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Big crimes, small screen; true crime television series and TV documentaries that recreate and reexamine some of the mystifying and grisliest cases in history.
9 Quotable Life Lessons From The FBI's Ten Most Wanted List
There is a truth about learning that says something like, we never really know where authentic learning will come from. For instance, we can learn a lot about life, life lessons, philosophy of life, and even how to live and love our best lives from icons throughout history.
Rick MartinezPublished 3 years ago in CriminalNetflix's Night Stalker: The Hunt for a Serial Killer (2021)
The world is in awe of serial killers. In awe in the sense that we set ourselves apart from these animals, these “monstrosities” to make ourselves feel better and safe. Yet, we still find something undeniably intriguing about them. Night Stalker: The Hunt for a Serial Killer aims to show us every angle as two Los Angeles detectives recount their experience of hunting down Richard “The Night Stalker” Ramirez, one of the most prolific serial killers in American history.
Julie Gray - Now Showing NZPublished 3 years ago in CriminalThe Creeping Unease of ‘The Serpent’ Makes for Perfect TV
"No one wants to read your shit," so says author and writing sage Steven Pressfield. He's right, but that's not the whole story, no one also wants to watch your shit or listen to your shit either.
Jamie JacksonPublished 3 years ago in CriminalThe 13th Amendment
“In America, we have not ended racial caste, just redesigned it.” – Michelle Alexander, author of “The New Jim Crow” Mass incarceration is a social issue that continues to plague our country, particularly people of color. "13", A Netflix documentary covering this topic tells the narrative of how we got to this point as a country and a society- incarcerating 2.3 billion people in the U.S. With this being the highest incarceration rate in the world, we house about ¼ of the human population in our prisons. The 13th amendment states,
Ashley La'DonnPublished 3 years ago in CriminalThe Reality of Documentaries
If you are like me, I can settle in and watch a real-life crime documentary for hours. It draws me in. Did they do it? How did they get away with it for so long? Of course, they did it! There wouldn’t be a documentary on it if they hadn’t done it right? Or they didn’t do it, and it’s a documentary on a false confession. Or maybe it was all a set-up!
Rose Loren Geer-RobbinsPublished 3 years ago in CriminalIf Dexter, Then Orphan Black
I want my shows to walk the edge. Give me psychological thrillers. Give me villains who are intelligent, mysterious, murderous, and deliciously deviant. Give me mind-benders.
Christy MunsonPublished 3 years ago in CriminalWitty, Sexy, Fun
Do you fancy yourself an intellect? Do you like smart characters? The movie, Catch Me If You Can, is a brilliant movie based on a true story. The real Frank Abagnale did pass himself off as a doctor, a lawyer, and a pilot before the age of 19. The movie features Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Hanks, and Christopher Walken. If that wasn’t enough to grab you, it was directed by Stephen Spielberg and features music penned by the great John Williams. Talk about a winning team! If you haven’t watched it, go find it.
Julie LacksonenPublished 3 years ago in CriminalNormal - Boredom
Therapy- psychological reviews - the over prescribing of Prosaic and other anti depressants, our society is constantly striving to make it's citizens normal. What is society's definition of normal: a college degree, a husband or a wife, and children. But what happens to the person being shoved into that mold? When are they allowed to play and explore different sides of their and their friends personalities, A lot of people secretly strive for this. To escape from the routines of life,
Antoinette L BreyPublished 3 years ago in CriminalFrom his eyes, to behind hers...
I don't know about you, but Joe's black cap antics had me hooked for both seasons of 'You'. He epitomised the most compelling of psychopaths - one that's charming, disarming, and deceptively handsome.
Nati SaednejadPublished 3 years ago in CriminalHaven’t Watched Much Since Breaking Bad, and Want to Lighten Things Up?
⚠️ Note: This article contains a few spoilers regarding the shows Breaking Bad, Ozark, and Good Girls. Also noteworthy is that this article was written on Bryan Cranston's 65th birthday (3-7-21). Somehow, I found a suitable royalty-free image, above, to go with this!
If DEXTER, Then CLARICE!
He’s intelligent, conflicted, and he’s got a super sense of humor. He’s Dexter Morgan (Golden Globe winner Michael C. Hall), a lovable serial killer. When “Dexter” (a Showtime Original Series) opens, he is delivering cruel justice to a child molester. Dexter captures the man and takes him to a hideaway where he exacts his own gruesome brand of punishment. He was raised by his father, Harry Morgan (James Remar), a cop who died in the line of duty several years ago. Through a creative and captivating series of flash-backs, we learn that Harry teaches Dexter how to kill using a strict code of ethics in choosing his victims. As a child, Dexter begins by killing animals. His father becomes aware of his ghastly inner urges to kill and feels the need to intervene to put Dexter on a path that will not be harmful to innocent people. In several flashbacks, Harry teaches Dexter the art of choosing victims who should’ve been put away in the criminal system but who have escaped prosecution. Using his police knowledge, he shows Dexter exactly how to plan and carry out justice without getting caught and leaving no trace.
Carol Cornwell StricklandPublished 3 years ago in CriminalCriminal
So you've already binged Criminal Minds, some form of Law and Order, and maybe even NCIS, but have you watched Criminal? My personal favorite, Criminal: UK. There is also Criminal: France, Spain, Germany, and Portugal. However, Criminal: UK is by far one of the greatest.
Miranda BowronPublished 3 years ago in Criminal