"Making the perfect self-tape is more important than ever for actors. On this replay of a popular SAG-AFTRA panel, casting directors Krista Husar, Caroline Liem and Tracy ‘Twinkie’ Byrd share strategies for producing the perfect self-tape. The group offers tips on lighting, slates, sound—and they dish on the best and worst auditions they’ve seen."
Monday, November 29, 2021
1989 Mystery surrounds War Criminal in 'Music Box' with Jessica Lange
MUSIC BOX from TRI-STAR PICTURES (1989). It was not a box office hit. It grabbed only $6 million in the U.S. It would later become a moderate success on VHS home video rental. Jessica Lange recieved an Oscar nomination as Best Actress.
In the 1980's - War Criminals who committed atrocities against Jewish people were "outed" and charged with "crimes." After World War II (1945). Many had settled into communites around the world including the U.S.
"Music Box" is loosely based on a true story about one war criminal from the country of Hungary.
Michael Lazlo had lied on his immigration papers 37 years before. He married and had two kids in the U.S. His daughter Ann Talbot (Jessica Lange) became a criminal lawyer. The name of Michael Lazlo was known by Hungarian Jews as "Mishka." The former commander of the "Arrow Cross" death squad. He tortured and killed Jewish families. There are several men named Michael Lazlo in the U.S.
Ann decides to defend her father in court before an appointed Jewish Judge. To see if there is a case to prosecute Michael by a jury. Ann does her job well in the defense. However - The testimony of Hungarian Jews who were tortured by "Mishka" brought reasonable doubt. Ann has her own questions, but she's got a job to do.
I will not give anything away.... Ann takes a trip to Hungary and visits a specific river. It was where Jewish blood had flowed during the War. Does she find the truth in the land of her ancestors?
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Sunday, November 28, 2021
The '48 Hours' episode 'A Promise to Ahmaud Arbery' Hits 1.66 TV Ratings Overall
The 48 HOURS (CBS) episode called, "A Promise to Ahmaud Arbery" aired last Saturday night (11/27/2021) at 10/9 p.m. In the overnight TV ratings. It garnered 1.66 million TV viewers overall. It reached 0.2 million TV viewers in the all important 18-49 adult demographic. "College Football" (ABC) grabbed 5.55 overall & 1.4 with adults (8-11 p.m.). "Saturday Night Live" (NBC) nabbed 1.81 overall & 0.3 with adults.
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Top Box Office 'Encanto' Hits top spot with estimated $27 million
TOP BOX OFFICE / WEEK-ENDING / NOV. 28, 2021 / ESTIMATED
This doesn't count last Wednesday and Thursday (Thanksgiving Day) numbers.
- Encanto ---> $27 Million
- Ghostbusters: Afterlife ---> $24.5M
- House of Gucci ---> $14.2M
- Eternals ---> $7.9M
- Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City ---> $5.3M
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Friday, November 26, 2021
An all new '48 Hours' on Saturday Nov. 27, 2021
48 HOURS on CBS. The next episode is called, "A Promise to Ahmaud Arbery" that will air this Saturday at 10/9 p.m.
CBS says, "When Ahmaud Arbery was chased by three White men and shot in the street, his mother laid him to rest promising to get him justice. The promise is fulfilled when the men are found guilty. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca reports."
Wednesday, November 24, 2021
NBC 'Dateline' Pre-empted by Holiday Specials Friday Nov. 26, 2021
DATELINE on NBC. The TV crime show will be pre-empted this Friday by Thanksgiving and Christmas TV specials....
FRIDAY NIGHT / PRIME-TIME / 8-11 P.M.
How the Grinch Stole Christmas at 8/7 p.m.5 More Sleeps Til Christmas at 8:30/7:30 p.m.
Trolls Holiday in Harmony at 9/8 p.m.
Saturday Night Live - Christmas Sketches at 9:30/8:30 p.m.
