REVEAL inside the Trailer 'Trap' from M. Night Shyamalan 2024

TRAP from M. NIGHT SHYAMALAN. The trailer was released and the film will hit theaters on Aug. 9, 2024.

The story surrounds a father and daughter who attend a concert. The dad discovers that the FBI is there to "Trap" a serial killer. It appears that the father is the killer... Or is he?

M. Night Shyamalan is known for his movie "Twists" and gave one away in this trailer. It is the father.

I noticed something in this trailer that no one has talked about yet. If you blink. You will miss it. 

WATCH CLOSELY.... There is a "dead man" and an "old lady" near the end of the trailer. Who is he? Who is she? Does the father know them?

New Podcast from '48 Hours' with Peter Van Sant 'Blood is Thicker: The Hargan Family Killings'

CBS "Millionaire businesswoman Pam Hargan and her youngest daughter Helen are found dead in their family home in McLean, Virginia. The strange and haunting crime scene puzzled investigators – was it a murder suicide or was it staged to look like one? There was conflicting evidence all around." 

"48 Hours correspondent Peter Van Sant examines the suspenseful case in this 6-episode series, Blood is Thicker: The Hargan Family Killings." 

"Detectives try to untangle mixed motives from mother-daughter discord, to sibling rivalry, jealousy and a family fortune. Find out if blood is really thicker when it comes to the Hargan family."

Saturday Night '48 Hours' with Erin Moriarty on April 27, 2024

48 HOURS on CBS. The next episode is called, "Kristen Trickle: Autopsy of the mind" that will air this Saturday at 10/9 p.m.

CBS says, "A Kansas woman is found dying from a gunshot wound. Evidence at the scene doesn’t add up, so a prosecutor gets creative. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports."

Animation Trailer 'Batman: Mask of the Phantasm' 1993 now in 4K ULTRA HD

BATMAN: MASK OF THE PHANTASM from WARNER BROS. (1993).  The production budget climbed to $6 million and grabbed $5.6 million at the box office. It has finally been released on Blu-Ray 4K ULTRA HD (2023).

"Warner Bros./Animation" had slated a last minute theatrical release in late December of 1993. It earned rave reviews from critics and fans. The home video VHS release grabbed huge rentals ($$$) in 1994. It wasn't released on DVD until 1999.

Inside Gotham City. The Phantasm wears a mask who is an angry vigilante. He kills a mobster when Batman appears on the scene. He is mistaken for this Phantasm who later kills another mobster. Batman has to uncover the truth and clear his name.

Fans consider "Phantasm" the best film ever made of the DC comics character. I totally agree. The "Warner Bros./Animation" team created a drawing style that reaches back to the 1960's. It has deep, rich colors and characters who come alive on the screen. Classic animation that isn't computer generated.

Mark Hamill (Star Wars) provides the voice of "The Joker."

1994. DC Comics created a book after the success of the animated film. This book is out of print.

Hulu Trailer 'Thank You, Goodnight: Jon Bon Jovi Story' Streaming Online April 26, 2024

Podcast 'Unsolved Mysteries' episode called 'Dead in the Driveway'

DEAD IN THE DRIVEWAY from the  UNSOLVED MYSTERIES podcast. 2005. Mr. Wheeler was a local pastor who tried to help prison inmates. He pulled up into his home driveway and climbed from his car. An unknown killer(s) walked up and shot Wheeler several times. He died in that driveway.

He was a devoted family man who had good friends with no enemies. Until the day he was murdered. There are no security cameras and no eye witnesses. Investigators discovered that Wheeler may have interrupted a burglary inside of his home. There are no fingers or footprints left behind in the house. Plus, no hair samples or DNA evidence. The killer(s) left the home in disarray who seemed to be looking for something. They didn't find it.

This killing is still unsolved to this day. It's a mystery folks.!

Sunday 'Dateline' with Dennis Murphy on April 28, 2024 at 10/9 p.m.

Friday 'Dateline' with Andrea Canning on April 26, 2024 at 9/8 p.m.

