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2025

A History of Frasier on Cheers

A retrospective discussing the history of Dr Frasier Crane on Cheers, not only looking at how he developed from the shows original concept around Sam and Diane’s romance, but also how he and the show helped develop and foster aspects beyond his character growth to create one of the most...

7th August 2025

60 Years of Fantastic Four History in 90 Minutes

Take your “First Steps” toward the upcoming Marvel Studios’ Fantastic Four movie by learning everything there is to know about Marvel’s first family. So, hop into the Fantasti-Car and set your coordinates for the Baxter Building, because there is a lot to cover in this video. From cosmic rays to...

15th July 2025

Lenin: History Will Not Forgive Us

Vladimir Illich Lenin was a driven and ruthless leader in the Russian Revolution. Made by JAK Documentary for The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones on DVD, 2007. Writer & Producer: Sharon Wood Associate Producer: Tood Wagner Editor: Joe De Francesco Series Producer: David Schneider Executive Producers: George Lucas & Rick...

22nd January 2025

2024

Streaming now for Disability History Month on ITVX

ITV is celebrating Disability History Month with a dream team of shorts available to stream on ITVX and through ITV’s YouTube Channel, with Molly Dennis, Richard Walker, and Stephanie Symington making their producer/director debut for ITV at the helm of the respective series, under the banner of ITV’s new talent strand...

19th November 2024

Dan Snow and History Hit Investigate

LONDON, 16TH OCTOBER 2024: Channel 5 has today announced a brand-new two-part series which will uncover some of the hidden stories behind one of the most recognisable buildings in the world, the Colosseum, hosted by prominent historian Dan Snow. The Colosseum with Dan Snow (w/t) is an illuminating journey around this famous ancient...

16th October 2024

History of Sci-Fi Film- 1948- Robots and Rayguns Episode 28

Superman in live-action, dinosaurs in color, and early sci-fi from Finland and Czechoslovakia. Plus Germany and Mexico return and Marvin the Martian makes his first appearance. Greetings! Thanks for tuning in! I hope you enjoyed the content as much as I enjoyed making it for you. If you found this...

11th October 2024

Authentic talking cinema: the history of documentary

Though scholars of early film have been much preoccupied with the emergence of storytelling and narrative, the dominant mode of early cinema – beginning with the first films of the Lumières in 1895 – was in fact the actuality, or what might be called documentary before documentary. An instinct for what...

10th October 2024

History of Sci-Fi Film- 1947- Robots and Rayguns Episode 27

It’s another quiet year for science fiction cinema, but we’ll discuss the first sci-fi film from Brazil, a docudrama about the Manhattan Project, and some entertaining serials. Greetings! Thanks for tuning in! I hope you enjoyed the content as much as I enjoyed making it for you. If you found...

20th September 2024

History of Sci-Fi Film- 1946- Robots and Rayguns Episode 26

More mad scientists, adventure, and gadgets but also some Buster Keaton and the last two serials released by Universal Studios. Greetings! Thanks for tuning in! I hope you enjoyed the content as much as I enjoyed making it for you. If you found this video helpful, entertaining, or informative, please...

10th September 2024

History of Sci-Fi Film- 1945- Robots and Ray Guns Episode 25

There are some actual robots in this episode along with a Martian, some mad scientists, a few monsters, and some government propaganda. Greetings! Thanks for tuning in! I hope you enjoyed the content as much as I enjoyed making it for you. If you found this video helpful, entertaining, or...

9th September 2024

History of Sci-Fi Film- 1944- Robots and Ray Guns Episode 24

The science fiction cinema of 1944 was filled with tales of monsters, mad scientists, and even a comedy time travel adventure. Greetings! Thanks for tuning in! I hope you enjoyed the content as much as I enjoyed making it for you. If you found this video helpful, entertaining, or informative,...

8th September 2024

History of Sci-Fi Film- 1942- Robots and Ray Guns Episode 22

In 1942, Hollywood shifted to more patriotic films but American science fiction produced mostly mad scientist films and sequels. Films out of France and Hungary pushed the boundaries and explored time travel on film. Greetings! Thanks for tuning in! I hope you enjoyed the content as much as I enjoyed...

5th September 2024

History of Sci-Fi Film- 1941- Robots and Rayguns Episode 21

Mad scientists, apes seeking revenge, and comic book superheroes make their debut live-action and animation appearances. Greetings! Thanks for tuning in! I hope you enjoyed the content as much as I enjoyed making it for you. If you found this video helpful, entertaining, or informative, please consider doing these three...

