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This week Maggie and Nicole discuss Chevalier, the 2023 biographic drama based on the life of Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges. And as an added bonus, the History Girls bring you their FIRST podcast interview with the writer of Chevalier, Stefani Robinson, who shares her thoughts on how the script came to be and her experience in bringing this incredible and untold story to life. Main Show - Chevalier (2023) __ __ Follow Us On Social Media: __ __ The Hosts: __ __
Main Show - The Banshees of Inisherin (2022) __ __ Follow Us On Social Media: __ __ The Hosts: __ __
Join Maggie and Nicole this week as they look back on 2000's Gladiator, directed by Ridley Scott and starring Russel Crowe as "Maximus", a former Roman General out to exact vengeance against the corrupt emperor who murdered his family and sent him into slavery. MAIN SHOW - GLADIATOR (2000) __ __ CONCLUSION FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: __ __
The History Girls return this month with a look at The Pale Blue Eye, directed by Scott Cooper and starring Christian Bale, Harry Melling, Gillian Anderson, Lucy Boynton, and Robert Duvall. The plot follows veteran detective Augustus Landor in 1830 West Point, New York, as he investigates a series of murders at the United States Military Academy with the aid of Edgar Allan Poe, a young military cadet. MAIN SHOW - THE PALE BLUE EYE (2022) __ __ CONCLUSION FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: __ __
After a brief break, and in celebration of Armistice Day, Maggie and Nicole are back with a look at the recent film adaptation of All Quiet on the Western Front directed Edward Berger and starring Maggie-favorite, Daniel Brühl! Introduction * Main Show - All Quiet on the Western Front (2022) * __ __ * * Conclusion * * Follow Us On Social Media: Twitter: @HGATMPodcast Instagram: @HGATMPodcast Facebook: Facebook.com/HGATMPodcast The Hosts: @nicoleackman16 / @maggieofthetown
In this episode, the History Girls travel to Paris to discuss this year’s comedy-drama, Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris, directed and produced by Anthony Fabian. Along the way, Maggie and Nicole make stops at the history of Christian Dior, greyhound racing, and travel between London and Paris, with their final destination being…costumes! Introduction Main Show - Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris (2022) __ __ Conclusion Follow Us On Social Media: __ __
This week, Maggie and Nicole do their very best to persuade you to (not) watch 2022's Persuasion, directed by Carrie Cracknell and staring Dakota Johnson. What went wrong with this Regency Era film by Netflix and based on the beloved novel by Jane Austen? Tune in and find out! Introduction * Main Show - Persuasion (2022) * __ __ * * Conclusion * Follow Us On Social Media: __ __
The History Girls are back this week to discuss the highly anticipated sequel to 2019's Downton Abbey, 2022's Downtown Abbey: A New Era! Join Maggie and Nicole as they share their thoughts and expertise on the character arcs, historical accuracies, the advent of "talkies", and of course, costumes! Introduction * Main Show * __ __ * * Conclusion * Follow Us On Social Media: __ __
The History Girls return this week with yet another Focus Features film, this time 2022's historic Viking film, The Northman, directed by Robert Eggers. INTRODUCTION MAIN SHOW - THE NORTHMAN __ __ CONCLUSION FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: __ __
Join the History Girls as they celebrate their 40th episode with a look at the latest Focus Feature Films release, The Outfit, written and directed by Graham Moore and starring, Mark Rylance, Zoey Deutch, Johnny Flynn, and Dylan O'Brien. INTRODUCTION * MAIN SHOW - THE OUTFIT * __ __ * * CONCLUSION * * FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: __ __ Etsy Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/PetticoatsandPoppies Review Links: https://collider.com/the-outfit-review-mark-rylance-dylan-obrien-graham-moore/ https://wealthofgeeks.com/the-outfit-review-graham-moore-focus-mark-rylance-features/
It's been some time since the girls mentioned Matt Damon so this week, Maggie and Nicole tackle The Last Duel directed by Ridley Scott and staring Jodie Comer, Adam Driver, Ben Affleck, and of course soul mate, Matt Damon. INTRODUCTION * MAIN SHOW - THE LAST DUEL * __ __ * * CONCLUSION * * FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: __ __
