Tag: TV
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Wework (Hulu)
Brendan’s Alternate Tagline for Wework: Wework is the most insane basis for a cult ever. Quick synopsis: The story of Wework which was a real estate company and…cult? Fun Fact Non-History People Will Like: This company reached a value of $47 billion at one point. For renting office space. Fun Fact for History Nerds:…
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LuLaRich (Amazon)
Brendan’s Alternate Tagline for the LuLaRich Documentary: I am told that the clothing isn’t even good. Quick synopsis: The story of LulaRoe which is a women’s clothing company and pyra….multi-level marketing company. Fun Fact Non-History People Will Like: The actual owners of LuLaRoe are on this documentary. I assume they thought they would not come…
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This is a Robbery (Netflix)
Brendan’s Alternate Tagline for This is a Robbery: Editor wanted. Quick synopsis: The story of the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum theft in 1990. Fun Fact Non-History People Will Like: This is the largest art heist in history. Fun Fact for History Nerds: The thieves stole wisely when they poached a few Rembrandts, Degas, and a…
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Crazy Not Insane (HBO)
Brendan’s Alternate Tagline for Crazy Not Insane: Irony: Naming your documentary how it makes the viewer feel. Quick synopsis: A documentary about psychiatrist Dorothy Otnow Lewis. Or her theories. Or her thoughts on the death penalty. Honestly, I’m not sure what it was going for. Fun Fact Non-History People Will Like: Dissociative identity disorder (DID),…
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Val (Amazon)
Brendan’s Alternate Tagline for Val: The Iceman shows his softer side. Quick synopsis: A video autobiography of actor Val Kilmer. Fun Fact Non-History People Will Like: Val Kilmer went to Julliard and is the youngest person ever accepted into their drama school. Fun Fact for History Nerds: Kilmer didn’t want to be in Top Gun…