The 2024 Netflix miniseries Griselda starred Sofía Vergara as Griselda Blanco, the real-life Colombian drug lord who played a central role in Miami's brutal drug war in the 1970s and 1980s. However, as dark as the plot of Griselda can achieve, the true story of the real Griselda Blanco is a much bloodier story. Sometimes, Griselda it almost paints Blanco's version of Vergara as some kind of anti-hero. When examining the true story of Griselda Blanco that inspired the show, however, it quickly becomes clear that this is far from an accurate representation of the woman who became known as…
Author: Tom Russell
The best Olivia Cooke films and TV shows reveal one of the most consistently difficult career trajectories of any actor to rise to prominence in recent decades, and include a surprisingly consistent number of critically acclaimed projects. Born in 1993 in the United Kingdom, Olivia Cooke is most widely recognized for her role as Alicent Hightower in the HBO series. Game of Thrones prequel, House of the Dragon, as well as programs such as Bates Motel and highly celebrated films such as Metal Sound and Me, Earl and the Dying Girl. Olivia Cooke's on-screen career began in 2012 in BBC…
The best Olivia Cooke films and TV shows reveal one of the most consistently difficult career trajectories of any actor to rise to prominence in recent decades, and include a surprisingly consistent number of critically acclaimed projects. Born in 1993 in the United Kingdom, Olivia Cooke is most widely recognized for her role as Alicent Hightower in the HBO series. Game of Thrones prequel, House of the Dragon, as well as programs such as Bates Motel and highly celebrated films such as Metal Sound and Me, Earl and the Dying Girl. Olivia Cooke's on-screen career began in 2012 in BBC…
One of the most chilling and prolific criminals documented in the Netflix series Worst roommate ever was Youssef Khater, theme of episode 3 of season 1, “Marathon Man”. Netflix's true crime series Worst roommate ever focuses on a different case each episode, each centering on people who turn out to be roommates of criminals. In “Marathon Man”, narrator Callie Quinn tells the story of her time living in Chile with Youssef Khater. Like several episode subjects in Worst roommate ever, Youssef Khater tricked his victims into trusting him before revealing how sinister he really was. While staying in a hostel…
There are several members of the A different world cast members who died – and actors who passed away after appearing on the NBC series show just how high the caliber of talent on the show really was. Aired between 1987 and 1993, A different world was a spin-off of The Cosby Show which went on to gain a solid following in its own right. Jasmine Guy led the cast as Whitley Gilbert-Wayne, and the show followed her life at the fictional Hillman College. In the years following the cancellation of the 1990s sitcom A different world In 1993, several…
The best how I Met Your Mother episodes show why the sitcom was so beloved and critically successful during the 2005-2014 period. Throughout its 9 seasons and 208 episodes, how I Met Your Mother redefined the template for what to expect from sitcoms focusing on the dating exploits of a group of friends in their 20s. Starring Josh Radnor, Jason Segel, Cobie Smulders, Neil Patrick Harris and Alyson Hannigan, HIMYM managed to balance being absolutely hilarious and extremely emotional when necessary. Few comedies before or since have been as relatable or well-written as the best episodes of HIMYM to test.…
Mrs. Christmas comes to town was one of Hallmark’s 2023 Christmas movies and was celebrated by viewers as one of the network’s most exciting releases in several years. Starring Barbara Niven as Gale, the titular Mrs. Mrs. Christmas comes to town is the story of a shopping channel presenter whose mission in life is to spread as much Christmas spirit as possible – a mission she embarks on due to receiving a terminal cancer diagnosis. Alongside Barbara Niven, the cast of Mrs. Christmas comes to town includes names like Erica Durance and Brennan Elliot, making it full of familiar faces…
2007 An American Crime it contains some of the most horrific abuse ever seen on screen and is made all the more disturbing because it is based on a true story. Directed by Tommy O’Haver and starring Elliot Page and Catherine Keener, An American Crime tells the story of Sylvia Likens (Page), an Indianapolis teenager who finds herself in the care of a family friend, Gertrude Baniszewski (Keener). However, shortly after arriving at the Baniszewski home, Sylvia finds herself subjected to a campaign of brutal torture at the hands of Gertrude, Gertrude’s children, and many children from the local neighborhood.…
Three Days of Christmas it created a lot of conversation when it arrived on Netflix, and many were curious to know whether the miniseries was worth including in its seasonal viewing during the festive season. Launched in 2019, Three Days of Christmas is the English remake of the Spanish program Christmas days. The unique story is set across three distinct periods, beginning just after the Spanish Civil War. The plot of Three Days of Christmas focuses on three sisters – Ester, Adela and Maria. In the first episode, they find an orphan girl named Valentina during a walk in the…
THE Dave’s Bank The true story adds an extra layer of captivating weirdness to the 2023 Netflix film, and the fact that Dave’s attempts to open his own bank actually happened only serves to make the underdog’s strange story all the more charming. One of several Netflix productions released in the UK, director Chris Foggin’s dramatic comedy tells the story of Dave Fishwick (Rory Kinnear), a millionaire who decides to try opening his own bank. The reasons he wants to do this are healthy and well-intentioned – it’s not because he wants to make a profit, but because he feels…