Filmmaker Kevin Smith is best known for his work in the comedy genre. His movies often center on comic book and Star Wars-loving guys, and tend to be packed with stoner humor and vulgar but amusing conversations about sex. But once he was more than a decade and several movies into his movie career, he decided to switch things up, making a horror film that was inspired by disturbing headlines and is packed with death, damnation – and some damn fine acting. Released in 2011, Kevin Smith’s first horror movie was called Red State (watch it Here), and if you haven’t seen it, it’s the best horror movie you never saw.
Most Christian churches preach of a loving, forgiving God. But there’s one particular church with a small congregation that takes the concept of “fire and brimstone” so far, many have labelled it a hate group. Their idea...
Most Christian churches preach of a loving, forgiving God. But there’s one particular church with a small congregation that takes the concept of “fire and brimstone” so far, many have labelled it a hate group. Their idea...
- 2/7/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
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In the upcoming episode of “FBI True,” set to air on December 12, 2023, viewers will be taken back in time to one of the most harrowing events in American history – the Waco Siege.
The episode, titled “Waco: The Deadliest Siege,” delves into the tragic and infamous events that unfolded in Waco, Texas. It all begins with an Atf raid on the compound of an armed self-proclaimed religious group. What was intended to be a law enforcement operation quickly escalates into a terrifying shootout, resulting in the deaths of four federal agents and numerous injuries.
As the situation spirals out of control, the FBI’s tactical...
Find out everything you need to know about the episode of FBI True, including a full preview, videos, release date, cast information and how to watch!
FBI True Preview
In the upcoming episode of “FBI True,” set to air on December 12, 2023, viewers will be taken back in time to one of the most harrowing events in American history – the Waco Siege.
The episode, titled “Waco: The Deadliest Siege,” delves into the tragic and infamous events that unfolded in Waco, Texas. It all begins with an Atf raid on the compound of an armed self-proclaimed religious group. What was intended to be a law enforcement operation quickly escalates into a terrifying shootout, resulting in the deaths of four federal agents and numerous injuries.
As the situation spirals out of control, the FBI’s tactical...
- 12/7/2023
- by News
- TV Regular
Get ready for a gripping journey into the world of crime and justice with the upcoming episode of “FBI True,” airing on CBS at 10:00 Pm on Tuesday, December 12, 2023. In this riveting series, viewers get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look as real FBI agents share true stories of their most dangerous and infamous cases.
An Atf raid on the compound of an armed self-proclaimed religious group in Waco, Texas, turns deadly after a terrifying shootout leaves four federal agents dead and more than a dozen wounded. The FBI’s tactical and negotiation teams steps in. But as both sides dig in, concerns grow about the intentions of the group’s leader, David Koresh, and the welfare of the children inside. After a 51-day standoff (known as the longest siege in U.S. history) the FBI must decide on the safest next steps to take down Koresh. Rick Shirley (a veteran of...
An Atf raid on the compound of an armed self-proclaimed religious group in Waco, Texas, turns deadly after a terrifying shootout leaves four federal agents dead and more than a dozen wounded. The FBI’s tactical and negotiation teams steps in. But as both sides dig in, concerns grow about the intentions of the group’s leader, David Koresh, and the welfare of the children inside. After a 51-day standoff (known as the longest siege in U.S. history) the FBI must decide on the safest next steps to take down Koresh. Rick Shirley (a veteran of...
- 12/7/2023
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
In the annals of controversial cults, Rachel Koresh stands out as a mysterious figure. It goes without saying that she was shrouded by both fascination and bewilderment. Was she a forgotten heroine, a victim of brainwashing, or an active participant in the cult led by David Koresh? From her introduction into the sect to her eventual marriage to leader Koresh, her life took a dramatic turn. Unraveling the reality of Rachel Koresh’s involvement in the cult presents a deeper understanding of the power dynamics at play. Even more, it simply pulls the curtains back and reveals the human being within.
- 10/10/2023
- by Ima Whyte
- TVovermind.com
Not always a show comes along that makes you forget that you’re watching it because your job entails watching it to write a recap afterward, but when it does, you become engrossed in the show, forgetting your duties for a while. Showtime’s Waco: Aftermath is such a show where you stay so invested in the story that after a while, you start hating the characters who are portrayed as evil while rooting for the good guys. However, Waco: Aftermath was not a work of fiction but a dramatization of the trial that happened after the tragedy at Mt. Carmel in Waco, Texas. What you’ll read below is an assortment of my opinions after finishing the finale of Waco: Aftermath, and there’s a chance that you may not agree with some of the opinions I’ve shared. However, you can be the judge of the rights or...
- 5/13/2023
- by Indrayudh Talukdar
- Film Fugitives
The fourth episode of Showtime’s Waco: Aftermath shows that, if done properly, court drama is far more nail-biting and engaging than watching fast action. Brilliant storytelling and skilled actors ensure that the audience feels invested in the court proceedings and keeps their interest secured as more drama unfolds. Giovani Ribisi does a phenomenal job as defense attorney Dan Cogdell, who tries to the utmost to protect the Waco survivors from the cruel bulldozer that’s the government trying to smother voices of protest. It’s a deeply engrossing series, and each week, the show only keeps getting better. Here’s the detailed recap of Waco: Aftermath Episode 4.
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Fan Mails To The Defence
The defense counsel has gathered around in their favorite restaurant and read through some of the hateful letters they’ve received, shaming them for defending the Waco survivors. Dan Cogdell doesn’t want to bother...
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Fan Mails To The Defence
The defense counsel has gathered around in their favorite restaurant and read through some of the hateful letters they’ve received, shaming them for defending the Waco survivors. Dan Cogdell doesn’t want to bother...
- 5/7/2023
- by Indrayudh Talukdar
- Film Fugitives
Drew Dowdle and John Erick Dowdle’s Waco: The Aftermath on Showtime released its third episode this weekend, and it’s quickly becoming one of those shows that we wait all week for. With gritty storytelling and fantastic acting, the accurate retelling of the events that followed the tragedy at Waco, Texas, in 1993 has grabbed all the viewers’ attention. Two separate stories are presented together, with one portion looking at the defense trial of the survivors of the tragedy, while the other looks at Michael Shannon’s character trying to unearth a terrorist plot. FBI negotiator Gary Noesner figures out that a terrorist plot is underway by the Nazis and tries his best to dig up clues before another tragedy happens. Here’s what happened this week:
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Livingstone Fagan, The Man
In 1994, in the San Antonio prison in Texas, Waco survivor Livingstone Fagan was deep in Bible study...
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Livingstone Fagan, The Man
In 1994, in the San Antonio prison in Texas, Waco survivor Livingstone Fagan was deep in Bible study...
- 4/30/2023
- by Indrayudh Talukdar
- Film Fugitives
John Hoogenakker has made quite a name for himself.
From television (Dopesick) to film and commercials, you've seen his face or heard his voice in various eclectic roles. And his career continues to ascend, with his stunning portrayal of real-life Branch Davidian Clive Doyle in the Showtime miniseries Waco: The Aftermath.
The series covers both the immediate aftermath of the Waco standoff and takes a look into the past, bridging multiple storylines into a captivating and moving series that does as much to teach us about the lessons of history as it does to help us understand the present.
We were fortunate enough to speak with the illuminating Hoogenakker, who was sincere and incredibly nuanced in his responses to our questions about the series.
We could have chatted with him all day. Enjoy this thoughtful conversation with the delightful Hoogenakker.
Why did you feel it important to show Clive's...
From television (Dopesick) to film and commercials, you've seen his face or heard his voice in various eclectic roles. And his career continues to ascend, with his stunning portrayal of real-life Branch Davidian Clive Doyle in the Showtime miniseries Waco: The Aftermath.
