Rendezvous in Space: space exploration documentary with faith in humanity and scientific progress
Frank Capra, “Rendezvous in Space” (1964) A promotional industrial film made for the Martin Marietta
Public Latrines in Ancient Rome: a droll introduction to Classical Roman daily life, culture and attitudes
Garrett Ryan, “Public Latrines in Ancient Rome” (Toldinstone, 15 December 2021) In the space of
The Disastrous Liberation of the Philippines: how the US failed to end war and suffering in 1944 – 1945
Carlton Meyer, “The Disastrous Liberation of the Philippines” (Tales of the American Empire, 10 December
Australian and New Zealand Films
Rabbit-Proof Fence: a superficial tale doing no justice to its sources
Philip Noyce, “Rabbit-Proof Fence” (2002) Visually this is a beautiful film with an emphasis on
How a Fish Bankrupted the Roman Aristocracy: a tale of a culinary craze in classical society
Dr Garrett Ryan, “How a Fish Bankrupted the Roman Aristocracy” (Told In Stone, 27 November
Watership Down: exploring political freedom in the form of a foundation myth
Martin Rosen, John Hubley, “Watership Down” (1978) A vivid and beautifully presented tale, this British
A Murder Mystery in Roman Egypt: an entertaining exploration of legal trials during Roman imperial rule
Dr Garrett Ryan, “A Murder Mystery in Roman Egypt” (Told In Stone, 24 November 2021)
The 1964 Coup in Brazil: how Brazil and South America were set back for 21 years by US regime change action
Carlton Meyer, “The 1964 Coup in Brazil” (Tales of the American Empire, 12 November 2021)
Vampires in Greek Myth: an introduction to a universal cultural phenomenon through the Ancient Greek worldview
Dr Garrett Ryan, “Vampires in Greek Myth” (Told In Stone, 30 October 2021) Casting our
Murder on the Orient Express (dir. Sidney Lumet): a pedestrian treatment of a murder mystery
Sidney Lumet, “Murder on the Orient Express” (1974) Initially beginning as a lavish drama set
