The Positively True Adventures of the Alleged Texas Cheerleader-Murdering Mom (1993)

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Wanda Holloway tries to hire a hitman (through her ex's brother) to kill either or both a cheerleader and her mother. With the intended victims out of the way, Wanda's daughter gets the ... See full summary »

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Awards

Won 1 Golden Globe.

Another 9 wins & 8 nominations.

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15 November 2000 | SwatchDog
8
| Bold Satire with a killer performance by Hunter
"Positively true Adventures..." takes a bold look into the life of an obsessive stage mother thus making it a successful satire. Holly Hunter gives a killer performance and is arguably one of the greatest female actors around today (see The Piano, Copycat and A Life less Ordinary for evidence). It's a shame this had to be a telemovie as a cinematic release would've guaranteed Holly an Oscar nom, but ah well.

Beau Bridges and Swoosie Kurts also give fantastic performances rounding out the talented cast.

Much like 1999's Drop Dead Gorgeous, this film is black to the point of extreme ebony and should appeal to most, but if you're into frigid sugar-coated films, I suggest you steer clear.

9/10

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Trivia

A TV movie for the HBO network.

Quotes

Wanda Holloway: They even had me in "Sports Illustrated", in the Swimsuit Edition, but not in a swimsuit.

Goofs

In an interview segment near the start, Wanda says her parents "raised us well, my brother and I". Since that is an appositional phrase, it should match case with its referent, and be "my brother and me".

Crazy Credits

credits end with "Finally, no spiders or cheerleaders were killed in the making of this movie"

Soundtracks

Friendly Fire
Lyrics by Michael Ritchie
Music by Lucy Simon
Sung by Paul Evans
Arranged by John Miller

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Plot Summary

Synopsis (WARNING: Spoilers)

Genres

Biography | Comedy | Thriller

Details

Release Date:

10 April 1993

Language

English

Country of Origin

USA

Filming Locations

Texas, USA

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