The series covers both the immediate aftermath of the Waco standoff and takes a look into the past, bridging multiple storylines into a captivating and moving series that does as much to teach us about the lessons of history as it does to help us understand the present.
We were fortunate enough to speak with the illuminating Hoogenakker, who was sincere and incredibly nuanced in his responses to our questions about the series.
We could have chatted with him all day. Enjoy this thoughtful conversation with the delightful Hoogenakker.
Why did you feel it important to show Clive's...
- 4/29/2023
- by Whitney Evans
- TVfanatic
The newest Showtime series, “Waco: The Aftermath,” premiered its second episode this week, and things are heating up already. The show follows two separate storylines, with Giovani Ribisi’s character Dan Cogdell representing the survivors from the Waco Siege of 1993 while the public prosecution plans to damn them as mindless killers. On the other hand, Michael Shannon reprises his role as FBI negotiator Gary Noesner, who begins investigating a potential terrorist threat that will emerge soon. Here’s what happens on the second day of the trial, and we also look at what Noesner discovers.
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The Trial Continues
The episode begins with one of the police officers who were on the scene of the action on the very first day that Mt. Carmel was surrounded by forces sitting in the witness box to give a vivid description of what happened when they approached the compound. Agent Ballesteros, the witness,...
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The Trial Continues
The episode begins with one of the police officers who were on the scene of the action on the very first day that Mt. Carmel was surrounded by forces sitting in the witness box to give a vivid description of what happened when they approached the compound. Agent Ballesteros, the witness,...
- 4/23/2023
- by Indrayudh Talukdar
- Film Fugitives
In her role as Waystar exec Gerri Kellman in “Succession”, J. Smith-Cameron has a somewhat twisted relationship with Roman Roy, played by Kieran Culkin.
In addition to “Succession”, Smith-Cameron is also starring in Netflix series “Waco: The Aftermath”, about the events leading up to the deadly standoff between federal authorities and Branch Davidian cult leader David Koresh.
“We had a fabulous premiere last week,” Smith-Cameron wrote on Twitter, accompanying a photo of herself and the cast.
Read More: Kieran Culkin Kisses ‘Succession’ Co-Star J. Smith-Cameron After Cast’s 2022 SAG Awards Win
She then added a followup, featuring herself posing with her co-star’s brother, actor Rory Culkin, who was part of the cast of the 2018 miniseries “Waco”.
“And who i invited to it.”
And who i invited to it pic.twitter.com/nAJAFMLGzg
— J. Smith-Cameron (@j_smithcameron) April 16, 2023...
In addition to “Succession”, Smith-Cameron is also starring in Netflix series “Waco: The Aftermath”, about the events leading up to the deadly standoff between federal authorities and Branch Davidian cult leader David Koresh.
“We had a fabulous premiere last week,” Smith-Cameron wrote on Twitter, accompanying a photo of herself and the cast.
Read More: Kieran Culkin Kisses ‘Succession’ Co-Star J. Smith-Cameron After Cast’s 2022 SAG Awards Win
She then added a followup, featuring herself posing with her co-star’s brother, actor Rory Culkin, who was part of the cast of the 2018 miniseries “Waco”.
“And who i invited to it.”
And who i invited to it pic.twitter.com/nAJAFMLGzg
— J. Smith-Cameron (@j_smithcameron) April 16, 2023...
- 4/19/2023
- by Brent Furdyk
- ET Canada
This April 19 marks the 30th anniversary of the violent end of the siege of the religious sect, the Branch Davidians lead by David Koresh. Eighty people died in the fire set in their compound outside of Waco by members of the cult after law enforcement had attempted to flush them out by introducing tear gas. The standoff had begun 51 days earlier when Koresh and members of this sect ambushed Atf agents who had arrived at the complex to executed federal warrants on charges of illegal manufacture and possession of machine guns and destructive devices. Four Atf agents were killed along with six members of the sect.
Showtime is looking back at the with a new limited series “Waco: The Aftermath.” The five-part sequel to the 2018 miniseries “Waco,”examines the trials of the surviving members of the Branch Davidians and concludes two years later with the Oklahoma City bombing. Several members...
Showtime is looking back at the with a new limited series “Waco: The Aftermath.” The five-part sequel to the 2018 miniseries “Waco,”examines the trials of the surviving members of the Branch Davidians and concludes two years later with the Oklahoma City bombing. Several members...
- 4/18/2023
- by Susan King
- Gold Derby
Showtime released a miniseries called “Waco” in 2018 that shows, in rather gruesome detail, the exact events that occurred on the plains of Waco, Texas, in February 1993, when the FBI clashed with a religious group that identified itself as Branch Davidians. At the head of the group was the self-proclaimed prophet David Koresh (Taylor Kitsch), who was a charismatic leader capable of making his congregation follow him into war. However, he was also a very horrible person, not above crimes like child abuse and statutory rape, even though the women of the compound were glad to be Koresh’s partners. When the Atf learned that the Davidians were illegally stockpiling guns and that polygamy was being practiced inside their compound at Mt. Carmel, they began a siege of the area that ended on the 51st day with an all-out war, nay, the slaughter of the Davidians. Ahead of the “Waco: Aftermath” release,...
- 4/16/2023
- by Indrayudh Talukdar
- Film Fugitives
Showtime dropped the first episode in its newest series, “Waco: The Aftermath,” where we learn about the events that followed the Siege of Waco in February 1993. After a 51-day siege outside the Mt. Carmel compound, where the self-proclaimed Messiah David Koresh (Taylor Kitsch) and almost 80 of his followers (women and children included) were housed, the Atf and FBI sent a tank to destroy the house and deployed tear gas. The house went up in flames, killing almost everyone inside, Koresh included. Of the people who survived, Showtime’s newest series presents a look into what became of these defendants, whether they were doomed from the start or were given a fighting chance. Here’s what happens in the first episode.
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The New Season
“Waco: The Aftermath” begins in an FBI meeting room with negotiators Gary Noesner (Michael Shannon) and Mitch Decker (Shea Wigham) arguing about the FBI and...
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The New Season
“Waco: The Aftermath” begins in an FBI meeting room with negotiators Gary Noesner (Michael Shannon) and Mitch Decker (Shea Wigham) arguing about the FBI and...
- 4/15/2023
- by Indrayudh Talukdar
- Film Fugitives
Released to coincide with the 30th anniversary of the 1993 siege at the Branch Davidian compound outside Waco, Texas, which led to the deaths of David Koresh and 75 of his followers, Waco: The Aftermath picks up where Paramount Network's 2018 limited series left off. The five-episode sequel reunites viewers with FBI negotiator Gary Noesner (Michael Shannon), who learns of a new threat that has emerged from within America's far-right militia movement. Meanwhile, attorney Dan Cogdell (Giovanni Ribisi) works to defend the Branch Davidians in court, but he must contend with a hostile judge (David Costabile) and a group of defendants who continue to stand by their leader even after his death.
- 4/14/2023
- by Claire Spellberg Lustig
- Primetimer
Thirty years after the deadly standoff between federal law enforcement and the Branch Davidian sect in Waco, Texas, even the most fundamental facts of the tragedy remain contested. Both sides insist the other initiated the initial volley of gunfire that killed four agents and six sectarians. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms insists David Koresh and his followers later set fire to their compound, killing another 48 adults and 28 children in an act of mass suicide. The surviving Branch Davidians maintain that the FBI was the aggressor, and the deadly fire resulted from the Atf’s decision to deploy stun grenades and tear gas.
The decades since have created only tighter knots of recrimination. But you might not get that impression from watching “Waco,” the 2018 Paramount Network miniseries about the nearly eight-week standoff and that fatal inferno. In the hands of brothers John Erick Dowdle and Drew Dowdle, who wrote...
