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Displaying all articles tagged:
True Stories
the law
Sept. 15, 2023
Was Michael Oher Blind to His
Blind Side
Conservatorship?
In new court papers, the Tuohys maintain that they have always felt that Oher was “like a son” but just “not in the legal sense.”
By
Claudia Rosenbaum
inventing neff
Feb. 25, 2022
Two Neffs, No Regrets
Inventing Anna
actor Alexis Floyd and consultant Neff Davis on loyalty, privilege, and narrowly missing the ill-fated Morocco trip.
By
Whitney Friedlander
backstories
July 16, 2019
‘I Chased Cardi for Two Years’: How
Hustlers
’ Director Cast the Stripper Saga
A behind-the-scenes look at the making of
Hustlers
, starring Jennifer Lopez, Constance Wu, and Cardi B.
By
Rachel Handler
true stories
May 30, 2019
The Historical Reality Behind
The Spanish Princess
’s Sexy Tudor Drama
Just how much of the Starz drama falls under that “Some historical events and characters have been altered” disclaimer?
By
Alice Burton
interview
Apr. 5, 2019
The Wild Story Behind Aretha Franklin’s Long-Delayed Documentary,
Amazing Grace
“It’s all crazy. It’s the craziest story that I know of in show business. I think we’ve lapped the field on crazy.”
By
Mike Rubin
May 14, 2018
I Was Recruited by Allison Mack’s Sex Cult
Sometimes all it takes is prosciutto, Rioja, and a dear friend’s invitation.
By
Rachel Goldberg
Feb. 16, 2018
The Story of How John Early Officiated Amy Schumer’s Wedding in Drag As ‘Vicky’
“I just had to do it.”
By
E. Alex Jung
true stories
May 7, 2014
Real-Life
Bernie
Freed From Prison; Moves in With Richard Linklater
He’ll live in the director’s garage.
By
Jesse David Fox
true stories
May 6, 2014
The True Story About the Woman Who Inspired Last Night’s
Louie
What happened to Louis C.K. one night after bombing at a fancy benefit …
By
Jesse David Fox
Nov. 22, 2013
The German and the Robot: My Awkward, Addicting Leap Into Comedy
Twelve years ago, I had just moved to New York City. I came here with a friend from my college sketch group. Her name was Alana and we had big […]
By
Sara Schaefer
true stories
May 30, 2013
The History of
Before Sunrise
’s Tragic Real-Life Inspiration
The film was based on a real night Linklater spent with a real girl in Philadelphia.
By
Jesse David Fox
breaking bad
Dec. 4, 2011
Breaking Bad
Plot Unfolds in Massachusetts Meth Arrest
Swap Albuquerque for Boston and this one’s a dead ringer. Sort of.
By
J. Paul O'Connor