Real Movies Fake History with Gaz and Mel

Discover the true history behind Julie & Julia, the movie inspired by the blogger Julie Powell and infamous chef & author Julia Childs. Does the film still hold up? We discuss the publishing journey of Mastering the Art of French Cooking, talk about the performances of Stanley Tucci and Meryl Streep, discuss the generational gap between each character, and finally, we play the Rotten Tomatoes game for Meryl Streep's filmography! Remember to leave us a REVIEW, SHARE, and SUBSCRIBE. Thanks! SUBSCRIBE: Apple | Spotify | Google | RSS

This time hosts Gaz and Mel discover the true history behind Netflix's The Two Popes. We delve into the lives of Pope Benedict XVI and Pope Francis and the fascinating conversations they have. Mel explains how the true story differs from the movie. We also dive into the secret details of how a new Pope is selected during Conclave, talk about the age old debate of conservative vs progressive values, and critique gender representation in the film. Remember to leave us a REVIEW, SHARE, and SUBSCRIBE. Thanks! SUBSCRIBE: Apple | Spotify | Google | RSS WEB: www.realmoviesfakehistory.com  FOLLOW:  https://www.instagram.com/realmoviesfakehistory/

It's time to get into the details of the true story of the movie I, Tonya, starring Margot Robbie. How accurate is the movie to the true crime? Was Tonya Harding actually involved in the incident? And what effect did the 24 hour news cycle have on the real events? Join us as we extensively critique both the movie and the history behind it. Remember to leave us a REVIEW, SHARE, and SUBSCRIBE. Thanks! SUBSCRIBE: Apple | Spotify | Google | RSS WEB: www.realmoviesfakehistory.com  FOLLOW:  https://www.instagram.com/realmoviesfakehistory/

It's our last show of the year! It's time to talk Ridley's Scott's new epic Napoleon (2023). We extensively critique both the movie and the history behind it. Is Napoleon Bonaparte accurately portrayed? Is Joaquin Phoenix the right person to play the famous Emperor? Above all, is the movie just any good? (Spoiler: it's complicated). Remember to leave us a REVIEW, SHARE, and SUBSCRIBE. Thanks! SUBSCRIBE: Apple | Spotify | Google | RSS WEB: www.realmoviesfakehistory.com  FOLLOW:  https://www.instagram.com/realmoviesfakehistory/

Vogue! Anna Wintour! Haute couture fashion! This month we talk about 2006's The Devil Wears Prada and critique how the movie holds up today. How close is Meryl Streep's character to the real Anna Wintour? We also discuss Anna Wintour's documentary The September Issue and what it tells us about the fashion magazine industry. Remember to leave us a REVIEW, SHARE, and SUBSCRIBE. Thanks! SUBSCRIBE: Apple | Spotify | Google | RSS WEB: www.realmoviesfakehistory.com  FOLLOW:  https://www.instagram.com/realmoviesfakehistory/

Get out your fake tan and body oil! For this month we talk about 2004's Troy. Is Brad Pitt really miscast? Do the love stories make no sense? Is the movie just ridiculous? We say Yes! to all of these things and get into the reasons why.  Remember to leave us a REVIEW, SHARE, and SUBSCRIBE. Thanks! SUBSCRIBE: Apple | Spotify | Google | RSS WEB: www.realmoviesfakehistory.com  FOLLOW:  https://www.instagram.com/realmoviesfakehistory/

This month we revisit Bong Joon-ho's 2003 serial killer movie Memories of Murder. Based on a true story, just how strange is the truth compared to the fiction? Join us as we discuss how the movie keeps you on the edge of your seat, how it compares to the real story, and discuss the top 10 video store rentals of 2003! Remember to RATE, REVIEW, and SHARE! SUBSCRIBE: Apple | Spotify | Google | RSS WEB: www.realmoviesfakehistory.com  FOLLOW:  https://www.instagram.com/realmoviesfakehistory/

Gaz and Mel review The Pope's Exorcist (2023). It may be inspired by the actual files of a real life exorcist Father Gabriele Amorth, it may star Oscar winner Russell Crowe, but is it an outstanding piece of cinema or does it deserve to be drowned in holy water? Mel and Gaz find out with hilarious results. Don’t forget you can always stop by our website www.realmoviesfakehistory.com You can also subscribe to us on social media to keep up to date on future episodes Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/realmoviesfakehistory/

This month we discover the true history behind the period black comedy The Favourite (2018). Gaz and Mel dive into the true story of the love triangle between Queen Anne and the two women battling for her affection. Join us as we discover the real condition of Queen Anne's health, discuss how gender roles are reversed in the story, and learn how some historical slut-shaming changed the course of history. We cover it all, along with the top grossing Oscar Nominees of 2018! Don’t forget you can always stop by our website www.realmoviesfakehistory.com You can also subscribe to us on social media to keep up to date on future episodes Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/realmoviesfakehistory/