It's a new year and a new episode of Petticoats & Poppies! Join the History Girls as they kick off 2022 with a look at the (suprinsgly?) musical film directed by Joe Wright and based on the 1897 Edmond Rostand play . INTRODUCTION * * * * MAIN SHOW - CYRANO __ __ * * CONCLUSION * * FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: __ __
INTRODUCTION * MAIN SHOW - JOYEUX NOËL * __ __ * CONCLUSION * * * FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: __ __
INTRODUCTION * MEET THE GUEST - JACOB THRONEBERRY * * * * MAIN SHOW - THE GREAT DICTATOR __ __ * * CONCLUSION * FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: __ __
In this week's episode, Maggie and Nicole are joined by writer and producer Adam Lance Garcia to discuss 2019's Little Women, directed by Greta Gerwig and starring an incredible ensemble cast. Listen as the History Girls and Adam talk about what makes this particular version stand out above the rest from the actors, director, costumes, and even down to the blocking. It's the return of the Friendsgiving pods and the perfect start to the holiday season! INTRODUCTION __ __ * * * * MAIN SHOW - LITTLE WOMEN (2019) __ __ * * CONCLUSION * * FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: __ __
In honor of Halloween 2021, The History Girls are back with another spooky themed episode! Join Maggie and Nicole as they unwrap 1999's commercially successful The Mummy starring Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz with direction from Stephen Sommers. Happy Halloweeeeeen to all our supporters...the "Brenaissance" has begun! INTRODUCTION * * * MAIN SHOW - THE MUMMY __ __ * CONCLUSION * * * FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: __ __
This week, the History Girls take a look at 2020's The Courier, starring Benedict Cumberbatch and directed by Dominic Cooke. Top MI6 agents Maggie and Nicole *if those are indeed their real names* go undercover to breakdown all the historic details of this exciting (or was it?) spy film! INTRODUCTION * * * MAIN SHOW - THE COURIER __ __ * * CONCLUSION * * FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: __ __
This week marked the release of The Mad Women's Ball, a feminist melodrama directed by Mélanie Laurent which takes a look at the abuses of a Paris hospital in the 19th century. The History Girls are back this week to cover all the details, provide insight and impressions of to expect, and look at other historic and shocking examples of the horrors women faced during this period. INTRODUCTION * * * MAIN SHOW - THE MAD WOMEN'S BALL (2021) __ __ * * CONCLUSION * * FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA __ __
INTRODUCTION * * * MAIN SHOW - THE PERSONAL HISTORY OF DAVID COPPERFIELD (2019) __ __ * CONCLUSION * FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: __ __
* INTRODUCTION * * * * * MAIN SHOW - THE GREEN KNIGHT (2021) __ __ * CONCLUSION * FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: __ __
INTRODUCTION * * * * MAIN SHOW - NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM (2006) __ __ * * CONCLUSION * * FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: __ __
INTRODUCTION * * * MAIN SHOW - NATIONAL TREASURE (2004) __ __ * * CONCLUSION * * FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: __ __
INTRODUCTION * * * MAIN SHOW - DORIAN GRAY (2009) __ __ * CONCLUSION * * FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: __ __
INTRODUCTION * * * MAIN SHOW - THE COUNTESS (2009) __ __ * CONCLUSION FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: __ __
INTRODUCTION * * * MAIN SHOW - THE BROTHERS GRIMM (2005) __ __ * * CONCLUSION * FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: __ __
INTRODUCTION * * * MAIN SHOW - CHARLOTTE GRAY (2001) __ __ * * CONCLUSION * FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: __ __
* INTRODUCTION * * * * MAIN SHOW - IN SECRET (2013) __ __ * * CONCLUSION * FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: __ __
* INTRODUCTION * * * * MAIN SHOW - MUDBOUND (2017) __ __ * CONCLUSION * FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: __ __
* INTRODUCTION * * * * MAIN SHOW - ALBERT NOBBS (2011) __ __ * CONCLUSION * FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: __ __