tv
Hosted by Gari and Mel · tv · EN · 51 episodes
Real Movies Fake History is hosted by two friends, Gari (the film nerd) and Mel (the history expert), who each episode discuss, debate and laugh about the real history behind diverse and important cinema. We seek to discover the true story behind films apparently based on a true story. With a particular interest in gender and cultural representation, we love nothing more than to speak on how a particular film represents the world around us.
Required Pod Score for this show. PitchCentric checks your profile against host openness, topical fit, and audience signals before you generate a pitch.
Contact path
Verified email
Booking probability
32%
Guest openness
Selective
Sign up to generate a grounded pitch for Real Movies Fake History with Gari and Mel.
Signup to Generate a PitchReal Movies Fake History is hosted by two friends, Gari (the film nerd) and Mel (the history expert), who each episode discuss, debate and laugh about the real history behind diverse and important cinema. We seek to discover the true story behind films apparently based on a true story.
Real Movies Fake History with Gari and Mel is hosted by Gari and Mel. The show has published 51 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "The Grizzlies" (20 April 2026, 94 minutes), "Gorillas in the Mist" (24 February 2026, 93 minutes), and "Gladiator" (12 January 2026, 106 minutes).
Real Movies Fake History with Gari and Mel publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 83 minutes across 51 episodes.
Booking probability for Real Movies Fake History with Gari and Mel is 32%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Real Movies Fake History with Gari and Mel requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Real Movies Fake History with Gari and Mel's contact route on record: verified email.
The strongest fits for Real Movies Fake History with Gari and Mel are Film & Video. Real Movies Fake History with Gari and Mel has a tv audience.
Gari and Mel hosts Real Movies Fake History with Gari and Mel, a tv show with 51 episodes published.
Our AI reads these to draft pitches. Use them as grounding for a pitch that cites a real guest and a specific topic.
Real Movies Fake History with Gari and Mel
<p > Gari and Mel critique The Grizzlies, the 2018 Canadian drama about the creation of an Inuit student lacrosse team in Northern Canada. Inspiring and confronting in equal measure, we talk through the true story...
Real Movies Fake History with Gari and Mel
<p > This time Gari and Mel critique Gorillas in the Mist, the 1988 true story of primatologist Dian Fossey, whose remarkable conservation work with Mountain Gorillas and unsolved murder have become the stuff of legend...
Real Movies Fake History with Gari and Mel
<p > This is it. This is the big one. We finally critique Ridley Scott's Oscar winning Gladiator, starring the formidable Russell Crowe as Maximus Decimus Meridius. He may be a father to a murdered son and a husband to...
Real Movies Fake History with Gari and Mel
<p > This time we're critiquing the newly released Nuremberg, where Russell Crowe fills the rather large shoes of Nazi leader Herman Göring, who is on trial for a host of appalling crimes against humanity at the...
Real Movies Fake History with Gari and Mel
<p > We critique the true history behind Will Smith's Oscar winning performance in King Richard, where he plays Richard Williams, the father and coach of tennis stars Venus and Serena Williams. We talk about the real...
Real Movies Fake History with Gari and Mel
<p>A big announcement - we're back! In this short chat, we talk about what films we'll be covering in our exciting upcoming episodes so you can be all ready to join us. To warm up, we couldn't help but break down our...
Real Movies Fake History with Gari and Mel
<p>Gaz and Mel review one of the biggest blockbusters of 2024, the sequel to the 2000 classic, Gladiator ll. There's a monkey fight, there's a rhino battle, and they even flood the colosseum, but is the movie any good...
Real Movies Fake History with Gari and Mel
<p > Mel and Gaz critique the true history behind the 2024 Netflix hit Scoop, the compelling story of BBC Newsnight's infamous Prince Andrew interview by Emily Maitlis. We talk about how the real Sam McAlister played...
Real Movies Fake History with Gari and Mel
<p > Mel and Gaz critique the true history behind the 2022 film She Said, the compelling story of how NYT reporters Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey investigated the sexual abuse and misconduct of film producer Harvey...
Real Movies Fake History with Gari and Mel
<p > Twister-fans, it's time to celebrate. Gaz and Mel review one of the biggest blockbusters of the summer, the sequel to the 1996 disaster classic, Twisters. Yes, there are tornadoes, there are explosions, and there's...
Real Movies Fake History with Gari and Mel
<p > Mel and Gari have watched the Russell Crowe exorcism movie The Exorcism so you don't have to. Really - you don't have to. Let our review do the work for you. Remarkably it is also entirely unrelated to last year's...
Real Movies Fake History with Gari and Mel
<p > Mel and Gaz return to review the true history behind the foul mouthed Wicked Little Letters, the movie inspired by the true story of the Littlehampton letter scandal. Plenty of cursing ahead as we critique the...
Real Movies Fake History with Gari and Mel
<p > Discover the true history behind the movie Downfall (2004), the outstanding WW2 film depicting the final days of the Third Reich. On this episode we dive into the real history and discuss Adolf Hitler's drug...
Real Movies Fake History with Gari and Mel
<p > 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...
Real Movies Fake History with Gari and Mel
<p > 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...
Real Movies Fake History with Gari and Mel
<p > 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...
Real Movies Fake History with Gari and Mel
<p > 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...
Real Movies Fake History with Gari and Mel
<p>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...
Real Movies Fake History with Gari and Mel
<p>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...
Real Movies Fake History with Gari and Mel
<p>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...
Recent guests on Real Movies Fake History with Gari and Mel. Study who booked and why before you pitch.
PitchCentric classifies Real Movies Fake History with Gari and Mel under these industries. Guests from them are the closest fit, and each links to the best podcasts in that industry.
Is this podcast yours and you'd like to remove or correct details? Request removal or email privacy@pitchcentric.com.
Questions about the free trial? See the pricing FAQ