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Episode 9: In Cold Blood (Part 2)
Crime Scenes: A True Crime Movie Podcast
05/29/21 • 108 min
In Episode 9, Bolton and Grace finish recapping the 1967 true crime classic, In Cold Blood, and discuss the facts of the true crime story that the movie is based on.
The movie was written, directed, and produced by Richard Brooks and is based on the 1966 book of the same name written by Truman Capote. The musical score was composed by the great Quincy Jones. The film stars Robert Blake and Scott Wilson as convicted murderers Perry Smith and Richard "Dick" Hickock. The film focuses on the seemingly random murder of a family of four in Holcomb, Kansas. Truman Capote's In Cold Blood is hailed by many to be the birth of the true crime genre. Likewise, the movie is often noted as the first true crime movie ever made. The film goes beyond birthing the true crime film genre and provides an entertaining, yet not overly dramatized or gory, and aesthetically interesting viewer experience.
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Sources:
In Cold Blood (1967)
Capote, Truman. In Cold Blood. (1966)
Documentary series - Cold Blooded: The Clutter Family Murders (2017) (can be found on AMC+ and Prime Video)
“In Cold Blood.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 1 May 2021.
“In Cold Blood (Film).” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 19 Apr. 2021.
Fujiwara, Chris (November 18, 2015). "In Cold Blood: Structuring the Real". The Current. The Criterion Collection. Archived from the original on November 30, 2018. Retrieved November 30, 2018.
"Cinematic Classics, Legendary Stars, Comedic Legends and Novice Filmmakers Showcase the 2008 Film Registry". Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. 20540 USA. Retrieved November 16, 2020.
"Complete National Film Registry Listing | Film Registry | National Film Preservation Board | Programs at the Library of Congress | Library of Congress". Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. 20540 USA. Retrieved November 16, 2020.
Crowther, Bosley (December 15, 1967). "Screen: Graphic Quadruple Murder". The New York Times: 59.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Non-fiction_novel
Yagoda, Ben (2013-03-20). "I Found the Papers of the Fact Checker Who Worked on "In Cold Blood." What Did He Miss?". Slate Magazine. Retrieved 2020-08-04.
Langbaum, Robert (1966). "Review: Capote's Nonfiction Novel". The American Scholar. 35:3: 570–80.
Bass, Erin Z. “New Evidence on 'In Cold Blood' Sixty Years Later.” Deep South Magazine, 14 Nov. 2019. deepsouthmag.com/2019/11/14/new-evidence-on-in-cold-blood-sixty-years-later/.
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Mini Scenes 1: The Frozen Ground
Crime Scenes: A True Crime Movie Podcast
05/03/21 • 18 min
In our first mini episode, we have a follow up conversation to our most recent episode of CRIME SCENES: A True Crime Movie Podcast where we covered the 2013 movie and real story of The Frozen Ground. We give our instant take to the movie, our opinion of the depictions after researching the real story, and share some extra facts that we did not cover in the main episode.
Episode 8: In Cold Blood (Part 1)
Crime Scenes: A True Crime Movie Podcast
05/14/21 • 75 min
In Episode 8, Bolton and Grace begin recapping the 1967 true crime classic, In Cold Blood, and discuss the facts of the true crime story that the movie is based on. This is just Part 1; so be on the lookout for Part 2!
The movie was written, directed, and produced by Richard Brooks and is based on the 1966 book of the same name written by Truman Capote. The musical score was composed by the great Quincy Jones. The film stars Robert Blake and Scott Wilson as convicted murderers Perry Smith and Richard "Dick" Hickock. The film focuses on the seemingly random murder of a family of four in Holcomb, Kansas. Truman Capote's In Cold Blood is hailed by many to be the birth of the true crime genre. Likewise, the movie is often noted as the first true crime movie ever made. The film goes beyond birthing the true crime film genre and provides an entertaining, yet not overly dramatized or gory, and aesthetically interesting viewer experience.
Also, be sure to check out True Crime Out Loud wherever you get your podcasts!
Sources:
In Cold Blood (1967)
Capote, Truman. In Cold Blood. (1966)
Documentary series - Cold Blooded: The Clutter Family Murders (2017) (can be found on AMC+ and Prime Video)
“In Cold Blood.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 1 May 2021.
