THE ZERO FARES pilot program begins Jan. 1, 2022 with 'Albuquerque Public Transit'

City of Albuquerque says, "The City of Albuquerque’s Zero Fares Pilot Program will begin January 1, 2022. ABQ RIDE, ART and Sun Van will no longer require passengers to pay to use these services...."

“ABQ RIDE is working hard to make sure this pilot program is successful,” said Stephanie Dominguez, Interim Transit Director of ABQ RIDE. “As a department we remain committed to making public transportation accessible to everyone in our community. This pilot program helps fulfill that, in addition to the many other positive impacts we expect it will have....”

"Not only is Zero Fares a step in the right direction for an equitable public transportation system, but it’s a way to reduce traffic, assist the city’s economic development, promote a healthy lifestyle, boost ridership and have a positive environmental impact...." 

"On September 20, 2020, City Council formalized the use of the one-time, non-recurring appropriation of $3 million to fund the pilot program. Throughout the year, ABQ RIDE will collect data on ridership numbers, security incidents, cost and feedback from passengers to help determine whether or not the program will continue beyond December 31, 2022."

SNL Betty White is young & hip with classic skit 'NPR Delicious Dish'

Betty White dies at age 99

Saturday Night Mystery '48 Hours' on New Year's Day Jan. 1, 2022

48 HOURS on CBS. The New Year's Day episode is called, "The Missing Millionaire: A 'Tiger King' Mystery" that will air this Saturday at 10/9 p.m. 

CBS says, "A new look into the disappearance of Carole Baskin’s husband. Famed lawyer investigates 'meat grinder' theory. 48 Hours - correspondent Richard Schlesinger reports."

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Saturday Night 'Dateline' on Jan. 1, 2022 with Keith Morrison

DATELINE on NBC. The weekend eisode is called, "After the Party" That will air this Saturday at 9/8 p.m. 

NBC says, "A 28-year-old dies after hosting a New Year's Eve party. Four years later, a jury must decide if it was suicide or murder. Keith Morrison reports."

KOB 4 prime-time special 'Eye on New Mexico' Friday Dec. 31, 2021

EYE ON NEW MEXICO on KOB 4. A local NBC station affilliate. The 1-Hour segment is called, "End of Year Special" that will air this Friday at 10/9 p.m. The program focuses on important issues in the state of New Mexico (The Land Enchantment). 

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NBC Prime-Time Special pre-empting 'Dateline' Friday Dec. 31, 2021

DATELINE on NBC will be pre-empted by a 2-hour sepcial called, "2021: It's Toast" that will air this Friday from 8/7 to 10/9 p.m. 

NBC says, "Join Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager for a star-studded primetime New Year’s Eve special."

3rd Trailer 'The Batman' Drops & Reveals dark battle in Gothum

SAG-AFTRA Podcast 'How the Portrayal of Women Is Changing'

"A replay of Gotta SeeHer to Be Her with Dr. Knatokie Ford, an advisor to the #SeeHer initiative who advocates for the accurate portrayal of women and girls in marketing, advertising, media and entertainment. Dr. Ford joined the show earlier this year to talk about how creators can change perceptions by showing women as they truly are."

SAG-AFTRA Podcast 'What Your Talent Team Wants You To Know'

"How do you run your career like a business? Start by identifying and hiring the right team. On this episode, a lawyer, agent, publicist and social media expert discuss how they ensure people make the best decisions."

No TV Ratings '48 Hours' for Saturday Night Episode 'The Fenn Treasure'

The 48 HOURS (CBS) episode called, "The Fenn Treasure" aired last Saturday night (12/25/2021) at 10/9 p.m.

The TV Ratings Website I use has not posted any numbers since last Thursday. "Christmas Break." There will be no TV ratings for Saturday night Dec. 25, 2021.

