JOKER opens Wednesday Oct. 4, 2019

'Lucy in the Sky' opens on 38 US movie screens Oct. 4, 2019

An all new 'Hawaii Five-0' Friday Oct. 6, 2019 at 8/7 p.m.

'48 Hours' episode 'The Case Against Brooke Sklar Richardson'

The 48 HOURS (CBS) episode called, "The Case Against Brooke Skylar Richardson" aired Saturday night (9/28/2019) at 10/9 p.m. It was reported on by Erin Moriarty.

The overnight TV ratings are not available as I write this TV recap.

"The Case against Brooke Skylar Richardson." The state of Ohio. Brooke had an extreme health issue with her weight. She was a high school cheerleader and her new boyfriend got her pregnant. Her mother sent her to the clinic to get the birth control "pill." Brooke found that she was already pregnant and had asked the doctor not to tell anyone. She also didn't tell her parents nor the boyfriend. 

The baby was stillborn and Brooke buried her child in the back yard of her house. The local police got a tip that Brooke supposedly murdered the baby. She was arrested and charged in the death of her only child.

Click photos below for 48 HOURS on CBS.

(CBS photo. Brooke Sklar Richardson arrested).

(CBS photo. Brooke and her parents outside court).

(CBS photo. Brooke's parents lived through an internet nightmare).

'The Irishman' opens at the New York Film Festival

THE IRISHMAN opens November 27, 2019 on the streaming giant "Netflix." It had premiered recently at the New York Film Festival to some good reviews.

Click here for official "Netflix" website.

Experience 'The Climbers' in IMAX theaters Sept. 30, 2019

'Dateline' new season begins with 'The Thing About Pam'

DATELINE on NBC. Last night's 2-hour premiere follows the Podcast of the same name, "The Thing About Pam." Keith Morrison reports. I posted each episode of the Podcast on this blog. I will not TV recap.

In the overnight TV ratings. "Dateline" garnered 3.61 million TV viewers overall. It reached 0.6 million TV viewers in the all important 18 to 49 adult demographic. "Magnum P.I." grabbed 6.36 overall & 0.6 with adults. "20/20" (ABC) nabbed 3.25 overall & 0.6 with adults. 

Click photos below of DATELINE for NBC.

(NBC photo. Keith Morrison kicks off new TV season).

(NBC screenshot. Pam Hupp at center of the 2-hour episode).

Season 10 begins on 'Hawaii Five-0' with regular cast member gone

HAWAII FIVE-0 on CBS. Last night's episode on Friday (9/27/2019) was called, "Ua 'eha ka 'ili i ka maka o ka ihe." It was the beginning of the 10th TV season. A regular cast member had been shot and may have died. I will not TV recap because I don't want to spoil it for fans. Check it out for yourself. 

In the over-night TV ratings. "Hawaii Five-0" garnered 6.80 million TV viewers overall. It reached 0.7 million TV viewers in the all important 18 to 49 adult demographic. "American Housewives" (ABC) grabbed 3.39 overall & 0.7 with adults. "Bluff City Law" (NBC) nabbed 2.70 overall & 0.4 with adults (repeat).

Click photo below of HAWAII FIVE-0 at CBS.

(CBS photo. Season 10 logo).

(CBS photo. Steve & Danno arguing again as Season 10 begins).

'Dateline' Podcast 'The thing about Pam' Part 6

DATELINE on NBC. The final episode of this podcast is narrated by Keith Morrison. This 2-hour premiere episode will be aired Friday night 27, 2019 at 9/8 p.m. 

Pam Hupp was arrested for murder after posing as a "Dateline" producer. She had lured a man into her home claiming that he broke inside to rob her. She pulled a gun and killed him during her 911 Emergency call. She tried to frame Russ Faria again, whom she tried to frame, for his wife's murder. His was convicted, but a judge over turned his case. The second trial found him not guilty.