Donald Trump's past is coming back to haunt him in court 4/23/2024

Donald Trump has pleaded not guilty to 34 felony counts in the state of New York. He is accused of falsifying business records to cover up "hush money" payments to a female Porn Star. All so that their affair wouldn't be made public after he announced his campaign run for U.S. President in 2016.

There is a reason Trump tried to "delay" this criminal trial in New York City. The truth is coming out after the first witness took the stand. David Pecker is the former president of the gossip rag, "The National Enquirer." He claims that Trump used the magazine to "Catch and Kill" stories about himself. Plus, he asked Pecker to target his enemies. Trump never paid him either for using the "Enquirer."

You can make this stuff up.!!

NBC News and the full day coverage 4/23/2024.

Trailer 'Dusk For A Hitman'

Classic Movie Flashback 'Peggy Sue Got Married' 1986 with Kathleen Turner

PEGGY SUE GOT MARRIED distributed by TRI-STAR pictures (1986). It was directed by Francis Ford Coppola (The Godfather). It stars Kathleen Turner. The production budget climbed to $18 million and nabbed $41 million at the box office. 

Many critics say this is a complete rip-off of the popular time-travel movie, "Back to the Future" 1985. It wasn't. 

Peggy Sue (Turner) attends her 25th anniversary high school reunion. She left her husband (Nicolas Cage) and went to the reunion with her daughter. She is crowned homecoming queen again and faints. Peggy wakes up in 1960 during her senior year in high school. She relives teen life up until the prom.

Turner never used make-up or special effects. She looked like a teen while in her late 30's. She's totally believable and is beautiful as Peggy. The movie came out one year after, "Back to the Future" and Time Travel looked like so much fun. The 1980's pop culture returned to the 1950's many times over with films, music and television.

"Peggy Sue Got Married" received 3 Oscar nominations including Best Actress for Turner, Best Cinematography and Best Costume Design.

"Peggy Sue Got Married" is now on Blu-Ray Disc.

Peggy Sue attends her 25th high school reunion 1985.

Peggy Sue Time Travels back to 1960. She is second from right.

Peggy Sue and her high school sweetheart Charlie. 1960. Nicolas Cage is still criticized for his nasal accent. It was allowed by his uncle who served as director (Francis Ford Coppola).

Classic '48 Hours' podcast 'The Curious Case of Colonel Shue' with Troy Roberts

This classic "48 Hours" episode aired on 10/24/2009 with Troy Roberts.

CBS says, "In April 2003, Air Force Colonel Philip Shue died in a violent car crash when his vehicle struck trees alongside a Texas interstate highway. After a year-long investigation, all the agencies involved -- the Air Force, and both local and state police -- agreed that Col. Shue had suffered a psychological breakdown and died by suicide."

"However, Tracy Shue, his widow, was adamant that her husband had been abducted and tortured, and then somehow broken free."

Note: I had recorded and then watched this episode multiple times. I don't believe it was a suicide. It appears that he was tortured. This case is still unsolved even though the Air Force closed the file. 

Saturday Night '48 Hours' episode 'Death By Eye Drops'

48 HOURS on CBS. Last night's episode was called, "Death By Eye Drops" (4/20/2024). This murder case grabbed huge TV Ratings on "Court TV." Click on the CBS logo below for the episode.

Note: This caregiver spent all of the victim's money $250,000. Before and after the victim supposedly died from suicide.

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Top Box Office 'Civil War' Still Number #1 with $11 Million

TOP BOX OFFICE / WEEK-ENDING / 4/21/ 2024 / ESTIMATED

1. Civil War                                 A24                     $11,127,753

2. Abigail                                         Universal            $10,200,000

3. Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire Warner Bros.    $9,455,000

4. The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare Lionsgate     $9,025,000

5. Spy x Family Code: White         Crunchyroll    $4,875,000

6. Kung Fu Panda 4                         Universal            $4,600,000

7. Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire         Sony Pictures    $4,400,000

8. Dune: Part Two                         Warner Bros.    $2,900,000

9. Monkey Man                                 Universal            $2,200,000

10. The First Omen                         20th Century...    $1,700,000

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Fun Trailer Reaction 'Trap' from M. Night Shyamalan

There are so many movie fans and critics. They are all over You-Tube. I like those fans who have fun reacting to filmmaker trailers and movies.