“In Cold Blood (Film).” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 19 Apr. 2021.
Fujiwara, Chris (November 18, 2015). "In Cold Blood: Structuring the Real". The Current. The Criterion Collection. Archived from the original on November 30, 2018. Retrieved November 30, 2018.
"Cinematic Classics, Legendary Stars, Comedic Legends and Novice Filmmakers Showcase the 2008 Film Registry". Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. 20540 USA. Retrieved November 16, 2020.
"Complete National Film Registry Listing | Film Registry | National Film Preservation Board | Programs at the Library of Congress | Library of Congress". Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. 20540 USA. Retrieved November 16, 2020.
Crowther, Bosley (December 15, 1967). "Screen: Graphic Quadruple Murder". The New York Times: 59.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Non-fiction_novel
Yagoda, Ben (2013-03-20). "I Found the Papers of the Fact Checker Who Worked on "In Cold Blood." What Did He Miss?". Slate Magazine. Retrieved 2020-08-04.
Langbaum, Robert (1966). "Review: Capote's Nonfiction Novel". The American Scholar. 35:3: 570–80.
Bass, Erin Z. “New Evidence on 'In Cold Blood' Sixty Years Later.” Deep South Magazine, 14 Nov. 2019. deepsouthmag.com/2019/11/14/new-evidence-on-in-cold-blood-sixty-years-later/.
Episode 10: Molly's Game
Crime Scenes: A True Crime Movie Podcast
07/07/21 • 131 min
In Episode 10, Bolton and Grace recap the 2017 film, Molly’s Game, and discuss the facts of the true crime story that the movie is based on.
The movie was written and directed by Aaron Sorkin and is based on the 2014 memoir of the same name written by Molly Bloom. The film stars Jessica Chastain as Molly Bloom, a former world-class skier and aspiring law student, who found herself running a star studded high stakes poker game. Kevin Costner plays Molly’s demanding father, Michael Cera plays the infamously repugnant ‘Player X’, and Idris Elba plays Molly’s lawyer who she hires after she is named in a Federal mob indictment. The film focuses on the life of Molly Bloom, how she came to run such a high-stakes poker game, why she ends up in Federal Court and perhaps why she received the sentence she did. The film is a nice break (for the most part) from violent crime stories and immerses viewers into the world of high-stakes private poker.
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Sources:
Molly’s Game (2017)
Bloom, Molly. Molly's Game: the True Story of the 26-Year-Old Woman behind the Most Exclusive, High-Stakes Underground Poker Game in the World. Dey Street, an Imprint of William Morrow Publishers, 2017.
“Molly's Game.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 24 June 2021.
“18 U.S. Code § 1955 - Prohibition of Illegal Gambling Businesses.” Legal Information Institute.
Cohen, Nicole. “Molly Bloom And Aaron Sorkin On The Real Story Behind 'Molly's Game'.” NPR, 6 Jan. 2018.
“Jim Walden (Lawyer).” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 24 Apr. 2021.
Kaufman, Amy. “How Molly Bloom Went from 'Poker Princess' to the 'Movie Heroine' of 'Molly's Game'.” Los Angeles Times, 2 Jan. 2018.
Kaye, Don. “Idris Elba on the Reality Behind His Molly's Game Character.” Den of Geek, 28 Dec. 2017.
Lang, Kevin. “Molly's Game vs. The True Story of Molly Bloom.” History vs. Hollywood, 7 Apr. 2020.
“Larry Bloom.” Semester at Sea, 21 July 2020.
“N.Y. Penal Law § 225.10.” Casetext, accessed on 24 Apr. 2021.
Pempus, Brian. “'Poker Princess' Pleads Guilty In Gambling Case.” CardPlayer, 27 Dec. 2013.
Surrey, Miles. “The Real Celebrity Stories Behind 'Molly's Game'.” The Ringer, 27 Dec. 2017.
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Mini Scenes 3: Molly's Game
Crime Scenes: A True Crime Movie Podcast
07/26/21 • 24 min
In this mini episode, Bolton and Grace wrap up their coverage of the 2017 movie and real story behind Molly’s Game.
