48 HOURS on CBS. Last night's episode was called, "Dead Girls Don't Talk" (6-20-2026). Did you watch it?
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Sunday, June 21, 2026
Top Box Office 'Toy Story 5' is Number #1 with huge $160 Million
TOP BOX OFFICE / WEEK-ENDING / JUNE 21, 2026 /ESTIMATED
1. Toy Story 5 - $160,000,000
2. Disclosure Day - $17,000,000
3. Obsession - $14,200,000
4. Backrooms - $7,311,311
5. Scary Movie - $6,700,000
6. Masters of the Universe - $5,599,541
7. Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu - $3,900,000
8. Leviticus - $2,747,500
9. The Death of Robin Hood - $2,621,675
10. Michael - $2,185,000
Scene from movie "Toy Story 5."
Saturday, June 20, 2026
Podcast '20/20' episode 'Her Last Call'
20/20 (ABC).... "After a young mom is abducted from her home, it will take a series of chilling 911 calls - including one from the victim herself - to solve the case. Her family speaks out in a new interview."
Friday Night 'Dateline' episode 'Secrets Unmasked'
DATELINE on NBC. Last night's episode was called, "Secrets Unmasked" (6-19-2026). Did you watch it?
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Friday, June 19, 2026
Podcast '48 Hours' This week's 'Case By Case'
Casey By Case (CBS)....
"After decades of waiting, the victims of Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann finally faced him in a courtroom that became a space for grief, rage, and release. One by one, loved ones delivered searing victim impact statements—describing the lives stolen and the generational trauma left behind. Heuermann, largely expressionless, spoke briefly. In this episode, we focus on the emotional heart of the sentencing—from raw statements to the quiet devastation of children who grew up without their mothers—and what it meant to finally say these words, face-to-face."
Thursday, June 18, 2026
Classic Podcast '48 Hours' episode 'Daddy's Little Girl' 2001
48 Hours (CBS).... "16-year-old Mindy Berenyi admitted she fatally shot her father, but claimed she was a victim of physical and psychological abuse. At trial, Berenyi insisted she murdered her father in self-defense. A family is torn apart when ‘daddy’s little girl' became his killer.
"48 Hours" correspondent Susan Spencer reports.
This classic episode last aired on 6/25/2001.
Podcast Dateline' True Crime Weekly with Andrea Canning
True Crime Weekly (NBC)....
- In San Diego, a spellcaster testifies about the types of spells accused killer Larry Millete bought in the weeks before his wife Maya's murder.
- In North Carolina, a defense filing in the murder case of UNC student Faith Hedgepeth raises questions about her roommate.
- In Dateline Round Up, emotional sentencing hearings for convicted Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann and Utah mother Tracey Grist, who is convicted of masterminding her son-in-law's murder.
- Plus, a veteran crime scene investigator explains how tire treads and trash left behind in a car can help catch a killer.
Saturday Night '48 Hours' June 20, 2026
48 HOURS on CBS. The next episode is called, "Dead Girls Don't Talk" that will air this Saturday at 10/9 p.m. It will follow prime-time Basketball.
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Terrible AI Trailer 'Kill Code' coming soon.!
Okay.... KILL CODE has some name actors but they are overshadowed by AI. Plus, the horrible auto-tune lines. I watched this twice and it got worse. I hope the actors got paid.
Teaser Trailer 'Dinosaurs of the Wild West' drops
DINOSAURS OF THE WILD WEST from SPARK-FILMS (2026). The first trailer will premiere on "Kickstarter" July 7, 2026. The filmmakers created this after the online streaming success of "Primitive War" that also used dinosaurs. A sequel is coming for "Primitive."
The "Kickstarter" campaign is for "West."
Interesting concept and idea. Big ideas.!!
Classic Podcast '48 Hours' episode 'The Last Take' 2008
48 Hours (CBS).... "In 1977, Christa Helm was a model turned actress whose Hollywood story came to a bloody end. She left behind a trove of scandalous secrets, a long list of high-profile suspects, and a daughter who’s been searching for the truth ever since."
