Episodes
It's a Christmas Miracle!! A new episode is finally out. Thank you for your patience while we here at Film History have been dealing with a lot behind the scenes! The show is back and we are working on new production processes to get you episodes more quickly again. Expect our next episode in mid-January, then more consistently going forward. This episode is about Marilyn's rise to fame but its also a lot off topic tangents to be honest, but hey its a celebration on this episode of Film...
Published 12/17/23
Marlin finally begins to become the star we all recognize today Chapters Chapter 1: Last We Left Our Hero 0:00-7:00 Chapter 2: When Are We 7:00-15:35 Chapter 3: Columbia Picture Deal 15:35-27:50 Chapter 4: Picking Up Steam 27:50-49:17 Chapter 5: Closing 49:17-End --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/film-history/support
Published 10/22/23
The saga of Marilyn Continues on this episode of Film History: The History Of Film!!! Check out our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/FilmHistoryTheHistoryOfFilm Chapters Chapter 1: Last We Left Our Hero 0:00-4:00 Chapter 2: When Are We 4:00-15:54 Chapter 3: Finding Stability 15:54-28:14 Chapter 4: The Teen Years 28:14-47:16 Chapter 5: A Picture Taking Excursion 48:26-1:16:37 Chapter 6: A Rising Model 1:16:37-1:34:21 Chapter 7: Closing 1:34:21-End --- Support this podcast:...
Published 08/27/23
We’re taking a short break from Marilyn to bring you a very special episode! Oppenheimer is out and we want to shamelessly capitalize on the hype! 1947 - 2 years after the actual bombs dropped - 76 years before Christopher Nolan would nuke the world with “Oppenheimer” - a film called “The Beginning or the End” was unleashed upon the world. A collaboration between MGM and the Armed Forces Special Weapons Project, along with the guidance of the men who actually worked on the Manhattan Project...
Published 07/28/23
We are very excited to bring you this one! An actress who became a historic cultural icon whose influence rivals society’s most prominent figures. Marilyn Monroe was not always Marilyn Monroe. She was born Norma Jean Desmond, and that is who we’re going to tell you about in part 1 of her saga. Before we can really dive into Marilyn’s life, we felt it important to tell you about her mother Gladys, so in this episode, we do just that, the glitz and glamour of Marilyn all began in a cramped LA...
Published 07/10/23
We conclude our series on Hollywood Strikes with a history of the ones that have come before! Check out our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/FilmHistoryTheHistoryOfFilm Chapters Chapter 1: Intro 0:00-7:47 Chapter 2: When are we 7:47-12:08 Chapter 3: The First Hollywood Strike 12:08-21:28 Chapter 4: The Great Strike To The 50s  21:28-40:42 Chapter 5: Strikes From The 60s To Present Day 40:42-56:28 Chapter 6: Closing 56:28-End --- Support this podcast:...
Published 07/02/23
As we continue our breakdown of the WGA Strike we discuss how different areas of Hollywood will be affected as well as debate the nuance of what it means to "scab". Join the picket line on this episode of Film History: The History Of Film!!! Check out our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/FilmHistoryTheHistoryOfFilm Chapter Chapter 1: Intro 0:00-8:29 Chapter 2: AI And A Changing World 8:29-18:34 Chapter 3: Agencies And Union Politics 18:34-39:40 Chapter 4: How Media Is Affected...
Published 06/14/23
Everything you need to know abut the current writers strike, on this very current episode of Film History: The History Of Film!!! Check out our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/FilmHistoryTheHistoryOfFilm Chapter 1: Introduction to the Strike 0:00-19:12 Chapter 2: When Are We 19:12-30:11 Chapter 3: The Pattern Of Demands 30:11-45:11 Chapter 4: Debating Labor Economics 45:11-53:24 Chapter 5: Details On Pay Disparity 55:34-1:13:10 Chapter 6: The Story Of Alex O’Keefe...