In this mini episode:
Bolton tells us about learning how to play poker!
We take a moment to appreciate actor Michael Kostroff’s unmatched ability to play the sleazy lawyer.
We discover that Tobey McGuire does not have good snacks at his house.
We are reminded Matt Damon is adorable.
We learn Molly Bloom really isn’t allowed to go to Canada.
And Grace tells us what Molly Bloom is up to now!
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Additional Sources:
Sasha Sessions: A Team USA Podcast, Episode 23: Molly Bloom, released May 17, 2021.
All other sources are the same as our main episode and are available on our website.
Mini Scenes 2: In Cold Blood
Crime Scenes: A True Crime Movie Podcast
06/08/21 • 33 min
In this mini episode, Bolton and Grace wrap up their coverage of the 1967 movie and real story behind In Cold Blood. But first and foremost, Bolton drops her phone behind her desk and cannot reach it so enjoy that 30 seconds comedic relief 🤦♀️😫🤣.
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In this mini episode:
Grace gives her take on the movie as a first time watcher.
We share a few short fun facts about the making of the movie and the real story.
We deep dive into three true crime stories that connect back to the movie and real story behind In Cold Blood INCLUDING the murder trial and acquittal of actor Robert Blake, who portrayed Perry Smith; the story of Dick and Perry’s fellow death row inmate, who was featured in the movie, Lowell Lee Andrews; and the murder of the Walker Family in Osprey, Florida that many believe was committed by Dick and Perry while they were on the run.
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Episode 7: The Frozen Ground
Crime Scenes: A True Crime Movie Podcast
04/28/21 • 96 min
In Episode 7, Bolton and Grace recap the 2013 movie, The Frozen Ground, and discuss the facts of the true crime story that the movie is based on.
The movie was written and directed by Scott Walker. The film stars Nicolas Cage as Alaskan State Trooper Sergeant Jack Halcombe, Vanessa Hudgens as survivor-hero Cindy Paulson, and John Cusack as serial killer Robert Hansen. The film focuses on serial killer Robert Hansen’s rampage against women and girls in the Anchorage area, and how survivor Cindy Paulson helped law enforcement apprehend Hansen and discover the extent of his crimes. The Frozen Ground provides insight into how Hansen was able to get away with his crimes for so long, and does a great job of highlighting the important role Cindy Paulson played in his eventual apprehension. This movie has some scenes that are tough to watch, and may be especially triggering for survivors of sex trafficking and/or sexual assault. While The Frozen Ground gets most of the major details correct; Scott Walker took dramatic license with parts of the storyline, which Bolton & Grace discuss in this episode.
Sources:
The Frozen Ground (2013)
“The FBI Files: Hunter's Game.” Season 2, episode 6, 1999. Available to stream on Amazon Prime Video.
“The Frozen Ground.” IMDb.com, 1 Feb. 2013.
“The Frozen Ground.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 7 Feb. 2021.
“Robert Hansen.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 9 Apr. 2021.
The Butcher Baker: The Making of a Monster (Investigation Discovery Sept 2, 2020). Available to purchase on Amazon Prime Video.
Gilmour, Walter, and Leland E. Hale. Butcher, Baker: the True Account of an Alaskan Serial Killer. Open Road Integrated Media, 2018.
Crime Junkie (podcast), Episode titled: SERIAL KILLER: The Butcher Baker of Alaska, released Sept 21, 2020.
True Crime Guys (podcast), Episode titled: #19 Robert Hansen “The Butcher Baker”, released July 1, 2017.
True Crime All the Time (podcast), Episode titled: Ep80- Robert Hansen, released May 27, 2018.
Morbid (podcast), Episodes titled: Episode 43: Robert Hansen Part 1 AND Episode 45: Robert Hansen Part 2, released February 6, 2019 and February 13, 2019 respectively.
Sharma, Dhruv. “Where is Cindy Paulson Now?” The Cinemaholic, 22 Aug. 2020.
Hale, Leland. Butcher Baker: True Crime in Alaska.