Podcast 'My Life of Crime' and 'The Family Business'

My Life Of Crime says, "How murder, mayhem and a not so average mom shaped the life of Hollywood filmmaker Nicholas Musurca. Nick’s specialty is horror films. His childhood revolved around his mother’s unusual occupation- TV crime reporter for 48 Hours. He grew up on tales of abducted children, eerie crime scenes and serial killers. One of those notorious murderers, known as --BTK- mailed some of his artwork to the house. Why? Because his mother gave out their home address."

"Nick's mother, none other than crime reporter Erin Moriarty, believed that the killer’s artwork was essential to reporting the story… and she figured the killer wasn’t getting out of jail anytime soon. This funny, warm, biting podcast about combining motherhood with investigating murder delves into the relationship between Hollywood horror and true crime. Hosted jointly by Erin Moriarty and her partner in crime at 48 Hours, correspondent Richard Schlesinger, the podcast showcases what it’s like to cover some of the country’s most infamous crimes and the victims who must live through them."

An all new '48 Hours' Saturday Sept. 28, 2019

48 HOURS on CBS. The next episode is called, "The Case Against Brooke Skylar Richardson" that will air this Saturday at 10/9 p.m. 

CBS says, "The parents of Brooke Skylar Richardson speak out -- the real story behind the international headlines in the case of an alleged unthinkable crime."

'Dateline' Podcast 'The Thing About Pam' Part 5

DATELINE on NBC. This new podcast is reported on by Keith Morrison. This has premiered right before the TV broadcast that will air this Friday Sept. 27, 2019 at 9/8 p.m.

If you haven't listened to this yet. The "Dateline" producer has provided input and it adds a lot to this story. (I must say, the woman at the center of this story is off her mental rocker. Her name is Pam Hupp).

Netflix Official Trailer 'El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie' 2019

'Dateline' Saturday Night Mystery Sept. 28, 2019 at 9/8 p.m.

2-Hour 'Dateline' Season Premiere Friday Sept. 27, 2019 at 9/8 p.m.

'Dateline' Podcast 'The Thing About Pam' Part 4

DATELINE on NBC. The new podcast reported by Keith Morrison kicks off the new TV season with a bang. The 6-part series is now playing Part 4 online.

"The Thing About Pam" is one helluva podcast about a very unbelievable woman named Pam Hupp. "Dateline" covered her story twice on-air. This podcast has a new twist and it has input from the actual producers. 

Part 4 has a murdered woman, a husband convicted in her death and then he gets acquitted. Pam Hupp is at the center who inherited $150,000 from the murdered woman.

'Hawaii Five-0' premieres Friday Sept. 27, 2019

HAWAII FIVE-0 on CBS. The 10th season premiere will air this Friday at 8/7 p.m. (Click logo below for official website to catch up on recent episodes).

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'El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie' coming Oct. 11, 2019

NET-FLIX. The trailer for "El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie" was dropped. It will premiere on the streaming giant Oct. 11, 2019. The movie will also open in select theaters. "Breaking Bad" TV fans are absolutely freaking out.

'Dateline' Podcast 'The Thing About Pam' Part 4

DATELINE on NBC. The Podcast is called, "The Thing About Pam" and part 4 was just uploaded. Keith Morrison reports and narrates.

Betsy Faria was stabbed to death multiple times. Her husband Russ was charged and convicted of her murder. Betsy's supposed best friend, Pam Hupp, inherited Betsy's life insurance worth $100,000. Pam claimed that Betsy wanted her to open a trust fund for her kids. Russ was sent to prison and Pam did open that trust fund, but quickly withdrew all of the money.

Every interview during this investigation is shown here which couldn't be during the "Dateline" broadcasts. (Excellent.!)

'Judy' opens in limited release Friday Sept. 27, 2019

'Abominable' opens on 4,100+ US movie screens Friday Sept. 27, 2019

ABC 20/20 covers 'The Hustlers' that was made into a Movie

HUSTLERS from STX ENTERTAINMENT opened in US movies theaters on Sept. 13, 2019. It has grabbed $50 million in box office receipts as of Saturday Sept. 21. Jennifer Lopez has garnered rave reviews and there has been rumors of an Oscar nomination.