Monday, November 22, 2021
1989 Mystery-Thriller 'Sea of Love' has great chemistry between Al Pacino and Ellen Barkin
SEA OF LOVE from UNIVERSAL PICTURES (1989). The production budget of this mystery thriller climbed to $19 million. It hit $110 million at the world-wide box office. It stars Al Pacino, Ellen Barkin and John Goodman.
New York City. There is a serial killer on the loose who targets men. These male victims had answered newspaper single "Want-Ads" from a woman. She looks for a "mate", but ends up killing them.
(This was long before the Internet when people communicated by only landline telephones and newspapers. Ancient - I know).
An alcoholic police detective (Pacino) is assigned to the case. Him and his partner (Goodman) place an Advetisement in those single "Want-Ads" to flesh out the female killer. A cool blonde (Barkin) answers the Ad and she becomes attracted to the lead detective. Is she the killer?.... Meanwhile, another man is murdered.
I won't give anything away.... There is a surprise at the end. I love a good mystery. Check it out on Blu-Ray so that you won't miss a clue.
Sunday, November 21, 2021
The '48 Hours' episode 'A Killer in the Family Tree' Hits 2.72 TV Ratings Overall
The 48 HOURS (CBS) episode called, "A Killer in the Family Tree" aired last Saturday night (11/20/2021) at 10/9 p.m. In the overnight TV ratings. It garnered 2.72 million TV viewers overall. It reached 0.3 million TV viewers in the all important 18-49 adult demographic. "College Football" (ABC) grabbed 3.52 overall & 0.9 with adults (8-11 p.m.). "Saturday Night Live" (NBC) nabbed 2.08 overall & 0.3 with adults.
This episode was so fascinating with DNA evidence through family geneology.
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Top Box Office 'Ghostbuster AfterLife' takes over number #1 with $44 Million
TOP BOX OFFICE / WEEK-ENDING / NOV. 21, 2021 / ESTIMATED
- Ghostbusters: Afterlife ---> $44.0 Million
- Eternals ---> $10.8M
- Clifford the Big Red Dog ---> $8.1M
- King Richard ---> $5.7M
- Dune ---> $3.1M
Saturday, November 20, 2021
The 'Dateline' episode 'Infamous' Hits 1.84 TV Ratings Overall
The DATELINE (NBC) episode called, "Infamous" aired Friday night (11/19/2021) at 9/8 p.m. In the overnight TV ratings. It garnered 1.84 million TV Ratings Overall. It reached 0.3 million TV million viewers in the all-important 18 to 49 adult demographic (9-11 p.m.). "20/20" (ABC) grabbed 7.09 overall & 1.0 with adults (9-11 p.m.). "Blue Bloods" (CBS) 5.56 overall & 0.4 with adults.
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Thursday, November 18, 2021
Saturday Night Mystery '48 Hours' on Nov. 20, 2021
48 HOURS on CBS. The next episode will ari this Saturday at 10/9 p.m.
Sneak peek: A Killer in the Family Tree
When a woman uploads her DNA to a genealogy website, authorities show up at her door. Is there a double murderer in her family tree? 48 Hours - correspondent Erin Moriarty reports."
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Wednesday, November 17, 2021
Podcast 'Dateline' with Keith Morrison 'The Thing About Helen and Olga' drops
DATELINE on NBC. The new 6-part podcast narrated by Keith Morrison is titled, 'The Thing about Helen and Olga." It has dropped at your favorite podcast streaming services.
Go here for all 6 episodes over at SIMPLE-CAST.
Monday, November 15, 2021
1985 excellent murder mystery 'Jagged Edge' with Glenn Close
JAGGED EDGE from COLUMBIA PICTURES (1985). The average movie ticket price was $3.55. The production climbed to $15 million. It became a box office hit and topped $40 million in the U.S.
Sony Pictures announced in 2018 that Halle Berry would recreate the Glenn Close role in a remake. That has never materialized. (IMO. Leave the classic 1980's movie alone.).
Jagged Edge -- A beautiful socialite is savagely killed inside of her bedroom. She was tied up and both of her nipples were cut off. All before she was stabbed to death by a hunting knife - with a jagged edge. The socialite's husband is accused of killing her who is soon arrested for her murder.