Published 06/06/23
We are rounding out our series on the Military Entertainment Complex and nobody has killed us YET!! Tune in for us to discuss the other aspects of entertainment military propaganda like Music, Sports, Video Games, and even Social Media on this episode of Film History The History Of Film!!! Check out our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/FilmHistoryTheHistoryOfFilm Chapters Chapter 1: Intro 0:00-12:05 Chapter 2: Music In The Military 12:05-28:45 Chapter 3: Music For Torture...
Published 05/22/23
We managed to stay alive long enough to make another episode about the Military Entertainment Complex! In this episode we get deeper into the clutches of the war machine and how they pay for all of our movies and television, and we talk about inaccuracies portrayed in media due to the intervention of the military. Warning: this episode gets very dark. Strap in and enjoy this episode of Film History: The History Of Film!!! Check out our Patreon...
Published 05/09/23
In this episode we explore how the United Stats Department Of Defense works hand in had with Hollywood to bring you propaganda that the whole family can enjoy. Is your favorite movie a glorified Go Army commercial? Find out today on Film History: The History Of Film!!! Check out our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/FilmHistoryTheHistoryOfFilm Chapter 1: Intro 0:00-7:51 Chapter 2: A Brief History Of Propaganda 7:51-14:31 Chapter 3: When Are We 14:31-20:06 Chapter 4: The Entertainment...
Published 04/25/23
Since the original episode of Mysterious Hollywood Deaths was such a fan favorite, we thought we'd bring it back and discuss, in length, the mystery behind three (mostly) unsolved murders. Put your detective hats on and join us for this episode of Film History: The History Of Film!!! Check out our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/FilmHistoryTheHistoryOfFilm Chapter 1: Intro 0:00-4:52 Chapter 2: Ronni Chasen 4:52-33:02 Chapter 3: Phil Spector 33:02-45:28 Chapter 4: Phil Spector...
Published 04/10/23
We Finally conclude our saga on Clara Bow with the transition to the Talkies and he decent into madness on this episode of Film History: The History Of Film!!! Check out our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/FilmHistoryTheHistoryOfFilm Chapter 1: When Are We 0:00-13:28 Chapter 2: The Talkies Begin 13:28-32:40 Chapter 3: The End of The Road Approaches 32:40-43:07 Chapter 4: A Panicked Exit 44:12-55:56 Chapter 5: Rex Bell And The Pursuit Of A Quiet Life 55:56-1:11:38 Chapter 6: A Zap A...
Published 04/04/23
This episode is all about Clara's Time at Paramount Check out our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/FilmHistoryTheHistoryOfFilm Chapters Chapter 1: Intro 0:00-6:29 Chapter 2: Shout Outs 6:29-11:09 Chapter 3: When Are We 11:09-21:09 Chapter 4: Morals Clause 21:09-34:55 Chapter 5: The Paramount Films 34:55-49:16 Chapter 6: The Football Team Story 49:16-59:23 Chapter 7: Closing 59:23-End --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/film-history/support
Published 03/21/23
100 years ago in 1923 Clara Bow had one of the most dramatic rises to fame of any actor in history. So much so that this episode almost entirely takes place of the course of those 12 months. Fame, Fortune, and Flappers await you on this episode of Film History: The History of Film!!! Check out our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/FilmHistoryTheHistoryOfFilm Chapters Chapter 1: Intro 0:00 - 8:30 Chapter 2: Last We Left Our Hero 8:30 - 12:40 Chapter 3: When Are We 12:40 - 20:48 Chapter 4:...
Published 03/05/23
We got a little off-topic here and there on this one! James was playing injured, but it’s a fun episode nonetheless! Definitely more fun than part 1! We dive into Clara’s early career, finding her way in film locally in New York.  Occasionally, ya learn something! Here on FILM HISTORY: THE HISTORY OF FILM! Check out our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/FilmHistoryTheHistoryOfFilm Chapters: Chapter 1: Intro 0:00 - 5:46 Chapter 2: When Are We 5:46 - 12:40 Chapter 3: Career Beginnings 12:40 -...
