‘The Gray House’ is inspired by Civil War history but isn’t itself inspiring

Let’s be honest, this isn’t the first historical movie to take liberties with the truth to make things more dramatic. I’ve learned to just go with it – if I’m not constantly fact-checking and worrying about what really happened or who’s a real person versus a fictional one, I usually have a good time. But if historical accuracy is important to you, I’d recommend checking out Gerri Willis’ 2025 book, “Lincoln’s Lady Spymaster.” It dives into the true story of an abolitionist who was a key player during the Civil War.

DTF St. Louis Would’ve Been So Much Better Without the Murder Mystery

Floyd Smernitch, portrayed by David Harbour of Stranger Things, is both the betrayed husband and the man who ends up murdered. He’s a kind, unassuming sign language interpreter and devoted stepfather. While his death drives the story forward, connecting the police investigation with scenes from the past, it unfortunately focuses too much on a simple murder mystery. The show could have explored a more complex and interesting story about love and friendship in middle age, but instead relies on this predictable plot device.

Amid the multibillion-dollar battle for Warner Bros., the company loses $252 million

Paramount’s traditional TV networks—like CBS, Comedy Central, and MTV—are seeing a significant decline in viewers and revenue, and the company’s film studio is currently operating at a loss. In the last three months of the previous year, Paramount reported an operating loss of $339 million, which included $500 million in costs related to restructuring after David Ellison’s Skydance Media acquired a controlling stake in August.