STX Entertainment says, "Hustlers - follows a crew of savvy former strip club employees who band together to turn the tables on their Wall Street clients. The film is inspired by the article published by New York Magazine entitled - The Hustlers at Scores - written by Jessica Pressler." 

20/20 (ABC) covered the real story (The Hustlers) behind the movie and it is fascinating. YouTube uploaded the story, but only has 3 parts of 4. Click ABC logo below for complete segment.

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Below is the trailer for "Hustlers" starring Jennifer Lopez and Canstance Wu.

'Dateline' episode 'Reckoning' nabs 2.54 TV Ratings Overall

The DATELINE (NBC) episode called, "Reckoning" had aired Monday night (9/20/2019) at 10/9 p.m. It was reported by Savannah Guthrie. In the overnight TV ratings. It garnered 2.54 million TV viewers overall. It reached 0.4 million TV viewers in the all important 18 to 49 adult demographic. "20/20" (ABC) grabbed 3.67 overall & 0.5 with adults. "Blue Bloods" (CBS) 4.44 overall & 0.4 with adults.

"Reckoning." Jeffrey Epstein recently committed suicide inside jail. He was a wealthy New York financier who was an accused sex trafficker. Virginia Roberts got a summer job at the infamous "Mar-a-Lago" in Florida when she was very young. She landed an interview with Epstein who needed a private masseuse. It was a job she wanted to work in. He was nude in this interview and she gave him a massage. Epstein had then asked her to get naked. She was sexually assaulted and then later handed to another man who Virginia claims was, "Prince Andrew" the Duke of York. 

Virginia was supposedly only one of many young women Jeffrey Epstein recruited and sexually abused and/or trafficked.

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(NBC photo. Jeffrey Epstein).

(NBC photo. Jeffrey Epstein female accusers).

'48 Hours' Pre-empted by NCAA Football Saturday Sept. 21, 2019

48 HOURS on CBS. The TV crime show will return Saturday Sept. 28, 2019 with an all new episode. Click here for last week's 2-hour season premiere, "The Hollywood Ripper."

Below is the new look for a new TV season that will open each TV segment.

'Dateline' Podcast 'The Thing About Pam' Part 3

DATELINE on NBC. What's interesting about this story is the input of its' producer of this podcast series. It is something you do not hear or see on the popular TV show. (I like this).

Below is Part "Three" of "The Thing About Pam" which was covered twice by "Dateline." More interviews and a lot of intrigue. 

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Murder Mystery 'Knives Out' opens Thanksgiving 2019

'Dateline' Saturday Sept. 21, 2019

DATELINE on NBC. The weekend episode is called, "Suspicion in Silver City" that will air this Saturday at 10/9 p.m. This is a repeat. Check it out if you missed it.

An all new 'Dateline' Friday Sept. 20, 2019

DATELINE on NBC. The next episode is called, "Reckoning" that will air this Friday at 10/9 p.m. 

NBC says, "Virginia Roberts Giuffre shares her account to NBC News’ Savannah Guthrie of being forced to have sex with Jeffrey Epstein and others in his powerful orbit, including Prince Andrew, and her allegation that Epstein’s associate, Ghislaine Maxwell, played a crucial role in his sex trafficking organization."

"Guthrie also sits down for the first extensive television interview with Michael Reiter, the former Palm Beach Chief of Police who oversaw the original investigation into Epstein. Reiter tells Guthrie that his department’s investigation more than a decade ago uncovered substantial evidence of Epstein’s crimes, but subsequent handling by state and federal prosecutors was deeply flawed. He describes it as -- the worst failure of the criminal justice system…in modern times.”

'Hawaii Five-0' premiere's Friday Sept. 27, 2019 at 8/7 p.m.

'Dateline' Podcast 'The Thing About Pam' Episode 2

DATELINE on NBC. The network begins a new Podcast with Keith Morrison. The 6-part series has begun with Part 1 - debuting today, Sept. 18, 2019. 

The Thing About Pam says, "Two days after Christmas, 2011, Russ Faria came home from game night to find his wife, Betsy, dead. He was soon charged and convicted of her murder. But Russ Faria insisted he did not kill his wife. Betsy’s brutal murder set off a chain of events that would leave one man dead, another man implicated, and expose a diabolical scheme."