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Trailer 'Sensation' in movie theaters Dec. 31, 2021

Trailer 'Jersey' in movie theaters Dec. 30, 2021

Trailer 'Jockey' in movie theaters Dec. 29, 2021

Top Box Office 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' remains on top with $81 million

TOP BOX OFFICE / WEEK-ENDING / DEC.26, 2021 / ESTIMATED

Spider-Man: No Way Home ---> $81.5 Million

Sing 2                                 ---> $23.8M

The Matrix Resurrections         ---> $12.0M

The King's Man                         ---> $6.4M

American Underdog                 ---> $6.2M

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Saturday night '48 Hours' on Dec. 25, 2021

48 HOURS on CBS. The next episode is called, "The Fenn Treasure" that will air this Saturday at 10/9 p.m.

Millionaire Forrest Fenn hid a gold-filled chest somewhere in the Rockies and wrote a poem with cryptic clues. Tens of thousands searched for it and five people died trying. A story of obsession. CBS This Morning - Tony Dokoupil reports."

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2021 Friday Christmas Eve 'Dateline' will be pre-empted by 'It's a Wonderful Life'

DATELINE on NBC. The TV crime show will be pre-empted by the 1946 movie, "It's a Wonderful Life" starring Jimmy Stewart. This is an annual Christmas airing which will run Friday night in Prime-Time from 8/7 p.m. to 11/10 p.m. 

(1946 film "It's a Wonderful Life." On left, Jimmy Stewart as George Baily. Henry Travers as a guardian angel Clarence.).

(1946 film "It's a Wonderful Life." Center, Dona Reed as Mary and Jimmy Stewart as George.

1981 murder of a Presidential hopeful in 'Blow Out' with John Travolta

BLOW OUT from FILM-WAYS  PICTURES (1981). It stars John Travolta, Nancy Allen and John Lithgow. The production budget cost $9 million. The marketing campaign also climbed to $9 million. The movie claimed a mere $13.8 million at the domestic box office. It was considered a loss and didn't open at the Foreign market.

Since 1981 - This murder mystery that was directed by Brian De Palma. It has become a major cult-classic. The "Criterion Collection" released a digital copy and it has become even more popular.

Jack Terry (John Travolta) is a sound technician who works for a production company that produces slasher films. One night, Jack is recording sounds when he thinks - he hears - a gunshot. It is right before a car runs off into a river. He jumps into the dark waters and save's a prostitute (Nancy Allen). He couldn't save Governor George McRyan who was also a presidential hopeful.

Another man took pictures of that car crash. Jack puts those pictures and his sound together. He believes that the Governor was assasinated. The police think he is a conspiracy theorist and say the crash was an accident.

I will not give anything away.... What is fascinating here is the cinematography and direction. Each scene transition is smooth and clear which captures the darker side of Philadelphia. The main focus is the "audio" which might've heard a "murder" and a possible cover up. Check it out.

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(1981. A scene from "Blow-Out" with John Travolta.).

The '48 Hours' episode 'The Life and Death of Nikki Kuhnhausen' Hits 3.05 TV Ratings Overall

The 48 HOURS (CBS) episode called, "The Life and Death of Nikki Kuhnhausen" aired last Saturday night (12/18/2021) at 10/9 p.m. In the overnight TV ratings. It garnered 3.05 million TV viewers overall. It reached 0.4 million TV viewers in the all important 18-49 adult demographic. "College Football" (ABC) grabbed 2.20 overall & 0.4 with adults (8-11 p.m.). "Saturday Night Live" (NBC) nabbed 1.95 overall & 0.3 with adults.

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Trailer 'The King's Man' in movie theaters Dec. 22, 2021

Trailer 'The Tender Bar' in movie theaters Dec. 22, 2021

Trailer 'Sing 2' in movie theaters Dec. 22, 2021

Trailer 'The Matrix Resurrections' in movie theaters Dec. 22, 2021

Top Box Office 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' flies to number #1 with $253 Million

TOP BOX OFFICE / WEEK-ENDING / DEC. 19, 2021 / ESTIMATED 

Spider-Man: No Way Home      ---> $253 Million

Encanto                                  ---> $6.5M

West Side Story                      ---> $3.4M

Ghostbusters: Afterlife            ---> $3.4M

Nightmare Alley                     ---> $3.0M

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The 'Dateline' episode 'The Overlook' Hits 2.39 TV Ratings Overall

The DATELINE (NBC) episode called, "The Overlook" aired Friday night (12/17/2021) at 9/8 p.m. In the overnight TV ratings. It garnered 2.39 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 2.21 overall & 0.3 with adults (9-11 p.m.). "Blue Bloods" (CBS) 3.10 overall & 0.2 with adults.