The latest movie from M. Night Shyamalan is called, "Trap" which comes to theaters on August 9, 2024. 

"React to the World" have great trailer reactions on You-Tube. They are below.

"Trap" has a cool concept and a "Reveal" which might or might not be the major "Twist." Shyamalan is known for his film "Twists" in the story.

You be the judge on the latest Film Trailer from M. Night Shyamalan "Trap."

Friday Night's 'Dateline' was called 'Evil Walked Through The Door'

DATELINE on NBC. In order for you to watch last night's episode, "Evil Walked Through The Door" (4/19/2024). You have to Sign-Up to Sign-In by clicking on the NBC logo below.

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Congratulations to Josh Mankiewicz for losing 75 pounds. Watch the latest episodes for the big change.

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Animation Trailer 'Castle in the Sky' in theaters on April 20, 2024

Black Comedy Trailer 'Boy Kills World' in theaters on April 26, 2024

Cine Asia Trailer 'We 12' in theaters on April 26, 2024

Trailer 'Breathe' in Theaters on April 26, 2024

Horror Trailer 'Cinderella's Revenge' in theaters on April 26, 2024

Trailer 'Unsung Hero' in theaters on April 26, 2024

Trailer 'Challengers' in theaters on April 26, 2024

Trailer 'Trap' from M. Night Shayamalan in theaters on Aug. 9, 2024

Saturday Night Mystery '48 Hours' on April 20, 2024 at 10/9 p.m.

Sunday Night 'Dateline' with Andrea Canning on April 21, 2024 at 10/9 p.m.

Friday Night 'Dateline' with Josh Mankiewicz on April 19, 2024 at 9/8 p.m.

Funny William Shatner on 'Real Time with Bill Maher'

Hilarious William Shatner on 'Overtime with Bill Maher'

Netflix Trailer 'Man in Full' Streaming on May 2, 2024

Streaming online at Netflix 'What Jennifer Did'

Podcast 'Dateline' episode 'Justice for Joy' with Blayne Alexander

DATELINE on NBC. I missed this episode "Justice for Joy." Check it out.

NBC says, "When Joy Hibbs is found dead in a house fire, an autopsy shows she was murdered beforehand. Even with multiple suspects, the investigation stalls, leaving the case cold for years. Decades later, a shocking secret is revealed. Blayne Alexander reports."

Podcast 'Dateline' episode 'Murder in the Hollywood Hills' Part 6 with Keith Morrison

Classic Movie Flashback 'Dragnet' 1987 with Dan Aykroyd

DRAGNET distributed by UNIVERSAL pictures (1987). Dan Aykroyd is a Saturday Night Live (SNL) sketch comedy alumni. He portrays Joe Friday who is the nephew of Sergeant Joe Friday from the classic "Dragnet" radio series (1949-57) and the TV series, (1951-59) plus the revival series, (1967-70).

The production budget climbed to $20 million. It grossed $66 million at the world-wide box office. It was a hit for Universal but there was no sequel planned. Even though Hollywood is a town built on sequels. 

Joe Friday (Aykroyd) and his new partner Pep Streebek (Tom Hanks) investigate a series of thefts that lead to a pornographic magazine called, "Bait." A church group fights against this magazine posing as a cult. Friday and Streebeck go deep undercover to reveal something much worse.

Dan Aykroyd earned rave reviews with his spot-on portrayal of Joe Friday. Many critics believed that he deserved an Oscar nomination as "Best Actor." Comedy films never get respected by the Academy. That's just the way it is... Aykroyd is absolutely hilarious in this film.

Today in 2024 - The original "Dragnet" is long forgotten. Joe Friday is a classic character with his classic line, "Just the facts ma'am." Plus, the theme song introduction... (Older fans follow it on the Internet. I love the radio series which gave us crime in Los Angeles of the early 1950's).

"Dragnet" 1987 is on Blu-Ray. Check it out. You won't be disappointed.

