Antonio Campos’ fictionalized adaptation of The Staircase continues with an alternative theory for how Kathleen Peterson may have died. 

Topics include: rapid pacing, homophobia, and a bombshell revelation about Michael’s third wife. 

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On Dec 9, 2001, Michael Peterson made a frantic 911 call to report the accidental death of his wife, Kathleen. What followed is one of the most sensational true crime cases of all time: did Kathleen die in a fall down the stairs...or was she murdered by her husband?

In 2022, showrunner Antonio Campos debuted his 8 episode HBO limited series, starring Colin Firth & Toni Collette and based on the 2004 docuseries. Here's our take on episodes 1-2.

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Ron Howard’s emotional film chronicles the risky and controversial mission to save twelve young soccer players and their coach from the rapidly flooding Tham Luang cave in northern Thailand.

Topics include: claustrophobia, star power, and white savior narratives.

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Director Charlie Shackleton makes lemonade out of lemons after losing the rights to adapt Lyndon Lafferty’s 2012 true crime novel The Zodiac Killer Cover-up AKA The Silenced Badge. From the ashes of his abandoned documentary rises a fascinating exploration of the genre itself. Against the backdrop of gorgeous cinematography from Xenia Patricia, Shackleton talks us through his original plans, revealing deft commentary on true crime storytelling.

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On the night of April 20, 2010, over the span of nine minutes, the oil rig Deepwater Horizon experienced a cataclysmic explosion that killed 11 men and spilled an estimated 210 million gallons of oil into the Gulf over a period of 87 days. It is the worst oil disaster in US history.

Peter Berg's 2016 aquatic disaster movie documents the fateful day the well blew, following a handful of individuals who managed to survive against all odds.

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On December 26, 2004, a massive underwater earthquake off the coast of Sumatra sent a devastating tsunami roaring through the surrounding coastline. J.A. Bayona’s The Impossible is the story of one family’s survival. 

Topics include: baby Tom Holland, tearjerker phone calls, and looking for the helpers

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On February 24th, 2019, Mallory Beach was killed while boating with her friends on the Beaufort River in South Carolina. Her tragic death kicked off snowballing investigations that would take down one of the state's most prominent family dynasties.

Jenn walks Joe through the shocking story of the Murdaugh family.

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In October 1991, the Andrea Gail was caught in what meteorologist Todd Gross described as "The Perfect Storm" and all members of her crew were lost at sea.

Wolfgang Peterson's 2000 film adaptation of Sebastian Junger's book recreates the events of the disastrous fishing expedition and features an all-star cast that includes George Clooney, John Hawkes, John C. Reilly, William Fichtner and Diane Lane.

What's true and what's made up? And what is the appeal of disaster films like this?

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Between the years of 1968 and 1985, 16 people were murdered while parking on rural roads in the Tuscan countryside surrounding Florence, Italy. Their killer has never been conclusively identified.

Jenn walks Joe through this series of brutal murders and the bizarre investigation that followed.

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Jenn and Joe wrap up our second month on Ed Gein with a look at Chuck Parello's 2000 fictional adaptation Ed Gein (sometimes also referred to as In The Light of the Moon).

Featuring two stand-outs performances from Steve Railsback and Carrie Snodgress, this film may be the closest approximation of the true story.

Plus: character study vs gore, the confusing relationship between Collette and Brian, and why does this film feel a bit dry and sedate?

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