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Cinema is History

Cinema is History

Written by: Kenneth Mackay
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We both have History degrees. The people who made our favourite movies didn't.


Our goal is simple. To entertain you with our ramblings while discussing our favourite historical films. Please don't get hung up on accuracy vs. inaccuracy. We will try not to either.

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Kenneth Mackay
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Episodes
  • Vice III: Big Swinging Dick (Cheney)
    Jan 21 2026

    The world of soon to be Vice President Cheney is far from a straightforwardly machiavellian one, as his kind, humane reaction to his second daughter Mary's revelation shows. Dick is still a Republican at heart though, and an absolute devil for intrigue, and so can't resist the siren lure of the return of a call to the dirty game of politics, despite having fulfilled his vows to wife and crown.


    Expect unexpected Shakespearean soliloquies, phone calls from lackeys, perfectly paced scenes ripe with dramatic tension and Sam Rockwell who is great in this week's episode.


    Music by Trabant 33 licenses by Epidemic Sound



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    31 mins
  • Christmas Special - Armageddon - In Space No One Can Hear You Detonate A Nuclear Weapon
    Dec 27 2025

    Merry Christmas everyone. Today we'll be delving into the true meaning of Christmas, the impending end of life on Earth and the fragility of existence. We'll discuss how Michael Bay gets a D- (at best) for astrophysics and the intricacies of allowing a lunatic, a sex offender and a Rasputin level mad cosmonaut loose on an asteroid with a big drill. Expect sexism, space dementa and a great ass(teroid) as we break out the mulled wine for a Christmas Special that's an action movie that stars Bruce Willis but isn't Die Hard.


    Music by Trabant 33 on licence via Epidemic Sound


    email us to complain about the choice of movie for our Xmas episode at cinemaishistory@gmail.com F//O Alex :D ,

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    1 hr and 16 mins
  • Vice II: Alligator Alcatraz?
    Dec 23 2025

    The story of Dick Cheney continues, with two controversial Presidential guests for the price of one. We contemplate Alligator Alcatraz, the abolition of the Fairness Doctrine and much else. Warning contains, traces of Antonin Scalia.


    Music by Trabant 33 licensed via epidemic sound


    cinermaishistory@gmail.com for all your fine ideas and suggestions, and also moonhowling madness, we are a community here! :D

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    57 mins
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