Real Stories

Real Stories is an ongoing series about the true stories behind movies and TV shows. It’s that simple.

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And what came next: criticism of the way the movie depicts the real events and ignores many details. Read More

September 18, 2021

We break down everything you need to know about this infamous true-crime case. Read More

September 9, 2021

The crime comedy is based on a counterfeit coupon empire that shocked law enforcement. Read More

September 1, 2021

A small town's gossip inspired Peter Bogdanovich's classic film. Read More

August 24, 2021

Jessica Chastain and Andrew Garfield star as two televangelists who build a business empire. Read More

August 13, 2021

Here are the real-life writers, editors, and true stories that inspired the movie. Read More

July 22, 2021

In anticipation of the movie version, we look at the inspiration for the Broadway musical and the real impact the… Read More

July 8, 2021

Antonio Banderas will star in a new TV series about the infamous Italian serial killer. For now, here's all you… Read More

July 1, 2021

The latest movie from director Janicza Bravo and A24 is about the most famous Twitter thread in history. Here's the… Read More

June 24, 2021