About us
Tired of boring your friends with the historical analysis of every movie you see or article you read? Well not everyone thinks history is cool...but we do! The idea for this group is to discuss one topic in history every month or two (e.g. the world in 1914, Canadian history, 18th-century Britain, the American frontier, the 1950s). In preparation, you'll be given a list of books you can read (or skim) and movies and videos you can watch to give you background. We can also get together to see history-related movies, including documentaries. Will be cool to learn some new stuff based on the suggestions of different people in the group and just enjoy talking about history and how it relates to our lives/current events/etc.
Upcoming events
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King Kong (2005)
·OnlineOnlineA great ape falls in love with a city girl, leading to mayhem.
The 2005 version of this 1933 classic was directed by Peter Jackson from a Fran Walsh-Philippa Boyens script, based on the Edgar Wallace-Merian C. Cooper original. While the 1976 remake updated the story, the third version is a period piece. The cast includes Adrien Brody, Jack Black and Naomi Watts in the Fay Wray role. It won Oscars for sound mixing, sound editing and visual effects.
A watch party for historical movies on Friday nights.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/67103203122 attendees
Prick up Your Ears
·OnlineOnline1960s London: playwright Joe Orton (Gary Oldman) and artist Kenneth Halliwell (Alfred Molina) have a tragically dysfunctional relationship.
Stephen Frears directed this 1987 release from an Alan Bennett script based on John Lahr's 1978 biography. The supporting cast includes Vanessa Redgrave, Julie Walters and Wallace Shawn as Lahr.
A watch party for historical movies on Friday nights.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/67103203123 attendees
Past events
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