Saturday, February 21, 2026
Podcast '20/20' series 'Murder at The U: An Execution' episode two
20/20 ABC News: "In episode 2 of "Murder at The U," enter the chaos of The University of Miami, where players are shot, brawls break out, and parties don’t stop. It’s the kind of chaos that could get someone killed."
E is for Explicit Content.
Podcast '20/20' episode 'The Au Pair-The Affair & Murder'
20/20 ABC News: "After a young mom is found murdered, seemingly at the hands of a home intruder, investigators uncover a far more intricate plot than the initial evidence suggested."
Podcast '20/20' series 'Murder at The U: Chillin' with the Canes' episode one
20/20 ABC News: "Introducing the latest true crime podcast from ESPN and 30 for 30 Podcasts, “Murder at The U.”
"A college football star on the brink of NFL greatness is brazenly executed steps from campus. The case almost goes cold until a team of ESPN reporters start digging… and find a side of the victim he didn’t want people to know."
E is for Explicit Content.
Friday, February 20, 2026
Thursday, February 19, 2026
Podcast 'Dateline' True Crime Weekly with Lestor Holt
Dateline says...,
- In Michigan, prosecutors play bodycam at the trial of Dale Warner, a farmer on trial for allegedly murdering his wife and concealing her body in a fertilizer tank.
- In Miami, twenty years after Bryan Pata, the star defensive lineman on the University of Miami football team, was gunned down on the way home from practice, his teammate goes on trial for his murder.
- In Dateline Round Up, verdicts in the Paul Caneiro and Tara Baker trials. Plus, NBC News' Vicky Nguyen shares some tips on stadium safety.
Talking 'Dateline' with Keith Morrison 'The Girl In The Blue Mustang'
Dateline says, "Andrea Canning sits down with Keith Morrison to discuss his original podcast series, "The Girl in the Blue Mustang." After 18-year-old Michelle O'Keefe was found murdered in a California park-and-ride in 2000...."
"In 2009 -- after two juries deadlocked -- security guard Raymond Lee Jennings was convicted of her murder at a third trial. But everything changed in 2015 when a Dateline viewer saw the story and vowed to prove Jennings's innocence. The conviction was overturned by a judge and Jennings was released after more than a decade in prison...."
"Keith tells Andrea what it was like covering this story for decades, both in and out of the courtroom."
Classic Podcast '48 Hours' episode 'Abducted' 2002
48 Hours says, "Two cases featuring abductions that sparked worldwide searches. First, Glen Heggstad was kidnapped during a motorcycle adventure. Second, Paul Marinkovich’s efforts to be reunited with his son who was taken to Europe by his former wife.
“48 Hours" Correspondent Troy Roberts reports.
This classic episode last aired on 4/3/2002.
Classic Podcast '48 Hours' episode 'Prime Suspect' 2004
48 Hours says, "Cassie Herring and Billy Fox were single parents to young children when they married and blended their families. In May 2001, tragedy struck when their infant son died. When Billy was charged with murder, the family drew closer to fight for justice.
“48 Hours" Correspondent Susan Spencer reports.
This classic episode last aired on 1/14/2004.
Saturday Night '48 Hours' 2-Back-To-Back Episodes Feb. 21, 2026
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
HORROR Trailer 'The Mummy' in theaters April 17, 2026
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Paramount's 'Primate' a moderate box office hit with $40 million
Classic Podcast '20/20' True Crime Vault 'This is Revenge'
20/20 says, "A love triangle involving a divorced mother and two wealthy doctors ends in a successful murder-for-hire plot (OAD 5/11/23)."
Monday, February 16, 2026
Oscar winner Robert Duvall 'Tender Mercies' & TV's 'Lonesome Dove' dies at 95
Robert Duvall is one of my favorite actors of all time. He passed on at age 95 and he will be missed. His movie & TV performances will live on forever.
Fans and critics are going to choose his popular acting roles in, "Apocalypse Now" and "The Godfather." I enjoyed those performances. But, my favorites are in "The Great Santini" (1979) and the western TV mini-series, "Lonesome Dove" (1989). I have watched each one so many times that I know the dialogue by heart.
I've seen his Oscar winning role in "Tender Mercies" (1983) multiple times. He portrays an aging country singer and it was so good. I also watched, "The Apostle" (1997) and thought he deserved the Oscar as Best Actor that year. Duvall was made for the Western too, "Open Range" (2003), "A Night in Old Mexico" (2013), "Wild Horses" (2015).
There are too many wonderful performances to list... Rest in Peace Mr. Duvall.
Below is the trailer for the re-mastered Western series "Lonesome Dove" for DVD. It is awesome.!
Podcast Replay 'Dateline' series 'The Girl in the Blue Mustang'
DATELINE on NBC. The TV crime show will return Feb. 27, 2026. It is now being pre-empted by the Winter Olympics.
In the meantime. "Dateline" is re-posting their classic series. Revisit if you like.
Sunday, February 15, 2026
Netflix series 'The Lincoln Lawyer' season four gets 3-out-of-5* stars
THE LINCOLN LAWYER from NET-FLIX (2026). Season 4 is now streaming. It stars Manuel Garcia-Rulfo as Mickey Haller who is a defense lawyer at Los Angeles, CA. He is known for driving a classic "Lincoln" car. It is based on the the books written by Michael Connelly.
Matthew McConaughey starred in the 2011 feature film, "The Lincoln Lawyer." I walked into a movie theater to watch it. I thought it was excellent.
Season "Four" started where Season "Three" left off. A dead body was found inside Mickey's car trunk. He is charged with murder and sits in jail as his case moves through the courts.
Mickey's law firm loses clients. Lorna just passed the "bar exam" and is a new defense attorney. She defends him, but is replaced by Maggie who is a prosecutor. She's also his ex-wife. It is an uphill battle as Mickey is targeted by the FBI plus the LAPD. The reason is because the dead body belonged to a con-man named Sam. He is tied to mob families plus a government program on green energy fuel. Millions of dollars are drained from the government.
What I liked is how Maggie defends Mickey in court. She is very good, but that's where the "energy" drops this season. We want to see Mickey in the courtroom because that is where he shines. The final episode is full of excellent drama. It ends on another cliffhanger too that might lead to season 5.
Saturday Night '48 Hours' episode 'The Girl From Wahoo'
48 HOURS on CBS. Last night's episode was called, "The Girl From Wahoo" (2-14-2026). Did you watch this Cold Case Murder?
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Top Box Office 'Wuthering Heights' is Number #1 with $34 Million
Saturday, February 14, 2026
Podcast '20/20' episode 'Footprints in the Snow'
20/20 says, "A burned-out car, one victim inside, and a married couple are both missing. Police are left to untangle what happened as they search for answers and a possible killer."
Friday, February 13, 2026
Thursday, February 12, 2026
Prime Trailer in Color 'Spider-Noir' streaming May 27, 2026
SPIDER-NOIR from PRIME 2026 (color). Nicholas Cage.. From the advertisement. We can watch this in two versions, "Black & White" or "Color." Both look good, but I Love Film Noir in B&W.!
Way, Way Cool....
Prime Trailer in Black & White 'Spider-Noir' streaming May 27, 2026
Classic Podcast '48 Hours' episode 'Lina's Heart'
48 Hours says, "The death of Lina Kaufman, a young mother of two, came as a shock to family and friends. According to her husband, Adam, it was also a shock when he was charged with Lina’s murder. There were no real signs of marital strife. How would a jury get to the heart of the matter?"
“48 Hours" Correspondent Erin Moriarty reports.
Podcast 'Dateline' True Crime Vault with Andrea Canning
Dateline says...,
- The latest on the search for Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of Today Show co-anchor Savannah Guthrie. The FBI releases video of a masked man on Nancy's doorstep the night she went missing.
- Nancy Guthrie Tipline: 1-800-CALL-FBI (1-800-225-5324)
- In Georgia, a man is on trial for the 2001 murder of a law student. His defense attorney has tough questions for the victim's boyfriend.
- In Dateline Round Up, a courtroom outburst from Luigi Mangione, and Alex Murdaugh appeals his case.
- Plus, a look back at the attack on Olympic figure skater Nancy Kerrigan.
Saturday Night '48 Hours' Feb. 14, 2026
48 HOURS on CBS. The next episode is called, "The Girl From Wahoo" that will air this Saturday at 10/9 p.m.
"A girl is murdered in Wahoo, Nebraska. More than 50 years later, the clues that led to an arrest."
"48 Hours" correspondent Natalie Morales reports.
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Trailer 'Golden' coming soon.!
GOLDEN from an Independent Film Company (2026). It stars Brian Austin Green who starred in the 1990's TV show, "Beverly Hills 90210."
This is not a trend. Older TV stars plus film stars are getting work with independent producers. Some movies are released into theaters. Others are released into both theaters and streaming online. Many are going straight-to-digital where you can Buy or Rent.
"Golden" looks like it will go into select theaters and quickly stream online. Usually at "YouTube" which has a large audience.
TV fans will probably follow "Golden" because of Brian Austin Green. Remember Luke Perry went into Western movies? He's also an alumnus of "Beverly Hills 90210." His fans followed him. So, there is an audience out there.
I had posted the trailer for "Golden" yesterday but it was taken down on YouTube. Here it is below from "Trailer Feed."
Classic Podcast '48 Hours' episode 'Blood and Money on Horseshoe Bay'
48 Hours says, "Texas millionaire, Charlie White, accumulated wealth and friends, but also his share of enemies. One of them had left him beaten and strangled to death at his lakeside mansion, and while there was no shortage of potential suspects, police zeroed in on someone closer to home: Charlie's son, Darin."
“48 Hours" Correspondent Peter Van Sant reports.
Podcast 'Talking Dateline' series 'The Thing About Helen & Olga."
Dateline says, Lester Holt talks with Keith Morrison about his original podcast series - The Thing About Helen & Olga. A team of seasoned detectives uncover horrifying murder plots in Los Angeles orchestrated by a pair of unlikely suspects: two elderly ladies named Helen Golay and Olga Rutterschmidt...."
"Keith tells Lester who he believes was the mastermind of their devious schemes and plays extra sound from the manager of a mom-and-pop lighting store who had his own run-in with the - girls....”
"They’re joined by Dateline Senior Producer Susan Leibowitz, who shares a story about why she returned to the church where Helen and Olga volunteered - helping - the homeless long after reporting on the story."
Classic Podcast '20/20' Bad Romance 'Death at the Door'
20/20 says, "The girlfriend of an NFL star opens her kitchen door and gunfire erupts. Was it a jealous fan?"
(Originally broadcast 3/12/24)
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Classic Podcast '20/20' True Crime Vault 'Cold to the Touch'
20/20 says, "A mysterious drug overdose kills new mom Christina Harris. Would she leave behind a crucial clue that actually points to a killer? (OAD 11/29/22)."
Monday, February 9, 2026
Podcast Replay 'Dateline' series 'The Thing About Helen and Olga'
DATELINE on NBC. The TV crime show is pre-empted by the 2026 Winter Olympics. It will return Feb. 27, 2026.
In the mean time. The network is replaying older "Dateline" podcasts.
Click on the NBC logo below for Podcast Series.
Sunday, February 8, 2026
Slasher 'Primate' grosses $39 Million at World-Wide Box Office
Saturday Night '48 Hours' episode 'The Rx Defense'
48 HOURS on CBS. Last night's episode was called, "The Rx Defense" (2/7/2026). Did you watch it?
Note: I did not believe this guy's "FAKE" tears for one second. He wanted to kill and followed through on it. (He got 50 years in prison).
Click on the CBS logo below for 48 HOURS.
Documentary 'Melania' drops 67% in ticket sales & falls to number #10
MELANIA from AMAZON (MGM) 2026. Melania Trump is the First Lady of the President of the United States. Donald Trump is the 47th President of the United States.
The documentary follows "Melania" 20 days before the start of Trump's 2nd Inauguration as U.S. President. It opened in 7,000 movie theaters around the world for its first week. The documentary was pulled from theaters because of "0" ticket sales. It has dropped considerably in its second week to 2,003 movie theaters.
The production budget climbed to $75 million ($40 million rights bought by Amazon. $35 million marketing campaign). The First Lady was given $28 million by Amazon.
As of Feb. 8, 2026. "Melania" grabbed $2,378,874 (million). After 10 days of release. It has garnered a total of $13,353,819 (million). It's been reported that ticket sales were bought by "white" women over the age of 45 years. And in the Southern U.S. states like Texas.
The documentary will never recoup its costly budget and payout to Melania. It is considered a major flop.
Top Box Office 'Send Help' still floats at number #1 with $10 Million
Saturday, February 7, 2026
Classic Podcast '48 Hours' episode 'The Informer' 2006
48 Hours says, "What do you do if you find out your best friends got away with murder? That's the question Jason Weir faced in 2002 when a friend confided in him that the death of an elderly woman, ruled an accident, was actually a case of murder.
“48 Hours" Correspondent Susan Spencer reports.
This classic episode last aired on 9/30/2006.
Note: I actually missed this episode. Holy-Mother-of-God.. What a good episode.!!
Classic Podcast '48 Hours' episode 'A Mind For Murder' 2008
48 Hours says, "Professor Thomas Murray and his former student, Carmin Ross, had been married for 18 years before they divorced. They shared custody of their daughter, Ciara, but the night after Carmin told Murray she wanted Ciara to live with her and her fiance, she was found beaten and stabbed in her home."
“48 Hours" Correspondent Richard Schlesinger reports.
This classic episode last aired on 3/29/2008.
Podcast '20/20' episode 'What The Little Girl Saw'
20/20 says, "A hockey player, a brutal murder and a shocking witness – the victim’s young daughter."
Thursday, February 5, 2026
Podcast 'Dateline' True Crime Weekly with Andrea Canning
Dateline says....
- In Virginia, Brendan Banfield testifies at his double murder trial, and the jury returns a verdict.
- Former Olympian Ryan Wedding, who prosecutors say swapped his snowboard for the drug underworld, is now behind bars, facing multiple drug and murder charges. He says he's not guilty.
- Updates in the Luigi Mangione and the Gabby Petito cases.
- Plus, a digital expert shares tips on protecting yourself from catfishing scams.
SKY original 'Fuze' drops in UK cinemas April 3, 2026
FUZE from SKY Cinema (2026). This is a SKY original which is part of the European online streaming service. You have to sign-up and pay to watch TV and movies. When a film is released into actual movie theaters. As a paying customer. You can watch that film online the same day of release.
"Fuze" will open in UK cinemas April 3, 2026.
It opens in North America April 24, 2026.
I liked this movie trailer. I just might walk into a theater to see it.
Winter Olympics 2026 will pre-empt 'Dateline' for Two Weeks!
DATELINE on NBC. The TV Crime Show will be pre-empted by the Winter Olympics from Feb. 6-22, 2026.
I will still post "Dateline" classic podcasts plus, "True Crime Weekly." So, stay tuned right here at this Blog.
Saturday Night '48 Hours' Feb. 7, 2026 with Tracy Smith
48 HOURS on CBS. the next episode is called, "The Rx Defense" that will air this Saturday at 10/9 p.m.
CBS says, "A Texas teenager shoots two of his friends. He says a popular acne medication made him do it."
48 Hours - correspondent Tracy Smith reports.
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Classic Podcast '20/20' Bad Romance 'Dark Waters'
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
Podcast 'Dateline' episode 'Bringing Jay Home'
Dateline says, "A University of Mississippi student vanishes from his apartment. Friends and family fear that his identity as a Black gay man may complicate the pursuit of justice. Blayne Alexander reports."
Podcast '48 Hours' Inside the Banfield Trial 'Guilty Verdict'
48 Hours says, "Brendan Banfield has been found guilty of the murder of his wife Christine Banfield and another man Joseph Ryan inside the Banfield's northern Virginia home in 2023...."
"Anne-Marie Green (48hrs.) speaks with producer Michelle Sigona about Banfield’s decision to take the stand after his former lover and family au pair, Juliana Peres Magalhães, detailed an elaborate catfishing scheme meant to lure Joseph Ryan to the Banfield home and make it look like he stabbed Christine...."
"Banfield was also found guilty of child endangerment and use of a firearm."
Classic Podcast '20/20' True Crime Vault 'Escape From A House of Horror'
20/20 says, "Diane Sawyer's exclusive with the Turpin children who escaped parents' house of horror."
Monday, February 2, 2026
Documentary 'Melania' receives 'Rotten Tomatoes' 7% Rating
MELANIA from AMAZON (MGM) studios (2026). A documentary. Melania Trump is the "First Lady" of the United States. She's married to Donald Trump who is the 47th President of the United States.
Amazon bought the rights to "Melania" for a whopping $40 million. The online streaming giant also spent a reported $35 million on advertising around the world. A total of $75 million. The First Lady received a reported $28 million-dollar-paycheck.
According to "Box Office Mojo" which tracks movie theater receipts. "Melania" grabbed $7.1 million over the Jan. 30, 2026 weekend.
Film critics gave "Melania" scathing reviews. It received a 7% score with critics and public reviews on the "Rotten Tomatoes" website. The Internet Movie Database (IMDB) gave "Melania" a 1.3 rating overall. That includes public reviewers.
7,000 movie theaters around the world had booked "Melania." It is being reported that the main audience came from the rural U.S. state of Texas. 75% percent were "white" females who bought tickets.
In retrospect. This documentary was a win for Melania Trump who got $28 million in pocket change. For Amazon/MGM - It will lose approximately $67 million.
The bad word-of-mouth is out on "Melania" with critics and the public. The documentary is projected to drop in its' 2nd weekend (Feb. 6, 2026).
2026 Winter Olympics will Pre-Empt 'Dateline' for 2 weeks
DATELINE on NBC. The Winters Olympics will be broadcast from Feb. 6-22, 2026. "Dateline" will return Friday Feb. 27, 2026.
I believe NBC will keep posting classic episodes in "Podcast" form. That includes, "True Crime Weekly." I will be posting each podcast right here at this Blog. Stay tuned.
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Sunday, February 1, 2026
Film Slasher 'Primate' Nabs $32 Million at World-Wide Box Office
PRIMATE from PARAMOUNT pictures (2026). The slasher movie was dumped into theaters last Jan. 9th. When a movie studio believes a film will make no money. They drop them in the month of January. Paramount did just this with a chimpanzee-gone-mad after contracting rabies.
During movie previews back in 2025. "Primate" landed a score of 92 percent from the website, "rotten tomatoes." The studio took notice and decided to use audience theater reactions as a promotional tool. It drove film-goers to see it. Then, critics raved about it too.
I even walked into a movie theater at Albuquerque. I loved it..!! My reason for loving it was because the filmmakers didn't use CGI effects. A "little-person" actor was fitted into a monkey suit. Plus, the great make-up. When this chimp goes bananas. The reality was pretty damn scary. (I think the director decided to use regular special effects).
The production budget climbed to $21 million. Paramount has earned $11 million.
As of Feb. 1, 2026. Below are the estimated Box Office Numbers.
- North America - $25,036,000 Million
- Foreign - $7,000,000 Million
- World Wide - $32,036,000 Million
When all is said and done. I predict "Primate" will earn Paramount $15 million.
Podcast '20/20' episode 'What The Killer Left Behind'
20/20 says, "A mother's unwavering crusade for justice after her daughter's murder and the hidden clue that helped catch a killer living in plain sight."
Saturday Night '48 Hours' Double Episode
48 HOURS on CBS. The TV crime show had a double episode last night (Jan. 31, 2026). Did you watch it?
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Top Box Office 'Send Help' Washes Ashore at number #1 with $20 million
TOP BOX OFFICE / WEEK-ENDING / FEB. 1, 2026 / ESTIMATED
1. Send Help - $20,000,000
2. Iron Lung - $17,800,000
3. Melania - $7,042,000
4. Zootopia 2 - $5,800,000
5. Shelter - $5,505,000
6. Avatar: Fire and Ash - $5,500,000
7. Mercy - $4,730,000
8. The Housemaid - $3,500,403
9. Marty Supreme - $2,913,763
10. 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple - $1,600,000
