Winston Churchill said: “Those who do not learn from history are doomed to repeat it.” By studying historical events, one can learn more about humanity and have a deeper understanding of current events. A great way to fully immerse yourself in another time period and another perspective is to watch historical movies. Films steeped in […]
Miramax Calling all history buffs! If you’re in the mood for a movie that will make you learn a little, cry a little, and maybe even laugh a little, then you need to stream one of the best historical movies. This collection includes war epics like wearing pearlsvintage romantic comedies like Shakespeare in loveand political […]
Hollywood has been fascinated with telling historical stories since the beginning of movies. The idea that viewers can watch a true story unfold in theater the same way it happened in real life has captivated audiences for years. RELATED: 1o Historically Accurate Movies To Watch If You’re A History Geek Unfortunately, the history of the […]
Britons confuse real-life history with fiction – as more than a third admit to knowing more about Game of Thrones than The Wars of the Roses. One in ten mistakenly thinks Jon Snow was a real-life historical figure – while some believe King Arthur (40%), Robin Hood (29%), and Count Dracula (12%) all existed. Another […]
Musicals often use real people as inspiration for their stories, such as Something rotten, which is based on the fictional exploits of William Shakespeare, and Ma Rainey’s black stockings, which was inspired by the real Ma Rainey but told a mostly fictional story. RELATED: Dear Evan Hansen’s 8 Biggest Differences From The Musical However, sometimes […]
People have always been captivated by historical films, and that is unlikely to ever change. These films take audiences on a journey through time, offering the opportunity to visit bygone times and meet people who have made history. However, they often don’t allow the audience to learn specific details about this story. RELATED: RPG Whose […]
(Photo credit: Universal Studios / MovieStills DB and Robert Alexander / Getty Images) Costumes play a major role in historical films. Not only do they provide a glimpse into the past, but they help viewers feel transported back to the time of the film. Here, we take a look at some costumes from great historical […]
The film by director Shaka King “Judas and the black Messiah,â€Tells a story about the betrayal of FBI informant William O’Neal (LaKeith Stanfield) of Fred Hampton (Daniel Kaluuya), chairman of the Illinois Black Panther Party in 1969. This monumental film presents heart-wrenching real-world experiences which continue in today’s premieres in theaters and on streaming services […]
Channel 4 It’s a sin, acclaimed screenwriter Russell T Davies’ latest drama examines Britain’s 1980s AIDS crisis through a quirky yet lovable circle of friendship. When writing the five-part series, Davies drew on his own experiences living in London during this time and based much of the show on actual events. But what is the […]
Bollywood has a long history of making films based on real events. These films attract a lot of attention and have been loved by fans for the depictions of these historic events. Whether it’s a war or any other real life personalities story, Bollywood has made movies about everything. Kareena Kapoor has also been seen […]
1 The Duchess (2008) Based on Amanda Foreman’s biography of Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire (1757-1806), this 2008 film stars Keira Knightley as the 18th century aristocrat who became one of the main ‘influencers’ political and societal issues of his time. The film chronicles the life of Georgiana – of wide-eyed, wide-eyed Lady Georgiana Spencer, 17, […]
(Photo by © Fox Searchlight Pictures) If you thought your office politics were petty, just be glad you weren’t part of the English royal court at the turn of the 17th century. Personality struggles were a major part and – good news for the filmmakers – an extremely dramatic part of the court’s plot, as […]
“I don’t understand the story,” lamented Troy, the affably weak character of Community, a sitcom about the unhappy students of a community college. “If I wanted to know what happened in Europe a long time ago, I would look Game of thrones. “ The commentary was meant to be a gag, but it’s not that […]
The story offers filmmakers a plentiful selection of pre-written stories that often look great on screen. Films such as Schindler’s List, Braveheart, Ben-Hur, and many more have been based (albeit loosely) on actual people, events, or time periods. Although Hollywood has a long history of producing historic films, the amount produced per year appears to […]