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Fact Vs. Fiction

  1. history lessons
    How Say Nothing’s Characters Compare to Their Real Life CounterpartsA closer look at where and how FX’s new adaptation of Patrick Radden Keefe’s nonfiction book veers into fiction.
    By Sophie Brookover
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    The Real Rodney Alcala Story Was More Gruesome Than Woman of the Hour Lets OnAnna Kendrick’s directorial debut relives a chilling moment in true crime history but rushes past its gruesome backstory.
    By Laura Bradley
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    Everything The Iron Claw Leaves Out About the Von Erich ‘Curse’A missing brother, a family tree of tragedies, the Von Erich name’s Nazi origins, and more real-life details missing from the wrestling drama.
    By Siddhant Adlakha
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    The Real History Behind Shōgun’s Final SacrificeWhile the arc of Mariko’s life reflects that of her historical counterpart, it is not an exact mirror.
    By Nicholas Liu
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    How Feud’s Capote, His Swans, and His Demons Compare to Real LifeThe anthology series returns with a vengeance and a fluid relationship with the historical record.
    By Sarene Leeds
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    The Fact and Fiction of Griselda’s Violent ReignHow does the real-life Griselda Blanco measure up to Netflix’s latest installment in the Narcos cinematic universe?
    By Kathleen Walsh
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    Historians Vibe-Check The Gilded AgePeggy Scott, newspaperwoman? “You do find autonomous women like that.” Russell’s striking workers? “Fanciful in pretty much every respect.”
    By Erin Schwartz
  8. moment of (t)ruth
    Who Was the Real Ruth Handler From Barbie?Here’s the (t)ruth about the Mattel co-founder who created the iconic doll.
    By Jennifer Zhan
  9. heard chef
    Carmy’s Real-Life Counterpart Hasn’t Seen The Bear“I don’t want to be the guy that’s like, ‘Look at me. I’m the f—ing Bear guy,’” the owner of Chicago’s Mr. Beef said.
    By Jennifer Zhan
  10. history lessons
    The Fact and Fiction of Queen Charlotte’s Royal RomanceThe Bridgerton prequel is a love story, not a history lesson, but the bond between Charlotte and George was very real.
    By Alice Burton
  11. fact vs fiction
    What’s Fact and What’s Fiction in Blonde?Was Marilyn really paid less than Jane Russell for Gentlemen Prefer Blondes? Did she hate working on Some Like It Hot? What about those affairs?
    By Esther Zuckerman
  12. ‘boof!’
    What’s Fact and What’s Fiction in House of Gucci?Did Patrizia really stalk Maurizio? Did Paolo really say “boof” a lot? We dig into Gucci history to separate fact from fiction.
    By Robert Daniels
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    Fact-checking Impeachment’s Final ActAn expert analysis of the finale’s depiction of the Starr report’s release and political fallout and our characters’ post-impeachment fates.
    By Scott Tobias
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    Fact-Checking Impeachment’s ‘The Grand Jury’An expert analysis of the sympathetic and not-so-sympathetic treatment afforded to the Starr investigation’s key witnesses.
    By Scott Tobias
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    What’s Fact and What’s Fiction in Pablo Larraín’s Spencer?In telling Princess Diana’s story, the director takes plenty of artistic liberties to reimagine her mythology.
    By Robert Daniels
  16. fact vs fiction
    Is Sally Hawkins’s Spencer Character Based on a Real Person?We called up the movie’s screenwriter, who spoke to real-life Sandringham personnel about their intimate Diana memories, to confirm.
    By Matthew Jacobs
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    Fact-Checking Impeachment’s ‘Stand by Your Man’An expert analysis of the enduring details (and jokes) that came out of Clinton’s grand jury testimony, and that “vast right-wing conspiracy” thing.
    By Scott Tobias
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    Fact-checking Impeachment’s ‘Assassination of Monica Lewinsky’An expert analysis of the dramatic license the show takes in the Clinton deposition and behind-the-scenes drama over securing immunity for Lewinsky.
    By Scott Tobias
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    Fact-checking Impeachment’s Dramatic Sting OperationAn expert analysis of how episode six, “Man Handled,” approaches the FBI’s interrogation and persuasion of Monica Lewinsky.
    By Scott Tobias
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    Impeachment: Fact-checking Episode Five, ‘Do You Hear What I Hear?’An expert analysis of Clinton’s testimony in the Jones case and the behind-the-scenes drama in Ken Starr’s office.
    By Scott Tobias
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    Impeachment: Fact-checking Episode Four, ‘The Telephone Hour’An expert analysis of the personal and legal implications of Linda Tripp’s taped calls with Monica Lewinsky.
    By Scott Tobias
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    Fact-checking Impeachment Episode Three, ‘Not To Be Believed’An expert analysis of everything from Matt Drudge’s dumpster diving to how Paula Jones really felt about that $700,000 settlement offer.
    By Scott Tobias
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    Fact-checking Impeachment, Episode Two, ‘The President Kissed Me’An expert analysis of everything from Clinton and Lewinsky’s first kiss to Linda Tripp’s Christmas obsession.
    By Scott Tobias
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    Fact-Checking the Impeachment: American Crime Story PremiereAn expert analysis of everything from Tripp and Lewinsky’s first meeting to the onion on Vince Foster’s burger.
    By Scott Tobias
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    What Do Fiction Writers Owe Their IRL Inspiration?Cat Person and Stillwater constantly betray their main characters. It’s what makes them interesting.
    By Alice Bolin
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    Who’s Who in Judas and the Black Messiah: A Character GuideFrom William O’Neal to Fred Hampton, these are the real people and stories that make up Shaka King’s new movie about Black Panther history.
    By Nick Allen
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    The True Events That Inspired Regina King’s One Night in MiamiCassius Clay, Malcolm X, Sam Cooke, and Jim Brown really did meet up in a Florida motel in 1964. Here’s what we know about that historic night.
    By Nick Allen