After probing the 'true' events of the first film in this franchise, I joked we could simply run the same episode again but add a '2' to the title. But in fairness to James Wan, his follow-up horror attempts to carve new ground instead of copying the same format of the first. But even though we're introduced to new scary characters, they are still somewhat familiar - a crooked man and a demonic female figure taking advantage of a vulnerable family? Ed and Lorraine Warren are here as heroes yet again... But how involved were they? Who is Valak(c)? And how on earth does this story still have believers?! Join us to find out on That's Not How It Went Down! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Hacksaw Ridge (2016)
This week we're holding our commandments dear and pledging our allegiance to the truth. The story of a soldier who refuses to bear arms, whilst saving the lives of dozens of his fellow men in one of the bloodiest battles of WWII was seemingly a tale so inspiring that Mel Gibson couldn't pass it by. But in telling the history of a simple carpenter travelling the world treating the injured, was there a chance of straying too far from the truth? Did Desmond give blood just to visit his future wife? Did his father burst in on his court martial? And was there really just... one... more? Join us to find out on That's Not How It Went Down! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Fast and the Furious (2001)
Vroom vroom. Long before becoming the outlandish franchise that invited anyone with an action film on their CV, Dom Toretto's car obsessed, tank-top wearing posse of muscles were created from a surprisingly modest beginning. A good magazine article doth not a good film make - at least in the context of 'The Bling Ring' - but as Dom's crew would know, by tweaking one or two components here and there, you'll end up with a much better performing vehicle. How are these races arranged? Is that how you'd heist a truck? And what exactly is Brian's plan?! Join us to find out on That's Not How It Went Down! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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'Raging Bull' (1980)
It's seconds out… as we step into the ring to give a blow by blow account of one of the most critically acclaimed films of all time. Whilst Jake LaMotta is undoubtedly an all-time boxing great, can the same be said about the man outside the ring? A turbulent childhood, an unlikely rise to middleweight champion of the world and a history of abuse and assault all lie beneath the canvas. Did Jake really take a dive? Was he really sent to prison? And did he really try his hand at stand up comedy? Join us to find out on That's Not How It Went Down! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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'Red Sparrow' (2018)
Most CIA personnel when they retire probably explore other avenues as a consultant in the intelligence community, but Jason Matthews described wanting something productive to do and began penning novels inspired by his years of service. One of these was adapted into a 2018 film, starring the constantly impressive Jennifer Lawrence as a spy trained in the methods of seduction to obtain information. But where were these methods learnt? Did they ever work? And is a swimming hat a flattering look..? Join us to find out on That's Not How It Went Down! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
*Winners of Best TV & Film Podcast at the Independent Podcast Awards 2025Many movies claim to be 'based on a true story', but how much truth actually makes it onto the silver screen? Whilst one of us queries the less believable moments from the film, the other takes a deep dive into the fact behind the fiction to educate us and answer… is that really how it went down?Produced by 2020 Recordings Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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