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Top Box Office 'Civil War' is Surprise Number #1 with $25 Million

TOP BOX OFFICE / WEEK-ENDING / APRIL 14, 2024 /ESTIMATED

1. Civil War                         A24                          $25,712,608

2. Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire Warner Bros. $15,450,000

3. Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire         Sony Pictures $5,800,000

4. Kung Fu Panda 4                         Universal         $5,500,000

5. Dune: Part Two                         Warner Bros. $4,320,000

6. Monkey Man                                 Universal         $4,100,000

7. The First Omen                         20th Century… $3,781,000

8. The Long Game                  Mucho Mas Media      $1,390,000

9. Shrek 2                                         Universal         $1,350,000

10. Sting                                         Well Go USA $1,200,000

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No TV Ratings for Saturday '48 Hours'

48 HOURS on CBS. Last night's episode was called, "The Disappearance of Maddi Kingsbury" (4/13/2024). There are no TV ratings for Saturday evening's segment.

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TREND: No Weekend TV Ratings until Monday

DATELINE on NBC. Last night's episode was called, "Justice for Joy" (4/12/2024). I checked all of the TV ratings websites and this might be a change in reporting. They are not posting TV ratings for Friday-Saturday-Sunday. They report those numbers the following Monday. 

No TV ratings for Friday Night "Dateline."

You have to Sign-Up to Sign-In to watch the latest episode.

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Trailer 'The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare' in theaters on April 19, 2024

Animation Trailer 'Spy x Family Code: White' in theaters on April 19, 2024

Animation Trailer 'Chicken for Linda' in theaters on April 19, 2024

Horror Trailer 'Abigail' in theaters on April 19, 2024

Trailer 'Hard Miles' in theaters on April 19, 2024

Trailer 'Blood for Dust' in theaters on April 19, 2024

Trailer 'Villains Incorporated' in theaters on April 19, 2024

Saturday Night Mystery '48 Hours' on April 13, 2024

48 HOURS on CBS. The next episode is called, "The Disappearance of Maddi Kingsbury" that will air this Saturday at 10/9 p.m.

CBS says, "When Madeline 'Maddi' Kingsbury, a 26-year-old Minnesota mom vanished, her distraught sister turned to the social media platform to help find her. Correspondent Peter Van Sant has a preview of this week's all-new - 48 Hours."

Trailer 'Civil War' in theaters April 12, 2024

Okay - movie critics are presumably giving this film "Civil War" positive reviews. According to the released trailer from 2 days ago. 

It stars Kirsten Dunst who portrays a photo journalist. She and others are trying to get to Washington D.C. They run into a "war" between people on the streets, in towns, in US states. 

You be the judge on the Movie Trailer. It looks to become a box office hit this weekend. I didn't see it listed on upcoming films.

O.J. Simpson dies at age 76 from cancer

DATELINE on NBC. It was 25 years after the double murder of Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ron Goldman. O.J. Simpson was the main suspect in those killings. Josh Mankiewicz reported and focused on the white Ford Bronco "chase" from police on the LA Freeway. The episode was called, "Dateline: Chasing O.J. Simpson" 2019.

I have to admit that I never watched anything on this huge news story (1994). I also never watched the court trial and the "Not Guilty" verdict. Interesting that I had other things that I was doing.

Simpson died from cancer on April 10, 2024 at age 76. Many believe he got away with a double murder. Since his acquittal in the 1995 Criminal Trial. He became a social "pariah" after being found liable in the wrongful deaths of Nicole and Ron after a Civil Trial 1997. He was ordered to pay $33.5 million which still hasn't been paid. Evidence was revealed in the civil trial that wasn't in the criminal trial. It pointed toward his "guilt."

In 2009 - Simpson was convicted of armed robbery at Las Vegas, Nevada. He served 9 years in prison and was paroled with good behavior 2017.

Funny... I was absolutely glued to "Dateline: Chasing O.J. Simpson." I missed it all and understood quickly why the "Trial of the Century" was wall-to-wall news coverage. In my opinion... The evidence against Simpson reveals his "guilt."

It will always be a mystery on the night Nicole and Ron were stabbed to death 1994. Simpson is now gone too and the real truth went with all of them.

Click the NBC logo below for "Dateline: Chasing O.J. Simpson" at Daily-Motion.

