Beyond The Big Screen
66 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 27 ratingsWant to know the true stories behind your favorite movies? The real facts and background are often much more interesting and complex. Through fascinating and lively interviews, we take you Beyond the Big Screen.
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Lincoln (2012) with James Early
September 24, 2017 22:00 - 1 hour - 72.9 MBDescription: Lincoln (2012) staring Daniel Day Lewis, Sally Field, Joseph Gordon Levitt, Tommy Lee Jones and many, many others is the story of the end of the US Civil War and the passage of the 13th Amendment to the US Constitution. We are joined by Professor James Early, administrator of the wonderful American History Fanatics group on Facebook and American History Fanatics Blog to discuss the real story and background to this great movie. You can learn more about Beyond the Big Screen and ...
Wonder Woman (2017) with Kate MacDonald
September 10, 2017 22:00 - 48 minutes - 55 MBTitle: Wonder Woman with Kate MacDonald Description: Today I have a conversation with author, historian, blogger and podcaster Kate MacDonald on the 2017 film Wonder Woman, starring Gal Gadot and Chris Pine. We have fascinating conversation on this film and discuss a unique connection between this movie and the early 20th century author John Buchan. I hope you enjoy and don’t forget to submit those iTunes reviews! You can learn more about Beyond the Big Screen and subscribe at all these gre...
Hello London with Ryan Stevens
August 27, 2017 22:00 - 45 minutes - 51.9 MBDescription: The development of figure skating is fascinating. There are many great names who crossed over between entertainment and the highly competitive sport of figure skating. Guest Ryan Stevens will explain the evolution of figure skating in the 20th and 21st centuries through the life and career of multiple Olympic medal winner in figure skating, Sonia Henie. You can learn more about Beyond the Big Screen and subscribe at all these great places: http://atozhistorypage.com/ email: st...
Amazon Gift Card Sweepstakes Announcement
August 19, 2017 14:55 - 1 minute - 1.7 MBDescription: Thank you for listening and leaving ratings and reviews! Make sure to submit ratings and reviews so you can be included in the next drawing for movie memorabilia, Beyond the Big Screen swag and much more. You can learn more about Beyond the Big Screen and subscribe at all these great places: http://atozhistorypage.com/ email: [email protected] http://rss.acast.com/beyondthebigscreen Agora: www.agorapodcastnetwork.com https://www.patreon.com/papacy On Social Media: htt...
Last of the Mohicans Part 2
August 13, 2017 22:00 - 44 minutes - 51.3 MBDescription: The Last of the Mohicans (1992) is one of the greatest period piece movies of all time and one of the few film adaptations of the French and Indian War of the mid 1700’s. Today, I am joined by Andrew and Caleb from the Iroquois History and Legends podcast to discuss how this movie taps into the story of the French and Indian Wars, the lives of the Native peoples of Upstate New York and the book the movie was based on. You can learn more about Beyond the Big Screen and subscribe...
The Last of the Mohicans Part 1
July 30, 2017 22:00 - 45 minutes - 52 MBDescription: The Last of the Mohicans (1992) is one of the greatest period piece movies of all time and one of the few film adaptations of the French and Indian War of the mid 1700’s. Today, I am joined by Andrew and Caleb from the Iroquois History and Legends podcast to discuss how this movie taps into the story of the French and Indian Wars, the lives of the Native peoples of Upstate New York and the book the movie was based on. You can learn more about Beyond the Big Screen and subscribe...
Exodus Gods and Kings with Garry Stevens
July 16, 2017 22:00 - 1 hour - 87.7 MBDescription: The Egyptians are fresh off a great victory in battle and everything should be going great, until their greatest general finds out that actually his people have been enslaved by the Egyptians for hundreds of years. Joining us today is Garry Stevens of the History in the Bible Podcast to sort out the context and background of the Book of Exodus, history and the movie, Exodus Gods and Kings (2015). You can learn more about Beyond the Big Screen and subscribe at all these great pl...
Dorian Gray with Annie of 5ft2
July 02, 2017 22:00 - 1 hour - 84.5 MBDescription: Maybe everlasting youth and perpetual beauty isn’t all that it is cracked up to be. Today we follow the story of a young man with a painting who is able to remain youthful, but at a very serious price. Join us today is Annie of the 5ft2 blog to discuss the 2009 movie Dorian Gray. You can learn more about Beyond the Big Screen and subscribe at all these great places: http://atozhistorypage.com/ email: [email protected] http://rss.acast.com/beyondthebigscreen Agora: www.ag...