'48 Hours' podcast 'Erin Moriarty - My Life of Crime' Episode 2

My Life of Crime says, "Erin Moriarty spends the night at the Lizzie Borden Bed and Breakfast/Museum. Ghosts or not, there is a haunting story that lingers here. The mystery: Why would a 32-year-old woman born into wealth and privilege kill her father and stepmother with an ax? Did she do it?" 

"In Part 2 of this unusual narrative, Lizzie Borden is on trial for two brutal murders. Author Cara Robertson has written a fascinating book about Lizzie’s trial and takes us back in time to the justice system of the last century. Cara’s book is written right from the court record. The prosecution has a strong case: Lizzie was home at the time of the murders, she burned a dress and she may have had a motive. The jury deliberated for 90 minutes and the verdict will surprise you."

Podcast. Lizzie Borden: Part 2

Associated Press Interview with Keith Morrison 2018

'48 Hours' Podcast 'My Life of Crime' begins with 'Lizzie Borden'

48 HOURS on CBS. This network and NBC are jumping into the Podcast Format. Erin Moriarty has already presented "My Life of Crime" last week. "Dateline" will premiere their Podcast this week. (see my post's below).

I will recap a little and post each podcast after the episode airs. I love this...!

MY LIFE OF CRIME with Erin Moriarty "Lizzie Borden: Part 1"

DATELINE Podcast premieres Sept. 18, 2019 'The Thing about Pam'

DATELINE on NBC. The TV crime show is expanding to a "Podcast" format to kick-off the Fall TV season 2019. 

"The Thing about Pam" will be reported and narrated by Keith Morrison (of course). This a 6-part series. (Way cool). 

NBC says, "Two days after Christmas, 2011, Russ Faria came home from game night to find his wife, Betsy, dead. He was soon charged and convicted of her murder. But Russ Faria insisted he did not kill his wife. Betsy’s brutal murder set off a chain of events that would leave one man dead, another man implicated, and expose a diabolical scheme." 

"It would also see Dateline NBC—the true-crime original—become a part of the never-ending saga that proves the old adage: Truth is stranger than fiction. This original series from Keith Morrison and Dateline defies all expectations."

Click on NBC logo for NBC News Podcast website.

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THE THING ABOUT PAM Trailer from "Tune-In" Podcasts.

'Downton Abbey' opens on 3,000+ US movie screens Friday Sept. 20, 2019

'Rambo: Last Blood' opens on 3,300 US movie screens Friday Sept. 20, 2019

'48 Hours' episode 'The Hollywood Ripper' nabs 3.23 TV Ratings Overall

The 48 HOURS (CBS) episode called, "The Hollywood Ripper" aired Saturday night (9/14/2019) at 9/8 p.m. It was reported on by Maureen Maher. In the overnight TV ratings. It garnered 3.27 million TV viewers overall. It reached 0.4 million TV viewers in the all important 18 to 49 adult demographic. "College Football" (ABC) grabbed 3.44 overall & 0.8 with adults. "Dateline" (NBC) 2.21 overall & 0.4 with adults.

The second hour of "48 Hours" at 10 p.m. It moved up to 3.27 with overall TV ratings. This was a 2-hour season premiere (Fall 2019).   

"The Hollywood Ripper." California. Michael Gargiulo was called a serial thrill killer. He had stalked and killed three young women with a knife. It began in 2001 in Hollywood, then El Monte and finally at Santa Monica. The first woman had a hang out date with actor, Ashton Kutcher. When he showed up at her house. The lights were on, but no one was home.  

1993 in the city of Chicago. A young woman was stabbed to death in front of her house. Her parents claim she had no enemies at all. Michael Garguilo had known the family since he was in 2nd grade. He had lived up the street. Was that the beginning of his crime spree?

Click photos below for 48 HOURS on CBS.

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(CBS Miami, Florida affiliate).

(CBS photo. Michael Garguilo is a killer).

