An incoming transmission from Darth Vader himself interrupts the show and our intrepid hosts are forced to make a deal to save their lives - and by enlisting some help, they may just be up to the task!

In this trailer, we preview the Season One finale of The History on Film Podcast, which will premier on June 9th, where Ross and Ryan will give an in-universe look at Star Wars history and discuss the history of the Galactic Empire with Dr. Chris Kempshall, author of "Star Wars: The Rise and Fall of the Galactic Empire."

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Ross and Ryan continue Musical May with 1980's "Xanadu"! I'll be honest, this one is less about history and more about good vibes, so enjoy!

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For the second week of Musical May, Ross and Ryan discuss 1972's "Cabaret". They discuss the fragility of interwar Germany and the rise of fascism, the artistic influences on the film, and why this film is painfully relevant still.

FURTHER READING:

Weitz, Eric. Weimar Germany: Promise and Tragedy.

Swett, Pamela. Neighbors and Enemies: The Culture of Radicalism in Berlin, 1929-1933.

Isherwood, Christopher. Goodbye to Berlin.

FURTHER WATCHING:

"Cabaret" (1972)

"Don't Be a Sucker" (1946)

"Paths of Glory" (1957)

"Metropolis" (1927)

"The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari" (1920)

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For the first-ever installment of Musical May, Ross and Ryan dig into 1961's "West Side Story"! They look at how the film depicts social anxieties around juvenile delinquency, reflects the Puerto Rican experiences of the Great Migration, and discuss some of the structural components of adapting a musical for the screen.

FURTHER READING:

Gilbert, James. A Cycle of Outrage: America's Reaction to the Juvenile Delinquent in the 1950s.

Tropiano, Steven: Rebels and Chicks: A History of the Hollywood Teen Movie.

May, Elaine Tyler. Homeward bound: American Families in the Cold War Era.

FURTHER WATCHING:

Let us know which version of "West Side Story" you prefer!

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Welcome to Musical May 2025! Here is the release schedule for the month:

May 5: "West Side Story" (1961)

May 12: "Cabaret" (1971)

May 19: "Xanadu" (1980)

May 26: "Les Miserables" (2012)

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Ross talks with Dr. Claudia Calhoun about her recent book, Only the Names Have Been Changed and the history of Dragnet. They cover the show's reception, its multiple iterations, and how it reflected changes to American policing. They also discuss the show's legacy and its outsized role in shaping narratives around tv cops- from "Law and Order" to "Reno 911!".

FURTHER READING:

Calhoun, Claudia. Only the Names Have Been Changed: Dragnet, the Police Procedural, and Postwar Culture.

FURTHER LISTENING:

Dragnet radio recordings!

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Ross and Ryan are joined by historian Max Felker-Kantor to talk all about anti-drug films and Max's new book on the history of the infamous D.A.R.E. program. Together, they look at how drug abuse awareness programs have changed in America, how they haven't, the role that these films have in shaping our relationships to policing, and which Teenage Mutant Nina Turtle is appropriate for a conversation about not using marijuana.

FURTHER READING:

Felker-Kantor, Max. DARE to Say No: Policing and the War on Drugs in Schools

FURTHER WATCHING:

Reefer Madness

The Narcotic Story

Drug Talk

Cartoon All-Stars to the Rescue!

FURTHER LISTENING:

Cartoon All-Stars to the Rescue! - What a Cartoon podcast

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Ross and Ryan talk to author and podcast host David Moscrop about a few of his recent articles on the (dismal) state of the media industries. Topics include the dangers of digital "ownership" and the obsolescence of physical media, Netflix slop, what to order at the movie theater concession stand, and the battle over book access on the Internet Archive.

FURTHER READING:

Digital Ownership and the End of Physical Media

Welcome to the Era of Garbage Film and Television Streaming

Copyright Keepers Just Destroyed a Huge Digital Library

Moscrop, David. Too Dumb for Democracy? Why we Make Bad Political Decisions and How We Can Make Better Ones.

FURTHER WATCHING:

The Lion in Winter (1968)

FURTHER LISTENING:

The David Moscrop Show

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