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Trailer 'Ambulance' moves release date forward to April 8, 2022

Horror Trailer 'The Black Phone' moves release date forward to June 24, 2022

Comedy 'Jordan Klepper talks to COVID-19 Anti-Vax Americans'

48 HOURS 2 back-to-back episodes on Saturday Dec. 18, 2021

48 HOURS on CBS. The second hour segment is called, "The Life and Death of Nikki Kuhnhausen" that will air this Saturday at 10/9 p.m.

CBS says."A young woman disappears after a Snapchat rendezvous. Her murder inspired a new law. 48 Hours - contributor Jamie Yuccas reports."

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48 HOURS has 2 back-to-back episodes on Saturday Dec. 18, 2021

48 HOURS on CBS. The first hour segment is called, "Scott Peterson: Case in Question" that will air this Saturday at 9/8 p.m. This is an update after Peterson's new sentencing.

CBS says, "He was convicted of murdering his pregnant wife. The 'other woman' recorded his calls for the prosecution. With his death sentence now overturned there’s a renewed push to clear him. CBS News correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti reports."

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Saturday Night 'Dateline' with Dennis Murphy Dec. 18, 2021 at 9/8 p.m.

Friday Night 'Dateline' with Josh Mankiewicz Dec. 17, 2021 at 10/9 p.m.

1962 'Whatever Happened to Baby Jane?' entered into the 'National Film Registry'

WHATEVER HAPPENED TO BABY-JANE? from WARNER BROS. (1962). It starred screen legends Joan Crawford and Bette Davis. The average movie ticket price for that year was 0.81 cents. The production budget climbed to $980,000 and was a box office smash earning $9.5 million. Both Davis and Crawford cut deals for a percentage of the profits. 

The film earned 5 Oscar nominations. It won only for "Best Costume Design" (Black & White Film). Bette Davis earned her 10th and final nomination as Best Actress. 

This had revived the careers of Davis and Crawford. Davis claimed that every major studio turned down the project. Both women were considered "Old Broads." Despite all of the gossip surrounding the production. Both actresses were very professional who got the job done. 

I will not discuss the ugly gossip that came after the success of the movie. It has been written and talked about for decades... The 2017 TV mini-series "Feud" was about the making of "Baby-Jane." It was complete gossip.

"Baby-Jane" told the story of two aging Hollywood actresses who fall on hard times. Blanche (Joan) is confined to a wheel-chair after a horrific car accident. It is presumed to have been caused by Baby-Jane (Bette). They have to live together and Jane plans a come-back as her actual child character, "Baby-Jane." She becomes grotesque who tries to re-live her earlier success. She also believes that Blanche is in her way who has to be destroyed - Literally... Is this a descent into madness? 

2021 "Baby-Jane" has been entered into the Library of Congress "National Film Registry." Congratulations.

The movie came out on "Blu-Ray" in 2012.

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(1962 publicity luncheon for "Baby-Jane." Bette Davis, Jack Warner and Joan Crawford.).

(1962. On the set during production of "Baby-Jane." Joan and Bette.).

Horror Trailer 'Agnes' is now in select Theaters plus on Demand

Trailer 'Operation Fortune' in movie theaters 2022

1986 Los Angeles Murder Mystery 'The Morning After' with Jane Fonda

THE MORNING AFTER from LORIMAR PICTURES (1986). The average movie ticket price from that year was $3.71. The production budget climbed to $15 million. It grabbed $25.1 million at the U.S. Box Office. It never opened in the Foreign markets. Jane Fonda had drawing power as an actress and a movie star. This was her 7th Oscar nomination as Best Actress.