The decades since have created only tighter knots of recrimination. But you might not get that impression from watching “Waco,” the 2018 Paramount Network miniseries about the nearly eight-week standoff and that fatal inferno. In the hands of brothers John Erick Dowdle and Drew Dowdle, who wrote...
- 4/12/2023
- by Joshua Alston
- Variety Film + TV
Plot: This topical series focuses on the fallout of the Waco disaster: the trials of the surviving members of the Brand Davidian sect, which forces them to explore their own complicity in supporting a young Vernon Howell’s ascent to become their prophet David Koresh; the birth of the militia movement and more specifically a critical look at what happens when a marginalized population, disenfranchised by the federal government gives rise to homegrown terrorist, Timothy McVeigh.
Review: Back in 2018, Showtime’s six-episode series Waco recreated the tragic siege of the Branch Davidian compound in Texas by the FBI. With a stellar cast led by Michael Shannon as FBI negotiator Gary Noesner and Taylor Kitsch as Branch Davidian cult leader David Koresh, Waco was met with positive yet mixed reviews. Many felt the workmanlike drama was too sympathetic towards Koresh and his followers but praised Kitsch’s performance and that of the ensemble cast.
Review: Back in 2018, Showtime’s six-episode series Waco recreated the tragic siege of the Branch Davidian compound in Texas by the FBI. With a stellar cast led by Michael Shannon as FBI negotiator Gary Noesner and Taylor Kitsch as Branch Davidian cult leader David Koresh, Waco was met with positive yet mixed reviews. Many felt the workmanlike drama was too sympathetic towards Koresh and his followers but praised Kitsch’s performance and that of the ensemble cast.
- 4/10/2023
- by Alex Maidy
- JoBlo.com
Tl;Dr:
Alice Cooper songs and one of Nancy Sinatra’s songs got played at the Waco siege. One of David Koresh’s followers said the Branch Davidians’ beliefs were not respected. He didn’t specify which Cooper songs were played during the siege. The Branch Davidian compound during the Waco siege | Gregory Smith / Contributor
Some classic rock songs were played during the Waco siege. Alice Cooper songs and Nancy Sinatra’s “These Boots Are Made for Walkin'” were some of the songs the Branch Davidians were forced to hear. Subsequently, one of David Koresh’s followers explained why music became part of the siege.
Alice Cooper songs, Nancy Sinatra songs, and Christmas tunes got played at the Waco siege
David Thibodeau was a follower of David Koresh who survived the Waco siege. In his 1999 book Waco: A Survivor’s Story, Thibodeau discussed how the FBI and the Bureau of Alcohol,...
Alice Cooper songs and one of Nancy Sinatra’s songs got played at the Waco siege. One of David Koresh’s followers said the Branch Davidians’ beliefs were not respected. He didn’t specify which Cooper songs were played during the siege. The Branch Davidian compound during the Waco siege | Gregory Smith / Contributor
Some classic rock songs were played during the Waco siege. Alice Cooper songs and Nancy Sinatra’s “These Boots Are Made for Walkin'” were some of the songs the Branch Davidians were forced to hear. Subsequently, one of David Koresh’s followers explained why music became part of the siege.
Alice Cooper songs, Nancy Sinatra songs, and Christmas tunes got played at the Waco siege
David Thibodeau was a follower of David Koresh who survived the Waco siege. In his 1999 book Waco: A Survivor’s Story, Thibodeau discussed how the FBI and the Bureau of Alcohol,...
- 4/4/2023
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Netflix reclaimed its spot atop the streaming rankings with its adaptation of Matthew Quirk’s novel “The Night Agent,” a series that’s generated strong buzz since its March 23 premiere.
Action-packed spy thrillers have proven incredibly popular tentpoles for streamers with Amazon, in particular, leaning heavily into the genre in the past year. With Prime Video successes like “Reacher” and “The Terminal List” appearing poised to capture the same franchise level interest as “Jack Ryan,” Netflix is clearly hoping to tap into the same audience appetite for action-packed political dramas.
The story of FBI agent Peter Sutherland thrust into a deep-rooted deception at the highest political levels ran the top 10 table almost entirely in the week of March 22-28 with nearly 2 million U.S. households tuning into the premiere in its first four days available to stream, according to viewership trends collected from Samba TV’s panel of more than...
Action-packed spy thrillers have proven incredibly popular tentpoles for streamers with Amazon, in particular, leaning heavily into the genre in the past year. With Prime Video successes like “Reacher” and “The Terminal List” appearing poised to capture the same franchise level interest as “Jack Ryan,” Netflix is clearly hoping to tap into the same audience appetite for action-packed political dramas.
The story of FBI agent Peter Sutherland thrust into a deep-rooted deception at the highest political levels ran the top 10 table almost entirely in the week of March 22-28 with nearly 2 million U.S. households tuning into the premiere in its first four days available to stream, according to viewership trends collected from Samba TV’s panel of more than...
- 4/3/2023
- by Dallas Lawrence
- The Wrap
The new Netflix documentary, Waco: American Apocalypse, follows the 51-day standoff that took place at a Branch Davidian compound in Waco, TX. The Branch Davidians are an apocalyptic religious movement led by David Koresh at the time of the standoff. Waco: American Apocalypse isn’t the only show about cults on Netflix.
David Koresh in ‘Waco: American Apocalypse’ | Netflix The Netflix documentary ‘Sins of Our Mother’ follows a well-known true-crime case
Sins of Our Mother follows the disappearances and murders of Tylee Ryan (16) and J.J. Vallow (7) and the subsequent arrests of Lori Vallow Daybell and Chad Daybell. Lori grew up Mormon. This means she was a follower of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (or Lds Church.)
Over time, Lori’s religious beliefs and mental state became increasingly concerning, especially after she met Chad Daybell. The pair were part of an extreme cult-like spinoff sect of the Lds Church,...
David Koresh in ‘Waco: American Apocalypse’ | Netflix The Netflix documentary ‘Sins of Our Mother’ follows a well-known true-crime case
Sins of Our Mother follows the disappearances and murders of Tylee Ryan (16) and J.J. Vallow (7) and the subsequent arrests of Lori Vallow Daybell and Chad Daybell. Lori grew up Mormon. This means she was a follower of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (or Lds Church.)
Over time, Lori’s religious beliefs and mental state became increasingly concerning, especially after she met Chad Daybell. The pair were part of an extreme cult-like spinoff sect of the Lds Church,...
- 4/1/2023
- by Erica Scassellati
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
At first, the tragedy that is explored in the Netflix documentary Waco: America Apocalypse might seem far removed from the Oklahoma City bombing. The former involved a religious cult known as the Branch Davidians, while the latter involved an act of domestic terrorism. Still, there are surprising connections between the two that were briefly touched on in Waco: American Apocalypse.
Branch Davidian compound in Waco | Netflix What is ‘Waco: American Apocalypse’ about?
Waco: American Apocalypse explores the 51-day standoff in which Atf and FBI agents attempted to siege a religious compound that belonged to the Branch Davidians. The religious group was led by David Koresh, and the documentary includes testimony from law enforcement, news reporters, and Branch Davidians.
When the Atf initially tried to raid the compound, a gunfight ensued, resulting in the deaths of four Atf agents and six Branch Davidians. The 51-day standoff ended when the Branch Davidians compound caught fire,...
Branch Davidian compound in Waco | Netflix What is ‘Waco: American Apocalypse’ about?
Waco: American Apocalypse explores the 51-day standoff in which Atf and FBI agents attempted to siege a religious compound that belonged to the Branch Davidians. The religious group was led by David Koresh, and the documentary includes testimony from law enforcement, news reporters, and Branch Davidians.
When the Atf initially tried to raid the compound, a gunfight ensued, resulting in the deaths of four Atf agents and six Branch Davidians. The 51-day standoff ended when the Branch Davidians compound caught fire,...
