Lights, camera, action!

In case you could not tell from some of my previous posts, I am a huge movie fan. I like watching movies from all decades, genres, and countries. Most of my favourite films have touch of history, whether it takes place during the Civil War, the St. Louis World's Fair, or involves famous historical figures in unlikely situations. However, there are three movies/miniseries that sit at the top of my list.

Casablanca



A classic film with a unique take on World War II. Romance, danger, and intrigue, what more could you ask for?


Band of Brothers



Although not technically a movie, I first watched this in it's entirety during the first few weeks of September. Not being a WWII buff, I learned a lot about America's involvement in the war, and the experience of a soldier. What takes this miniseries to the next level is that most of the characters are based on real-life people. Interviews with the men were filmed and shown throughout the series.

The History Boys



I like this movie for several reasons. Cute boys with English accents aside, it makes me look at history in a different way (what makes something a "turning point"?) and question how it's taught in schools (think outside the box!). The class also has some heated historical debates, which I wish could happen in some of my tutorial sessions. This movie also features, in my opinion, the best definition of history.