Petticoats & Poppies Podcast

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Petticoats and Poppies: History Girls at the Movies is a podcast hosted by Maggie Lovitt and Nicole Ackman. The “history girls” have backgrounds in history, having studied history at university and worked at historic sites in both the US and UK. Now, they're both involved in the film industry, Nicole as a film critic and Maggie as a member of the Screen Actors Guild. They discuss period dramas from the perspective of women who are both non-professional, accessible historians and 'film people.'

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50 episodes

Episode 050 - THESE WOMEN DESERVE MOVIES

MAIN SHOW __ __ THE WOMEN OF THE HOUR __ __ HOW TO HELP THOSE ON STRIKE If you want to help us, you can donate to the following funds and snack squads: __ __  

1h 26m
Jul 30, 2023
Episode 049 - Chevalier Interview With Stefani Robinson

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: __ __

1h 5m
Apr 21, 2023
Episode 048 - The Banshees of Inisherin - "R.I.P. Jenny"

Main Show - The Banshees of Inisherin (2022) __ __ Follow Us On Social Media: __ __ The Hosts: __ __

1h 38m
Apr 06, 2023
Episode 047 - Gladiator - "Swords, Sandals, and Hot Men"

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: __ __

1h 0m
Feb 03, 2023
Episode 046 - The Pale Blue Eye - "Let's Rave On"

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: __ __

1h 15m
Jan 22, 2023
Episode 045 - All Quiet on the Western Front (2022) - The Episode That Was Fated

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 

50m
Nov 11, 2022
Episode 044 - Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris - "Maggie and Nicole Go to Paris"

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: __ __

31m
Aug 21, 2022
Episode 043 - Persuasion (2022): The Girl Bossification or Anne Elliot

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: __ __

1h 8m
Aug 02, 2022
Episode 042 - Downton Abbey: A New Era - "Tale of Two Thomases"

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: __ __

48m
Jul 18, 2022
Episode 041 - The Northman - "Hamlet, but with Vikings"

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: __ __

44m
May 22, 2022
Episode 040 - The Outfit - "Suits, ties, and...organized crime?"

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/

52m
Mar 21, 2022
Episode 039 - The Last Duel - "A Good Matt Damon Movie"

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: __ __

1h 20m
Feb 27, 2022
Episode 038 - Cyrano - "It's About Pining"

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: __ __

1h 7m
Jan 24, 2022
Episode 037 - Joyeux Noël - "Merry Crisis"

INTRODUCTION  * MAIN SHOW - JOYEUX NOËL * __ __ * CONCLUSION  * * * FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: __ __

45m
Dec 19, 2021
Episode 036 - The Great Dictator - "The Fourth Friendsgiving Pod" With Jacob Throneberry

INTRODUCTION  * MEET THE GUEST - JACOB THRONEBERRY * * * * MAIN SHOW - THE GREAT DICTATOR __ __ * * CONCLUSION  * FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: __ __

53m
Dec 02, 2021
Episode 035 - Little Women "The Third Friendsgiving Pod" With Adam Lance Garcia

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: __ __

1h 31m
Nov 21, 2021
Episode 034 - The Mummy - "Hot as the Desert"

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: __ __

48m
Oct 31, 2021
Episode 033 - The Courier - "Russian Spies and British Lies"

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: __ __

39m
Oct 12, 2021
Episode 032 - The Mad Women's Ball - "Misogyny & Madness"

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 __ __  

36m
Sep 19, 2021
Episode 031 - David Copperfield - "Dickens and Dev"

INTRODUCTION  * * * MAIN SHOW - THE PERSONAL HISTORY OF DAVID COPPERFIELD (2019) __ __ * CONCLUSION  * FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: __ __

49m
Aug 29, 2021
Episode 030 - The Green Knight - "Groot's Midlife Crisis"

* INTRODUCTION  * * * *   * MAIN SHOW - THE GREEN KNIGHT (2021)  __ __ * CONCLUSION  * FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: __ __

1h 4m
Aug 08, 2021
Episode 029 - Night at the Museum - "Jedidah & Octavius 5Ever"

INTRODUCTION  * * * * MAIN SHOW - NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM (2006) __ __ * * CONCLUSION  * * FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: __ __

46m
Aug 01, 2021
Episode 028 - National Treasure - "We're not NOT stealing the Declaration of Independence"

INTRODUCTION  * * * MAIN SHOW - NATIONAL TREASURE (2004) __ __ * * CONCLUSION  * * FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: __ __

44m
Jul 17, 2021
Episode 027 - Dorian Gray - "A Wilde Adaptation"

INTRODUCTION  * * * MAIN SHOW - DORIAN GRAY (2009) __ __ * CONCLUSION  * * FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: __ __

37m
Jun 20, 2021
Episode 026 - The Countess - "A Man Worth Killing For"

INTRODUCTION  * * * MAIN SHOW - THE COUNTESS (2009) __ __ * CONCLUSION  FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: __ __

43m
May 30, 2021
Episode 025 - The Brothers Grimm - "Matt Damon's Hair is Grimm"

INTRODUCTION  * * * MAIN SHOW - THE BROTHERS GRIMM (2005) __ __ * * CONCLUSION  * FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: __ __

1h 0m
May 16, 2021
Episode 024 - Charlotte Gray - "The Women of SOE"

INTRODUCTION  * * * MAIN SHOW - CHARLOTTE GRAY (2001) __ __ * * CONCLUSION  * FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: __ __

45m
May 02, 2021
Episode 023 - In Secret - "We'd Do It Too, Girl."

* INTRODUCTION  * * *   * MAIN SHOW - IN SECRET (2013) __ __ * * CONCLUSION  * FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: __ __

39m
Apr 18, 2021
Episode 022 - Mudbound - "Black Soldiers in WWII"

* INTRODUCTION  * * *   * MAIN SHOW - MUDBOUND (2017) __ __ * CONCLUSION  * FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: __ __

46m
Apr 04, 2021
Episode 021 - Albert Nobbs - "Glenn's Worst Role"

* INTRODUCTION  * * *   * MAIN SHOW - ALBERT NOBBS (2011) __ __ * CONCLUSION  * FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: __ __

47m
Mar 21, 2021