- 3/29/2023
- by Erica Scassellati
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Over the weekend, Donald Trump hit the campaign trail to give a headline-making speech in Waco, Texas — picked, apparently, because it’s currently the 30-year anniversary of the standoff between federal law enforcement and the Branch Davidian cultists that ultimately ended with the deaths of 86 members of the cult.
Jimmy Kimmel noticed the significance of the date, not only by snarking that Trump is signaling “he’s going down in flames and he’s taking his cult followers with him,” but also bestowing Trump with a new nickname: Kanye West Wing. Get it?
“The other Kanye — Kanye West Wing — had a rally this weekend,” Kimmel said during his monologue. “In Waco, on the 30th anniversary of the siege that claimed the lives of 86 people there.”
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“You know if it happened now,...
Jimmy Kimmel noticed the significance of the date, not only by snarking that Trump is signaling “he’s going down in flames and he’s taking his cult followers with him,” but also bestowing Trump with a new nickname: Kanye West Wing. Get it?
“The other Kanye — Kanye West Wing — had a rally this weekend,” Kimmel said during his monologue. “In Waco, on the 30th anniversary of the siege that claimed the lives of 86 people there.”
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Megyn Kelly Slams DeSantis for Rejecting Interview Because ‘He’s Afraid': ‘Not Gonna Get a Pass, Same as Trump’ (Video)
“You know if it happened now,...
- 3/28/2023
- by Ross A. Lincoln
- The Wrap
Donald Trump held a rally in Waco, Texas, this weekend during the 30 year anniversary of the federal government’s siege on the Branch Davidian compound in 1993. Democratic Rep. Jared Moskowitz said that Trump’s choice of locale brought back “visions of [Branch Davidian leader and self-proclaimed prophet] David Koresh.” But Moskowitz isn’t alone in noticing the correlation. A minister in a modern offshoot of the Branch Davidians has also said the former president was “making a statement” by coming to Waco.
“You don’t see stadiums of people chanting ‘Lock her up’ anymore, because it’s not — apparently,...
“You don’t see stadiums of people chanting ‘Lock her up’ anymore, because it’s not — apparently,...
- 3/26/2023
- by Peter Wade
- Rollingstone.com
Though it has been 30 years since the siege of Mount Carmel in Waco, Texas, there’s still an interest surrounding David Koresh’s Branch Davidian cult. With the release of Netflix‘s Waco: American Apocalypse, many people want to learn as much as they can about the 51-day siege where 86 people died. Here are 22 shows and podcasts covering the siege at Waco to stream after you’ve watched the three-part documentary Waco: American Apocalypse.
David Koresh | Netflix Podcasts covering the siege at Waco
For those interested in learning more about David Koresh, Mount Carmel, and the siege at Waco, the BBC created an entire podcast around the subject. End of Days unpacks the multi-faceted Branch Davidian group in an eight-episode podcast.
Several other podcasts have touched on the topic of Waco, too. Listen to those episodes below:
Not Another True Crime Podcast: “The Waco Siege And The Branch Davidians” Jimmy Akin...
David Koresh | Netflix Podcasts covering the siege at Waco
For those interested in learning more about David Koresh, Mount Carmel, and the siege at Waco, the BBC created an entire podcast around the subject. End of Days unpacks the multi-faceted Branch Davidian group in an eight-episode podcast.
Several other podcasts have touched on the topic of Waco, too. Listen to those episodes below:
Not Another True Crime Podcast: “The Waco Siege And The Branch Davidians” Jimmy Akin...
- 3/24/2023
- by Lauren Anderson
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
David Koresh is widely regarded as the leader of the Branch Davidians who went down with the Mount Carmel Center in Waco, Texas, in April 1993. During his time as the leader of the Branch Davidians, Koresh had multiple wives and children. Thanks to the Netflix documentary series Waco: American Apocalypse, there has been a renewed interest in Koresh’s familial ties. While the complete list of women and children tied to Koresh is unknown, we know Koresh had at least 12 wives despite being legally married only once.
David Koresh | Netflix What did David Koresh believe in?
Koresh, whose real name was Vernon Howell, believed he was a messianic figure and a mouthpiece for God under the Branch Davidian religion, an apocalyptic Christian group. Part of his belief system was to take multiple “spiritual wives,” some of whom were children.
In 1983, Koresh took over the Branch Davidians. By September 1986, he began...
David Koresh | Netflix What did David Koresh believe in?
Koresh, whose real name was Vernon Howell, believed he was a messianic figure and a mouthpiece for God under the Branch Davidian religion, an apocalyptic Christian group. Part of his belief system was to take multiple “spiritual wives,” some of whom were children.
In 1983, Koresh took over the Branch Davidians. By September 1986, he began...
- 3/24/2023
- by Lauren Anderson
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
For better or worse, steaming fans can’t get enough of true crime documentaries. On Netflix, Hulu, and other streaming services, there’s no shortage of this type of content. So which shows are worth viewers’ time? Here are our top five pics from 2023 so far.
David Koresh in ‘Waco: American Apocalypse’ | Netflix Don’t miss ‘Murdaugh Murders: A Southern Scandal’
Murdaugh Murders: A Southern Scandal tells the story of the mysterious deaths surrounding a prominent family in the Lowcountry region of South Carolina. The story culminates in the deaths of Maggie Murdaugh and her son Paul at their home known as “Moselle” and the subsequent arrest of Maggie’s husband Alex.
Some of the documentary’s most stirring testimony comes from the young women and men present the day Paul Murdaugh crashed his boat, causing the death of Mallory Beach. Murdaugh Murders: A Southern Scandal is a story of...
David Koresh in ‘Waco: American Apocalypse’ | Netflix Don’t miss ‘Murdaugh Murders: A Southern Scandal’
Murdaugh Murders: A Southern Scandal tells the story of the mysterious deaths surrounding a prominent family in the Lowcountry region of South Carolina. The story culminates in the deaths of Maggie Murdaugh and her son Paul at their home known as “Moselle” and the subsequent arrest of Maggie’s husband Alex.
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- 3/24/2023
- by Erica Scassellati
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Before David Koresh, there was Lois Roden, the wife of Benjamin Roden, president and founder of the Branch Davidian Seventh-day Adventist Church. Lois comes up briefly in the Netflix documentary series Waco: American Apocalypse. Here’s everything you need to know about the former leader of the Branch Davidians before Koresh took over the apocalyptic Christian group.
David Koresh | Netflix Branch Davidian beliefs began in 1929 with Benjamin and Lois Roden
According to the Texas State Historical Association, Victor T. Houteff established the Davidians, a small Adventist reform movement. A Bulgarian immigrant, Houteff left the Bulgarian Orthodox Church and accepted Seventh-day Adventist teaching in 1918, starting the Davidians in 1929. In 1955, Benjamin organized the Branch Davidians, a group focused on preparing for the second coming of Christ.
When Benjamin died in 1978, his wife, Lois, assumed leadership. She shifted her teachings to focus on the female character of the Holy Spirit and ordination for women.
David Koresh | Netflix Branch Davidian beliefs began in 1929 with Benjamin and Lois Roden
According to the Texas State Historical Association, Victor T. Houteff established the Davidians, a small Adventist reform movement. A Bulgarian immigrant, Houteff left the Bulgarian Orthodox Church and accepted Seventh-day Adventist teaching in 1918, starting the Davidians in 1929. In 1955, Benjamin organized the Branch Davidians, a group focused on preparing for the second coming of Christ.
When Benjamin died in 1978, his wife, Lois, assumed leadership. She shifted her teachings to focus on the female character of the Holy Spirit and ordination for women.
