A Different Fourth of July: Hamilton and America

It's a reunion episode! After reuniting in person during John's summer holiday, we catch up on the films we've been watching before diving into a Fourth of July conversation about Hamilton. As Miles confronts his well-known skepticism of musicals, we explore how the film uses music, casting, and storytelling to reimagine America's founding and challenge the way we think about history, nationhood, and collective memory. Along the way, we reflect on what historical films can teach us about the stories nations tell themselves, and we close the episode by saying farewell to the great Sam Neill, whose remarkable career left an indelible mark on cinema.