Head Trauma Pod12 Des 2023

S3E15: To Die For (1995), inspired by Pamela Smart (Guest: Abby Rambo)

Guest: Abby Rambo

This week, we will talk about #ToDieFor , a 1995 #satirical #blackcomedy #darkcomedy #film directed by #GusVanSant , and written by #BuckHenry based on #JoyceMaynard ‘s novel of the same name, which in turn was inspired by the story of #PamelaSmart . It stars #NicoleKidman , #JoaquinPhoenix and #MattDillon . Kidman was nominated for a #BAFTA , and won a #GoldenGlobe Award and a #BestActress Award at the 1st Empire Awards for her performance. Her character has been described as suffering from narcissistic personality disorder in the scientific journal #BMCPsychiatry .

Last week, we talked about #PamelaSmart, who was #convicted of being an #accomplice to #firstdegreemurder , #conspiracytocommitmurder , and #witnesstampering in the death of her husband, #GreggorySmart , in #1990 . Smart, then aged 22, had conspired with her #underagedboyfriend , then 15-year-old William #BillyFlynn , and three of his friends to have Greggory (24) murdered in #Derry , #NewHampshire . She is currently serving a #lifesentence at #BedfordHillsCorrectional Facility for Women, a #maximumsecurityprison in #WestchesterCounty , #NewYork .

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⁠https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/To_Die_For

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