- 3/23/2023
- by Lauren Anderson
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Waco: American Apocalypse premieres on Netflix on March 22. From director Tiller Russell (Night Stalker: The Hunt for a Serial Killer), the three-part documentary series explores the definitive account of what happened in Waco, Texas in 1993 when cult leader David Koresh faced off against the federal government in a bloody 51-day siege. Kathy Schroeder, one of Koresh’s many wives, is featured prominently in the Netflix docuseries. Below are three quotes from Russell’s latest Netflix show that give some insight into what it was like living as a Branch Davidian.
[Spoiler Alert: Spoilers ahead regarding Waco: American Apocalypse.]
Kathy Schroeder | Netflix Hear from the people inside of and surrounding Mount Carmel in ‘Waco: American Apocalypse’
Each 50-minute episode of Waco: American Apocalypse is driven by intimate and revealing interviews with people from all sides of the conflict. These interviews include one of David Koresh’s spiritual wives, Schroeder. The docuseries also contains interviews with the...
[Spoiler Alert: Spoilers ahead regarding Waco: American Apocalypse.]
Kathy Schroeder | Netflix Hear from the people inside of and surrounding Mount Carmel in ‘Waco: American Apocalypse’
Each 50-minute episode of Waco: American Apocalypse is driven by intimate and revealing interviews with people from all sides of the conflict. These interviews include one of David Koresh’s spiritual wives, Schroeder. The docuseries also contains interviews with the...
- 3/22/2023
- by Lauren Anderson
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Nobody came out of the 1993 Waco tragedy looking good. Not David Koresh, the messianic religious/cult leader who stockpiled illegal weapons and married underage girls in order to spread his seed for a coming apocalypse. Not the Atf, which went ahead with its raid on Koresh’s Branch Davidian compound despite knowing that they were expected, eliminating any element of surprise. And not the FBI, whose hostage rescue and negotiation teams were constantly at odds over both means and ends. In the end, 86 people – 82 Davidians and four Atf agents – were killed.
- 3/22/2023
- by Chris Vognar
- Rollingstone.com
Waco: American Apocalypse is a true crime documentary about the events that took place in 1993, in which a group of clergy clashed with federal agents in Waco, Texas. It is directed by Tiller Russell.
About the Documentary
A documentary about the Davidians and tragically infamous Waco siege, an event that generated a whole debate around religious freedom and the right (or not) to bear arms.
In 1993, the FBI seized the Waco headquarters of the Branch Davidian, led by David Koresh. A faith was practiced there and its religious followers – considered a sect – had a whole arsenal of weapons that they did not hesitate to use against government forces.
What happened? In Waco: American Apocalypse, the whole drama is recounted to us in detail, interviewing the protagonists and telling us the story of this famous sect.
In addition, it contains unpublished images of the assault and is narrated in an evidently entertaining way,...
About the Documentary
A documentary about the Davidians and tragically infamous Waco siege, an event that generated a whole debate around religious freedom and the right (or not) to bear arms.
In 1993, the FBI seized the Waco headquarters of the Branch Davidian, led by David Koresh. A faith was practiced there and its religious followers – considered a sect – had a whole arsenal of weapons that they did not hesitate to use against government forces.
What happened? In Waco: American Apocalypse, the whole drama is recounted to us in detail, interviewing the protagonists and telling us the story of this famous sect.
In addition, it contains unpublished images of the assault and is narrated in an evidently entertaining way,...
- 3/22/2023
- by TV Shows Martin Cid Magazine
- Martin Cid - TV
Timed to acknowledge the 30th anniversary of the fateful events, Netflix’s Waco: American Apocalypse is a three-episode docuseries exploring the so-called “Waco Siege” or “Waco Massacre” of 1993.
From Feb. 28 through April 19 of that year, agents of the state including the FBI, Atf, Texas law enforcement, and the U.S. military occupied the premises of a Waco, Texas-area property belonging to the Branch Davidians, a heavily-armed religious cult. The 51-day siege began with an exchange of gunfire that led to the death of four federal agents and six Davidians and ultimately it would end in violence as well – as a conflagration of unclear origin eventually engulfed the group’s Mount Carmel compound, killing 76 people including their leader David Koresh.
As one might expect from a story that combines the American pastimes of religious extremism, overzealous law enforcement, gunfights, and explosions, the Waco Siege looms large in the American consciousness. Over the years,...
From Feb. 28 through April 19 of that year, agents of the state including the FBI, Atf, Texas law enforcement, and the U.S. military occupied the premises of a Waco, Texas-area property belonging to the Branch Davidians, a heavily-armed religious cult. The 51-day siege began with an exchange of gunfire that led to the death of four federal agents and six Davidians and ultimately it would end in violence as well – as a conflagration of unclear origin eventually engulfed the group’s Mount Carmel compound, killing 76 people including their leader David Koresh.
As one might expect from a story that combines the American pastimes of religious extremism, overzealous law enforcement, gunfights, and explosions, the Waco Siege looms large in the American consciousness. Over the years,...
- 3/22/2023
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
Jim Cavanaugh and Gary Noesner were two key special agents involved in the infamous 51-day standoff documented in Waco: American Apocalypse. The three-part Netflix series premieres Wednesday, March 22, and in the TV Insider exclusive clip above, the former Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (Atf) and FBI agents detail their change in command that nearly curtailed all negotiations with cult leader David Koresh. Netflix describes the “immersive” Waco: American Apocalypse as “the definitive account of what happened in Waco, Texas in 1993 when cult leader David Koresh faced off against the federal government in a bloody 51-day siege.” “The conflict began with the biggest gunfight on American soil since the Civil War and ended with a fiery inferno captured live on national television,” the logline continues. “In between, it riveted TV viewers across the globe, becoming the biggest news story in the world.” The new series, released to coincide with...
- 3/21/2023
- TV Insider
Many exciting premieres are coming to your favorite streaming platforms this week, including the return of Love is Blind, Succession, and Yellowjackets. Find out what shows to watch on Netflix, Disney+, Apple TV+, Hulu, HBO Max, and Showtime from March 20 through Sunday, March 26.
‘Succession’ Season 4 begins this week | HBO Waco docuseries premieres on Netflix this week
Waco: American Apocalypse premieres on Netflix on March 22. The three-episode limited series showcases never-before-seen footage from the infamous 51-day standoff between federal agents and David Koresh’s heavily armed followers in 1993.
Here’s what else is releasing on Netflix this week:
Gabby’s Dollhouse Season 7 — March 20 We Lost Our Human Season 1 — March 21 Close to Home: Murder in the Coalfield Season 1 — March 22 Invisible City Season 2 — March 22 The Kingdom / El Reino Season 3 — March 22 The Night Agent Season 1 — March 23 I Am Georgina Season 2 — March 24 Love is Blind Season 4 — March 24 New episodes and shows coming to Disney+ this week...
‘Succession’ Season 4 begins this week | HBO Waco docuseries premieres on Netflix this week
Waco: American Apocalypse premieres on Netflix on March 22. The three-episode limited series showcases never-before-seen footage from the infamous 51-day standoff between federal agents and David Koresh’s heavily armed followers in 1993.
Here’s what else is releasing on Netflix this week:
Gabby’s Dollhouse Season 7 — March 20 We Lost Our Human Season 1 — March 21 Close to Home: Murder in the Coalfield Season 1 — March 22 Invisible City Season 2 — March 22 The Kingdom / El Reino Season 3 — March 22 The Night Agent Season 1 — March 23 I Am Georgina Season 2 — March 24 Love is Blind Season 4 — March 24 New episodes and shows coming to Disney+ this week...
- 3/20/2023
- by Lauren Anderson
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Love Is Blind season four, Murder Mystery 2, Rob Lowe starrer Unstable and docuseries Waco: American Apocalypse and Emergency: NYC are among the much-anticipated projects hitting Netflix this month.
Dating show Love Is Blind returns on March 24, featuring a new group of singles looking to make a connection based on something other than looks.
