True Stories

Is "The Curse" Based on Chip and Joanna Gaines? Here's the Deal

11/07/2023

Is "The Curse" Based on Chip and Joanna Gaines? Here's the Deal

Showtime's "The Curse" stars Emma Stone and Nathan Fielder as two newlyweds who attempt to launch a house-flipping HGTV series in the town of Española, NM.

Apple TV+'s "The Buccaneers" Is Based on Real History

11/07/2023

Apple TV+'s "The Buccaneers" Is Based on Real History

Apple TV+'s "The Buccaneers" is based on an unfinished Edith Wharton novel of the same name.

The Real Events That Inspired Netflix's "All the Light We Cannot See"

11/03/2023

The Real Events That Inspired Netflix's "All the Light We Cannot See"

Netflix's highly anticipated miniseries "All the Light We Cannot See" hit the platform on Nov. 2, and many watchers have wondered if the plot of the series, which takes place during WWII, is based on a true story.

Breaking Down the Differences Between "Priscilla" and the Presleys' Real Life

11/03/2023

Breaking Down the Differences Between "Priscilla" and the Presleys' Real Life

Sofia Coppola's new movie "Priscilla," released nationwide Nov. 3, tells the story of Priscilla Presley's life and romance with Elvis Presley.

The True Story Behind HBO's "The Gilded Age"

10/26/2023

The True Story Behind HBO's "The Gilded Age"

HBO's "The Gilded Age" is back for season two, and we couldn't be more excited.

Where "Love & Death"'s Candy Montgomery Is Today, 42 Years After Her Murder Trial

10/23/2023

Where "Love & Death"'s Candy Montgomery Is Today, 42 Years After Her Murder Trial

On Friday, June 13, 1980, the devout and do-gooding Candy Montgomery caused a stir in her Dallas community when she was arrested for killing her friend Betty Gore with 41 ax blows.

Jennifer Lawrence's Raunchy Comedy "No Hard Feelings" Is Based on a Real Craigslist Ad

10/23/2023

Jennifer Lawrence's Raunchy Comedy "No Hard Feelings" Is Based on a Real Craigslist Ad

Jennifer Lawrence stars in the raunchy comedy "No Hard Feelings," which was released this summer in theaters.

The Disturbing True Story Behind Martin Scorsese's "Killers of the Flower Moon"

10/19/2023

The Disturbing True Story Behind Martin Scorsese's "Killers of the Flower Moon"

Oscar-winning director Martin Scorsese is no stranger to bringing true stories to life.

The Murder of Michael Jordan's Father, Explained

10/16/2023

The Murder of Michael Jordan's Father, Explained

Michael Jordan's life story may not have been the sole focus of Ben Affleck and Matt Damon's movie "Air," now streaming on Amazon Prime Video, but it makes a lot of familial connections to his mom, Deloris Jordan (played by Viola Davis), and dad, James Jordan Sr. (portrayed by Julius Tennon, Davis's real-life husband).

7 Spooky Paranormal Cases Popularized by Ed and Lorraine Warren

10/13/2023

7 Spooky Paranormal Cases Popularized by Ed and Lorraine Warren

Suffice to say, there's no spookier power couple than Ed and Lorraine Warren.

Jamie Foxx's "The Burial" Isn't Just a Courtroom Drama — It's Based on a Real Story

10/13/2023

Jamie Foxx's "The Burial" Isn't Just a Courtroom Drama — It's Based on a Real Story

We all love a good David and Goliath story, and the movie "The Burial," which began streaming on Amazon Prime Video on Oct. 13, feels like exactly that.

"Lessons in Chemistry" Is a Fictional Take on a Real Era in Science

10/12/2023

"Lessons in Chemistry" Is a Fictional Take on a Real Era in Science

One of the most anticipated TV shows this fall is Apple TV+'s "Lessons in Chemistry."