Dennis Lehane, a well-known writer, has a deep understanding of fire. This comes from a personal experience where he survived a house fire in Boston. He was living on the top floor of an apartment building when a propane tank on the roof exploded, causing a massive blaze. The landlord was replacing the smoke detectors at the time, so none were working. Lehane is grat...
In the world of streaming, crime thrillers are a dime a dozen, but those based on real events often leave a lasting impact. One such film is "A Widow's Game, " a Spanish thriller now available on Netflix. This movie is inspired by the 2017 murder case of María Jesús Moreno Canto, also known as "Maje, " dubbed the "Black Widow of Patraix. " The story revolves around a...
Netflix has a new hit in its top 10: "Escape at Dannemora, " a slow-burn crime drama that's based on a true story. This show, released on October 22, is already gaining lots of attention. But is it worth your time? Let's dive in. "Escape at Dannemora" tells the real-life tale of the 2015 prison break at Clinton Correctional Facility in New York. Two convicted murder...
American Sports Story's latest episode, "The Man," has stirred up controversy for its changes to Aaron Hernandez's story. The show portrays Hernandez, played by Josh Rivera, as a complex figure with a troubled upbringing. It follows his journey from a Florida Gator to the New England Patriots, under the watchful eye of coach Bill Belichick. However, the show takes li...
Netflix has just dropped the main trailer for "Woman of the Hour," marking the directorial debut of Anna Kendrick from "Pitch Perfect." She also stars in this creepy crime thriller set in 1978. Kendrick plays Cheryl, an aspiring actor who wins a date with Rodney Alcala on "The Dating Game." Surprise: Alcala is a serial killer! The film is based on a true story that'l...
American Gangster, a crime drama that has been flying under the radar for years, has finally made its way onto Netflix's top 10. This gritty and intense movie tells the story of Frank Lucas, a Harlem drug lord who rose to power in the 1970s. Lucas, played by Denzel Washington, was a shrewd and ruthless businessman who found ways to smuggle heroin directly from Southe...
As Richard Gadd's latest project, "Baby Reindeer", garnered six Emmy awards, including outstanding limited or anthology series, writing and lead actor, the creator's reputation as a groundbreaking storyteller has been further cemented. Despite a $170 million defamation lawsuit against him, Gadd has inked a first-look deal with Netflix, showcasing the streaming giant'...
Before diving into the first two episodes of American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez, it's essential to refresh your knowledge of the Aaron Hernandez story. What if the assumptions about Aaron Hernandez's character are wrong? What might the author have missed? Killer Inside offers a variety of perspectives and first-person accounts from people who knew Aaron, inclu...