Fonda portrays Alex, but her actress stage-name is "Vivica." She is a bleach-blonde alcoholic who is in-between jobs in Los Angeles. On Thanksgiving Day - She wakes up with a massive hangover who lays next to a sleazy male photographer. He has been murdered by a knife in the chest. She thinks it's a joke at first, but reality and that piercing hangover wakes her up.

She doesn't remember anything that happened the night before. The first phone call is to a guy named Jackie who tells her to call the police. She doesn't and tries to go on the run before the police actually show up. By circumstance - she meets a former police officer who drives her back to the crime scene. 

Fonda nearly gives a comic performance here when her character meets this former policeman. She trusts him as she begins to cover her tracks from the night before. Through it all - she's got to have a drink because she can't remember.

I will not give anything away.... I missed one big clue when I first saw this. The ending was a total surprise. Check it out. Plus, this is so mid-1980's. I love it!

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(1986. Jane Fonda in "The Morning After.).

The '48 Hours' episode on Saturday night was called, 'Who killed Racheal DelTondo'

48 HOURS on CBS. The TV Ratings were not put up for Saturday Dec. 11, 2021. Once or twice every year. The website I look at doesn't reveal numbers. So, there will be no TV Ratings to report.

This episode was an update.

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Trailer 'Novice' in movie theaters Dec. 17, 2021

Trailer 'Nightmare Alley' in movie theaters Dec. 17, 2021

Trailer 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' in movie theaters Dec. 17, 2021

Top Box Office 'West Side Story' dances to number #1 with $10.5 million

TOP BOX OFFICE / WEEK-ENDING / DEC. 12, 2021 / ESTIMATED

1. West Side Story         ---> $10.5 Million
2. Encanto                         ---> $9.4M
3. Ghostbusters: Afterlife ---> $7.1M
4. House of Gucci                 ---> $4.1M
5. Eternals                         ---> $3.1M

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The 'Dateline' episode 'The Secrets of Nygard Cay' Hits 3.10 TV Ratings Overall

The DATELINE (NBC) episode called, "The Secrets of Nygard Cay" aired Friday night (12/10/2021) at 9/8 p.m. In the overnight TV ratings. It garnered 3.10 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 2.38 overall & 0.3 with adults (9-11 p.m.). "Blue Bloods" (CBS) 5.90 overall & 0.5 with adults.

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Friday December 10, 2021 is registration deadline for COVID-19 union dues relief

SAG/AFTRA UNION MEMBERS (2021).

"Reminder: Friday is the deadline to sign up for COVID-19 Dues Relief. If you’ve not yet paid your November dues, please log in and register for dues relief by Friday."

Click Logo below for billing portal for sign-up and register.

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Saturday Night Mystery '48 Hours' Dec. 11, 2021

48 HOURS on CBS. The next episode is called, "Who Killed Rachael DelTondo?" that will air this Saturday at 10/9 p.m. 

CBS says, "A man on police radar for the shooting death of a school teacher is convicted of murder in a different case. Both times the victims had been out for ice cream. 48 Hours - correspondent Erin Moriarty has the latest on the case."

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Saturday Night 'Dateline' with Andrea Canning on Dec. 11, 2021 at 9/8 p.m.

Friday Night 'Dateline' with Natalie Morales on Dec. 10, 2021 at 9/8 p.m.

TV '48 Hours Mystery' is now streaming on 'Pluto TV'

48 HOURS on CBS. The TV crime show has been expanding on the Internet. You can watch on the regular CBS website and online at "Paramount+." 

You can also sign-up for Free and watch "48 Hours" streaming at "Pluto-TV." Look for channel 366. There are numerous other mystery programs to watch also. Check it out.

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1987 Murder Mystery wrapped in Horror 'Angel Heart' with Mickey Rourke and Robert De Niro

ANGEL HEART from TRI-STAR PICTURES (1987). It stars Mickey Rourke, Robert De Niro and Lisa Bonet. The production budget climbed to $18 million. It grabbed only $17.2 million at the U.S. Box Office and was considered a financial loss. The film was not released at the Foreign box office. 

