April 27, 2018 17. Avengers Infinity War Reaction - SPOILERS
SPOILERS SPOILERS SPOILERS! Alex Winkler and I try to comprehend what we witnessed in the newest, greatest Avengers film! WE WILL DISCUSS SPOILERS - please see this movie first before listening!!!!
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38min
April 24, 2018 16. Favorite Horror Films
Are you a fan of horror films? What scares you? Join me and some students from my 6th hour psychology class as we discuss some of our favorite horror films and why they scare us!
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44min
April 04, 2018 15. Favorite Disney Films
I'm joined by Will Meier, Katie George, Jenni Leaton, and Kerri Rodden to discuss our favorite animated Disney films with a touch of personal stories and historical information!
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47min
March 22, 2018 14. The Joker Analysis
On this special episode, Nic Madelen, Will Meier, and students from my 7th hour History Thru Film class discuss and analyze the different incarnations of the Joker from 1966, 1989, and 2008 Batman movies!
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43min
March 16, 2018 13. WWII Propaganda - Disney, The Great Dictator, and Casablanca
On this episode, I discuss the fascinating contribution Walt Disney made to the WWII home front effort, Charlie Chaplin's satirical jab at Hitler, and the classic propaganda film Casablanca!
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1h 28min
March 09, 2018 12. Psychology, Sociology, and The Atomic Cafe!
Join Nic Madelen, Alex Winkler, and I as we discuss unique films we like to use in psychology, sociology, and American History.
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57min

FAQs about History Thru Film:

How many episodes does History Thru Film have?

The podcast currently has 21 episodes available.