Experience 'Ford v. Ferarri' in IMAX theaters 2019

'48 Hours' Erin Moriarty Podcast 'My Life of Crime' begins

Lizzie Borden: Part 1 

"Erin Moriarty takes us to Fall River, Massachusetts, where one of the most sensational crimes of the 19th century took place. The crime inspired the dark nursery rhyme - Lizzie Borden took an ax and gave her mother 40 whacks. When she saw what she had done, she gave her father 41."

(Click CBS logo for "Art 19" Podcast website).

"Despite what everyone thinks they know, there is a stunning verdict in the case. In part 1 of this unusual road trip, Erin takes us to the scene of the crime - the house where the murders took place is now The Lizzie Borden Bed and Breakfast/Museum." 

"We learn about the Borden family and what happened on that fateful day in August of 1892. It was a brutal crime scene and there are actual death photos hanging in the house. Erin will spend the night here. She is looking for a motive, evidence and maybe a ghost or two."

'Dateline' episode 'Into the Dark' grabs 3.39 TV Ratings Overall

The DATELINE (NBC) episode called, "Into the Dark" had aired Monday night (9/13/2019) at 10/9 p.m. It was reported by Keith Morrison. In the overnight TV ratings. It garnered 3.39 million TV viewers overall. It reached 0.6 million TV viewers in the all important 18 to 49 adult demographic. "20/20" (ABC) grabbed 2.53 overall & 0.4 with adults. "Blue Bloods" (CBS) 4.19 overall & 0.3 with adults.

"Into the Dark." Utah. Mackenzie Lueck had returned earlier to the Salt Lake City airport and got into a "Lift." She was dropped off in Hatch Park and then had gotten into another car. It was 3:00 a.m. That car drove off into the darkness never to be seen again.... 

Police later had looked at the airport security cameras. Mackenzie was alone and talked to no one. She had sent a text message to her mom and was seen walking out of the airport. The "Lift" driver said she seemed okay and not troubled at all. She was fine when she got out of that "Lift."

Mackenzie had a secret nobody knew about. She had appeared on a dating website. 

Click photos below for DATELINE on NBC.

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(NBC photo. Keith Morrison reports).

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2-hour Season Premiere of '48 Hours' on Sept. 14, 2019

48 HOURS on CBS. The new episode is called, "The Hollywood Ripper" that will air this Saturday at 9/8 p.m. 

CBS says, "Four young women attacked, only one survivor. 48 Hours - correspondent Maureen Maher has been on the trail of serial killer Michael Garguilo for more than a decade. How '48 Hours' helped crack one of the cases in an all new, two-hour season premiere."

'48 Hours' A new Fall TV season & new look 2019

Filming has already begun on Season 10 of VERA

VERA on "Amazon" and "Britbox." The U.S., doesn't have ITV unless you subscribe for it online. But, the TV show doesn't air across the pond to America. Nonetheless - it is broadcast in over 20 countries around the world. 

The TV ratings were good during its' first season. It has grown ever since to a whopping 8 million viewership (each episode) during the 9th TV season. Because of those ratings. ITV has renewed it for a 10th season. Filming began back in the spring of 2019. 

What I love about the show is the mysterious twists on who the killer is. I'm surprised with each episode and always guess the wrong killer. Plus, I think Brenda Blethyn is fantastic as Vera. Each episode is 1 hour and 30 minutes. (My TV recaps of season 9 are below).

Below is an interview with VERA star Brenda Blethyn.

'Dateline' Saturday Sept. 14, 2019

DATELINE on NBC. The weekend episode is called, "The Threat" that will air this Saturday at 9/8 p.m. This is a repeat episode. Check it out if you missed it. A very intriguing segment.

An all new 'Dateline' Friday Sept. 13. 2019 at 10/9 p.m.

DATELINE on NBC. The next episode is called, "Into the Dark" that will air this Friday at 10/9 p.m. 

Note: Dateline Fans can check out the TV show's Facebook Page and watch a different preview there. This young woman returned home and was dropped off in a park, just 8 miles from where she had lived. She then climbed into another car and vanished. Check it out....

