Hosted by Joshua Bujakowski and John Carlisle · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 16 episodes
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Where Hollywood meets the history books. Each episode dives into a film or show that takes on the past—and we separate fact from fiction.
Joshua Bujakowski and John Carlisle hosts Reel History, a history show with 16 episodes published.
In this episode of Reel History, we break down the real story behind the game. Facing the unstoppable Soviet hockey machine at the height of the Cold War, Team USA delivered one of the greatest upsets in sports history,
Quick note: we apologize in advance for the video clips missing during the first 20 minutes of the episode. In this episode of Reel History, we dive into the true story behind The Monuments Men and the real-life mission
In this episode of Reel History, we step into the Colosseum to break down Gladiator—what the film gets right about ancient Rome, where it leans into Hollywood spectacle, and how power, politics, and propaganda actually w
In this solo episode, Josh breaks down the newly released Odyssey trailer shot-by-shot, digging into the mythological references, visual symbolism, historical inspirations, and storytelling choices hiding in plain sight.
In this episode of Reel History, we break down The Post and the true story behind one of the most important moments in American journalism. Set during the Vietnam War, the film follows The Washington Post as it grapples
Dive into the blockbuster Pearl Harbor as we separate Hollywood spectacle from historical reality. From the surprise attack and the USS Arizona to the Doolittle Raid and America’s path into WWII, we break down what the f
In this episode, we dive into the final chapters of Band of Brothers: Episode 9, “Why We Fight,” and Episode 10, “Points.” We unpack Easy Company’s experience as the war winds down, liberating the Kaufering concentration
In this episode of Reel History, we march deeper into Band of Brothers with Episodes 3 (“Carentan”) and 4 (“Replacements”). The men of Easy Company face the chaos of combat for the first time as they fight to capture the
From scattered paratrooper drops to the daring assault at Brécourt Manor, Easy Company’s story on D-Day has become the stuff of legend. Based on Stephen Ambrose’s best-selling book Band of Brothers and brought to life in
In Part 2 of our Oppenheimer deep dive, we witness the Trinity test and dawn of the the political, personal, and moral fallout of the atomic age. Drawing again from American Prometheus, the Pulitzer Prize-winning biograp
On July 16, 1945, a flash lit up the New Mexico desert and the world would never be the same. In Part 1 of our Oppenheimer deep dive, we explore the man behind the Manhattan Project, the race to build the bomb, and the e
Cursed gold. Marooned. Rum-soaked legends. Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl is packed with fantasy—but how much of it is rooted in real pirate history? In this episode we dive deep into the truth be
In this episode of Reel History, we break down the biggest factual inaccuracies in The Blind Side and explore what Michael Oher has to say about the film that changed his life… without his full consent. This isn’t just a
Step right up! In this episode of Reel History, we dive beneath the glitter and grand finales of The Greatest Showman to uncover the real story of P.T. Barnum. Because history may not come with choreography… but it sure
How much of Titanic (1997) is actually true? In this episode, we dive deep into the real history behind James Cameron’s blockbuster. From lifeboat myths to whether 3rd-class passengers were locked below, we break down wh
In this episode of Reel History, we crack open the code behind The Social Network and separate screenwriting from reality. From final clubs and dorm-room algorithms to Eduardo Saverin’s true role and Sean Parker’s dramat
In this episode of Reel History, we take our shot at one of the most influential Broadway shows of the 21st century: Hamilton. Lin-Manuel Miranda’s revolutionary retelling of America’s founding is full of rhythm, passion
What happens when Hollywood rewrites history? In our pilot episode, we lay out the mission: separating movie magic from real-life moments. Get ready to watch smarter.
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