Later in the month, the streamer drops Rob and John Owen Lowe’s Unstable, a scripted comedy inspired by the playful dynamic between the real-life father and son. In the series, co-created by Santa Clarita Diet creator Victor Fresco, the elder Lowe plays successful biotech entrepreneur Ellis Dragon who is struggling after the death of his wife. John Owen Lowe plays his introverted son, Jackson, who seems to be the only one who can save his dad.
And Netflix closes out the month with Jennifer Aniston and Adam Sandler’s Murder Mystery 2. The sequel finds Aniston...
Dating show Love Is Blind returns on March 24, featuring a new group of singles looking to make a connection based on something other than looks.
Later in the month, the streamer drops Rob and John Owen Lowe’s Unstable, a scripted comedy inspired by the playful dynamic between the real-life father and son. In the series, co-created by Santa Clarita Diet creator Victor Fresco, the elder Lowe plays successful biotech entrepreneur Ellis Dragon who is struggling after the death of his wife. John Owen Lowe plays his introverted son, Jackson, who seems to be the only one who can save his dad.
And Netflix closes out the month with Jennifer Aniston and Adam Sandler’s Murder Mystery 2. The sequel finds Aniston...
- 3/19/2023
- by Hilary Lewis
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
You can’t look away from Waco: American Apocalypse, an immersive three-part revisiting of the tragedy that took place outside Waco, Texas, in 1993. After a 51-day siege at the compound of the cultlike Branch Davidian religious group, 82 congregants, including 25 children, perished in flames, seemingly at the behest of their leader, David Koresh. (Credit: Courtesy of Netflix) A warrant had been issued for Koresh, whose group had been stockpiling illegal weapons. Word came of his hold on fellow Davidians, of his having sex with women and girls. An attempt to seize him led to four agents being killed in a shoot-out. Asked if he put his trust in the Lord, Koresh answered, “I am the Lord.” But this astonishing series also points to bungling by FBI agents in charge that turned a powder-keg situation into something explosive. One agent was “brutally honest about the [bureau’s] failings” in interviews, recalls director Tiller Russell.
- 3/19/2023
- TV Insider
Showtime has released the full trailer for the five-episode limited series ‘Waco: The Aftermath’.
Coinciding with the 30th anniversary of the tragic events at Mt. Carmel that began on February 28, 1993, the series focuses on the fallout of the Waco disaster: the trials of the surviving members of the Branch Davidian sect and the rise of homegrown terrorist, Timothy McVeigh.
The five-episode limited series also provides a broader context for the escalation of the American militia movement, which foreshadows the infamous attacks of the Oklahoma City bombing and the storming of the U.S. Capitol on January 6.
Taylor Kitsch played the cult’s charismatic leader David Koresh with Michael Shannon as FBI investigator and negotiator Gary Noesner. Shannon will reprise his role for the sequel series which focuses on the fallout of the disaster including the trials of the surviving members of the sect, and the rise of homegrown terrorist Timothy...
Coinciding with the 30th anniversary of the tragic events at Mt. Carmel that began on February 28, 1993, the series focuses on the fallout of the Waco disaster: the trials of the surviving members of the Branch Davidian sect and the rise of homegrown terrorist, Timothy McVeigh.
The five-episode limited series also provides a broader context for the escalation of the American militia movement, which foreshadows the infamous attacks of the Oklahoma City bombing and the storming of the U.S. Capitol on January 6.
Taylor Kitsch played the cult’s charismatic leader David Koresh with Michael Shannon as FBI investigator and negotiator Gary Noesner. Shannon will reprise his role for the sequel series which focuses on the fallout of the disaster including the trials of the surviving members of the sect, and the rise of homegrown terrorist Timothy...
- 3/1/2023
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Pokémon is getting the stop-motion treatment.
Netflix has announced Pokémon Concierge, its first collaborative production with The Pokémon Company and an ambitious stop-motion project produced by critically acclaimed dwarf studios. Expanding the Pokémon world, the story follows Haru, a concierge at the Pokémon Resort, and her interactions with Pokémon and their owners who visit as guests.
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Watch a teaser above,...
Netflix has announced Pokémon Concierge, its first collaborative production with The Pokémon Company and an ambitious stop-motion project produced by critically acclaimed dwarf studios. Expanding the Pokémon world, the story follows Haru, a concierge at the Pokémon Resort, and her interactions with Pokémon and their owners who visit as guests.
More from TVLineShondaland's The Residence Adds Andre Braugher, Susan Kelechi Watson, Jason Lee and 8 OthersOuter Banks Finale Recap: Two Deaths and a Whole Lotta Treasure -- Grade It!Arnold Schwarzenegger's Action-Comedy Fubar Gets Release Date at Netflix -- Watch Teaser Trailer
Watch a teaser above,...
- 2/27/2023
- by Erianne Lewis
- TVLine.com
The “Waco: The Aftermath” series at Showtime has added 10 new cast members, Variety has learned.
The new cast members for the followup to Paramount Networks’ “Waco” include: Shea Whigham, who will reprise the role of Mitch Decker, the FBI agent who managed the situation leading up the siege; Annika Marks, who will reprise the role of Kathy Schroeder, one of the surviving Branch Davidians who was also called upon to testify; Alex Breaux, who will play Timothy McVeigh; Michael Cassidy, who will play Bill Johnston, the lead prosecutor in the trial of the Branch Davidians; Gary Cole, who will play Gordon Novel, described as an “intense private investigator;” Nicholas Kolev, who will play Paul Fatta, another one of the Davidians on trial after the Waco siege; Michael Luwoye, who will play Livingstone Fagan, described as “an extremely bright biblical scholar and one of the surviving Branch Davidians on trial;” Kali Rocha,...
The new cast members for the followup to Paramount Networks’ “Waco” include: Shea Whigham, who will reprise the role of Mitch Decker, the FBI agent who managed the situation leading up the siege; Annika Marks, who will reprise the role of Kathy Schroeder, one of the surviving Branch Davidians who was also called upon to testify; Alex Breaux, who will play Timothy McVeigh; Michael Cassidy, who will play Bill Johnston, the lead prosecutor in the trial of the Branch Davidians; Gary Cole, who will play Gordon Novel, described as an “intense private investigator;” Nicholas Kolev, who will play Paul Fatta, another one of the Davidians on trial after the Waco siege; Michael Luwoye, who will play Livingstone Fagan, described as “an extremely bright biblical scholar and one of the surviving Branch Davidians on trial;” Kali Rocha,...
- 2/27/2023
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Paramount+ has unveiled a trailer for the upcoming docuseries FBI True premiering on the streaming service on Tuesday, February 28, 2023. The half-hour documentary series dives into big cases, with the agents involved walking viewers through what went down.
The 10-episode docuseries was created by Craig Turk, co-creator of CBS’s FBI, and veteran FBI special agent Anne Beagan. Turk, Beagan, Shawn Efran, and Azadeh de Leon serve as executive producers. See It Now Studios’ Susan Zirinsky and Terence Wrong also executive produce, and Adam Goldfried is the executive director. Mike Schultz guides the series as showrunner and producer. The series is produced by Efran Films Canada for See It Now Studios.
Paramount+ released the following lengthy description of FBI True:
Each edition of FBI True focuses on dynamic insider conversations between agents when they meet at the FBI’s favorite bar, the Arts & Crafts Beer Parlor, just down the block from their New York headquarters.
The 10-episode docuseries was created by Craig Turk, co-creator of CBS’s FBI, and veteran FBI special agent Anne Beagan. Turk, Beagan, Shawn Efran, and Azadeh de Leon serve as executive producers. See It Now Studios’ Susan Zirinsky and Terence Wrong also executive produce, and Adam Goldfried is the executive director. Mike Schultz guides the series as showrunner and producer. The series is produced by Efran Films Canada for See It Now Studios.
