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television2 years ago

"Based on a True Story": A Darkly Comic Crime Series with a Killer Podcast Twist

The new Peacock comedy "Based on a True Story" follows a married couple, played by Kaley Cuoco and Chris Messina, who become embroiled in a scheme to create a true crime podcast with an active serial killer, played by Tom Bateman. While the show's satire of true crime falls flat, its portrayal of the couple's marriage and their relationship to class is more successful. The show's scattershot plotting and underdeveloped characters detract from its overall appeal.

via Variety|
#chris-messina#comedy#kaley-cuoco
entertainment2 years ago

"Based on a True Story": A Darkly Comic Podcast-Turned-Series Review

Peacock's new darkly comedic thriller "Based on a True Story" follows a realtor and true crime junkie, Ava, and her husband, Nathan, a former tennis star, as they try to capitalize on a serial killer's murders by creating a podcast. The show is a mix of dark, hilarious, gory, shocking, and surprisingly touching moments. The cast, including Kaley Cuoco and Chris Messina, praise the "brilliant" writing and the opportunity to improvise, which helped build chemistry and believable relationships between the characters. All episodes start streaming on Peacock on June 8.

via Entertainment Weekly News|
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television2 years ago

Review: 'Based on a True Story' Offers Flimsy but Fun True-Crime Comedy

Peacock's new comedy thriller "Based on a True Story" falls short of its aspirations to be like "Only Murders in the Building" and "The Patient." Kaley Cuoco and Chris Messina's likable pairing and the West Los Angeles setting are not enough to save the show from becoming repetitive and running out of original ideas halfway through its eight-episode first season. The show's attempts at shocks become boring, and its few original ideas lose energy.

via Hollywood Reporter|
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entertainment2 years ago

Kaley Cuoco and Chris Messina's Hilarious Behind-the-Scenes Moments Filming 'Based on a True Story'

Chris Messina, star of "Based on a True Story," recalls discovering a hand on the beach with a friend when he was a kid, which they reported to the police. The Peacock series, directed by Rob Reiner, follows Messina and Kaley Cuoco's characters as they get wrapped up in a murder investigation. The cast also includes Tom Bateman, Priscilla Quintana, and Claire Holt.

via Variety|
#based-on-a-true-story#chris-messina#crime-investigation
entertainment2 years ago

Kaley Cuoco's Hilarious Antics on Set and Surprising Father's Day Plans

Kaley Cuoco and Chris Messina had trouble stopping their laughter while filming Peacock's dark comedy thriller, Based on a True Story. The show follows a married couple who start a true crime podcast to make ends meet and soon find themselves entangled in the very murderous events they're profiting from. The series is produced by Jason Bateman's Aggregate Films. The show premieres on Peacock on June 8.

via Hollywood Reporter|
#based-on-a-true-story#chris-messina#dark-comedy
tv2 years ago

Kaley Cuoco's Hilarious Behind-the-Scenes Moments Filming 'Based on a True Story'

"Based on a True Story," a new comedy series inspired by real events and starring Kaley Cuoco and Chris Messina, is now streaming exclusively on Peacock. The show follows a true crime fan who starts a podcast about a serial killer in her California neighborhood, only to be framed for the crimes herself. Cuoco, who was pregnant during filming, spoke about how her character was updated to include the pregnancy. A Peacock Premium membership is currently available for $20 until June 12, granting access to the show and other NBC sitcoms, live sports, and more.

via Entertainment Tonight|
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movies2 years ago

"The Boogeyman" Review: A Lackluster Horror Film

"The Boogeyman," a horror movie based on a Stephen King short story, follows a family haunted by a supernatural killer after the death of their mother. However, the film's murky plot and lack of detail make it frustratingly difficult to follow, and the monster never takes satisfying shape. Despite a promising start, "The Boogeyman" struggles to deliver scares and relies heavily on sound design. Starring Chris Messina and Sophie Thatcher, the film is directed by Rob Savage and rated PG-13.

via The New York Times|
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film-review2 years ago

"The Boogeyman" Review: Stephen King's Latest Adaptation Delivers Chilling Thrills

"The Boogeyman" starts as a subtle horror fable but quickly turns into a screeching, jump-scare creature feature, losing most of its merits. The film, based on Stephen King's short story, follows a therapist and a grieving father as they try to uncover the mystery of a monster that kills children. While the film has good ideas, it fails to be interesting or scary once the monster is revealed. The unknown is scarier than the known, and "The Boogeyman" fails to understand that.

via IndieWire|
#chris-messina#film-review#horror
entertainment2 years ago

Kaley Cuoco stars in Peacock's "Based on a True Story" with a twist.

Kaley Cuoco and Chris Messina star in the upcoming Peacock series "Based on a True Story," which follows a couple who start a true crime podcast to save their marriage and capitalize on America's obsession with the genre. As they become more involved in the case they are covering, they begin to fear for their safety. The series premieres on June 8.

via Hollywood Reporter|
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entertainment2 years ago

Kaley Cuoco and Chris Messina star in crime-obsessed Peacock series 'Based on a True Story' trailer.

Kaley Cuoco and Chris Messina star in Peacock's upcoming series "Based on a True Story," which follows a couple who start a true crime podcast to solve a murder they witnessed in their neighborhood. As they get closer to the killer, things start to get messy. The series, executive produced by Craig Rosenberg, will stream all eight episodes on Peacock starting June 8.

via Deadline|
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entertainment2 years ago

"Chris Messina's Performance in 'Air' Pushes Matt Damon to New Heights"

Chris Messina's improvisations in the movie "Air" forced co-star Matt Damon to up his game and improvise as well. Director Ben Affleck praised Messina's comedic abilities and said that all the great lines in the scene were his improvisations. Messina, who started his career on stage, is known for his work on "The Mindy Project" and has appeared in several films directed by Affleck. Despite his success, Messina remains self-critical about his comedic abilities and is always looking for new challenges.

via The New York Times|
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