“Based on a True Story”: Baby Reindeer and the Boundaries of Truth
Few phrases carry more weight or more risk than “based on a true story.” It promises authenticity while leaving room for invention, persuading viewers that what they are about to…
How Reality TV Could Change Labor Laws in Hollywood
When Netflix’s Love Is Blind first premiered, viewers were captivated by the premise of someone falling in love without seeing their partner’s face, proposing through a wall, and then walking…