VERA episode 'The Seagull' brings another huge 8.43 TV Ratings Overall

VERA (ITV) Season 09 and Episode 04. The episode is called, "The Seagull." In the overnight TV ratings. It held steady at 8.43 million TV viewers overall. The regular TV season has 4 episodes that run at 1 hour and 30 minutes each.

"The Seagull." Vera Stanhope (Brenda Blethyn) and her homicide team are called to an underground drainage tunnel. A human skull was found that has been there for more than a decade. It's a male named Robbie who was bludgeoned to death. He was found next to the Seagull nightclub which was popular back in 1995. Vera said she used to frequent that night spot. 

Robbie's mother knew he had died and said he went to a birthday party in 1995. He never returned home. A man who owned the Seagull acted like he was a mobster. He was never charged over his illegal activities. A black male turns up murdered after he asked questions about Robbie's death. This man's girlfriend leads Vera to her father who was a corrupt cop. He sits in prison....

Go to AMAZON on BRITBOX to watch full episodes.

'Dateline' episode 'The disappearance of Jennifer Dulos' grabs 4.13 TV Ratings Overall

The DATELINE (NBC) episode called, "The Disappearance of Jennifer Dulos" had aired Monday night (9/9/2019) at 10/9 p.m. It was reported by Dennis Murphy. In the overnight TV ratings. It garnered 4.13 million TV viewers overall. It reached 0.7 million TV viewers in the all important 18 to 49 adult demographic. "Grand Hotel" (ABC) grabbed 2.80 overall & 0.6 with adults. "Bull" (CBS) 3.04 overall & 0.3 with adults.

"The Disappearance of Jennifer Dulos."  New Canaan Connecticut. Jennifer had taken her five kids and left her marriage in 2017. Last May 2019. She had dropped her kids off at their privtae school and completely disappeared. Her family SUV was found in a park with no evidence of any kind. It became a missing person case.

Fotis Dulos had been having an affair and Jennifer left him. She filed for divorce quickly it became contentious for two years. A lot of money was at its' center and then Jennifer went missing. 

Click photos below for DATELINE on NBC.

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(MSNBC photo. Fotis Dulos interview).

VERA episode 'Cold River' climbs to high 8.50 TV Ratings Overall

VERA (ITV) Season 09 and Episode 03. The episode is called, "Cold River." In the overnight TV ratings. It spiked even higher with 8.50 million TV viewers overall. The regular TV season has 4 episodes that run at 1 hour and 30 minutes each.

"Cold River." Vera Stanhope (Brenda Blethyn) and her homicide team are called out to a boating dock in the city. The night before. A woman had been found dead in the river during a party on a boat. She was brought on board who was beaten and strangled to death. Her sister believes that the boyfriend was abusing her. The victim's apartment looked like there was a struggle with furniture over turned. The expensive security alarm didn't go off, but there were no signs of a break in. 

The victim had entered the boat party and by midnight she was dead underneath that boat. The woman who threw the party had thought everyone was checked before boarding.... 

   

Go to AMAZON on BRITBOX to watch full episodes.

VERA episode 'Cuckoo' hits another big 8.37 TV Ratings Overall

VERA (ITV) Season 09 and Episode 02. The episode is called, "Cuckoo." In the overnight TV ratings. It garnered another huge 8.37 million TV viewers overall. The regular TV season has 4 episodes that run at 1 hour and 30 minutes each.

"Cuckoo." Vera Stanhope (Brenda Blethyn) and her homicide team are called out to a boat yard. A young male is found stabbed to death. The security cameras aren't working. They find a hole in a fence where the male got inside. He had jumped on a train and traveled here. A local police officer claims the deceased isn't from the area. He knows all of the wild teens.

The young man is named Caden who was reported missing weeks before. He was a normal angry teen male. He had gotten a job at a local community center where he used to live. He seemed like a teen who was never in trouble. The medical examiner found crack/cocaine inside Caden's body. 

Go to AMAZON on BRITBOX to watch full episodes.

An all new 'Dateline' Monday Sept. 9, 2019

DATELINE on NBC. The next episode is called, "The disappearance of Jennifer Dulos" that will air this Monday at 10/9 p.m. 