Published 02/26/23
We here at FHHF thought it was about damn time we cover someone in film history that wasn’t a dude! Who better to bring the feminine energy we needed for this show than the original “It Girl” herself: Clara Bow! One of the biggest stars of the silent era who paved the way for women in Hollywood.  Clara owned her sexuality before the Code was put in place and rocked the world as the first sex symbol. In this first part of her saga we cover her early life, and it was certainly a dark time...
Published 02/06/23
The three stooges story comes to it's hilarious and tragic inclusion today on Film History: The History Of Film!!! Check out our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/FilmHistoryTheHistoryOfFilm Chapters Chapter 1: Peek Stooge 0:00-5:54 Chapter 2: Curley’s Downfall 5:54-19:00 Chapter 3: The Shimp Saga 19:00-32:29 Chapter 4: The Fake Shimp 32:29-41:35 Chapter 5: The Death Of The Stooges 41:35-48:35 Chapter 6: Closing 48:35-End --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way...
Published 01/30/23
The stooges are a pack of part two of their story. We do a real deep dive into the mysterious death of Ted Healy as well as tell you about the suspiciously non-negotiable contract that the stooges signed with Columbia after his death. All this and more on this episode Film History: The History Of Film!!! Check out our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/FilmHistoryTheHistoryOfFilm Chapters Chapter 1: Intro 0:00-11:15 Chapter 2: More About Ted Healy’s mysterious death 11:15-26:49 Chapter 3:...
Published 01/23/23
The Three Stooges! This one will be fun, right?? …..right???? On this episode of Film History: The History Of Film!!  Check out our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/FilmHistoryTheHistoryOfFilm Chapters:  Chapter 1: Intro 0:00-11:33  Chapter 2: A Changing Landscape 11:33-14:29  Chapter 3: When Are We 14:29-23:41  Chapter 4: Ted Healy and the Stooges 23:41-39:50  Chapter 5: Hollywood Came Knocking 39:50-47:12  Chapter 6: The 3 Lost Souls 47:12-58:55  Chapter 7: The 3 Stooges...
Published 01/15/23
Merry Christmas and happy holidays to everyone.... Wait... Did we miss the Holliday's? Well here is the Holliday episode anyway. Something happened on 5th Ave, you'll just have to listen to find out what on this episode of Film History: The History Of Film!!!! Check out our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/FilmHistoryTheHistoryOfFilm Chapters: Chapter 1: Intro 0:00-7:43 Chapter 2: When are we 7:43-13:53 Chapter 3: What the movie is about 13:53-28:56 Chapter 4: The PreProduction...
Published 01/08/23
Avatar wasn't just a very expensive film that made a lot of money, it also revolutionized many of the technical aspects of filmmaking and pioneered the way we shoot CGI for films. There's also an incredibly large amount of things that James Cameron shot and never intended to actually use. The story of the making of this film continues to be one of the most fascinating things that we have covered on the show. So sit back and relax to some Film History: The History Of Film!!! Check out our...
Published 12/27/22
While it is Christmas time, it is also a Holiday of even greater magnitude, the second coming of Avatar. Due to the long-awaited sequel gracing theaters this December we decided to take you all the way back to the year 2009 and do the most contemporary Film History episode we have ever done! James Cameron's most profitable work. While it is a relatively recent story it is no less fascinating than any episode we have ever done. So sit back with some eggnog next to your Christmas tree, menorah,...
Published 12/21/22
We’re ending off our Extended Spooky Season right with one of the most iconic horror films ever spawned!  Against all odds and with very little studio support, in 1960 Alfred Hitchcock set off with a shoe string budget from his own pocket and crafted one of the finest films in Film History: the History of Film - “Psycho” starring Anthony Perkins and Janet Leigh working for much less than their normal fees. This film broke the mold and set the tone for not only countless horror films to come...
Published 12/01/22