Real Movies Fake History with Gari and Mel

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 and important history, which is now more relevant than ever. Who were the Bosniaks, and how did they fall victim to troops lead by General Ratko Mladić? We tackle big questions, such as how did Mladić manipulate the negotiations, and could the UN have done more to stop this tragedy?

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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 Michael David Edwards. What was the real story of his journey to compete for Olympic gold? Which characters are fictional and which are real? And just how good was Eddie at Ski-jumping? We also discuss the top 10 Olympic themed movies at the box office!

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What's the real history behind the animated classic Anastasia (1997)? This time Gaz and Mel head to Russia to talk about the true story of the infamous Grand Duchess! Join us as we go back in time and discover the fascinating story of the Romanovs, the weird life of Rasputin, and ask whether the movie still holds up over 20 years later. We also discuss how the movie was made outside of the Disney system, and pit its Box Office against other 90s animated classics!

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This month is special. Gaz and Mel review and passionately debate the new James Bond movie No Time to Die, starring Daniel Craig in his final performance as the infamous MI6 agent 007. Can it possibly live up to our expectations? And just where does it sit in the legacy of the James Bond series? Listen as we talk gender representation in the Bond franchise, rate Daniel Craig's best Bond movies, and discuss the future of Bond within the current political landscape.

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This month Gaz and Mel dive into the real history behind Adam McKay's Vice (2018). We know the professional life of controversial Vice President Dick Cheney, but do we really know the man behind the history? To understand more we discuss Cheney's rise to power, the Iraq War, and corruption during the Bush administration. Does Vice really portray the real history accurately? And does it really succeed in giving us insight into who Cheney really is? Let's find out!

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It made Cate Blanchett a star, but just how true is the movie Elizabeth? This month Gaz and Mel discover the real history behind the Virgin Queen herself, Elizabeth I. We dive into how the movie Elizabeth modernises the stuffy period drama and instead tells us a story of sex, scandal and power. Mel reveals the answers to the big historical questions behind this iconic monarch. Why did she never marry? Why did she wear such heavy make up? And just how close did she come to being assassinated? Let's find out!

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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 remarkable journey, including his humble upbringing in China, how he was chosen to join the Beijing Dance Academy, and his defection to the United States. What does it really take to become one of the greatest ballet dancers of all time? Let's find out!

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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 story? Let's discover the real history of William Wallace, learn about the real King Edward Longshanks, and find out what it would have been like to be there to see the real Battle of Stirling Bridge!

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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 competed in the first female professional baseball league! We learn about director Penny Marshall's Hollywood legacy, discover if Jimmy Dugan was a real historical figure, and find out how hard it really was to be a female professional baseball player....

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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 family, division, political corruption, and the repercussions of colonial history. But is it accurate to the real history?

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