Once Upon a Time in Hollywood with John Barker

Once Upon a Time in Hollywood with John Barker

From Based on a True Story by Dan LeFebvre

April 6, 2026 · 45 min · Episode 384

About this episode

This episode explores the historical context behind Quentin Tarantino's Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, focusing on the Manson murders and notable figures from 1969.

BASED ON A TRUE STORY (BOATS EP. 384) — Quentin Tarantino's Once Upon a Time in Hollywood tells a tale of alternative history. In this episode, we'll separate the film’s fairy-tale storytelling from the real history behind the Manson murders, Sharon Tate, Bruce Lee, Steve McQueen, and the Hollywood of 1969. Listen to All the Right Movies John's podcast breaks down the history of Hollywood, one film at a time. Check out All the Right Movies to learn all about the work that went into making movies, how much of it works, and more. More from All the Right Movies Find all the episodes: https://alltherightmovies.com/ All the Right Movies episode for Once Upon a Time in Hollywood: https://www.patreon.com/posts/atrm-classic-111-152929056 Facts about the movie: https://alltherightmovies.com/feature/45-interesting-and-golden-age-facts-about-once-upon-a-time-in-hollywood/ Mentioned in the Episode John Neal Phillips on 1967's Bonnie and Clyde: https://links.boatspodcast.com/195 Chapters 0:00 Intro and historical accuracy 4:15 Tarantino’s fairy-tale approach 11:25 Rick, Cliff, and Sharon Tate 18:40 Hollywood in the late 1960s 28:30 Steve McQueen and The Great Escape 36:20 Bruce Lee, Sharon…

People in this episode

Host: Dan LeFebvre

Guest: John Barker

Topics covered

  • alternative history
  • Manson murders
  • Hollywood history
  • Tarantino films
  • 1960s cinema

Keywords

  • Once Upon a Time in Hollywood
  • Manson murders
  • Sharon Tate
  • Bruce Lee
  • Steve McQueen

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: All the Right Movies

Books & works: Once Upon a Time in Hollywood

Places: Hollywood

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