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Sunday Night 'Dateline' on April 14, 2024 at 10/9 p.m.

Friday Night 'Dateline' on April 12, 2024 at 9/8 p.m.

Western Trailer 'The Dead Don't Hurt' in theaters on May 31, 2024

Trailer 'Joker 2: Folie A Deux' in theaters Oct. 10, 2024

Dev Patel's 'Monkey Man' is stylish, violent, action-packed, directorial debut

MONKEY MAN distributed by UNIVERSAL pictures (2024). Dev Patel co-wrote the screenplay, co-produced and this his directorial debut.

The story surrounds an underground fighter who puts on a monkey mask in the ring. His job is to take the fall in order to make money for a greedy manager. This fighter had always worshipped the legend of the "The White Monkey." He is the protector of the weak and impoverished people. This fighter also worshipped his mother who was brutally killed by a corrupt police officer. Outside the ring. This fighter makes a plan to find and kill this officer who murdered his mom.

First - I was intrigued by the movie trailer. I love a good action film and many critics are calling this the, "John Wick of Mumbai, India." 

Second - There is criticism about the middle of the movie which slows down the story. I disagree because the first big action sequences were to introduce this fighter's inexperience. He has to re-group and become, "The White Monkey" for modern times. That brings him to his second try to take down the corrupt leaders of his country.

Third - This was a stylish looking film which captures every part of the fighter's story. He keeps going back to this "Monkey" legend visually and how he embraces it internally. It makes his second comeback more meaningful with power-house fighting.

Check it out in movie theaters right now. You will not be disappointed.

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Podcast 'Dateline' episode 'Murder in the Hollywood Hills' Part 5 with Keith Morrison

Classic Movie Flashback 'Porky's' from 1981

PORKY'S distributed by 20TH CENTURY FOX (1981). The sex comedy had unknown actors and found financing in Canada where it was filmed. It opened in Colorado and North Carolina on Nov. 13, 1981. The North American wide release was on March 19, 1982. 

The production budget climbed to $5 million. It would go onto become a blockbuster hit at the world-wide box office with $130 million. The re-release was in 1983 and added $30 million to its' box office take.

Synopsis from 1981 - "In 1954, a group of Florida high schoolers seek out to help their buddy lose his virginity, which leads them to seek revenge on a sleazy nightclub owner and his redneck sheriff brother for harassing them."

Note: This movie could never be made in 2024. Political Correctness would not allow racism, objectification and misogyny against women. The story is set in 1954 and reflects the "time" and "social attitudes."

Good Grief - I was 16-years-old when "Porky's" was released. Every high school teen went to see this and reported back to classes. The most popular conversation was about the female character of "Honeywell." She jumped on the PE Teacher inside the locker room. She "Howled" like an animal. She was played by a very young Kim Cattrall (Sex and the City).

"Porky's" spawned two sequels that were not as successful as the first. It also spawned dozens of awful teen-sex movies throughout the 1980's.

The Blu-Ray Disc was released in 2012. (Below is the original 1981 Trailer).

A scene from "Porky's" 1981.

A shower scene from "Porky's" 1981.

A young Kim Cattrall as Lynn Honeywell from "Porky's" 1981. Her character is the only memorable thing about the sex comedy.

Podcast 'Dateline' episode 'Murder in the Hollywood Hills' Part 4 with Keith Morrison

No TV Ratings for Saturday Night's '48 Hours'

48 HOURS on CBS. Last night's episode was called, "The Conspiracy to Murder Jennifer Dulos" (4/6/2024).

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Top Box Office 'Godzilla x Kong' Remains Number #1 with $31 Million

TOP BOX OFFICE / WEEK-ENDING / APRIL 7, 2024 / ESTIMATED

1. Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire Warner Bros. $31,700,000M

2. Monkey Man                                 Universal         $10,150,000M

3. Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire         Sony Pictures $9,000,000M

4. The First Omen                         20th Century     $8,363,000M

5. Kung Fu Panda 4                         Universal         $7,850,000M

6. Dune: Part Two                         Warner Bros. $7,200,000M

7. Someone Like You                         Fathom Events $3,002,382M

8. Arthur the King                         Lionsgate         $1,540,000M

9. Immaculate                                 Neon                 $1,405,000M

10. Late Night with the Devil             IFC Films         $1,114,000M

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No TV Ratings for Friday Night 'Dateline'

DATELINE on NBC. Last night's episode was called, "The Night Time Stopped' (4/5/2024). There are no TV Ratings for last night's segment.

You have to Sign-Up the with Sign-In to watch the latest episode.

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Trailer 'Arcadian' in theaters on April 12, 2024

Trailer 'LaRoy Texas' in theaters on April 12, 2024

85th Anniversary 'Gone with the Wind' back in theaters on April 7, 2024

Trailer 'The Absence of Eden' in theaters on April 12, 2024

Trailer 'Sting' in theaters on April 12, 2024

Trailer 'Escape From Germany' in theaters on April 12, 2024

Trailer 'The Greatest Hits' opens wide in theaters on April 12, 2024

IMAX Exclusive Trailer 'Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes' in theaters on May 10, 2024

Teaser Trailer 'Kill' in theaters July 4, 2024

Action Weekend 'Monkey Man' in theaters on April 5, 2024

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Saturday night '48 Hours' with Erin Moriarty on April 6, 2024 at 10/9 p.m.

Sunday Night 'Dateline' with Andrea Canning on April 7, 2024 at 10/9 p.m.

Friday Night 'Dateline' with Keith Morrison on April 5, 2024 at 9/8 p.m.

Classic Movie Flashback 'Romancing the Stone' 1984 with Michael Douglas

ROMANCING THE STONE distributed by 20TH CENTURY FOX (1984). The behind-the-story goes... Executives didn't like the rough cut of the film that Robert Zemeckis directed. They fired him from their slated movie, "Cocoon." Ron Howard replaced him. 

Executives also believed "Stone" was going to be a flop. They were wrong.

It was a box office hit. It grabbed $115 million at the world-wide box office. The production climbed to $10 million. ($3.36 movie ticket price for 1984). Because of that success. Robert Zemeckis got to direct Fox's "Back to the Future" 1985. 

The story surrounds a female novelist (Kathleen Turner) who travels to the country of Columbia. Her sister was kidnapped. The novelist runs into a fortune hunter (Michael Douglas). They uncover a priceless "stone" and are chased by other jewel hunters.

Film audiences at the time were hungry for more action and adventure movies. All because of "Raiders of the Lost Ark" 1980. 

The real success of "Stone" is the great chemistry between Turner and Douglas. This is a "fun" film which also includes Danny DeVito.

20th Century Fox. A Scene from "Romancing the Stone" 1984. Michael Douglas & Kathleen Turner.

20th Century Fox. A Scene from "Romancing the Stone" 1984. Danny DeVito in the center.

Podcast 'Dateline' episode 'Part of the Plan' with Keith Morrison

DATELINE on NBC. This podcast is a repeat of the episode called, "Part of the Plan."

NBC says, "After a U.S. Air Force airman is shot multiple times inside his garage, a trail of clues leads Las Vegas detectives to a secret love affair and a murderous plan. Keith Morrison reports."

This was a very sad episode for some reason. Even though there have been multiple segments that are sad involving murder.

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Edge-Of-Your-Seat-Thriller 'Fire of Conscience' from 2010

FIRE OF CONSCIENCE from MEDIA ASIA DISTRIBUTION (2010). The director is Dante Lam who is a popular filmmaker. "Fire" grossed $806,708 at the world-wide box office. It never opened in the U.S and received mixed reviews upon release. 

If I can't get into a film after 10 minutes. I move onto another one. Especially in the "Action" and "Thriller" Genre. Everything has been done before. Filmmakers have to find new ways of engaging an audience. 

I wasn't too enthusiastic by this movie "title" either.

"Fire" surrounds one veteran police detective and one police inspector. They team up after a hooker is murdered. Several men of the police department are connected to this hooker. As the investigation unfolds. So does the truth and the violent deaths.

What is intriguing is the placement of the first "double-cross." Watch closely. The restaurant shootout is fantastic and exciting for one reason. The veteran cop is caught in the center of everything and he has to use his instinct to figure it all out. (I was actually on the edge of my seat).

