What is the greatest historical movie of all time?
What makes a great historical movie? An accurate portrayal of a period, a nostalgic look back at the past, or simply a ripping yarn? Well, on our website HistoryExtra.com, we've…
This Ends at Prom: Dinner in America
Four years ago, the hosts of this podcast fell in love with a movie called DINNER IN AMERICA, and the underground sensation has finally gotten the attention it has always…
Military–entertainment complex
The military–entertainment complex is a term referring to the cooperation between militaries and entertainment industries to their mutual benefit, especially in such fields as cinema, multimedia, virtual reality, and multisensory…
The Hudsucker Proxy
The Hudsucker Proxy is a 1994 screwball comedy film co-written, produced, and directed by the Coen brothers. Sam Raimi co-wrote the script and served as second unit director. The film…
January 1, 2025 is Public Domain Day: Works from 1929 are open to all, as are sound recordings from 1924!
On January 1, 2025, thousands of copyrighted works from 1929 will enter the US public domain, along with sound recordings from 1924. They will be free for all to copy,…
The Spell 1977
The Spell is a 1977 American made-for-television horror film which premiered on NBC as "The Big Event" Movie of the Week. It is directed by Lee Philips and stars Lee…
Z Channel: A Magnificent Obsession
Z Channel: A Magnificent Obsession is a 2004 documentary film about Los Angeles pay cable channel Z Channel which was directed by Xan Cassavetes, daughter of Hollywood director and actor…
Barton Fink
Barton Fink is a 1991 American black comedy film written, produced, edited and directed by the Coen brothers. Set in 1941, it stars John Turturro in the title role as…
12 Monkeys
I just re-watched 12 Monkeys recently. it reads so differently now, post 9/11, in the middle of an actual pandemic, on the verge of another one. In the middle of…