Olympic Crime: Foxcatcher (2014)

Our discussion of the murder of Dave Schultz by eccentric multi-millionaire John du Pont continues with the fictionalized take from 2014. Directed by Bennett Miller, the film was nominated for 5 Oscars, including two supporting actor nominations for Steve Carrell and Mark Ruffalo, as well as direction, screenplay, and make-up (which...what?) What happens when Mark Schultz (Channing Tatum) becomes the lead of the story? Apparently the queer elements are ramped up, and the murder somehow becomes anti-climatic... Wanna connect with the show? Follow us on social media @murdermfiction (BlueSky & Instagram) or send us an email: [email protected] > Jenn: @jennferatu > Joe: @bstolemyremote / @joelipsett (BlueSky) Wanna support the show? Join us on Patreon (patreon.com/murdermadefiction) for 132+ hours of bonus content, including discussions of 2025's best true crime documentaries like The Perfect Neighbor, Predators, and Devil in the Family: The Fall of Ruby Franke. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices