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Sunday, September 29, 2024

Classic Movie Flashback 'Return of the Jedi' 1983 with Harrison Ford

RETURN OF THE JEDI distributed by 20th CENTURY FOX (1983). This is the 3rd film in the first trilogy of movies, (Star Wars 1977 - The Empire Strikes Back 1980 - Return of the Jedi 1983). There are prequels and more sequels. Plus, stand alone movies and TV series.... Honestly, I lost count and only watched the first three films.

The 1983 "Jedi" production budget climbed to $42 million but grossed a massive $374 million worldwide. It became the highest grossing movie of that year. It was later re-released into theaters and the total gross climbed to $482 million.

"Jedi" continues the fight between the galactic empire and the freedom fighters of the rebel alliance. Luke Skywalker tries to bring Darth Vader back to "The Force."

Good Grief - I was 18-years-old in 1983 and I watched "Jedi" late in the summer. It was so much fun. A popcorn movie. 

I actually never watched the "Star Wars" trilogy since and not even on VHS home video. Nor DVD and BluRay. I'd like to see "Jedi" again though.

Below is the original 1983 movie trailer.


Below is a news report on the 1983 opening of "Jedi." Those were the days when fans lined up for hours to watch their favorite films. In this case it was for "Jedi."


The original 1983 movie poster.

Saturday Night's double episode from '48 Hours' on CBS

48 HOURS on CBS. The back-to-back episodes continue each Saturday night. The brand new season 2024-2025. 

Click on the logos below for each episode.

CBS. "The Bathtub Murder of Kendy Howard."

CBS. "The Menendez Brothers' Fight for Freedom."

Top Box Office 'The Wild Robot' grabs number #1 with $35 Million

TOP BOX OFFICE /  WEEK-ENDING / SEPT. 29, 2024 / ESTIMATED

1. The Wild Robot                         Universal         $35,000,000

2. Beetlejuice Beetlejuice                 Warner Bros. $16,040,000

3. Transformers One                         Paramount Pi… $9,300,000

4. Devara Part 1                                 Prathyangira… $5,600,000

5. Speak No Evil                         Universal         $4,300,000

6. Megalopolis                                 Lionsgate         $4,000,000

7. Deadpool & Wolverine                 Walt Disney $2,657,000

8. My Old Ass                                 Amazon MGM $2,224,159

9. Never Let Go                                 Lionsgate         $2,200,000

10. The Substance                         MUBI         $1,806,160

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Friday night's '20/20' episode 'The Girl Who Looked Like Me'

20/20 on ABC. last night's episode was called, "The Girl Who Looked Like Me" (9-27-2024). This airs at the same time that "Dateline" is broadcast. So, I usually miss it. 

20/20 says, "A 24-year-old woman vanishes; a stranger has a prophetic vision; police find a key that unlocks everything."

Friday Night's 'Dateline' episode 'Butterfly' with Andrea Canning

DATELINE on NBC. Last night's episode was the Season Premiere 2024-2025. It was called, "Butterfly" (9-27-2024).

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Friday, September 27, 2024

Classic Podcast '48 Hours' episode 'Double Jeopardy' with Dan Rather

CBS says, ""On September 24, 1988, Brenda Sue Schaefer was sexually tortured and murdered in Louisville, Kentucky. Brenda’s boyfriend Mel Ignatow was tried for the crime. Despite the testimony of his ex-girlfriend Mary Ann Shore, who led police to the spot where Brenda Sue’s body was buried, jurors found Ignatow not guilty for lack of evidence." 

"However, six months later new incriminating evidence — Brenda’s jewelry and photos from the night of her murder — were discovered in Ignatow’s former home."

This classic "48 Hours" episode last aired on 7/15/2002.

Saturday Night '48 Hours' Back-to-Back Episodes on Sept. 28, 2024

48 HOURS on CBS. The first hour segment is called, "The Menendez Brothers' Fight of Freedom" that will air this Saturday at 9/8 p.m.


48 HOURS on CBS. The second hour segment is a brand new episode called, "The Bathtub Murder of Kendy Howard" that will air this Saturday at 10/9 p.m.

Wednesday, September 25, 2024

Documentary Trailer 'Never Too Much' on Luther Vandross in select theaters on Nov. 1, 2024

CBS says, “Luther: Never Too Much,” the documentary film from award-winning director Dawn Porter, chronicles the story of a vocal virtuoso. Using a wealth of rarely seen archives, Luther tells his own story with assistance from his closest friends and musical collaborators including Mariah Carey, Dionne Warwick, Valerie Simpson and Roberta Flack."

"The film relives the many stunning moments of Luther’s musical career, while exploring his personal life, health struggles, and a lifelong battle to earn the respect his music deserved."


Below is Luther Vandross singing his Number #1 R&B hit "Power of Love (Love Power) 1991. It was also a Pop hit climbing up to the number #4 spot. It's Luther's biggest hit song of his entire career. 

The song came from his album, "Power of Love" that climbed to number #7 on the Billboard 200 Album chart. It also held the number #1 spot on the R&B album chart for 5 weeks. 

Note: Out of all his songs. "Power of Love" is my favorite.

Podcast '48 Hours' episode 'Moonless Night: Murder in the Orange Grove'

CBS says, "In 1990, Crosley Green, a Black man, was convicted of shooting Chip Flynn and was sentenced to death by an all-white jury. Green claimed innocence, but, despite inconsistencies in the case, his pleas were left unheard." 

“48 Hours - correspondent Erin Moriarty has followed Green’s case for 25 years, examining the missing pieces throughout his trial and the aftermath. Out of all the cases Erin has covered, this is the one that troubles her the most. Now, Erin is shining a new light on the case that may bring Green’s freedom."

Podcast '20/20' True Crime Vault 'NXIVM'

20/20 says, "It was a company that offered so-called self-help programs. But some former members allege the leader of NXIVM, Keith Raniere, operated a secret sorority within the group; one that treated women as slaves and branded them – literally – for life."

Originally aired 12/15/17

Podcast '20/20/ episode 'Sins of the Parents'

20/20 says, "Go behind the scenes of the historic case against the Crumbley parents, charged in connection with their son’s school shooting in Oxford, Michigan."

Originally aired 04/18/24

Friday Night 'Dateline' Season Premiere on Sept. 27, 2024

DATELINE on NBC. This Friday is the 2024-25 Season Premiere.!!!

NBC says, "Starting Friday, September 27, Dateline is back with a BRAND-NEW season. All-new 2-hour episodes air Fridays at 9/8c on NBC."

Sunday, September 22, 2024

Classic Movie Flashback 'My Life As A Dog' 1988 Swedish film

MY LIFE AS A DOG distributed by AB SVENSK FILMINDRUSTRI (1985). The Swedish movie was directed by Lasse Hallström and was released into Sweden movie theaters on December 12, 1985. 

It didn't reach the United States until 1988 and was a smash hit grossing $8.3 million in Independent theaters. I heard about it and walked into a popular "Indie" theater to watch it. I saw it two more times.

During the 1980's.... Foreign films that had very little distribution were released into Independent movie theaters across the U.S. They were never released by Hollywood studios unless they had bought the distribution rights. On a rare occasion some Foreign movies would become a hit in U.S. theaters. "My Life As A Dog" would become the largest grossing Foreign film of 1988.

The Swedish story is set in the late 1950's. Ingemar and his favorite dog get into a lot of trouble. Him and his brother are too much to handle. Their single mother separates them and Ingemar is sent to live with a distant uncle. The dog is also left behind and Ingemar sometimes "barks" at people. He meets strange characters in the town of his uncle including a girl (tomboy) who likes him. He begins to grow and change as his life as a dog disappears. He becomes a young adult. Ingemar and the girl (tomboy) belong together after she beats him up in the boxing ring.

This is my number #2 pick on my list of favorite movies from the 1980's. It's also my favorite "coming of age" film. I have never laughed so loud in a movie theater since 1988.

"Life" was nominated for two Academy Awards at the 1989 Oscars. (Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Director). It won the Golden Globe award for Best Foreign film of 1988. It became so popular that a sequel was planned. It has never been filmed.... I think you should keep it just as it is even though I'd like a sequel. Only just to see where Ingemar is later on in life.

Click on the movie Poster below for the "Criterion Collection."

Directed by Lasse Hallstrom.

48 HOURS had 2 back-to-back episodes last Saturday night

48 HOURS on CBS. Last night's double episodes included the season premiere segment (9/21/2024). There are no TV ratings released on weekends from any websites. Those ratings are added on the following Monday.

Click on the logos below for each episode streaming on CBS.

48 HOURS (CBS). This was a repeat segment.

48 HOURS (CBS). Season Premiere episode on 9/21/2024.

Top Box Office 'Beetlejuice-Beetlejuice' remains number #1 with $26 Million

TOP BOX OFFICE / WEEK-ENDING / SEPT. 22, 2024 / ESTIMATED

1. Beetlejuice Beetlejuice         Warner Bros.     $26,000,000

2. Transformers One                 Paramount         $25,000,000

3. Speak No Evil                 Universal             $5,900,000

4. Never Let Go                         Lionsgate             $4,500,000

5. Deadpool & Wolverine         Walt Disney     $3,900,000

6. The Substance                 MUBI             $3,100,000

7. Am I Racist?                         SDG Releasing       $2,536,000

8. Reagan                                 ShowBiz Direct       $1,666,659

9. Jung Kook: I Am Still         Trafalgar Re…     $1,425,748

10. Alien: Romulus                 20th Century…       $1,326,000

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Saturday, September 21, 2024

Podcast '20/20' episode 'Cold Blooded'

20/20 says, "An investigation into an Alaskan doctor's death reveals a secret romance, theft of nearly half a million dollars of property from his home and a suspect with a motive to kill."

Friday Night's 'Dateline' episode 'The Shadow in the Window'

DATELINE on NBC. Last night's episode was called, "The Shadow in the Window" (9-20-2024). There are no TV Ratings to report for this segment.

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Season Premiere '48 Hours' on Sept. 21, 2024

48 HOURS on CBS. The season premiere episode is called, "The Unending Search for Sara Anne Wood" that will air this Saturday at 10/9 p.m.

CBS says, "Investigators are locked in a 30-year game of cat and mouse with a child serial killer to find the body of 12-year-old Sara. 48 Hours - correspondent Erin Moriarty reports."

Wednesday, September 18, 2024

Classic Podcast '20/20' episode 'A Deadly Anniversary'

20/20 on ABC. This is and episode from the "True Crime Vault" titled, "A Deadly Anniversary."

ABC says, "A celebration of 32 years of marriage ends with Jim Melgar dead, and his wife Sandy accused of murder. Was Sandy a killer, or were police too quick to close the case? And can a podcaster with a virtual army of amateur detectives change a verdict?"

Originally Aired: 11/30/2018

Note: Listen carefully to come to your own conclusion. This is a baffling murder case. I think Sandy snapped because of her illness and epilepsy. What is interesting is that the evidence goes nowhere else but to her.

Friday night 'Dateline' with Keith Morrison on Sept. 20, 2024

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

Tuesday, September 17, 2024

Podcast 'Dateline' episode 'The Day Akia Disappeared' with Josh Mankiewicz

NBC says, "When a woman who is eight months pregnant vanishes before her own baby shower, her family begins a desperate search. As detectives struggle to unravel the chilling mystery, they wonder: is it a missing persons case, or something far more sinister? Josh Mankiewicz reports."

This episode aired last Friday on Sept. 13, 2024.

Note: This is just plain evil. Akia will never be found. Her parents are so strong and have hope. It's sad.

Classic Podcast '20/20' episode 'The Housewife and the Hustler' Part 2

20/20 says, "It was a marriage of luxury and excess for Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Erika Jayne and powerhouse attorney Tom Girardi. But his empire came crashing down amidst allegations he was stealing from the very clients he swore to protect."

"Now, with a recent guilty verdict in the case, we look back at how this scandal exposed systemic failures in California, what Erika Jayne knew and the pursuit of justice for victims."

Originally Aired: 02/12/2024

Monday, September 16, 2024

Documentary 'From Russia With Lev' premieres on Sept. 20, 2024 on MSNBC

FROM RUSSIA WITH LEV on MSNBC (2024). Rachel Maddow's new documentary spotlight's Lev Parnas who was at the center of Donald Trump's first Presidential impeachment (2020). 

The broadcast premiere will be on Friday Sept. 20, 2024 on MSNBC at 9/8 p.m.

MSNBC says, "From Russia With Lev - reveals the outrageous scheme that led to former President Donald Trump's first impeachment."

"It follows the much, much larger-than-life journey of Lev Parnas, a Ukrainian-born hustler and former small-time mafia operator whose random, almost accidental association with Trump and Trump attorney Rudolph Giuliani took him around the world, and ultimately to prison." 

"Lev reveals the ham-handed workings of the furtive campaign to dredge up false but damaging allegations against then-candidate Joe Biden."

Note: This is important to watch because Donald Trump is the Republican nominee for President 2024. He was cleared of his first impeachment (2020) by Republican votes. Trump tried to use his power as President to dig up dirt on his Democratic opponent Joe Biden.

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MSNBC 2024. Documentary logo for "From Russia with Lev." Executive producer is Rachel Maddow.

Below is the Rachel Maddow interview about "From Russia with Lev" on the TV show, "The View" (ABC).

Classic Podcast '48 Hours' episode 'Buried Secrets of Las Vegas'

CBS says, "In 1998, gaming tycoon Ted Binion, was found dead in his Las Vegas home. Paranoid about his wealth, he stashed millions of dollars worth of silver in a hidden vault in Pahrump, Nevada. Prior to his death, he became involved with Sandy Murphy, and it was she who told police in September 1998 that she had found him dead of an apparent drug overdose." 

"However Binion’s sister, Becky Binion Behnen, insisted to police that this was no drug overdose and demanded an investigation. 48 Hours - correspondent Peter Van Sant reports." 

This classic "48 Hours" episode last aired on 9/18/2010.

Sunday, September 15, 2024

Classic Movie Flashback 'Somehwere in Time' 1980 with Christopher Reeve

SOMEWHERE IN TIME from UNIVERSAL pictures (1980). It stars Christopher Reeve and Jane Seymour. The production budget climbed to $4 million and nabbed only $9.7 million at the U.S box office. Universal executives did not promote the movie. It is considered a "flop" and critics hated it.

Since its' release more than 40 years ago. "Time" has a huge Cult following. A fan-club was created in 1990 and they still meet in 2024. The Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island (Michigan) is visited by fans every year. That is the place where "Time" was filmed.

The story surrounds Richard Collier (Reeve) who sees an old picture (1912) of a woman named Elise McKenna (Seymour) at the Grand Hotel. He takes hypnosis and travels back in time to meet Elise. They fall deeply in love. She is a popular actress and her manager believes that Richard might ruin her career. Richard then finds a 1979 penny and wakes up in the present time. Is he separated from Elise forever?

When VHS Home Video was created after 1980. "Time" was so popular that the rentals went through the roof. The movie was considered a "bomb" and wasn't re-released in movie theaters. I had finally seen it on home video and it is a romantic story. Cult fans like the idea of finding true love by travelling back in time.

The period piece looks great on Blu-ray.

Universal Pictures 1980. Jane Seymour and Christopher Reeve.

Top Box Office 'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice' stays at number #1 with $51 Million

TOP BOX OFFICE / WEEK-ENDING / SEPT. 15, 2024 / ESTIMATED

1. Beetlejuice Beetlejuice                 Warner Bros. $51,600,000

2. Speak No Evil                         Universal         $11,500,000

3. Deadpool & Wolverine                 Walt Disney $5,200,000

4. Am I Racist?                                 SDG Releasing $4,750,000

5. Reagan                                         ShowBiz Direct $2,964,040

6. The Killer’s Game                         Lionsgate         $2,600,000

7. Alien: Romulus                         20th Century… $2,400,000

8. It Ends With Us                         Sony Pictures $2,025,000

9. The Forge                                 Sony Pictures $2,010,000

10. God’s Not Dead: In God We Trust Fathom Events $1,466,812

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Saturday, September 14, 2024

Podcast '20/20' episode 'The Pointe of No Return'

20/20 on ABC. This is another angle on the ballerina dancer (Ashley) who killed her husband (Doug). Both were captivated by guns and eventually she shot him dead with her own gun. Ashley was paranoid and believed Doug tried to poison her and their first baby. 

Note: "48 Hours" covered this recently in 2 episodes. If you want to listen to a crazy woman. This is for you... Ashley is full of B.S.

Friday Night's 'Dateline' episode 'The Day Akia Disappeared' now streaming

DATELINE on NBC. Friday night's episode was called, "The Day Akia Disappeared" (9-13-2024). 

I checked the TV ratings websites and they no longer report weekend ratings. Only Monday thru Thursday. I guess they don't get paid to work on weekends.

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

Click the logo below for DATELINE.

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Action Trailer 'Take Cover' online streaming Oct. 14, 2024

Scott Adkins is a European action movie star who has been in "B" films. His fans want him to get to the next level. Big "A" pictures that don't go straight to online streaming. Back in the day... It was straight to home video (Hahahaha!).

I am not a fan because some of his movies are below his talent as an action star. The story lines are ridiculous or have been done before. 

Scott's latest "Take Over" looks like it might be fun to watch.

Podcast 'The Vanished' episode 'Danielle Croft' just disappeared

The Vanished says, "On December 7, 2023, 36-year-old Danielle Croft was at the home of a man she recently began seeing. He said Dani left his Bonham, Texas, home around 3 or 4 AM to walk around town and look at Christmas lights. No one ever saw or heard from Dani Croft after that time." 

"Hours later, he said he left home to walk to a local store. Along the way, he said he found Dani's clothing on the road. He continued to Dani's grandmother's nearby home to alert her, which was just the beginning of this strange tale."

If you have any information regarding the disappearance of Dani Croft, please contact the Bonham Police Department at (903) 583-2141.

Note: The mystery surrounds a possible kidnapping and hidden murder. The new man in her life seems suspicious. She just disappeared and is still missing.

Classic Podcast '48 Hours' episode 'Deadly Obsession' with Susan Spencer

CBS says, "In September 2004, Florida Keys residents Carl “Charlie” Brandt and his wife Teri sought refuge from Hurricane Ivan in the Orlando home of Teri’s niece, Michelle Jones. A few days after the Brandts’ arrival, police discovered their bodies. Teri had been stabbed to death; Michelle had been brutally dismembered; and Charlie had hanged himself in the garage. 

"Brandt’s older sister Angela revealed to lead investigator Rob Hemmert what had happened. “48 Hours" correspondent Susan Spencer reports."

This classic '48 Hours' episode last aired on 1/20/2007.

College Football will Pre-empt '48 Hours' on Sept. 14, 2024

48 HOURS on CBS. College Football will pre-empt our favorite crime show this week. Prime-Time kickoff begins at 8/7 p.m.

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67.1 million Viewers tuned into Presidential Debate between Trump & Harris

PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE on ABC (Sept. 10, 2024). Former President Donald Trump and the current Vice President Kamala Harris had their first debate for President. It may be the only debate even though Harris wants another one and Trump doesn't. The general election for President is on Nov. 5, 2024.

ABC broadcast the debate live over 17 networks and nabbed 67.1 million viewers. 

Harris is a former prosecutor in court and she prepared skillfully for this debate. Trump didn't prepare and actually "winged" it. He went down hill fast into deranged theories and lies. She stayed focused and presented herself in a professional way.

The fallout after the debate has many claiming that Harris "Swept the Floor" with Trump. That includes Republicans and Fox network hosts/pundits who support him. Trump is now saying that ABC moderators were to blame for his poor performance. Plus, the debate was "rigged" in favor of Harris.

If you missed it. Click the photo below for the complete debate between Trump and Harris.

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Tuesday, September 10, 2024

Podcast '20/20' episode 'The Housewife & the Hustler' Part 1

20/20 says, "ABC News Originals goes inside the real-life legal drama facing the husband of 'The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' cast member Erika Jayne, legal titan Tom Girardi."

Originally Aired: 06/14/2021

Podcast 'Dateline' episode 'Shining Star' with Dennis Murphy

DATELINE on NBC... "A criminal defense attorney is found brutally murdered in her office after working late. The search for the killer takes investigators down a strange and unexpected road. Dennis Murphy reports."

Sunday, September 8, 2024

Classic Movie Flashback 'Urban Cowboy' 1980 with John Travolta

URBAN COWBOY distributed by PARAMOUNT pictures (1980). It stars John Travolta who was very popular in the late 1970's and early 1980's. "Cowboy" is a modern western romance. The production budget climbed to $10 million and grossed $53 million at the box office. It wasn't as big as Travolta's, "Saturday Night Fever" nor "Grease."

"Cowboy" also starred Debra Winger (Sissy) who had incredible chemistry with Travolta (Bud). Their characters met in a popular country dance bar and got married. They broke up and got back together again. It is all surrounded by country-pop music.

The movie soundtrack spawned Seven top 10 billboard country hits. That includes the number #1 smash sung by Anne Murray, "Could I Have This Dance." It would later be played at weddings across the U.S.

The popularity of "Cowboy" got even bigger on Cable-TV and then VHS home video rentals. It went through the roof in sales. Critics asked the public, "Do you like Sissy or Pam?" Madolyn Smith portrayed Pam who steals Bud away from Sissy at this bar. Sissy then pairs up with Wes played by Scott Glenn.

Sissy's catchphrase in the movie became popular, "Are you a real cowboy?" She even has a sexy ride on a mechanical bull which also became popular in bars across the U.S.

I recently watched this and it is so "dated" but relevant in a few ways. Travolta's Bud is such a "baby" that he pouts a lot. It is a "hoot" to watch. I like Sissy but I choose Pam. (Hahaha.!!).


Below is the number #1 Country hit by Anne Murry "Could I have This Dance?"


Bud (John Travolta) had to do everything better than anyone else. Even dancing in a country bar.

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Saturday night '48 Hours' had back-to-back episodes

48 HOURS on CBS. Last night's doubled episode was called, "The Case of the Black Swan" (9/7/2024). The two parts were merged into one. 

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Top Box Office 'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice' is Number #1 with $110 Million

TOP BOX OFFICE / WEEK-ENDING / SEPT. 8, 2024 / ESTIMATED

1. Beetlejuice Beetlejuice                 Warner Bros. $110,000,000

2. Deadpool & Wolverine                 Walt Disney $7,200,000

3. Reagan                                         ShowBiz Direct $5,231,440

4. Alien: Romulus                         20th Century… $3,910,000

5. It Ends With Us                         Sony Pictures $3,750,000

6. The Forge                                 Sony Pictures $2,935,000

7. Twisters                                         Universal         $2,250,000

8. Blink Twice                                 Amazon MGM $2,114,769

9. Despicable Me 4                         Universal         $1,800,000

10. The Front Room                         A24                 $1,663,954

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Thursday, September 5, 2024

Saturday night '48 Hours' on Sept. 7, 2024

48 HOURS on CBS. Saturday's 2-hour back-to-back episode is called, "The Black Swan" that will air at 9/8 p.m.

In My Opinion - This woman is full of Malarkey with the fake tears. Wow.!!!

Podcast '20/20' true crime vault with 'Manhunt'

20/20 says, "Dannemora, NY. A prison escape so audacious it played out like a movie. Two inmates, the guards who helped from the inside, and three weeks with police hot on their heels. But could the pair united in escape hold it together in their life on the lam?" 

Originally Aired: 07/24/2015

Classic Podcast 'Dateline' episode 'Noises in the Night'

DATELINE on NBC. This classic episode is called, "Noises in the Night" with Andrea Canning.

NBC says, "A community in Knoxville, TN, is shaken when a popular high school student is found murdered in her bed. Two students who helped police solve the case speak to Andrea Canning."

CBS '48 Hours' will air 2-hour 'The Black Swan' on Sept. 7, 2024

48 HOURS on CBS. As summer ends.... Two back-to-back episodes will air this Saturday at 9/8 and 10/9 p.m. Both segments will merge on the murder case called, "The Back Swan."

This according to the CBS schedule for prime-time on Sept. 7, 2024. I will change accordingly if the network replaces episodes.

Note: This accused woman makes my stomach churn. She's nothing but a spoiled adult brat.

NBC Paralympics 2024 will pre-empt 'Dateline' on Sept. 6, 2024

DATELINE on NBC. Our favorite crime show will again be pre-empted by the 2024 Paralympics at Paris, France. (Below is a Gif of a blind USA runner).

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Dateline will return soon.

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Monday, September 2, 2024

Podcast 'The Vanished' episode 'Kenneth Ray Weaver' who went missing in 2000

THE VANISHED is a popular PODCAST online. It was supported by "48 Hours" (CBS) last year. I listen because most times people disappear because of abduction, kidnapping and a possible unsolved murder.

What's interesting about this latest missing case from the year 2000. The state border-lines separate police jurisdictions who squabble over investigation. It took years to even report on paper work for a missing man. Plus, the police aren't qualified to investigate missing people. 

Kenneth went missing during Christmas 2000 and it could be a possible murder. It is a cold case that remains unsolved. There are no eye witnesses around from that year. Plus, the few witnesses don't recall what happened to Kenneth. There is no trace of where he is... IMO - his roommate is very suspicious.

Podcast '20/20' episode 'A Model Murder'

20/20 says, "An Instagram model's relationship with an older man turns deadly, and a witness provides a shocking account of the fatal day."

Eddie Murphy returns to 'Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F' 2024

BEVERLY HILLS COP: AXEL-F on NETFLIX (2024). This is the 4th film in the series that began in 1984. It wasn't brought back into movie theaters and only streams online at Netflix.

I absolutely loved it.... I remember walking into a movie theater back in 1984 to watch the first film. It was long before the Internet when they had real "movie stars." Eddie Murphy was huge and people couldn't wait to see his next project.

The story is simple. Detroit police detective Axel Foley (Eddie Murphy) travels back to Beverly Hills when his daughter's life is threatened. They have been estranged for years. Detective Billy Rosewood is also kidnapped and John Taggart is now chief of police. Axel-F takes over with action and comedy.

Most of the supporting players have returned. They're all a little older except for Murphy who looks great - 40 years later. The chemistry is still there too. Beverly Hills has not changed one bit either.

What I liked the most is the movie soundtrack which is from the first film. They added onto it with a blend of hip-hop sounds. I love the Axel Foley theme song. It hit number #1 on the Dance Chart and was big in nightclubs across the world. Plus, it hit #3 on the Pop Chart. 

Fans will recall that this screenplay is very close to the first movie. They even made fun of "Beverly Hills Cop 3" which didn't do too well in the 1990's. I laughed out loud at that.

What a great nostalgic moment and Murphy is ready for sequel number #5.  


Sunday, September 1, 2024

Top Box Office 'Deadpool & Wolverine' is Number #1 with $5 Million

TOP BOX OFFICE / WEEK-ENDING / SEPT. 1, 2024 / ESTIMATED 

1. Deadpool & Wolverine                 Walt Disney $5,840,000

2. Alien: Romulus                         20th Century $3,718,000

3. It Ends With Us                         Sony Pictures $2,700,000

4. Twisters                                         Universal         $2,440,000

5. Reagan ShowBiz                            Direct         $2,300,040

6. The Forge                                 Sony Pictures $1,820,000

7. Blink Twice                                 Amazon MGM $1,635,000

8. Despicable Me 4                         Universal $      $1,610,000

9. Inside Out 2                                 Walt Disney $1,164,000

10. Afraid                                         Sony Pictures $1,155,000

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