Below is the original Movie Trailer 2010.

Click Movie Poster below for film at "Tubi-TV." Click on Settings for English Sub-titles.

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No TV Ratings for Saturday Night's '48 Hours'

48 HOURS on CBS. Last night's episode was called, "The Troubled Case Against Jane Dorotik" (3/30/2024). There are no TV ratings to report for Saturday Night prime-time.

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Top Box Office 'Godzilla x Kong: The Empire' grabs Number #1 with $80 Million

TOP BOX OFFICE / WEEK-ENDING / MARCH 31, 2024/ ESTIMATED 

1. Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire    $80,000,000 M
2. Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire          $15,700,000 M
3. Dune: Part Two                              $11,100,000 M
4. Kung Fu Panda 4                            $10,200,000 M
5. Immaculate                                   $3,265,000 M
6. Tillu Square                                   $2,500,000 M
7. Arthur the King                              $2,400,000 M
8. Late Night with the Devil                $2,205,693 M
9. Crew                                            $1,700,000 M
10. Imaginary                                     $1,400,000 M

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The 'Dateline' episode 'Hit List' Hit 2.4 million Overall TV Ratings

DATELINE on NBC. Last night's episode was called, "Hit List" (3/29/2024). In the overnight TV ratings. It grabbed 2.4 million TV viewers overall. It reached 0.2 million TV viewers in the all important 18 to 49 adult demographic.

You have to Sign-Up to Sign-In to watch the latest episode.

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Trailer 'Epic Tails' in theaters on April 5, 2024

Trailer 'The Greatest Hits' in theaters on April 5, 2024

Trailer 'Monkey Man' in theaters on April 5, 2024

Trailer 'The First Omen' in theaters on April 5, 2024

Trailer 'The Beast' in theaters on April 5, 2024

Thursday Previews earn $10 Million for 'Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire'

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Saturday Night '48 Hours' with Erin Moriarty on March 30, 2024

48 HOURS on CBS. This week's episode is called, "The Troubled Case Against Jane Dorotik" that will air this Saturday at 10/9 p.m. 

CBS says "A woman convicted of murdering her husband discovers serious problems with some key evidence used against her at trial. 48 Hours-correspondent Erin Moriarty reports."

Friday night 'Dateline' on March 29, 2024 at 9/8 p.m.

South Korea's 'Unstoppable' 2018 with Don Lee

UNSTOPPABLE distributed by SHOWBOX (2018). Don Lee aka Ma Dong-seok is a South Korean action star. I'm a big fan and just watched "Unstoppable." A few years too late... Nonetheless, I absolutely enjoyed it.

The action/thriller never opened in the U.S. It grabbed a popular $11.6 million at the South Korean box office. 

The story surrounds a couple who are barely getting by financially. The husband (Don Lee) is always trying to create money opportunities to make it rich. His latest venture is selling "King Crabs" which his wife is not happy about. One night, after a car fender-bender. The couple meets a man who is into "Human Trafficking." He likes the wife and later kidnaps her. The husband is a former gangster who takes matters into his own hands.

There is a lot action of course. I enjoyed the tense thriller aspects surrounding Human Trafficking.

Don Lee's fourth film as police detective Ma Seok-do is coming out this year in 2024.

1. The Outlaws (2017).
2. The Round-Up (2022)
3. The Round-Up: No Way Out (2023)
4. The Round-Up: Punishment (2024)

"No Way Out" opened in the U.S., last year and did well at the box office. I can't wait for "Punishment." These movies are all action with good detective stories.

Below is the 2018 trailer for "Unstoppable."

Below is Scenes from the film "Unstoppable" with Don Lee.

"Unstoppable" from Show Box 2018.

Trailer 'Beetlejuice' Remake in theaters on Sept. 6, 2024

An Older 'Chucky' Season 3 Trailer

Jean-Claude Van Damme Trailer 'Darkness of Man' Coming Soon!

