Criminal Adaptations

Corey Finley’s and HBO’s Bad Education (2019), staring Hugh Jackman and Allison Janney, gained praise from critics and viewers. How did Frank Tassone and Pam Gluckin pull off the largest public school embezzlement scheme in US history?

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New York Daily News

Vanity Fair

Town & Country

History vs. Hollywood

Esquire

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Wes Craven’s Scream (1996) is a cult classic and regarded by many as one of the greatest horror movies of all time, but did you know it was inspired by the real life robbery, rape, and murder spree of Danny Rolling aka The Gainesville Ripper? Strap in because it’s going to get gory.

Primary Source: 

Hunter, J. T. A Monster of All Time: The True Story of Danny Rolling, The Gainesville Ripper. Pedialaw Press, 2020.

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Peter Jackson’s Heavenly Creatures (1994) helped launch the careers of two of the biggest names in Hollywood, Kate Winslet and Melanie Lynskey. How accurate is the movie adaption of New Zealand’s infamous 1954 murder?

Primary Source:

Graham, Peter. Anne Perry and the Murder of the Century. Skyhorse, 2011.

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What do you get when you mix Michael Bay, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Mark Wahlberg, and Anthony Mackie? 2013’s blockbuster film Pain & Gain. This story has it all: body builders, kidnapping, torture, fraud, and murder. This case was so complex, we had to split it into two episodes. In Part I, Remi will tell you all about the film. Part II will tackle the true story behind Michael Bay’s Pain & Gain (2013).

Primary Sources:

Pain & Gain, Part 1

Pain & Gain, Part 2

Pain & Gain, Part 3

Pain & Gain, Where are they now?

Schiller, Marc. Pain and Gain: The Untold True Story. Star of Hope, Inc, 2013.

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What do you get when you mix Michael Bay, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Mark Wahlberg, and Anthony Mackie? 2013’s blockbuster film Pain & Gain. This story has it all: body builders, kidnapping, torture, fraud, and murder. This case was so complex, we had to split it into two episodes. In Part I, Remi will tell you all about the film. Part II will tackle the true story behind Michael Bay’s Pain & Gain (2013).

Primary Sources:

Pain & Gain, Part 1

Pain & Gain, Part 2

Pain & Gain, Part 3

Pain & Gain, Where are they now?

Schiller, Marc. Pain and Gain: The Untold True Story. Star of Hope, Inc, 2013.

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Welcome to Criminal Adaptations, the show where we take a look at some of your favorite movies and the true crime stories that inspired them. Join our hosts Remi, who has over a decade of experience working in the film and television industry, and Ashley, a clinical psychologist and forensic evaluator in the state of Oregon, as they compare some of Hollywood’s most notorious films to the real-life crimes they’re based on. 

New Episodes EVERY TUESDAY STARTING OCTOBER 17th!

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