"48 Hours" correspondent Maureen Maher reports.
This classic episode last aired on 10/4/2008.
Podcast 'Dateline' episode 'Missing Ana'
Dateline (NBC).... "A young, successful businesswoman moves from Florida to Madrid for a fresh start, then mysteriously goes missing. As her friends search for answers, authorities go on an international manhunt. José DÃaz-Balart reports."
Podcast 'Dateline' Five Miles From Home 'Little Miss Wendover' Episode Four
Dateline NBC).... "A young woman makes a startling confession and suddenly turns the case upside down."
Podcast '20/20' The Snare 'Peacekeeper' Episode One
20/20 (ABC).... "Police in Idaho Falls bring in a young man named Chris Tapp to answer some questions. This will set him and others on a path they never would've predicted."
Classic Podcast '20/20' True Crime Vault 'Undercover Girlfriend'
20/20 (ABC).... "When a university scholar goes missing, a suspect's girlfriend works with the FBI to secretly record a conversation that ultimately cracks the case.
(OAD 11/15/2019)
Monday, June 15, 2026
Podcast 'Dateline' Five Miles From Home 'Open Murder' Episode Three
Five Miles From Home (NBC).... "An interview with an unlikely suspect takes a surprising turn, leading to an arrest."
Sunday, June 14, 2026
Excellent 'The Furious' Action Movie from Hong Kong 5-out-of-5 Stars*
THE FURIOUS distributed by LIONS-GATE (2026.). This is an English language Hong Kong martial arts movie. The production budget has reached $20 million. It has a hard climb to break-even - but nabbed $2.8 million so far. It opened to rave reviews in the U.S.
The story is simple. A deaf man's daughter is kidnapped on the street. She is added to a group of other kids taken by traffickers. The dad is joined by a male news reporter whose wife went missing while she investigated these traffickers.
I walked into a movie theater here at Albuquerque to watch this. I was not disappointed.
This action film is said to be the best since the two "Raid" movies from 10 years ago. I think this surpasses all action productions. Period.!
Within 5 minutes after this movie started. The action is non-stop and it's thrilling plus violent. The martial arts choreography is near perfection. The performers look like they pull no punches. It is so real.
What I find interesting is with our two fighting heroes. They face groups of traffickers without sharp weapons. The dad uses a personal hammer but loses it early on. Their defense is complete martial arts and we pull for them throughout. (I want to see this again!).
If you love action movies like I do. Check this out.
Below are a few action clips from the movie "The Furious."
Saturday Night '48 Hours' episode 'Could Angela Prichard Have Been Saved?'
48 HOURS on CBS. Last night's episode was called, "Could Angela Prichard Have Been Saved?" (6-13-2026). Did you watch it?
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Top Box Office 'Disclosure Day' Hits Number #1 with $44 Million
TOP BOX OFFICE / WEEK-ENDING / JUNE 14, 2026 / ESTIMATED
1. Disclosure Day - $44,000,000
2. Obsession - $19,000,000
3. Scary Movie - $14,500,000
4. Backrooms - $11,260,464
5. Masters of the Universe - $8,668,000
6. Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu - $4,700,000
7. Michael - $4,125,000
8. The Furious - $2,750,000
9. Stop! That! Train! - $2,021,284
10. The Breadwinner - $1,530,000
Saturday, June 13, 2026
Friday Night 'Dateline' episode 'Missing Ana'
DATELINE on NBC. Last night's episode was called, "Missing Ana" (6-12-2026). Did you watch it?
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Podcast '20/20' episode 'Stalking Samantha: 13 years of Terror'
20/20 (ABC).... "A Michigan woman's survival story after being kidnapped by a man who stalked her for years and built a secret bunker to hold her captive."
Friday, June 12, 2026
Top Box Office for Musical Biopic 'Michael' set to over take 'Bohemian Rhapsody'
MICHAEL from LIONS-GATE (2026). It opens today Friday June 12, 2026 in Japan. It is going to surpass the highest grossing music biopic, "Bohemian Rhapsody" ($911 Million). As of June 11, 2026. "Michael" has reached $903 million at the world-wide box office. The numbers haven't come in yet for June 12th. It should pass "Rhapsody" when the reports come out.