An aggressive defense female-attorney takes on the case. She is seduced by the husband who begins to look innocent. The intense courtroom trial unfolds in his favor. He is also the beneficiary of the wife's life insurance and all of her loaded assets.
I can't give anything away... Watch closely because there are twists and turns that make this a captivating mystery.
Back in 1985 - film audiences wanted to know who was shot and killed at the end. It was a male who wore a specific mask. The filmmakers wanted the audience to "make up their own minds" about who the real killer was.
It is best to watch it on Blu-Ray because each scene has a mystery. I love this film. Check it out.
Sunday, November 14, 2021
The '48 Hours' episode 'The Ring: The Murder of Patrick De La Cerda' Hits 3.09 TV Ratings Overall
The 48 HOURS (CBS) episode called, "The Ring: The Murder of Patrick De La Cerda" aired last Saturday night (11/13/2021) at 10/9 p.m. In the overnight TV ratings. It garnered 3.09 million TV viewers overall. It reached 0.3 million TV viewers in the all important 18-49 adult demographic. "College Football" (ABC) grabbed 2.73 overall & 0.5 with adults (8-11 p.m.). "Saturday Night Live" (NBC) nabbed 1.92 overall & 0.3 with adults.
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Top Box Office 'Eternals' stays on top for 2nd week with $27.5 Million
TOP BOX OFFICE / WEEK-ENDING / NOV. 14, 2021 / ESTIMATED
- Eternals ---> $27.5 Milion
- Clifford the Big Red Dog ---> $16.4M
- Dune ---> $5.5M
- No Time to Die ---> $4.6M
- Venom: Let There Be Carnage ---> $4.0M
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Saturday, November 13, 2021
The 'Dateline' episode 'The Doomsday Files' Hits 2.59 TV Ratings Overall
The DATELINE (NBC) episode called, "The Doomsday Files" aired Friday night (11/12/2021) at 9/8 p.m. In the overnight TV ratings. It garnered 2.59 million TV Ratings Overall. It reached 0.4 million TV million viewers in the all-important 18 to 49 adult demographic (9-11 p.m.). "20/20" (ABC) grabbed 2.87 overall & 0.5 with adults (9-11 p.m.). "Blue Bloods" (CBS) 5.76 overall & 0.4 with adults.
If you are tired of hearing about this story - Don't Be....
"Dateline" reveals a lot of new details and information. New Audio - New Phone and Text Messages - New Interviews.
Chad and Lori balance upon insanity and delusional God-Prophecy. It really is kind of sad and sickening. Check it out.
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Friday, November 12, 2021
CBS 'Young and the Restless' star Jerry Douglas dies at 88
THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS (Y&R) on CBS. The day-time soap opera had hit the number #1 spot in TV ratings during the 1987-88 season. (Daily ratings peaked at 8.1 million viewership overall.) The show stayed at number #1 for the next 33 years until 2020.
There was no "Internet" back in the 1980's with only 4 TV networks (ABC-NBC-CBS-FOX). The day-time soaps drew huge viewership 5-days a week. "The Young and the Restless" aired at noon each day and by 1987 was very, very popular.
Jerry Douglas portrayed John Abbott for 25 years on Y&R. He re-occured as a guest star for 10 more years. John ran "Jabot" Cosmetics who raised three children. By 1985 - John's love and hate relationship with his wife Jill Foster Abbott (Brenda Dickson) became too delicious for TV viewers... John even became a suspect in the shooting of Jill. The tagline went, "Who shot J.A?" (A rip-off of "Who shot J.R?" from the prime-time soap, "Dallas" CBS).
For twenty-five years - John was the matriarch of the Abbott family on "The Young and the Restless." I hadn't seen the soap after 1995. In my opinion - The 1980's had John Abbott at his classic best. RIP....
