Criminal Adaptations

Criminal Adaptations

Criminal Adaptations is a True Crime/Movie Review Podcast discussing some of your favorite films, and the true crime stories that inspired them. With hosts Remi, who spent over a decade working in the film and television industry, and Ashley, a clinical psychologist and forensic evaluator.  They discuss a new movie each week and compare the film to the real life events that the film is based on.

  1. 6日前

    From Hell

    This week we descend into the foggy streets of Victorian London to compare Albert and Allen Hughes’s From Hell (2001) to the real story of possibly the most notorious serial killer of all time, Jack the Ripper. Starring Johnny Depp and based on the acclaimed graphic novel, From Hell offers a dark and conspiracy filled interpretation of the infamous Whitechapel murders – but how much of its story is rooted in fact, and how much is pure speculation? We explore the real case, examine the identities of the victims, and break down the many theories surrounding the killer’s true identity. From secret societies and royal conspiracies to psychic vision and fictional detectives, we’ll separate the historical records from the movie’s imaginative storytelling. We also discuss what historians actually know about the murders and why the case remains unsolved over a century later.  Primary Sources: Rumbelow, Donald. Jack the Ripper: The Complete Casebook. Virgin Books (2013).Moore, Alan & Campbell, Eddie. From Hell: The Master Edition. Top Shelf Productions (2020). Instagram: @CriminalAdaptations Email us: criminaladaptations@gmail.com TikTok: @criminaladaptations YouTube: @criminaladaptations X: x.com/CriminalAdapt Theme: DARKNESS (feat. EdKara) by Ghost148

  2. 8月10日

    Inherit the Wind

    This week we travel back in time to one of the most famous courtroom battles in American history as we compare Stanley Kramer’s Inherit the Wind (1960) to the Scopes “Monkey” Trial. The film presents a dramatic showdown between science and religion, featuring unforgettable performances from Spencer Tracy and Gene Kelly – but how closely does it follow the events the inspired it? We examine the true story of teacher John Scopes, the Tennessee law that prohibited the teaching of evolution, and the legal battle that brought two of the nation’s most celebrated figures into the courtroom. Along the way, we uncover the liberties the film takes with the facts, explore how the movie’s themes were shaped by the political climate of its time, and discuss whether Inherit the Wind is better understood as history, allegory, or something in between. Primary Source: Larson, Edward. Summer for the Gods: The Scopes Trial and America’s Continuing Debate Over Science and Religion. Basic Books (2006). Instagram: @CriminalAdaptations Email us: criminaladaptations@gmail.com TikTok: @criminaladaptations YouTube: @criminaladaptations X: x.com/CriminalAdapt Theme: DARKNESS (feat. EdKara) by Ghost148

  3. 7月27日

    The Hurricane

    In this episode, we step into the ring with Norman Jewison’s The Hurricane (1999), the powerful biographical drama starring Denzel Washington as boxer Rubin “Hurricane” Carter. The film tells the story of Carter’s rise in the boxing world, his controversial conviction for a triple murder, and the decades long fight to clear his name. But how much of what actually happened do we see on screen? We break down the real case, examine the evidence that led to Carter’s conviction, and explore the key differences between Hollywood’s version and the historical record. From courtroom drama to allegations of racial bias, we separate fact from fiction and discuss whether The Hurricane accurately captures Carter’s story and one of the most debated wrongful conviction cases in American history. Primary Source: Hirsch, James. Hurricane: The Miraculous Journey of Rubin Carter. Mariner Books (2000). Instagram: @CriminalAdaptations Email us: criminaladaptations@gmail.com TikTok: @criminaladaptations YouTube: @criminaladaptations X: x.com/CriminalAdapt Theme: DARKNESS (feat. EdKara) by Ghost148

  4. 7月13日

    The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It

    Michael Chaves’s The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It (2021) tells the chilling story of a murder allegedly connected to demonic possession – but how much of it actually happened? In this episode, we separate fact from fiction as we dive into the real-life case of Arne Cheyenne Johnson, the first in US history to attempt a legal defense based on demonic possession. We explore the infamous possession of 11-year-old David Glatzel, the involvement of renowned paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren, and the shocking killing that inspired the film. Join us as we uncover the real story behind one of the most controversial cases in paranormal history and compare it to the blockbuster film that brought it back into the spotlight.  Primary Sources: New York Times (1981)Brittle, Gerald. The Devil In Connecticut. Graymalkin Media (1983).The Devil on Trial (2023)Time (2023)Fox News (2023) Instagram: @CriminalAdaptations Email us: criminaladaptations@gmail.com TikTok: @criminaladaptations YouTube: @criminaladaptations X: x.com/CriminalAdapt Theme: DARKNESS (feat. EdKara) by Ghost148