NBC says, "The estranged husband of missing Connecticut mom, Fotis Dulos, tells Dateline NBC in his first national interview that he believes his missing wife, Jennifer Dulos, is alive. Fotis tells NBC News’ Dennis Murphy, 'She was a great mother. I think she was an excellent mother. And I hope that she continues to be an excellent mother.' Fotis also denied having anything to do with her disappearance."

The sit-down interview took place before Fotis was arrested this week for a second time, after his wife vanished in May, for allegedly tampering with evidence.

The one-hour special also includes interviews with Jennifer’s family and friends, as well as Fotis’ attorney. He has pleaded not guilty and has denied having anything to do with his estranged wife’s disappearance.

Mash-Up Trailer Reactions to 'Bad Boys for Life'

This is the trend now because everybody's a movie critic. I'm beginning to enjoy these reactions to movie trailers. These people are true film fans. Some of them talk way too much though.... 

"Bad Boys for Life" opens in movie theaters on Jan. 17, 2020. This is the third movie in the franchise that began back in 1995.

'JOKER' wins 'Golden Lion' Award at Venice Film Festival 2019

It looks like the Award season has begun with "Joker" (Warner Bros.) taking the "Golden Lion" award at the Venice Film Festival 2019. The stand alone film from the DC Comics "Batman" series will open in movie theaters Oct. 4, 2019.

Click Photos below for JOKER news.

(Warner Bros. photo).

(South China Morning Post photo. Joaquin Phoenix & director Todd Phillips accepting award).

'The Goldfinch' opens on 2,500+ US movie screens Friday Sept. 13, 2019

'VERA' episode 'Blind Spot' grabs huge 8.63 TV Ratings Overall

VERA (ITV) Season 09 and Episode 01. The episode is called, "Blind Spot." In the overnight TV ratings. It garnered a whopping 8.63 million TV viewers overall. The regular TV season has 4 episodes that run at 1 hour and 30 minutes each.

"Blind Spot." Vera Stanhope (Brenda Blethyn) and her homicide team are called to one of the largest landfill's in the area. The dead body of a brunette is found stabbed to death multiple times. They find out that her name is Joann who is a criminal forensic psychologist. She had a lesbian girlfriend and her parents are divorcing. The landfill workers are on strike and there is a secret dirt road leading up to that fill. 

The night before Joann's body was found. She was walking along the highway and was supposedly picked up by someone. Vera is told she was killed and later dumped in that landfill.

Go to AMAZON or BRITBOX to watch full episodes.

'Dateline' episode 'Life Inside' nabs 3.31 TV ratings overall

The DATELINE (NBC) episode called, "Life Inside" had aired Friday night (9/6/2019) at 10/9 p.m. It was reported by Lester Holt. In the overnight TV ratings. It garnered 3.31 million TV viewers overall. It reached 0.6 million TV viewers in the all important 18 to 49 adult demographic. "20/20" (ABC) grabbed 3.38 overall & 0.5 with adults. "Blood Bloods" (CBS) 3.98 overall & 0.4 with adults.

"Life Inside." Angola at Louisiana used to be a slave owner plantation. It is now a prison for the state's most violent criminals. Lester Holt spent three days behind bars so he could experience what it is like inside. He slept in a cell used for death-row inmates. 

He talks not only to inmates, but to prison employees and advocates on prison reform. Holt found that most of the inmates are black men. The interesting fact about this prison which is similar to others in the U.S. Non-violent inmates are treated like violent criminals. Plus, mass incarceration is a big problem. Holt asks the question "Is this prison a punishment for non-violent inmates?"  

   

Click photos below for DATELINE on NBC.

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(NBC photo. Lester Holt talks with an inmate).

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Experience 'Terminator: Dark Fate' in IMAX on Nov. 1, 2019

'Bad Boys for Life' drops in movie theaters Jan. 17, 2020

Nothing beats the original BAD BOYS back in the 1990's. But - I must say that the chemistry is still here after 20 years. Funny trailer....

More 'Clowns' in movie theaters this Fall 2019

IT: CHAPTER TWO opens today Sept. 6, 2019 in US movie theaters. JOKER comes down the pike in theaters on Oct. 4. 