Below is 1984 CBS photo. Clockwise Jerry Douglas (John Abbott), Eileen Davidson (Ashley Abbott), Terry Lester (Jack Abbott) and Beth Maitland (Tracey Abbott).
Below is John Abbott and Jill Foster Abbott. Their chemistry was palpable.
An all new '48 Hours' this Saturday Nov. 13, 2021
48 HOURS on CBS. The next episode is called, "The Murder of Patrick De La Cerda" that will air this Saturday at 10/9 p.m.
"An undelivered engagement ring leads to murder. 48 Hours - correspondent Peter Van Sant reports."
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Thursday, November 11, 2021
Podcast 'Dateline' with Keith Morrison 'The Thing About Helen & Olga' coming Nov. 16, 2021
DATELINE on NBC. A new Podcast with Keith Morrison....
"Helen and Olga are kindly old ladies who open their hearts and wallets to down-and-out men in Los Angeles. In a city named for angels, the two women seem heaven-sent."
"After one of the men is killed by a hit-and-run driver -- and then another suffers the same fate -- investigators uncover a horrifying and twisted plot that stuns even the most seasoned detectives."
"All six episodes of this chilling podcast from Keith Morrison and Dateline will be available November 16th. Follow now."
Please check your favorite streaming "Dateline" podcasts. I listen to TUNE-IN.
An all new 'Dateline' Friday Nov. 12, 2021
DATELINE on NBC. The next episode is called, "The Doomsday Files" that will air this Friday at 9/8 p.m.
"New evidence, exclusive interviews, and an in-depth look at Lori Vallow and Chad Daybell, the Idaho couple charged in the murders of Lori’s children JJ & Tylee. Keith Morrison reports."
Wednesday, November 10, 2021
Gritty Western 'Old Henry' comes to Blu-Ray 2021
OLD HENRY at SHOUT FACTORY. Without a doubt... The best Western of 2021 is now on Blu-Ray. Please check out and buy at you favorite Online Stores.
Monday, November 8, 2021
1988 ABC-TV mini-series 'The Bourne Identity' seen by millions of TV viewers
THE BOURNE IDENTITY on ABC. The year was 1988 and there was only four major TV networks. They included ABC-CBS-NBC-FOX and each competed for top TV ratings.
Throughout the 1980's. The TV mini-series crossed over from 2 to 4 nights and grabbed massive TV viewership. Each network bought the latest popular novels and adapted them into movies.
ABC bought the rights to the best selling CIA book, "The Bourne Identity" (1980). They cast Richard Chamberlain as Jason Bourne and Jaclyn Smith as Marie St. Jacques.
"The Bourne Identity" aired over two nights on May 8-9, 1988. The first night garnered 24.8 million TV viewers overall. The second night grabbed 22.0 million TV viewers.
The TV mini-series stayed real close to the novel in terms of character and detail. (The 2002 film, "The Bourne Identity" with Matt Damon covered only the surface of that novel).
Jason Bourne (Chamberlain) is shot on a boat who washes ashore onto a beach. He wakes up with amnesia and is told that a micro-chip has been implanted into his hip. There is a bank account number on that chip too. He is also told that he had plastic surgery on his face.
He gets to the Foreign bank and is noticed as Jason Bourne. No one will tell him who he is as several men try to kill him. His memory comes back slowly and he discovers that he is a cold-blooded assasin. It goes deeper than that because he also discovers that his real name is David. Through it all... He faces espionage, CIA killers, double crosses and the dead bodies which keep piling up. The final action sequences are fantastic.
Go here for... THE BOURNE IDENTITY and the full 3-hour TV mini-series.
Here is the ABC-TV Promo Trailer.
Sunday, November 7, 2021
The '48 Hours' episode 'The Diary of Martha Moxley' Hits 2.58 TV Ratings Overall
The 48 HOURS (CBS) episode called, "The Diary of Martha Moxley" aired last Saturday night (11/6/2021) at 10/9 p.m. In the overnight TV ratings. It garnered 2.58 million TV viewers overall. It reached 0.3 million TV viewers in the all important 18-49 adult demographic. "College Football" (ABC) grabbed 1.87 overall & 0.4 with adults (8-11 p.m.). "Saturday Night Live" (NBC) nabbed 1.89 overall & 0.3 with adults (8-11 p.m.).