Robin Hood with Glen Longwell
June 18, 2017 04:00 - 50 minutes - 58.1 MBToday we are joined by Glen Longwell of the Glen and Dean show to talk about the 2010 Robin Hood starring Russell Crowe. We talk about the literary background of the Robin Hood tales and see how this movie taps into some of the historical elements of the classic story. You can learn more about Beyond the Big Screen and subscribe at all these great places: http://atozhistorypage.com/ email: [email protected] http://rss.acast.com/beyondthebigscreen Agora: www.agorapodcastnetwork.com h...
Last Valley Pt 1 with Ben and Garry
June 11, 2017 22:00 - 52 minutes - 60.5 MBThe Last Valley Part 1 Description: Today were are going to talk about the 1971 film, “The Last Valley” starring Michael Caine and Omar Shariff. We are joined by Ben Jacobs of the Wittenberg to Westphalia podcast, along with Garry Stevens of the History in the Bible podcast to discuss the 30 Years War and its impact on the day to day lives of a fairly ordinary village. You can learn more about Beyond the Big Screen and subscribe at all these great places: http://atozhistorypage.com/ email:...
The Last Valley Pt 2 with Ben and Garry
June 11, 2017 22:00 - 50 minutes - 57.7 MBThe Last Valley Part 2 Description: Today were are going to talk about the 1971 film, “The Last Valley” starring Michael Caine and Omar Shariff. We are joined by Ben Jacobs of the Wittenberg to Westphalia podcast, along with Garry Stevens of the History in the Bible podcast to discuss the 30 Years War and its impact on the day to day lives of a fairly ordinary village. You can learn more about Beyond the Big Screen and subscribe at all these great places: http://atozhistorypage.com/ email:...
Outbreak with Raven Forrest Fruscalzo
June 05, 2017 00:02 - 57 minutes - 65.9 MBA small village in Africa has become infected with a terrible infectious disease much like Ebola. Later, the disease has spread to the United States and it appears that it has mutated in the way it can be spread. With outbreaks of Zika and Ebola in Africa in the headlines, the subject of the spread of serious disease is as topical today as ever. The movie Outbreak from 1995 takes on a serious topic with drama and action. You can learn more about Beyond the Big Screen and subscribe at all th...
Clash of the Titans with Jay Sandlin
June 05, 2017 00:01 - 1 hour - 76 MBWhat happens when the gods and humans decide they can’t get along anymore? Adventure, battle and what else, but the Kraken? Author and historian Jay Sandlin joins us today to sift through the myths of the Greeks by looking at the 2010 movie Clash of the Titans. You can learn more about Beyond the Big Screen and subscribe at all these great places: http://atozhistorypage.com/ email: [email protected] http://rss.acast.com/beyondthebigscreen Agora: www.agorapodcastnetwork.com https://w...
Noah with Garry Stevens
June 05, 2017 00:01 - 1 hour - 69.8 MBYou thought you knew the story of the Noah and his Ark, well check out today’s episode to learn about characters they left out like, Tubal-cain, Enoch and even rock monsters. Joining us today is Garry Stevens of the History in the Bible podcast to talk about the many sources that came together to make the movie Noah (2014) a very different take on the classic tale. You can learn more about Beyond the Big Screen and subscribe at all these great places: http://atozhistorypage.com/ email: steve...
Welcome to Beyond the Big Screen
June 05, 2017 00:00 - 5 minutes - 6.1 MBDescription: Today I will introduce you to Beyond the Big Screen podcast. We’ll talk about what this new podcast series will be about and some great reasons to listen. I hope you will give this new show a try because I think you’ll really enjoy it! You can learn more about Beyond the Big Screen and subscribe at all these great places: http://atozhistorypage.com/ email: [email protected] http://rss.acast.com/beyondthebigscreen Agora: www.agorapodcastnetwork.com https://www.patreon.c...
Beyond the Big Screen Trailer
May 19, 2017 01:24 - 8 minutes - 9.69 MBThis is a sneak peek trailer for the new Beyond the Big Screen Podcast. This is just a little teaser of what is to come. I hope you enjoy and don’t forget to like Beyond the Big Screen on Facebook and follow on Twitter. You can learn more about Beyond the Big Screen and subscribe at all these great places: http://atozhistorypage.com/ email: [email protected] http://rss.acast.com/beyondthebigscreen Agora: www.agorapodcastnetwork.com https://www.patreon.com/papacy On Social Media: h...