Now - WRINKLES THE CLOWN will premiere in limited theaters, and with Video-on-Demand Oct. 4, 2019. This is a documentary.

Check out the Trailer below.

'Parasite' opens Oct. 11, 2019 in LA and New York

PARASITE from SOUTH KOREA. It has already opened in Foreign markets nabbing $90 million. It took home the "Palme d'Or" at the Cannes Film Festival 2019.  Bong Joon-ho directed "The Host", "Memories of Murder" and the fantastic murder mystery, "Mother."

The trailer below is in English sub-titles.

'48 Hours' 2 Back-To-Back episodes Saturday Sept. 7, 2019

48 HOURS on CBS. The second hour segment is called, "What Happened to Rachel?" that will air this Saturday at 10/9 p.m. This is a repeat. Check it out if you missed it.

CBS says, "A popular teacher is gunned down in a quiet Pennsylvania city. Who would want her dead? Turns out, there might be a few people. 48 Hours - correspondent Erin Moriarty investigates."

'48 Hours' 2 Back-To-Back episodes Saturday Sept. 7, 2019

48 HOURS on CBS. The first hour segment is called, "Storm of Suspicion" that will air this Saturday at 9/8 p.m. This is a repeat episode. Check it out if you missed it.

CBS says, "48 Hours - goes behind the scenes with investigators as they search for a mother of two who vanished just before Hurricane Harvey hit. Correspondent Maureen Maher investigates."

An All New 'Dateline' Friday Sept. 6, 2019

DATELINE on NBC. The next episode is called, "Life Inside" that will air this Friday at Sept. 6, 2019. This will reported and narrated by Lester Holt who also host's the TV crime show.

'Joker' ET interview with Joaquin Phoenix & director Todd Phillips

JOKER opens Oct. 4, 2019 in IMAX theaters.

(Warner Bros. The official poster 2019).

Renee Zellweger gets rave reviews for 'Judy'

The Telluride Film Festival (Aug. 30 to Sept. 2, 2019). "Judy" opens in limited theatrical release on Sept. 27, 2019. It stars Renee Zellweger who portrays entertainer Judy Garland (Wizard of Oz). Renee is receiving solid reviews.

Experience IMAX theaters with 'IT: Chapter Two' Friday Sept. 6, 2019

Podcast: SAG-AFTRA and over turning 'Right-to-Work'

SAG-AFTRA says, "So-called “right-to-work” laws are a threat to labor and the power of collective bargaining, which is critical to ensuring that workers are fairly compensated and have safe working conditions."

"This episode takes us to Missouri, one of the few states to overturn its “right-to-work” law. In August 2018, the state’s voters resoundingly defeated the anti-union Proposition A."

"SAG-AFTRA Missouri Valley Local Executive Director Maureen O’ Brien and Atlanta Local Board member and the union’s National Right-to-Work Committee Chair Ric Reitz talk with hosts President Gabrielle Carteris and National Executive Director David White about the history of right-to-work laws and their effects on the working class."

"O’Brien and Reitz offer a firsthand account of the events leading to the demise of Prop A and talk about the ongoing fight against “right-to-work” laws throughout the country."

'JOKER' comes to IMAX Movie Theaters Oct. 4 , 2019

You won't miss a thing in the IMAX experience....

'Joker' opens to Rave Reviews at Venice Film Festival

JOKER from WARNER BROS. Comic fans have been freaking out over the only 2 trailers released for this movie. The Final Trailer dropped a few days ago and fans are "wetting" their pants in delight. The stand alone film is not part of the DC Extended Universe Films release....

JOKER received an 8-minute long ovation from the Venice audience. Film critics are already writing their reviews with mostly positive and only a few negative. 

Now - there are way too many critics to follow. I mean Talk-Talk-Talk and Over-Analyze. 

That's fine. But I say, just go see the film and decide for yourself. (Below is a positive review with no spoilers). 

JOKER opens October 4, 2019 on US movie screens.

'Dateline' Monday with Andrea Canning Sept. 2, 2019 at 10/9 pm