Paramount+ released the following lengthy description of FBI True:
Each edition of FBI True focuses on dynamic insider conversations between agents when they meet at the FBI’s favorite bar, the Arts & Crafts Beer Parlor, just down the block from their New York headquarters.
- 2/24/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
FBI co-creator Craig Turk is bringing the Bureau’s real-life stories to Paramount+.
The veteran writer is partnering with former FBI agent Anne Beagan, CBS’ See It Now Studios and Canada’s Efram Films on a docuseries featuring real-life stories from FBI agents. The 10 episode series, FBI True, will stream on Paramount+ beginning Feb. 28.
The series is based on the candid conversations agents have at their preferred bar in New York City, Arts & Crafts Beer Parlor, which is located just down the street from the FBI’s office.
“In this relaxed setting, they share hair-raising stories of dangerous missions carried out by the FBI in the United States and worldwide,” per the series description. “With everything on the line, what choices did they make? How did they keep their cool with a kidnapped child’s life on the line, or with a bomb ticking in an unknown location, or a terrorist on the loose?...
The veteran writer is partnering with former FBI agent Anne Beagan, CBS’ See It Now Studios and Canada’s Efram Films on a docuseries featuring real-life stories from FBI agents. The 10 episode series, FBI True, will stream on Paramount+ beginning Feb. 28.
The series is based on the candid conversations agents have at their preferred bar in New York City, Arts & Crafts Beer Parlor, which is located just down the street from the FBI’s office.
“In this relaxed setting, they share hair-raising stories of dangerous missions carried out by the FBI in the United States and worldwide,” per the series description. “With everything on the line, what choices did they make? How did they keep their cool with a kidnapped child’s life on the line, or with a bomb ticking in an unknown location, or a terrorist on the loose?...
- 2/24/2023
- by Alex Weprin
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Netflix’s upcoming documentary series Waco: American Apocalypse takes a deep dive into the battle waged by David Koresh and his followers against the government over the course of 51 days. The trailer shows footage from both inside the Branch Davidian complex and outside with the law enforcement officials charged with taking down Koresh.
The three-part docuseries premieres on Netflix on March 22, 2023.
Night Stalker: The Hunt for a Serial Killer‘s Tiller Russell directs and serves as an executive producer along with Tillerman Films’ Greg Tillman. Looseworld’s Dane Reiley and Edwin Zane; The Cut’s William Green and Aaron L. Ginsburg; and Original Productions’ Jeff Hasler and Brian Lovett also executive produce.
The Plot:
This immersive three-part Netflix documentary series is the definitive account of what happened in Waco, Texas in 1993 when cult leader David Koresh faced off against the federal government in a bloody 51-day siege.
The conflict began...
The three-part docuseries premieres on Netflix on March 22, 2023.
Night Stalker: The Hunt for a Serial Killer‘s Tiller Russell directs and serves as an executive producer along with Tillerman Films’ Greg Tillman. Looseworld’s Dane Reiley and Edwin Zane; The Cut’s William Green and Aaron L. Ginsburg; and Original Productions’ Jeff Hasler and Brian Lovett also executive produce.
The Plot:
This immersive three-part Netflix documentary series is the definitive account of what happened in Waco, Texas in 1993 when cult leader David Koresh faced off against the federal government in a bloody 51-day siege.
The conflict began...
- 2/23/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
The official trailer for “Waco: American Apocalypse,” a new documentary series about one of the bloodiest shootouts in American history, was released by Netflix on Wednesday.
The three-part docuseries tells the story of David Koresh, a cult leader who took control of the Branch Davidians religious sect in the late ’80s, claiming to be its final prophet. Allegations about polygamy and child sexual abuse on Koresh’s part surfaced in the years that followed, prompting the federal government to raid Koresh’s Mount Carmel Center compound near Waco, Texas on February 28, 1993, in a bloody siege that lasted for 51 days. The standoff was breathlessly captured on live television and ended in the deaths of 86 people — 4 FBI agents and 82 members of the cult including Koresh — and the destruction of the compound in a fire.
Released to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the siege, “American Apocalypse” is described by Netflix as “immersive” and featuring “cutting-edge visual technology.
The three-part docuseries tells the story of David Koresh, a cult leader who took control of the Branch Davidians religious sect in the late ’80s, claiming to be its final prophet. Allegations about polygamy and child sexual abuse on Koresh’s part surfaced in the years that followed, prompting the federal government to raid Koresh’s Mount Carmel Center compound near Waco, Texas on February 28, 1993, in a bloody siege that lasted for 51 days. The standoff was breathlessly captured on live television and ended in the deaths of 86 people — 4 FBI agents and 82 members of the cult including Koresh — and the destruction of the compound in a fire.
Released to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the siege, “American Apocalypse” is described by Netflix as “immersive” and featuring “cutting-edge visual technology.
- 2/22/2023
- by Wilson Chapman
- Indiewire
Thirty years after 86 people were left dead after a 51-day siege of a compound that belonged to the religious sect Branch Davidians in Waco, Texas, newly-released footage and exclusive interviews will attempt to capture the fallout from the takedown of cult leader David Koresh in Netflix’s three-part documentary series Waco: American Apocalypse, out March 22.
“The ultimate goal was to arrest David Koresh and to seize all of the illegal weapons,” a man explains in a voiceover in the first trailer for the series. Though certain crucial details about the...
“The ultimate goal was to arrest David Koresh and to seize all of the illegal weapons,” a man explains in a voiceover in the first trailer for the series. Though certain crucial details about the...
- 2/22/2023
- by Larisha Paul
- Rollingstone.com
Netflix’s next docu-series, “Waco: American Apocalypse,” will dig into how cult leader David Koresh faced off with the federal government in bloody 51-day siege. Directed by Tiller Russell (“Night Stalker”), the upcoming series will feature three 50 minute episodes and premiere March 22, Variety has learned exclusively.
The launch date coincides with the 30th anniversary of the national tragedy. In 1993, TV viewers around the world became fascinated by the live reporting of the Waco conflict, which has since been touted as the largest gunfight on American soil since the Civil War. Original Productions is the production company behind this new series.
“Waco: American Apocalypse” features videotapes filmed inside the FBI’s Hostage Negotiation Command Post, as well as never-before-seen news footage and FBI wiretap recordings. The three-part series will include several interviews, including one of David Koresh’s spiritual wives, the last child released from the compound alive, a sniper from...
The launch date coincides with the 30th anniversary of the national tragedy. In 1993, TV viewers around the world became fascinated by the live reporting of the Waco conflict, which has since been touted as the largest gunfight on American soil since the Civil War. Original Productions is the production company behind this new series.
“Waco: American Apocalypse” features videotapes filmed inside the FBI’s Hostage Negotiation Command Post, as well as never-before-seen news footage and FBI wiretap recordings. The three-part series will include several interviews, including one of David Koresh’s spiritual wives, the last child released from the compound alive, a sniper from...
- 2/9/2023
- by Charna Flam
- Variety Film + TV
European Film Promotion Unveils 2023 European Shooting Stars
Belgian actress Joely Mbundu, co-star of Luc and Jean-Pierre Dardenne’s Cannes 2022 feature Tori And Lokita, is among the eight rising talents selected for the 2023 edition of European Film Promotion’s European Shooting Stars initiative. The selection also includes Italy’s Benedetta Porcaroli, seen recently in Venice Horizons 2022 title Amanda, and Norway’s Kristine Kujath Thorp, who previously made her mark in Fanny, The Burning Sea and Ninjababy, and also won praise for her performance in Cannes Certain Regard 2022 selection Sick of Myself. The other spotlighted titles comprise Alina Tomnikov (Finland), Leonie Benesch (Germany), Yannick Jozefzoon (The Netherlands), Judith State(Romania), Gizem Erdogan (Sweden) and Kayije Kagame (Switzerland) Thorvaldur Kristjansson (Iceland). This year’s talents were selected by an eight-person jury featuring Polish director Jan Komasa, Dutch casting director Rebecca van Unen and Norwegian producer Maria Ekerhovd. The eight talents will participate in...
