Is Society of the Snow Based on a True Story? Real Events, Facts & People

Society of the Snow is a Spanish-language survival thriller film that follows 16 survivors who crash into a glacier. They are stranded in the Andean mountains, far away from human settlements and help. During their time in the mountains, the group makes some extreme decisions to survive, and viewers are curious to know if any … Read more

Ann Dowd Led a Psychological Thriller Based on a Chilling True Story

The Big Picture Compliance is a difficult and unpleasant film that explores the psychology behind authority figures manipulating people into doing horrible things. The movie is based on a real-life crime that occurred at a McDonald’s in Kentucky in 2004, where a manager and her fiancé were convinced by a prank caller to sexually assault … Read more

Sean Payton movie: Fact-checking Kevin James’ ‘Home Team’ based on true story of NFL coach

Sean Payton’s NFL coaching career was put on pause during the 2012 season as he served a year-long suspension for his involvement in the Saints’ infamous Bountygate scandal. The story was big enough that Netflix decided to make a movie about it. However, it wasn’t about the scandal itself; it was about what Payton did … Read more

How to Watch ‘Percy Jackson and the Olympians’ Online: Stream the New Series Based on Rick Riordan’s Novels

Move over, Logan Lerman, there’s a new Percy Jackson in town. Previously adapted by Fox 2000 Pictures in 2010, a reimagining of Rick Riordan’s best-selling Percy Jackson novels is coming to Disney+ as a television series. Starring newcomer Walker Scobell as Percy Jackson, the unexpected demigod who fight to stop a war brewing between the Olympian gods with … Read more

Is Saving Private Ryan Based on a True Story?

The Big Picture Saving Private Ryan is a gripping war film that depicts the storming of Omaha Beach during World War II. The film is inspired by true events, including the U.S. Army’s “sole survivor” policy, but the story of Captain Miller’s mission is fictional. Director Steven Spielberg’s passion for World War II comes from … Read more

I read Rep. Anna Paulina Luna’s children’s book based on the 2020 election. It suggests Joe Biden’s election victory wasn’t legitimate and underscores that election denialism is never really going away.

Republican Rep. Anna Paulina Luna recently wrote a children’s book based on the 2020 election. In “The Legend of Naranja,” a Biden-like banana cheats in a race against a Trump-like orange. It’s yet another sign that 2020 election denialism is never really going away. If you’ve still got some doubts about the 2020 presidential election … Read more

Is ‘Animal House’ Based on a True Story?

The Big Picture Animal House is based on a culmination of real-life stories and experiences, although not on one single account. The characters in Animal House are not based on historical figures, but rather pulled from the real-life experiences of the filmmakers, particularly screenwriter Chris Miller. The production of Animal House was characterized by a … Read more

What ‘Black Hawk Down’ Gets Wrong About the True Story It’s Based On

The Big Picture Black Hawk Down fails to provide important context surrounding the Battle of Mogadishu, leaving out significant events such as the Bloody Monday raid and the killing of Pakistani soldiers, which led to misunderstandings about American involvement in Somalia. The film downplays the role of Pakistani and Malaysian soldiers in the battle, failing … Read more

Batman Gets New Costumes Based on Iconic Gotham Villains in Fanart DC Shouldn’t Ignore

Summary Batman’s iconic villains are given a fresh twist in stunning fan art by artist Tom Hoskisson, showcasing the Dark Knight in new costumes inspired by his rogues’ gallery. The art captures the unique qualities of each villain, such as Poison Ivy’s control over plant life or Clayface’s ability to merge with his surroundings, and … Read more