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Top Box Office 'Eternals' nabs top spot with $71 million
TOP BOX OFFICE / WEEK-ENDING / NOV. 7, 2021 / ESTIMATED
- Eternals ---> $71 Million
- Dune ---> $7.6M
- No Time to Die ---> $6.2M
- Venom: Let There Be Carnage ---> $4.5M
- Ron's Gone Wrong ---> $3.6M
Saturday, November 6, 2021
The 'Dateline' episode 'Horror at the Lake' Hits 2.67 TV Ratings Overall
The DATELINE (NBC) episode called, "Horror at the Lake" aired Friday night (11/5/2021) at 9/8 p.m. In the overnight TV ratings. It garnered 2.67 million TV Ratings Overall. It reached 0.4 million TV million viewers in the all-important 18 to 49 adult demographic (9-11 p.m.). "20/20" (ABC) grabbed 2.28 overall & 0.3 with adults (9-11 p.m.). "Blue Bloods" (CBS) 6.07 overall & 0.4 with adults.
Remember to watch DATELINE on the TRUE CRIME NETWORK daily. Check your local TV listings.
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Thursday, November 4, 2021
Saturday Night Mystery '48 Hours' on Nov. 6, 2021
48 HOURS on CBS. The next episode is called, "The Diary of Martha Moxley" that will air this Saturday at 10/9 p.m.
Sneak Peek: The Diary of Martha Moxley
"A 15-year-old girl beaten to death with a golf club in a wealthy Connecticut neighborhood. Does her diary hold clues to the killer? 48 Hours - correspondent Erin Moriarty reports."
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Wednesday, November 3, 2021
Tuesday, November 2, 2021
Podcast SAG/AFTRA 'Listen to this Before Becoming an Audiobook Narrator'
"Many actors are turning to audiobook narration, given the work can be both satisfying and lucrative... On this podcast, several successful audiobook narrators explain how to break into the industry and perfect your narration skills, and they provide perspectives on diversity and inclusion in the business... The presentation was part of our continuing PTEOE education series."
SAG/AFTRA union dues COVID-19 Relief program
"The SAG-AFTRA Executive Committee has approved a COVID-19 dues relief program for November 2021 dues. SAG-AFTRA dues bills will begin mailing on approximately Nov. 4 and be available online at sagaftra.org/billing-portal."
"Members who can pay on time are encouraged to do so when they receive their bill to allow the critical services of the union, such as residuals processing and contract negotiation and enforcement, to continue without disruption."
"Members experiencing COVID-19-related financial hardship can request and will be granted a due date extension and an installment plan on or before Dec. 10, 2021."
"You may pay your current November 2020 dues in two (2) installments. Half of the dues bill will be required by Dec. 10, 2021, and the remaining half by March 1, 2022."
"Please note that installment payments must be received no later than Dec. 10 and March 11, respectively, to maintain good standing for the November 2021 dues period unless prior period payments are owed."
"No late fees will be assessed for the November 2021 dues period and there will be no adverse impact on members’ work eligibility during this time."
"Your request for a due date extension/installment plan must be received no later than Dec. 10, 2021 by logging into your member account at....
"Call SAG-AFTRA at (855) 724-2387."
"Or by checking the COVID-19 DUES RELIEF EXTENSION box on the back of the payment coupon and returning by mail."
Classic 'Dateline' on 'True Crime Network' Daily
DATELINE on TRUE CRIME NETWORK (Start Date was Oct. 11, 2021). Check your local stations for how many times "Dateline" airs during the day.
I have Albuquerque's KOAT 7.3 channel. The episodes run three times in the evening and then our local KOAT 7 news.
Is this cool or what? I missed several episodes that I can finally watch in re-runs. - Yahoo.!!
This a gift from "Heaven" for "Dateline" fans.
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