4th September 2024

History of Sci-Fi Film- 1940- Robots and Rayguns Episode 20

Welcome to a new decade. Science fiction cinema of the 1940s was full of sequels, low-budget B films, and serials with the occasional groundbreaking film. In this episode, I’ll discuss 13 features, serials and short films. Greetings! Thanks for tuning in! I hope you enjoyed the content as much as...

3rd September 2024

History of Sci-Fi Film- 1939- Robots and Ray Guns Episode 19

Explore the captivating world of 1939 science fiction cinema with classics like “Buck Rogers,” “Son of Frankenstein,” “The Man They Could Not Hang,” and “The Return of Doctor X.” Discover the unique stories, groundbreaking special effects, and the cultural impact these films had on the genre. Greetings! Thanks for tuning...

1st September 2024

History of Sci-Fi Film- 1938- Robots and Ray Guns Episode 18

This is the year of a Flash Gordon sequel, early inspirations for Spider-Man and Darth Vader. Lots of action-packed serials, masked vigilantes, the everyman turned hero, and more death rays vs. airplanes. Greetings! Thanks for tuning in! I hope you enjoyed the content as much as I enjoyed making it...

31st August 2024

History of Sci-Fi Film- 1937- Robots and Ray Guns Episode 17

No robots (except in one short film), no aliens, and no obvious science fiction tropes, 1937 was a blink-and-you-miss-it year for sci-fi filmmaking. Stop by and explore four live-action and one animated short from 1937. Greetings! Thanks for tuning in! I hope you enjoyed the content as much as I...

30th August 2024

History of Sci-Fi Film- 1935- Robots and Ray Guns Episode 15

Step into the thrilling world of 1935 science fiction cinema with electrifying releases like Bride of Frankenstein, delving deeper into Dr. Frankenstein’s monstrous creation! Join us as we journey through the groundbreaking works of both Soviet, Mexican, British, and American filmmakers, exploring futuristic landscapes and daring societal critiques. Greetings! Thanks...

28th August 2024

History of Sci-Fi Film- 1933- Robots and Ray Guns Episode 13

1933 was remembered for the groundbreaking sci-fi/horror film The Invisible Man but smaller and more obscure films like The Whispering Shadow, Deluge, It’s Great to Be Alive and Der Tunnel/Le Tunnel helped shape the genre. Greetings! Thanks for tuning in! I hope you enjoyed the content as much as I...

26th August 2024

History of Sci-Fi Film- 1932- Robots and Ray Guns Episode 12

Let’s step into the captivating world of early science fiction cinema with the latest episode of the ‘Robots and Ray guns’ series. Embark on a cinematic journey through the 1930s, a transformative era where science fiction films sprang to life, exploring futuristic wonders, interstellar adventures, and societal reflections. Witness the...

25th August 2024

History of Sci-Fi Film- 1931 Robots and Ray Guns Episode 11

Covering the films of 1931, it’s the year Universal Monsters shifted from science fiction, embracing horror and introducing iconic characters while reshaping cinematic storytelling. And the year sci-fi films showed fish out water characters, the end of the world and humanity messing with science (as usual). Greetings! Thanks for tuning...

24th August 2024

History of Sci-Fi Film- 1930- Robots and Ray Guns Episode 10

Step into the captivating world of 20th science fiction cinema with the latest episode of the ‘Robots and Ray guns’ series. New decade, new film genres, new technology and a wave of amazing new films. 1930 saw the release of another remake of “Alraune”, the serial “The Voice from the...

22nd August 2024

History of Sci-Fi Film- 1929- Robots and Ray Guns Episode 9

Episode 9: 1929. The end of the decade that brought about great changes in film as a whole and science fiction specifically. Talkies were taking off and we’ll look at sound films Midstream, High Treason and The Mysterious Island as well as Fritz Lang’s last silent film Woman in the...

20th August 2024

History of Sci-Fi Film- 1928- Robots and Ray Guns Episode 8

We step into the captivating world of early science fiction cinema with the latest episode of our ‘Robots and Ray guns’ series. As we near the end of the roaring 20’s, sound was beginning to take over in Hollywood but silent film still were making their mark. Alraune, the remake...

19th August 2024

History of Sci-Fi Film- 1927- Robots and Ray Guns Episode 7

Episode 7: 1927 we step into the captivating world of science fiction cinema with the latest episode of our ‘Robots and Ray guns’ series. Metropolis is one of the most important science fiction films ever made and laid the foundation for the sci-fi genre we know today. Greetings! Thanks for...

18th August 2024