Attica! Attica! Time talk about Dog Day Afternoon, the 1975 classic starring Al Pacino. Gaz and Mel dive into the incredible true story of the robbery of the Chase Manhattan bank in Brooklyn. Just how unprepared were the bank robbers? What does the actions of the police say about the politics of the 1970s, including Civil Rights and Gay Rights? And just what was Attica? We cover it all, along with the top grossing movies of 1975! Don’t forget you can always stop by our website www.realmoviesfakehistory.com You can also subscribe to us on social media to keep up to date on future episodes Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/realmoviesfakehistory/

This time it's all about Baz Luhrmann! Let's go back to 1996 to revisit the teenage tragedy Romeo + Juliet. As inventive as it is shocking, join us as we discuss the history behind the movie. We analyse how Baz Luhrmann accomplished such a unique cinematic experience, ask why Leonardo DiCaprio and Claire Danes work so well together, and dive into the real history behind Shakespeare's play and ask how it has endured for so long. Don’t forget you can always stop by our website www.realmoviesfakehistory.com You can also subscribe to us on social media to keep up to date on future episodes Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/realmoviesfakehistory/

Ah 2005! Orlando Bloom starred in Ridley Scott's crusades epic Kingdom of Heaven. Let's revisit this epic tale and compare the movie to the real history. This month Mel and Gaz ask the important questions - how accurate is Kingdom of Heaven? We discuss the main criticism of the film - the casting of Orlando Bloom and ask if he was really right for the role?  We also dive in and analyse the many reasons we like the movie, but also the many reasons we think it failed to become a box office success. It's an epic conversation for an epic movie. Let's find out! Don’t forget you can always stop by our website www.realmoviesfakehistory.com You can also subscribe to us on social media to keep up to date on future episodes Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/realmoviesfakehistory/

This month, Real Movies Fake History talk about the Australian heartwarming comedy The Dish! Let's go back to 1969, where we discover how true the movie is to the true story. Did Parkes Observatory really broadcast the moon landing? Did they actually loose Apollo 11 like they show in the movie? And more importantly, did that bloody pie warmer really cut the power? Let's find out! Don’t forget you can always stop by our website www.realmoviesfakehistory.com You can also subscribe to us on social media to keep up to date on future episodes Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/realmoviesfakehistory/

Gaz and Mel take you behind the fascinating history of the remarkably powerful 4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days. Telling the harrowing story of the lives of 2 students who try to procure an illegal abortion in 1980s communist Romania, it's a gripping experience offering insight into what the lives of women were really like during Ceaușescu's reign. We find out the truth for why abortion was banned in Romania, learn more about the social context of the lives of our lead characters, and analyze why the film is so emotionally powerful. As relevant today as ever, there's never been a better time to learn more about this vital history. Don’t forget you can always stop by our website www.realmoviesfakehistory.com You can also subscribe to us on social media to keep up to date on future episodes Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/realmoviesfakehistory/  

Finally it's time to find out the true story behind the famous outlaw Robin Hood! This month Gaz and Mel take you behind the scenes of 1938's The Adventures of Robin Hood, starring the dashing Errol Flynn and the beautiful Olivia de Havilland. Where did the legend of Robin Hood originate from? Was King Richard really as nice as he seems? (Hint - no he wasn't). And what makes this version of Robin Hood so much better than the others? We put the facts against the fiction to find out! Don’t forget you can always stop by our website www.realmoviesfakehistory.com You can also subscribe to us on social media to keep up to date on future episodes Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/realmoviesfakehistory/

So just what is the real history behind Aaron Sorkin's Being the Ricardos? Gaz and Mel take you behind the scenes of I Love Lucy to discover the true story of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz's famous sitcom. We talk about their troubled relationship, the real story behind her on screen pregnancy, and put the context behind the accusations of her being a communist. So what is the real story? Join us to find out! Don’t forget you can always stop by our website www.realmoviesfakehistory.com You can also subscribe to us on social media to keep up to date on future episodes Instagram  (https://www.instagram.com/realmoviesfakehistory/)

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? Don’t forget you can always stop by our website www.realmoviesfakehistory.com You can also subscribe to us on social media to keep up to date on future episodes Instagram  (https://www.instagram.com/realmoviesfakehistory/)

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! Don’t forget you can always stop by our website www.realmoviesfakehistory.com You can also subscribe to us on social media to keep up to date on future episodes Facebook  (https://www.facebook.com/realmoviesfakehistory) Instagram  (https://www.instagram.com/realmoviesfakehistory/)

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! Don’t forget you can always stop by our website www.realmoviesfakehistory.com You can also subscribe to us on social media to keep up to date on future episodes Facebook  (https://www.facebook.com/realmoviesfakehistory) Instagram  (https://www.instagram.com/realmoviesfakehistory/)

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. Stop by our website: www.realmoviesfakehistory.com You can also subscribe to us on social media to keep up to date on future episodes Facebook  (https://www.facebook.com/realmoviesfakehistory) Instagram  (https://www.instagram.com/realmoviesfakehistory/)