Before its' premiere in U.S. theaters - The Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) gave it an "X" Rating. A particular scene involved too much sex and violence. Director Alan Parker trimmed off 10 seconds to recieve an "R" Rating. So that the movie could receive promotion in TV and newspaper advertisements.

Those 10 seconds were put back in for the release on VHS Home-Video. The Director's "Un-Cut" version. In today's terms - Those 10 seconds are pretty tame in comparison. But - This was 1987.

"Angel Heart" tells the story about a 1955 private detective named Harry Angel (Mickey Rourke). He is hired by a mysterious man named Louis Cypher (Robert De Niro). He asks Harry to find Johnny Favorite who is missing or dead. Harry's search has him traveling from New York to New Orleans.

Harry soon runs into dead bodies who were connected to Johnny. Their deaths are surrounded by "Voo-Doo" and/or "Witch-Craft" of Louisiana. It all engulfs Harry who becomes a suspect in one death or maybe more. 

I will not give anything away... But - Watch everything very closely. There are clues. This is considered a cult classic horror movie. I look at it as a deep murder mystery involving religion, heaven and hell. I saw this in a movie theater back in 1987. That ending had me "reeling." 

Check it out on Blu-Ray for "The Director's Cut."

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The '48 Hours' episode 'What Happened to the Perfect Child?' Hits 3.26 TV Ratings Overall

The 48 HOURS (CBS) episode called, "What Happened to the Perfect Child?" aired last Saturday night (12/4/2021) at 10/9 p.m. In the overnight TV ratings. It garnered 3.26 million TV viewers overall. It reached 0.4 million TV viewers in the all important 18-49 adult demographic. "College Football" (ABC) grabbed 7.86 overall & 1.8 with adults (8-11 p.m.). "It's A Wonderful Life" (NBC) nabbed 2.18 overall & 0.2 with adults (8-11 p.m.).

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Trailer 'Red Rocket' in mvoie theaters Dec. 10, 2021

Caution: There is Rated-R fowl language in this trailer.

Musical Trailer 'West Side Story' in movie theaters Dec. 10, 2021

Trailer 'Being the Ricardos' in theaters Dec. 10, 2021 plus streaming Dec. 21st

Top Box Office 'Encanto' number #1 with $12.7 million

TOP BOX OFFICE / WEEK-ENDING / DEC. 5, 2021 / ESTIMATED

1. Encanto                                                      ---> $12.7 Million
2. Ghostbusters: Afterlife                                 ---> $10.4M
3. House of Gucci                                            ---> $6.8M
4. Christmas with the Chosen: The Messengers  ---> $4.1M
5. Eternals                                                      ---> $3.9M

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The 'Dateline' episode 'Murder in the House of Gucci' Hits 3.45 TV Ratings Overall

The DATELINE (NBC) episode called, "Murder in the House of Gucci" aired Friday night (12/3/2021) at 9/8 p.m. In the overnight TV ratings. It garnered 3.45 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.). "College Football" (ABC) grabbed 3.51 overall & 0.7 with adults (8-11 p.m.). "Blue Bloods" (CBS) 5.65 overall & 0.4 with adults.

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Final Trailer 'The Matrix: Resurrections' in theaters Dec. 22, 2021

Troy Roberts returns to '48 Hours' this Saturday Dec. 4, 2021

48 HOURS on CBS. The next episode is called, "What Happened to the Perfect Child" that will air this Saturday at 10/9 p.m.

CBS says, "After a young girl is adopted from Russia, her American parents come to believe she is capable of murder and return her. Years later, 48 Hours - contributor Troy Roberts learns her surprising story."

Welcome back Troy Roberts. We all missed you.

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Amazon Prime 'Jack Reacher' Streams on Feb. 4, 2022

2-Hour 'Dateline' Friday with Natalie Morales on Dec. 3, 2021

DATELINE on NBC. The next episode is called, "Murder in the House of Gucci" that will air this Friday at 9/8 p.m. 

NBC says, "Insiders close to the Gucci family speak out for the first time on network TV about the murder of Maurizio Gucci, the former CEO of the fashion empire. Natalie Morales reports."