Episode 6: Zodiac (Part 2)
Crime Scenes: A True Crime Movie Podcast
03/29/21 • 79 min
In Episode 6, Bolton and Grace finish recapping the 2007 movie, Zodiac, and discuss the facts of the true crime story that the movie is based on.
The movie was directed by David Fincher and is based on Robert Graysmith’s book, Zodiac. The film stars Jake Gyllenhaal as political cartoonist/sleuth/author Robert Graysmith, Robert Downey Jr. as San Francisco Chronicle reporter Paul Avery, and Mark Ruffalo as San Francisco Police Inspector Dave Toschi. The film focuses on the rise of the Zodiac killer in the San Francisco bay area during the late 1960s and early 1970s and Robert Graysmith’s fascination with solving the mystery of the Zodiac’s identity. Both Fincher and Graysmith had access to actual Zodiac case files in their work and generously provide viewers with accurate reproductions of Zodiac letters and writings throughout the film. Zodiac provides an entertaining and frustrating look into the mystery of the Zodiac killer. Nonetheless, it is important to note that because the movie is based on Robert Graysmith’s book, it focuses on the suspects Graysmith was most interested in and is by no means a complete look at all of the Zodiac suspects identified by law enforcement.
Sources:
Zodiac (2007)Graysmith, Robert. Zodiac. St. Martin’s Press, 1986.
Graysmith, Robert. Zodiac Unmasked. Berkley Books, 2002.
“Zodiac (Film).” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 2 Mar. 2021.
“Zodiac Killer.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 27 Feb. 2021.
“Zodiac.” IMDb.com, 2 Mar. 2007.
McCormick, Colin. “Zodiac: 8 Things Fincher's Movie Gets Right About The Unsolved Case (& 7 It Gets Wrong).” ScreenRant, 8 Feb. 2021.
Netzel, Daniel, director. Zodiac | When Truth Is Stranger than Fiction, YouTube, 28 Mar. 2018.
Sharf, Zack. “'Zodiac': David Fincher's Historical Accuracy Is More Specific Than You Can Imagine - Watch.” IndieWire, IndieWire, 2 Apr. 2018.
“Ted Cruz–Zodiac Killer Meme.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 2 Mar. 2021.
Stevens, Dana (March 2, 2007). "Zodiac: The surprisingly cerebral new thriller from David Fincher". Slate Magazine. Archived from the original on July 7, 2019.
Lim, Dennis (July 22, 2007). "David Fincher's masterful 'Zodiac'". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on July 7, 2019.
Monster: The Zodiac Killer, podcast by iHeartRadio and Tenderfoot TV, hosted by Matt Fredric.
Butterfield, Mike. ZodiacKillerFacts.com. (was also involved in the podcast Monster: The Zodiac Killer)
Episode 5: Zodiac (Part 1)
Crime Scenes: A True Crime Movie Podcast
03/16/21 • 73 min
In Episode 5, Bolton and Grace begin recapping the 2007 movie, Zodiac, and discuss the facts of the true crime story that the movie is based on. We had too much to say about this movie & case to fit it all in one episode- so be on the lookout for Part 2!
The movie was directed by David Fincher and is based on Robert Graysmith’s book, Zodiac. The film stars Jake Gyllenhaal as political cartoonist/sleuth/author Robert Graysmith, Robert Downey Jr. as San Francisco Chronicle reporter Paul Avery, and Mark Ruffalo as San Francisco Police Inspector Dave Toschi. The film focuses on the rise of the Zodiac killer in the San Francisco bay area during the late 1960s and early 1970s and Robert Graysmith’s fascination with solving the mystery of the Zodiac’s identity. Both Fincher and Graysmith had access to actual Zodiac case files in their work and generously provide viewers with accurate reproductions of Zodiac letters and writings throughout the film. Zodiac provides an entertaining and frustrating look into the mystery of the Zodiac killer. Nonetheless, it is important to note that because the movie is based on Robert Graysmith’s book, it focuses on the suspects Graysmith was most interested in and is by no means a complete look at all of the Zodiac suspects identified by law enforcement.
Sources:
Zodiac (2007)Graysmith, Robert. Zodiac. St. Martin’s Press, 1986.
Graysmith, Robert. Zodiac Unmasked. Berkley Books, 2002.
