The film mixes documentary conventions with fictional elements. There are talking-head interviews with Carthage townspeople; some of the talking heads are actors, while some are townspeople playing themselves.
The movie was based on the true story of Bernie Tiede, who was accused of killing Marjorie Nugent in 1996. At the time, he confessed to shooting her four times in the back and hiding her body in a freezer chest in her home in the East Texas town of Carthage. She remained there for nine months until she was found.
Visitors have flocked to destinations featured in iconic locally made films like "Dazed and Confused" and "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre." With over 50 years of production, there are many film tourism locations in the Austin area to experience including those seen in "Bernie."
It's no shock that Jack Black loves music given his over-the-top rock comedy persona. But his insane vocals and guitar skills in Tenacious D are 100% real and impressive. Shredding through power ballads and rock operas alongside Kyle Gass, Black's meaty riffing and solos border on excellent.
Black is the lead vocalist of the band Tenacious D, which he formed in 1994 with long-time friend Kyle Gass. They won the Grammy Award for Best Metal Performance for "The Last in Line" in 2015. Since 2018, Black has operated a YouTube channel called Jablinski Games.
Real residents of Carthage, Texas who knew the real Bernie Tiede and Marjorie Nugent appear in the film providing commentary on the events. The owners of the Hawthorn Funeral Home in Carthage, Texas, where Bernie Tiede met Marjorie Nugent, refused to allow the film to use the name of the funeral home.
Linklater: So much of it. Skip, in his journalistic work, had a big file full of interviews. The people in the movie are a hopefully flowing mix of actors, people from the area who knew of the story, and some people who were next-door neighbors or knew Bernie. DT: There are so many quotable moments.
Fearing implication in Bernie's death, and wanting to enjoy the luxurious house for the weekend, Larry proposes he and Richard maintain the illusion that Bernie is still alive, which Richard finds absurd.
Estranged from her family, she also named Tiede the sole heir to her multimillion-dollar estate. Then, in November 1996, he carried out one of the most bizarre crimes in Texas history. Tiede shot Nugent four times in the back with a . 22 caliber rifle and hid her body in a freezer in her garage.
The Hamptons scenes were filmed at Bald Head Island in North Carolina; an idyllic island getaway with beautiful beaches and stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean. Fort Fisher in North Carolina, a historic coastal fort renowned for its pristine beaches and rich history, provided the setting for Bernie's house.
The City of Carthage is known as the Gas Capital of the United States and the friendliest spot in the world. We have it all--temperate weather, lots of jobs, a low tax base, good schools and churches, and the world famous Texas Country Music Hall of Fame.
“Based on a true story” means much of the actual story and events remain intact in the script. The writer may make significant adaptations (creating composite characters, truncating or shifting the timeline, changing names, locations, ages, gender, etc.)
It is based on Hollandsworth's January 1998 article, "Midnight in the Garden of East Texas", published in Texas Monthly magazine. It explores the 1996 murder of 81-year-old millionaire Marjorie Nugent (MacLaine) in Carthage, Texas, by her 39-year-old companion, Bernhardt "Bernie" Tiede (Black).
Danny Back Davidson sets his sights on putting Tiede away for life. Davidson's refusal to bend to public pressure results in Tiede's conviction and he was sentenced to life in prison. And that is where the original Hollandsworth story and the movie end.
There are little things in “Bernie” that aren't exactly true, bits of dialogue, a changed name here and there. But the big things, the weirdest things, the things you'd assume would have to be made up, happened exactly as the movie says they did.
After the movie was released, an attorney revisited Tiede's case and discovered sexual abuse that could have been a mitigating factor considered at his trial. He was granted a new punishment hearing in 2014 in a different county and even released on bond, but in 2016 a jury sentenced him to 99 years in prison.
The movie was banned in North Korea, the country depicted in the film, as well as in some other countries. North Korea banned "The Interview" and denounced it as a "wanton act of terror" due to its satirical portrayal of the country's leader.
Matthew David McConaughey was born on November 4, 1969 in Uvalde, Texas. He has Irish heritage, particularly from the County Cavan/County Monaghan area.
What is the movie about the funeral director in Texas?
Bernie (Jack Black) is a funeral director in the small town of Carthage, Texas who befriends the intensely unlikeable Marjorie (Shirley MacLaine), a vile curmudgeon hated by all.
Jack Black has one of the best vocal ranges in rock music, with a gravelly vocal tone and a beautiful, low-sounding voice. He can hit high notes better than some of the best glam rock singers ever to pick up a mic.
As of 2024, Jack Black's estimated net worth stands at an impressive $50 million 1. This substantial wealth is a testament to the diverse revenue streams he has cultivated through his successful acting, music, and entrepreneurial ventures.
