How BOATS is it? Dissecting movies based on a true story.

Not about boats. Dissecting movies Based on a true story. If you're like me, every time you watch a movie that's Based On A True Story (B.O.A.T.S.) you forever wonder just how closely the adaptation followed the original story. Well, let's find out! I'll do the reading and have my smart and funny friends on to discuss these films and see how true to life the Hollywood versions are. Come on in!

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08 - How BOATS is Seabiscuit (2003)? With Ashley Chaney

How Based On A True Story is Seabiscuit (2003)? VO Artist and Podcast Host Ashley Chaney is on the show talking about the 2003 horse racing movie Seabiscuit! Was Red Pollard abandoned by his family? Did someone else ride Seabiscuit while Red was hurt? What about Charles Howard... was he truly a built from nothing businessman with tragedy in his family? Come hang out and learn about the horse that gave Depression era America hope. Seabiscuit is directed by Gary Ross and stars Tobey Maguire, Jeff ...

Nov 13, 2020•1 hr 6 min

07 - How BOATS is Fighting with My Family (2019)? With David Sokoll

How Based On A True Story is Fighting With My Family (2019)? Film buff and fun guy David Sokoll joins Rob to break down how well the movie lines up with the true story of WWE Superstar Paige. From the family run wrestling business in England to quality time with Dwayne The Rock Johnson, how close did this rags to riches story stay to reality? The movie is written and directed by Stephen Merchant and stars Florence Pugh, Nick Frost, Dwayne Johnson, Lena Headey, Vince Vaughn and Jack Lowden. Where...

Sep 11, 2020•42 min

06 - How BOATS is HIDDEN FIGURES (2016)? With Alaina Karschnick Weddon

How Based On A True Story is Hidden Figures (2016)? Rob is joined by Alaina Karschnick Weddon to take a look at the story of the black women behind so much of the math that put Americans into space and on the moon. They launch into the facts of the true story behind the movie starring Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer, Janelle Monáe, Kevin Costner and Jim Parsons. Where to watch: https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/hidden-figures The book the movie is based on: https://bookshop.org/a/4479/9780062...

Aug 14, 2020•46 min

05 - How BOATS is BAD EDUCATION (2019)? With Randi Bergsma

How Based On A True Story is Bad Education (2019)? Rob is joined by a very special guest, his wife Randi! They delve into the facts of the true story behind the movie starring Hugh Jackman and Allison Janney. Were Frank and Pam as bold as they seem with their scheme? How did they get caught? Let's talk about it! Where to watch: https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/bad-education-2019 The article the movie is based on: https://nymag.com/nymetro/urban/features/9908/ Link to lots of followup arti...

Jul 31, 2020•57 min

04 - How BOATS is TAG (2018)? With Mark Hampton

How Based On A True Story is Tag? Rob and Mark get into TAG (2018) to see how true to life the movie is. How many of the outrageous tags and chases in the movie actually happened? Are the characters based on specific people? Was someone REALLY (mild spoiler alert) tagged at a funeral? Jump in and let's find out! Where to watch Tag: https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/tag-2018 Further Reading / Watching: Original Wall Street Journal Article- "It Takes Planning, Caution to Avoid Being &ap...

Jul 17, 2020•49 min

03 - How BOATS is THE SOCIAL NETWORK (2010)? With Ryan Lucchesi

How Based On A True Story is The Social Network (2010)? Rob and Ryan click like or add friend or expand their network or something like that to take a look at the true story behind The Social Network starring Jesse Eisenberg, Andrew Garfield, Justin Timberlake, Armie Hammer , Max Minghella , and Rooney Mara. Is Mark Zuckerberg like how he's portrayed? Is that really how the business started? Did he steal the idea? Let's get into it! Where to watch The Social Network: https://www.justwa...

Jul 03, 2020•1 hr 2 min

02 - How BOATS is THE IMITATION GAME (2014)? With Tim Bergsma

How Based On A True Story is The Imitation Game? Rob and his little brother Tim break the code or some other such pun on The Imitation Game! How true to life is the story of Alan Turing and his time at Bletchley Park breaking the Nazi enigma code and saving the world? Where to watch The Imitation Game: https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/the-imitation-game Alan Turing: The Enigma: The Book That Inspired the Film the Imitation Game - Updated Edition (Revised) by Andrew Hodges: https://bookshop.org...

May 21, 2020•1 hr 14 min

01 - How BOATS is LION (2016)? With Katie Elsaesser

How Based On A True Story is Lion? Rob and Katie look into the film LION (2016) and how it lines up with the true story it's based on. Based on the book A Long Way Home by Saroo Brierley, Lion tells the incredible true story of Saroo's life as a 5 year old boy lost and alone on the streets of India and his 25 year journey trying to find his home. Where to watch Lion: https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/lion A Long Way Home by Saroo Brierley : https://bookshop.org/a/4479/9780425276198 Fu...

Apr 10, 2020•1 hr 10 min