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How Anna Kendrick's “Woman of the Hour” finally made it to Netflix after a “murderous” writing process

Woman of the hour found a savior in Anna Kendrick just when she needed it most. The true-crime thriller is now streaming on Netflix and marks the directorial debut of Kendrick, who also stars. The film is based on the story of real-life serial killer Rodney Alcala (Daniel Zovatto) and his reputation as the “Dating […]

By Andrew Jack

October 22, 2024October 22, 2024

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Team of the Woman of the Hour depicts the violent murders of Rodney Alcala

SPOILER ALERT: This story contains mild spoilers for “Woman of the Hour,” now streaming on Netflix. “Woman of the Hour” screenwriter Ian McDonald faced a unique challenge with his second feature: tell a true crime story that felt “necessary and useful.” Luckily, the stranger story of Rodney Alcala, who won “The Dating Game” in 1978 […]

By Andrew Jack

October 22, 2024October 22, 2024

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How Woman of the Hour decided which Rodney Alcala murders to portray on screen and the level of violence they should depict

By Andrew Jack

October 22, 2024October 22, 2024

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'Woman of the Hour' Author Talks Approaching True Crime with 'Empathy'

Although Woman of the hour Taking some creative liberties, the true crime writer wanted to capture the “emotional reality” of the Rodney Alcala murders. After a Saturday screening of the Netflix film hosted by the Writers Guild of America, screenwriter Ian McDonald told me in a question-and-answer session that he felt a “commitment” to the […]

By Andrew Jack

October 20, 2024October 20, 2024