  5. 6月29日

    Cherry

    In this episode we take a deep dive into Cherry (2021) - directed by the Russo brothers and starring Tom Holland – and compare it to the true story that inspired it. From the realities of military service and PTSD to addiction, crime, and redemption, we separate Hollywood dramatization from real-life events. How closely does Tom Holland’s portrayal match the experiences of Nico Walker, the real-life figure behind the story? Primary Sources: Buzzfeed (2013)Shelf Awareness (2018)Walker, Nico. Cherry. Vintage (2019).GQ (2021)The Granta Podcast (2025) Instagram: @CriminalAdaptations Email us: criminaladaptations@gmail.com TikTok: @criminaladaptations YouTube: @criminaladaptations X: x.com/CriminalAdapt Theme: DARKNESS (feat. EdKara) by Ghost148

  6. 6月15日

    Tim Allen: The "Tool Man," Buzz Lightyear & Santa Claus (Bonus Episode)

    In this season’s bonus episode, we’re taking a deep dive into the life of everyone's favorite astronaut and toolman, Tim Allen. Best known as the wisecracking star of Home Improvement and the voice of Buzz Lightyear in the Toy Storyfranchise, Allen became one of the biggest comedy stars of the 1990s. But long before Hollywood fame, he was at the center of a major drug trafficking case that could have changed the course of his life forever. In honor of Toy Story 5 (2026), we explore Allen’s early years, his rise through the stand-up comedy scene, and the 1978 arrest that led to a prison sentence after he was caught with more than a pound of cocaine at a Michigan airport. Next, we discuss his how his cooperation with authorities reduced his sentence, the controversies that followed him throughout his career, and the remarkable comeback that transformed a convicted drug dealer into one of America’s most recognizable figures. Multiple sources were used in the development of this bonus episode. We found his recent interview with Howie Mandel the most enlightening. Instagram: @CriminalAdaptations Email us: criminaladaptations@gmail.com TikTok: @criminaladaptations YouTube: @criminaladaptations X: x.com/CriminalAdapt Theme: DARKNESS (feat. EdKara) by Ghost148

  7. 6月1日

    Roofman

    In this episode, we dive deep into Derek Cianfrance’s Roofman (2025), staring Channing Tatum and Kirsten Dunst, the film inspired by the bizarre crime spree of Jeffrey Manchester. We break down how the movie portrays Manchester’s string of rooftop break-ins, his time living inside a Toys R Us, and the cat-and-mouse game with law enforcement that captivated the public. From Manchester’s motivations to the film’s narratives choices, we examine the darker, more complex reality behind the story Hollywood dramatized. Whether you’ve seen Roofman or are just intrigued by one of the strangest crime stories in recent memory, the episode isn’t one to be missed. Primary Sources: Dalke, Tyron. Roofman: The True Story of Jeffrey Manchester’s Daring Crimes and Life on the Run. (2025).The Charlotte Observer (2025)San Francisco Gate (2024) Instagram: @CriminalAdaptations Email us: criminaladaptations@gmail.com TikTok: @criminaladaptations YouTube: @criminaladaptations X: x.com/CriminalAdapt Theme: DARKNESS (feat. EdKara) by Ghost148

  8. 5月18日

    Wonderland

    This week we dive into the dark, drug-fueled world portrayed in James Cox’s Wonderland (2003), staring Val Kilmer, and compare it to the chilling real-life story of John Holmes and the infamous 1981 Laurel Canyon Murders. The film presents a stylized, fragmented, multi-perspective account, primarily told by two unreliable narrators, begging the question – who can be believed? Along the way, we break down Holmes’s rise in the adult film industry, his crimes and addiction, and his connection to the brutal crimes that shocked Los Angeles. We also compare the real events to the film’s version – highlighting what Wonderland got right, where it took creative liberties, and how conflicting accounts shaped both the case and the movie. Was Holmes a victim of circumstance, a willing participant, or something in between?  Primary Sources: Rolling Stone (1989)Wadd: The Life & Times of John C. Holmes (1999)Lange, Tom & Souza, Robert. Malice in Wonderland: The Inside Story of the Police Investigation of the Laurel Canyon Murders. (2018). Instagram: @CriminalAdaptations Email us: criminaladaptations@gmail.com TikTok: @criminaladaptations YouTube: @criminaladaptations X: x.com/CriminalAdapt Theme: DARKNESS (feat. EdKara) by Ghost148

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番組について

Criminal Adaptations is a True Crime/Movie Review Podcast discussing some of your favorite films, and the true crime stories that inspired them. With hosts Remi, who spent over a decade working in the film and television industry, and Ashley, a clinical psychologist and forensic evaluator.  They discuss a new movie each week and compare the film to the real life events that the film is based on.

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    Criminal Adaptations
  • 配信期間
    23年 - 26年
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    82
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