Belgian actress Joely Mbundu, co-star of Luc and Jean-Pierre Dardenne’s Cannes 2022 feature Tori And Lokita, is among the eight rising talents selected for the 2023 edition of European Film Promotion’s European Shooting Stars initiative. The selection also includes Italy’s Benedetta Porcaroli, seen recently in Venice Horizons 2022 title Amanda, and Norway’s Kristine Kujath Thorp, who previously made her mark in Fanny, The Burning Sea and Ninjababy, and also won praise for her performance in Cannes Certain Regard 2022 selection Sick of Myself. The other spotlighted titles comprise Alina Tomnikov (Finland), Leonie Benesch (Germany), Yannick Jozefzoon (The Netherlands), Judith State(Romania), Gizem Erdogan (Sweden) and Kayije Kagame (Switzerland) Thorvaldur Kristjansson (Iceland). This year’s talents were selected by an eight-person jury featuring Polish director Jan Komasa, Dutch casting director Rebecca van Unen and Norwegian producer Maria Ekerhovd. The eight talents will participate in...
- 12/14/2022
- by Melanie Goodfellow and Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
Evan Peters has been in more seasons of FX’s “American Horror Story” than any other male actor, appearing in all of them except for Season 9, “AHS: 1984,” and the upcoming Season 11, “AHS: New York City.” (Sarah Paulson matches his track record for female actors.) Soon after winning an Emmy in 2021 for HBO’s “Mare of Easttown,” Peters returned to “AHS” during the long-awaited pandemic-delayed Season 10, “Double Feature: Red Tide.” Over the past decade, nearly all of his characters have stuck with viewers (we’re going to pretend Jeff Pfister didn’t exist).
Read on for our listing of Evan Peters’ “American Horror Story” characters ranked worst to best. (Or scroll through our gallery for photos.) Agree or disagree with our picks? Be sure to sound off in the comments section. Peters is currently getting awards buzz for playing the titular serial killer in Netflix’s “Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story.
Read on for our listing of Evan Peters’ “American Horror Story” characters ranked worst to best. (Or scroll through our gallery for photos.) Agree or disagree with our picks? Be sure to sound off in the comments section. Peters is currently getting awards buzz for playing the titular serial killer in Netflix’s “Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story.
- 10/15/2022
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
With titles under his belt like “John Tucker Must Die,” “Snakes on a Plane,” and “John Carter,” Taylor Kitsch is open to any and all offers.
The “Terminal List” actor who famously portrayed Tim Riggins in beloved football drama series “Friday Night Lights” jokingly opened up to Esquire about what informs his roles: cold, hard cash.
When addressing if he would ever want to be a parent, Kitsch said it “wouldn’t have been great” for his career. “You shut down and start doing shit for money,” Kitsch stated.
As the Esquire reporter asked if an “Ice Age 12” would be on the table, Kitsch replied, “Oh, I’ll do voice-over shit. But do I want to do ‘Saw 9-14’? Probably not.”
The “Painkiller” star continued to tease, “But I’m also for sale. If they want to give me 10 million a movie, I’ll go do ‘Saw fucking 9-14,'” before adding,...
The “Terminal List” actor who famously portrayed Tim Riggins in beloved football drama series “Friday Night Lights” jokingly opened up to Esquire about what informs his roles: cold, hard cash.
When addressing if he would ever want to be a parent, Kitsch said it “wouldn’t have been great” for his career. “You shut down and start doing shit for money,” Kitsch stated.
As the Esquire reporter asked if an “Ice Age 12” would be on the table, Kitsch replied, “Oh, I’ll do voice-over shit. But do I want to do ‘Saw 9-14’? Probably not.”
The “Painkiller” star continued to tease, “But I’m also for sale. If they want to give me 10 million a movie, I’ll go do ‘Saw fucking 9-14,'” before adding,...
- 7/6/2022
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
The advertisement is slugged: “Unleashing ‘Hell-Fire.’”
It pictures a gunman, wearing a skull mask with blacked out eyes, who unloads an Ar-15 that is sending spent cartridges flying from its ejection port. The ad copy reads: “All you do is squeeze the trigger and shoot at rates up to 900 rpm” — or rounds per minute.
The sales pitch is for a hellfire trigger device, a gun accessory that allows a semi-automatic rifle to fire at rates similar to machine gun. Although the physics behind the device are nearly identical to that...
It pictures a gunman, wearing a skull mask with blacked out eyes, who unloads an Ar-15 that is sending spent cartridges flying from its ejection port. The ad copy reads: “All you do is squeeze the trigger and shoot at rates up to 900 rpm” — or rounds per minute.
The sales pitch is for a hellfire trigger device, a gun accessory that allows a semi-automatic rifle to fire at rates similar to machine gun. Although the physics behind the device are nearly identical to that...
- 6/15/2022
- by Tim Dickinson
- Rollingstone.com
Following up his five-film anthology Small Axe, Steve McQueen’s next narrative feature is Blitz, which will tell the story of Londoners during WWII in 1940 as they endure the German bombing campaign known as The Blitz, which lasted for eight months. With production set to kick off this fall, Deadline now reports that Apple has picked up the rights.
Apple also closed a major deal to acquire Joseph Kosinski’s forthcoming Formula One racing movie led by Brad Pitt. THR reports as part of the deal, the film will receive at least a 30-day theatrical window with a distributor partner to come on board, which seems like a no-brainer following the box office success of Kosinski’s Top Gun: Maverick. Scripted by Ehren Kruger, the Sir Lewis Hamilton-backed film will follow a driver who comes out of retirement to compete alongside a rookie driver and the titans of the sport.
Apple also closed a major deal to acquire Joseph Kosinski’s forthcoming Formula One racing movie led by Brad Pitt. THR reports as part of the deal, the film will receive at least a 30-day theatrical window with a distributor partner to come on board, which seems like a no-brainer following the box office success of Kosinski’s Top Gun: Maverick. Scripted by Ehren Kruger, the Sir Lewis Hamilton-backed film will follow a driver who comes out of retirement to compete alongside a rookie driver and the titans of the sport.
- 6/8/2022
- by Jordan Raup
- The Film Stage
"Moon Knight" is one of Marvel's most distinctive titles to date, and by virtue of being so unique, people are always trying to explain it. Series writer Jeremy Slater says he pitched the show in relation to "Raiders of the Lost Ark," while episode directors Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead mentioned "Children of Men" in their /Film interview. Ethan Hawke says cult leader David Koresh inspired his performance, while director Mohamed Diab cites "Fight Club" as an influence. Now, in an interview with Collider, star Oscar Isaac is giving credit to an unexpected source of inspiration: Netflix's dating series...
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- 5/4/2022
- by Valerie Ettenhofer
- Slash Film
Paramount+ is planning a sequel to the Waco series. Titled American Tragedies: Waco - The Trials, Michael Shannon and John Leguizamo will reprise their roles from the original Paramount Network mini-series. It aired in 2018 and dramatizes the 51-day standoff in 1993 between the FBI, Atf, and David Koresh's religious faction, the Branch Davidians, in Waco, Texas.
The new series will show the impact of the Waco tragedy. Giovanni Ribisi, David Costabile, J. Smith Cameron, John Hoogenakker, Keean Johnson, and Abbey Lee have also been cast in the sequel. A premiere date will be announced at a later time.
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The new series will show the impact of the Waco tragedy. Giovanni Ribisi, David Costabile, J. Smith Cameron, John Hoogenakker, Keean Johnson, and Abbey Lee have also been cast in the sequel. A premiere date will be announced at a later time.
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- 4/26/2022
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
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