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entertainment1 year ago

"The Jinx: Part Two's Bleak Finale and Missed Opportunities"

The Jinx — Part 2, the follow-up to HBO's 2015 docuseries on Robert Durst, concluded with new revelations and ongoing legal battles. The series explored Durst's life, his infamous bathroom confession, and his death in 2022. The finale focused on Debrah Lee Charatan, Durst's widow, and her refusal to assist the McCormack family in their wrongful death lawsuit. Director Andrew Jarecki reflects on the unique intertwining of real life and television in this true-crime saga.

via Hollywood Reporter|
#debrah-lee-charatan#entertainment#hbo
tv-recap1 year ago

"The Jinx Part 2 Finale: Family Secrets and Missed Potential"

The finale of "The Jinx: Part 2" focuses on the enablers of Robert Durst's crimes, particularly his second wife, Debrah Charatan, who inherited his estate and protected his assets from lawsuits. The episode highlights the complicity of Durst's social circle and family, who prioritized financial gain over justice, and ends with a damning portrayal of Charatan's shamelessness and the elite's moral bankruptcy.

via Vulture|
#debrah-charatan#hbo#robert-durst
entertainment1 year ago

"The Jinx Part 2: Unraveling the Incomplete Saga of Robert Durst"

Andrew Jarecki, director of "The Jinx," discusses the impact of true crime documentaries and critiques the genre's lack of depth. He explains the focus of Season 2 on the people who enabled Robert Durst's crimes and reflects on the psychological influence Durst had over his associates. Jarecki emphasizes the importance of understanding human behavior and hopes viewers will reflect on their own complicity in others' actions.

via TheWrap|
#andrew-jarecki#documentary#entertainment
entertainment1 year ago

"The Jinx Part Two: Unraveling the Robert Durst Saga"

The Jinx: Part Two revisits the infamous case of Robert Durst, who seemingly confessed to his crimes on a hot mic in the first series. The follow-up focuses on the court case surrounding Durst's arrest and charge for killing his friend Susan Berman in 2000, while also revisiting the disappearance of his first wife, Kathie Durst, and the murder of a neighbor in Galveston, Texas. The documentary series delves into Durst's unconventional relationships, his hot-mic confession, and the pivotal role of The Jinx in getting him in police custody.

via Vulture|
#documentary#entertainment#hbo
true-crime-documentary1 year ago

"The Jinx - Part Two: HBO's Riveting Sequel Unveils Shocking Revelations"

The Jinx: The Life and Deaths of Robert Durst, a true-crime documentary series, is getting a sequel titled The Jinx – Part Two, set to premiere on HBO and stream on Max. The original series, which led to the arrest and conviction of Robert Durst for murder, is being followed up with new behind-the-scenes footage, phone wiretaps, and interviews with investigators and witnesses. The sequel promises to be as shocking and captivating as the original, offering a continued telling of the Robert Durst saga with unexpected revelations and candid conversations.

via NPR|
#documentary#hbo#robert-durst
true-crime1 year ago

"The Jinx: Uncovering Robert Durst's Chilling Confession"

The filmmakers behind 'The Jinx' discussed their stunned reaction upon discovering the audio of Robert Durst confessing, "There it is, you’re caught," and "Killed them all, of course," after the final interview. They vividly recalled their disbelief and excitement upon hearing the previously-unheard audio, with one filmmaker imagining Durst looking at himself in the mirror and saying, "You’re a murderer." Durst was arrested in 2015 and convicted of first-degree murder in 2021, and the second part of 'The Jinx' premieres on HBO and Max on April 21.

via Entertainment Weekly News|
#confession#documentary#robert-durst
entertainment1 year ago

"The Jinx Part 2: Uncovering Robert Durst's Depravity"

The Jinx Part Two struggles to justify its existence as a follow-up to the true crime landmark, with the absence of willing participant Robert Durst and lack of major new revelations. The sequel feels like a victory lap, focusing on the first season's impact and failing to grapple with controversies. While it offers some interesting moments and characters, it doesn't come close to the power and watchability of the original, setting an impossibly high bar for the second season.

via Rolling Stone|
#andrew-jarecki#documentary#entertainment
true-crime-documentary1 year ago

"The Jinx Revisited: Uncovering Robert Durst's Bone-Chilling Confession"

Filmmakers of "The Jinx" revisit the shocking confession of Robert Durst, captured in the finale of the true-crime docuseries, where he uttered the words "Killed them all, of course." The filmmakers recount their initial contact with Durst, the discovery of the incriminating audio, and their decision to provide evidence to the FBI. The documentary's release led to a re-investigation and ultimately Durst's conviction for the first-degree murder of Susan Berman and his indictment for the second-degree murder of his first wife, Kathie, before his death in custody in January 2022.

via Hollywood Reporter|
#confession#documentary#robert-durst
true-crime2 years ago

"Unveiling Robert Durst's Shocking Prison Phone Calls: The Explosive Sequel to The Jinx"

HBO is planning to release a sequel to the docuseries "The Jinx," which led to the arrest and murder conviction of Robert Durst. The six-episode sequel will include hidden material from eight years of investigation, Durst's prison calls, and interviews with new witnesses. The original series revealed incriminating evidence against Durst, including his confession caught on a hot mic. Durst was convicted of the murder of Susan Berman, who had defended him after the disappearance of his wife. The sequel will cover Durst's arrest, trial, and his death in prison in January 2022.

via Daily Mail|
#documentary#murder#prison-calls