“Zodiac (Film).” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 2 Mar. 2021.
“Zodiac Killer.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 27 Feb. 2021.
“Zodiac.” IMDb.com, 2 Mar. 2007.
McCormick, Colin. “Zodiac: 8 Things Fincher's Movie Gets Right About The Unsolved Case (& 7 It Gets Wrong).” ScreenRant, 8 Feb. 2021.
Netzel, Daniel, director. Zodiac | When Truth Is Stranger than Fiction, YouTube, 28 Mar. 2018.
Sharf, Zack. “'Zodiac': David Fincher's Historical Accuracy Is More Specific Than You Can Imagine - Watch.” IndieWire, IndieWire, 2 Apr. 2018.
“Ted Cruz–Zodiac Killer Meme.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 2 Mar. 2021.
Stevens, Dana (March 2, 2007). "Zodiac: The surprisingly cerebral new thriller from David Fincher". Slate Magazine. Archived from the original on July 7, 2019.
Lim, Dennis (July 22, 2007). "David Fincher's masterful 'Zodiac'". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on July 7, 2019.
Monster: The Zodiac Killer, podcast by iHeartRadio and Tenderfoot TV, hosted by Matt Fredric.
Butterfield, Mike. ZodiacKillerFacts.com. (was also involved in the podcast Monster: The Zodiac Killer)
Episode 4: Foxcatcher
Crime Scenes: A True Crime Movie Podcast
02/15/21 • 73 min
In Episode 4, Bolton and Grace recap the 2014 movie, Foxcatcher, and discuss the facts of the true crime story that the movie is based on.
The movie was directed and produced by Bennett Miller. The film stars Channing Tatum and Mark Ruffalo as wrestling phenoms and brothers - Mark and Dave Schultz. Steve Carell plays the role of wealthy wrestling enthusiast/ convicted murderer, John E. du Pont. The film mostly focuses on the relationship between Mark and Dupont before ultimately revealing the murder of Dave Schultz. The movie made some rather large changes to the timeline of real-life events, but nonetheless Foxcatcher takes viewers on an entertaining and uncomfortable ride.
Sources:
Foxcatcher (2014)
“Foxcatcher.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 4 Feb. 2021. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Foxcatcher.
The Prince of Pennsylvania - ESPN Films 30 for 30 (2015)
Team Foxcatcher (2016)
Sainsbury, Reed. “Mark Schultz: World Champion Wrestler.” Bigger Faster Stronger, Spring 1999.
Lang, Kevin. “Foxcatcher True Story vs Movie - Real John Du Pont, Mark Schultz.” History vs. Hollywood, 8 Jan. 2015.
Godfrey, Alex. “Mark Schultz on Foxcatcher: Why I Threatened to Kill Its Director.” The Guardian, Guardian News and Media, 21 May 2015.
Foxcatcher: The True Story of My Brother’s Murder, John du Pont’s Madness, and the Quest for Olympic Gold, written by Mark Shultz with David Thomas, published on November 18, 2014
Wilkins, Budd (May 19, 2014). "Cannes Film Festival 2014: Foxcatcher Review" https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Foxcatcher#cite_note-61
Messano, Tommy (August 15, 2008). "What a medal can mean to mixed martial artists". ESPN Sports.
Ben Child (January 2, 2015). "Mark Schultz attacks 'gay relationship' in wrestling biopic Foxcatcher". The Guardian.
"'Foxcatcher' Movie Slammed By Wrestler Mark Schultz". Business Insider. January 2, 2015.
Stern, Marlow. "'Foxcatcher' Subject Mark Schultz Recants Criticisms: 'I Was Temporarily Insane'". The Daily Beast.
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Crime Scenes: A True Crime Movie Podcast currently has 17 episodes available.
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The podcast is about True Stories, Film, True Crime, True Story, Podcasts, Movies and Tv & Film.
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The episode title 'Mini Scenes 3: Molly's Game' is the most popular.
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The average episode length on Crime Scenes: A True Crime Movie Podcast is 74 minutes.
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The first episode of Crime Scenes: A True Crime Movie Podcast was released on Jan 16, 2021.
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