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This week is a classic. The girls are talking escapes,particularly the great ones. So, for a movie that so boldly claimsaccuracy in the very beginning of the film, how did it holdup?  Got a movie suggestion?Tweet @reeltruthcast or email info@th
WARNING: Since the epic feud between the Hatfields and McCoys has largely been told quite differently depending on the side you favored, this podcast may contain information inconsistent from what you have heard or learned. In addition to the i
WARNING: Since the epic feud between the Hatfields and McCoys has largely been told quite differently depending on the side you favored, this podcast may contain information inconsistent from what you have heard or learned. In addition to the i
Wondering why this episode is a mere 14 minutes? Well, it's because this movie that is supposed to be based on a true story, might be a little more fiction than it is fact. It takes Ashley and Erica no time to break it all down. Listen and find
Titanic, the movie, was mostly fiction. Everyone knows it and nobody tried to hide it. This week, however, Ashley and Erica want to talk about the facts. You can't help but wonder while watching the movie, "Did he really shoot himself? Or is it
This week Ashley and Erica are discussing The Reel Truth about The Danish Girl. This film follows the transition of Einar Wegener to Lili Elbe. One of the first individuals to go through numerous surgeries, this movie brings to light many facts
After a listener request, Ashley and Erica take on the film, Straight Outta Compton. The movie about the rap group N.W.A and it's the members Eazy E, Dr. Dre, Ice Cube, and others. You'll get the facts, the fiction, and the stuff they didn't sh
The Scorsese film about the 1860's gang activity in lower Manhattan's Five Points district, is based on a true story. But how true was it really? Ashley and Erica break it to you gently...well sort of, with this week's episode of The Reel Truth
Dallas Buyers Club was a movie that was based on the a real man, Ron Woodruff, and his struggle with AIDS and HIV. Ron Woodruff fights for his life and goes toe to toe with the FDA while running one of many buyers clubs. What if we told you tha
This week Ashley and Erica are busting your bubbles about the movie, The Monuments Men. While the premise of the movie is true, many of the details that construct the storyline are not. Find out what's real and what's just not with this weeks e
Slavery was a stain in American History and no film depicts it better than 12 Years A Slave, the movie based on the book written by Solomon Northup. We see abuse, pain, and struggle as a free black man is kidnapped and sold into slavery. How mu
Abraham Lincoln was one of the most monumental and impressive presidents of the United States. He took on his many opponents and stood firm when congressmen gathered to vote on the passage of the 13th Amendment that would make slavery illegal.
Another episode, another genius. This week's man of the hour is Alan Turing and the movie is The Imitation Game. The true story about the man who cracked the Enigma code by building a primitive computer called Bombe, is full of Hollywood fictio
How true was the animated movie Balto? Well, not very true, but there are some elements of truth. The girls talk about the Nome serum run, the main plot of the movie. They tell you the facts about Balto and all the other dogs that are missing f
George Jung is infamous for his involvement in the cocaine trade and his ties to the Medellin Cartel. So infamous, that they made a movie about it. This week the movie is, Blow. This movie shed light on some truths, but also exposed a large amo
In honor of Martin Luther King Day, Selma seemed quite the appropriate movie for this week. Selma was a very true-to-life movie, but some information never made this emotional and moving movie. Download this week's episode and learn more about
This week, the girls are covering the 2005 movie, Capote. They also touch on the many other films around the subject of Capote and his book, In Cold Blood. The girls go in depth discussing both aspects of the film, Truman Capote's life and the
Freeeeeedom! We all have seen the heroic tale Braveheart about William Wallace and his fight for Scotland. We've also seen him shout in defiance as his entrails were being ripped out in some good ol' medieval torture. Well, to many this will co
Ashley and Erica muddle through some poorly spoken Russian to add some flair to this week's movie, Bridge of Spies. The girls take on the cold war spy movie based on the true spy swap that happened on a bridge. Between the hollow nickels and fa
Things get a little weird for Christmas with Ashley and Erica as they take a break from bringing you fact and fiction of movies based on true stories. The girls are talking Christmas. Enjoy a hilarious and dysfunctional episode as the girls ans
This week's episode covers the award (many awards) winning movie The King's Speech. Ashley and Erica discuss the royal history and science of the movie about King George VI and how he overcomes a debilitating stutter with the help of a man name
Join Ashley and Erica this week for a story of true strength and courage. We discuss the fact and fiction about the amazing tale of Olympian turned World War II P.O.W, Louis Zamperini. With sharks, starvation, and torture, there's a whole lot t
The sex, drugs, prostitutes, and bizarre antics seen in The Wolf Of Wall Street left many people wondering how much of it was true. This week, Ashley and Erica are here to confirm the unbelievable and shed light on the inaccuracies. Jordan Belf
It's our first holiday episode for The Reel Truth. Ashley and Erica are talking about Disney's Pocahontas bringing you a Thanksgiving special. Hold the turkey, they're bringing you some good old 17th century corn and tons of other excellent fac
Space, NASA, astronauts, and champion Macgyver skills, what's not to love?! This week Erica and Ashley break out the fine tooth combs talking about the movie Apollo 13. The suspenseful account of the Apollo 13 mission left many of us wondering,
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