DATELINE podcast 'Murder in the Hollywood Hills' Episode Two

DATELINE podcast 'Murder in the Hollywood Hills' Episode One

Trailer 2 'Monkey Man' in theaters on April 5, 2024

NBC News 'Cold Case Spotlight' of 'The Girl From Saskatoon' 1962

NBC News, "The Girl in Saskatoon,” Alexandra Wiwcharuk was murdered on the night of May 18, 1962 and later found along the banks of the South Saskatchewan River. She had gone on a walk before her nursing shift and never made it to work or returned home. Her case has been unsolved for 62 years." 

If you have any information about Alexandra's case please contact the Saskatoon Police Service at 306-975-8300.

Classic Movie Flashback 'Raiders of the Lost Ark' 1981 with Harrison Ford

RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK from PARAMOUNT pictures (1981). Directed by Steven Spielberg. The production budget climbed to $20 million. It would go on to become the highest grossing film of 1981. It hit $389.9 million at the world-wide box office. It had the rare feet of remaining in U.S movie theaters for a full year. That doesn't happen anymore.

The story surrounds Indiana Jones who is an archeologist (1936). He is asked to track down and find the "Ark of the Covenant." before the Russian Nazis do. Adolph Hitler believes that the "Ark" can make his army stronger as he tries to take over the world.

This kind of adventure story hasn't been done since the classic movies of the 1940 and 1950's. Spielberg was a kid in the 1950's and was the right director for this project.

"Raiders" has spawned 4 sequels and countless copy cat movies since 1981.

1. Indiana Jones & The Temple of Doom (1984) 
2. Indiana Jones & The Last Crusade (1989)
3. Indian Jones & The Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008)
4. Indian Jones & The Dial of Destiny (2023)

Spielberg wanted actor, Tom Selleck for the character of Jones. Tom was wrapping production on the TV Pilot "Magnum PI." They had asked CBS to release Tom from his contract to shoot "Raiders." They wouldn't because the network believed that "Magnum" would get picked up for the Fall TV season 1980. It was and the TV show ran for 8 seasons. Tom always claimed that he almost had the role of Indiana Jones.

Below is the 4K Ultra HD Blu-Ray Trailer from 2021.

Below is the original 1981 Movie Poster.

1981. Paramount Pictures.

Podcast 'Unsolved Mysteries' episode 'The Disappearance of Tabitha Tudors'

UNSOLVED MYSTERIES streaming at SPOTIFY. I am revisiting segments that have deep mysteries which remain unsolved.

"The Disappearance of Tabitha Tudors." (2003). Tabitha was only 13-years-old who was walking to the bus stop for school. She never got onto that bus. A witness claimed he saw her climb into a red car with a black male. Police investigators believe Tabitha knew this male. She appeared to be abducted and had gone missing.

Who is this black man? Why did Tabitha get into his car? Did she know him personally? It is 21 years later and those questions have not been answered. 

(Check out podcast below).

No TV Ratings for Saturday Night's '48 Hours'

48 HOURS on CBS. Last night's episode was called, "Who poisoned Angela Craig?" (3/23/2024). I stand corrected. The website where I pull TV ratings from does report the numbers. They add TV ratings for Friday and Saturday on the following Monday. But - is that too late for fans of these shows?

Notes: I watched last night's episode and it seemed boring. The suspense wasn't there like with past episodes. Maybe because there is no court trial yet.

Click on the CBS logo for 48 HOURS.

CBS.

Top Box Office 'Ghosbusters: Frozen Empire' Scares Up Number #1 with $45 Million

TOP BOX OFFICE / WEEK-ENDING / March 24, 2024 / ESTIMATED

1. Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire Sony Pictures $45.200,000 M
2. Dune: Part Two                 Warner Bros. $17,600,000 M
3. Kung Fu Panda 4                 Universal         $16,800,000 M
4. Immaculate                         Neon          $5,360,000 M
5. Arthur the King                 Lionsgate         $4,360,000 M
6. Late Night with the Devil IFC Films         $2,833,419 M
7. Imaginary                         Lionsgate     $2,800,000 M
8. Love Lies Bleeding             A24                 $1,586,476 M
9. Cabrini                                 Angel Studios $1,428,474 M
10. Bob Marley: One Love         Paramount         $1,100,000 M

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