EW - In 1997, Bernie Tiede, one of the most beloved citizens of the small Texas town of Carthage, was arrested for the murder of 81-year-old widow Marjorie Nugent. Bernie had befriended Marjorie at her husband’s funeral, and quickly became her companion and business manager. But when Marjorie disappeared, it was months before anyone figured something was up.
A story so unbelievable it must be true.
In one of the most bizarre real-life twists imaginable, convicted murderer Bernie Tiede has been allowed by a Texas judge to leave prison on bond – provided he lives with Hollywood director Richard Linklater, who made a film about him.
ges-sa.com | "Stuck in a small town, everybody knows everybody’s business but nobody really knows Bernie. In a small town called Carthage, down in good old Texas there is an guy called Bernie Tiede the local assistant Mortician. Loved by all of the community, no one could find fault with him. Now Bernie becomes friends with the recently widowed Marjorie Nugent, who is considered by the rest of the town as cold and really unpleasant. They basically got joined by the hip, travel all over the world, expensive gifts. But this came with a price…..Almost no social life, constant nagging, until one day when Bernie just popped. And just like that old Marjorie became a Popsicle. This is the most unbelievable story it must be true."
I have not heard of this one yet...guess I'll have to keep my eyes open.
this is also my first time hearing about this, if it has jack black i must see it!
I've heard of this, but never had much interest. Jack Black can be real hit or miss for me. And typically I don't think he can carry a movie well, rather he works best as a supporting character.
Then again, Richard Linklater is directing, so that could be a saving grave. I'll be curious to see what kind of reaction it gets as SXSW.