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Napoleon: Are biopics bad for history?

Napoleon: Are biopics bad for history?

FromGroovy Movies


Napoleon: Are biopics bad for history?

FromGroovy Movies

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Length:
51 minutes
Released:
Dec 7, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

We couldn’t resist the controversy around Ridley Scott’s new movie, so this week we’re discussing Napoleon and wading into the debate about historical accuracy and film. But what do you think? Let us know on instagram - @groovymoviespod.ReferencesRidley Scott profile by Michael Schulman for The New YorkerRidley Scott’s response to Napoleon’s critics by Caroline Frost for DeadlineRidley Scott’s response to criticism of the Egyptian invasion scene in Napoleon by Adam Bentz on Screen Rant‘Napoleon on trial: The battle for historical accuracy of the upcoming film’ by Prateek Dasgupta for Medium‘Great man or monster - who was the real Napoleon?’ by Dominic Sandbrook for The Times‘The Ugly Truth about Napoleon and Josephine’ by ElleHistory on YouTubeFacts on NapoleanOppenheimer BBC documentary Film PharmacyFrances Ha (2012) dir. by Noah BaumbachZodiac (2007) dir. by David Fincher-----------If you love what we do, please like, subscribe and leave a review!Produced and edited by Lily AustinMusic and sound by James BrailsfordLogo design by Abby-Jo SheldonFollow usEmail us
Released:
Dec 7, 2023
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Podcast episode

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Two friends and mega film fans, Lily and James, take it in turn to choose a film they love and the other one hasn't seen. Listen to the post-viewing discussion which ensues.