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Stacy and Abby are back for St. Patrick's Day! This episode delves into The Troubles of Northern Ireland as seen in Jim Sheridan's biographical film about Gerry Conlon, "In the Name of the Father" (1993).

Fellow history nerds Nicole Palermo and Emma Kreienberg join Abby and Stacy in their deep dive of the darkly comedic "Can You Ever Forgive Me" (2018).

Abby and Stacy discuss one of their favourite films to date; the delightfully anachronistic Yorgos Lanthimos film, The Favourite (2018).

Stacy and Abby get back to ruining your childhood by exploring the dark and unsettling history behind this Disney classic in their first ever commentary episode: Pocahontas (1995).

Failure to listen is not an option! Christopher Modoono returns in this epic dissection of NASA's most successful failure via Ron Howard's faithful portrayal: Apollo 13 (1995). Houston we have a podcast!

Stacy and Abby gallantly herald their thoughts on a movie that's meant to break historical rules: A Knight's Tale (2001).

Stacy, Abby, and special guest Jackie Feiler explore the movie of the life of Marie Antoinette (2006)...but not really the French Revolution. Join their dissection of Sofia Coppola's unique historical take on the titular queen.

Stacy and Abby are back to discuss the first story they've examined that took place in their living memory: I, Tonya (2017). The only problem? In this movie everyone's "truth" is told, and the versions usually don't match up.

Stacy and Abby bust some myths in their examination of Troy (2004).

Abby and Stacy went back to their bi-coastal roots and recorded separately in their own homes for some socially distant podcasting this week! They hope that the dulcet tones of Dame Julie Andrews in "The Sound of Music" (1965) will help to soothe listeners' quarantine woes!