I saw "Michael" 3 times at an IMAX theater.
Click logo for box office news 2026.
Classic Podcast 'Dateline' episode 'True Confession'
"Idaho resident Christopher Tapp is sentenced to life after falsely confessing to the murder of his friend Angie Dodge. When the real killer is caught over 20 years later, the case appears to finally be closed until a chilling twist begins a new chapter in the decades-long saga. Keith Morrison reports."
Podcast '48 Hours' weekly 'Case By Case'
48 Hours - Case By Case (CBS)....
"On Friday, June 5th, Brendan Banfield was sentenced to life in prison without parole for orchestrating an elaborate plot to murder his wife, Christine Banfield, while carrying on an affair with the family's au pair, Juliana Peres Magalhães. The scheme involved luring an unsuspecting man, Joseph Ryan, to the Banfield home and attempting to frame him for the crime."
48 Hours - correspondent Anne-Marie Green and producer Michelle Sigona share the most passionate moments from victim impact statements. You’ll also hear from Brendan Banfield in court as he maintained his innocence."
Podcast '20/20' new series 'The Snare' streaming June 17, 2026
"Today, we're sharing an early look at our next podcast series from 20/20 and ABC Audio - The Snare."
"In 1996, 18-year-old Angie Dodge is found brutally murdered in her Idaho Falls home. Police zero in on a suspect and put him behind bars. But do they have the right man?"
"Episodes will air in the 20/20 podcast feed weekly on Wednesdays beginning June 17."
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Trailer 'Heart of the Beast' coming soon.!
Note: Hello everyone. I like to see film trailers coming from Hollywood and the Independent crowd. Even from the AI generated creators who have a long way to go before giving us realistic stories.
In this film trailer starring Brad Pitt. The AI generated animals do look fake. They are hopefully part of a good story. I'm not a fan of AI because I believe that filmmakers can still create good content with - special effects.
Podcast 'Dateline' True Crime Weekly with Andrea Canning
Dateline's True Crime Weekly....
- In Massachusetts, Karen Read filed a lawsuit against state police and Canton PD, exposing what she says are troubling voicemails and texts between officers on her case.
- In Kentucky, Brooks Houck was convicted of his girlfriend Crystal Rogers' murder last year. His brother, Nick Houck, is now accused of first-degree perjury.
- In Dateline Round Up, Brendan Banfield receives his sentence for the catfishing double murder.
- New details emerge in the trial of Larry Millete, accused of buying magic spells and then killing his wife.
- An update in the case of Lynette Hooker, who went missing in the Bahamas while on a sailing trip with her husband.
- Plus, lawyer Emily Simpson of “The Real Housewives of Orange County” discusses the fallout from a new Netflix documentary about the case of Mackenzie Shirilla.
Classic Podcast '48 Hours' episode 'Defending DJ' from 2019
48 Hours (CBS).... "In 2010, college football player Danroy “DJ” Henry went out to celebrate with his teammates and was fatally shot by a police officer. This event triggered a seven-year journey for the Henry family as they searched for answers about what really happened.
CBS News correspondent James Brown reports.
This classic episode last aired on 6/22/2019.
Saturday Night '48 Hours' June 13, 2026
48 HOURS on CBS. The next episode is called, "Could Angela Prichard Have Been Saved?" airing this Saturday at 10/9 p.m.
ENCORE: "A woman repeatedly called police for help when she was attacked, stalked, and intimidated by her husband. It didn't stop him from killing her."
"48 Hours" contributor Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Classic Podcast '48 Hours' episode 'Redemption Song' 2014
48 Hours (CBS).... "The 1985 murder of Natalie Antonetti was a cold case for over 20 years. But then an anonymous phone call to the police pointed them back to the man who claimed innocence and seemed to have had an air-tight alibi."
"48 Hours" correspondent Tracy Smith reports.
This classic episode last aired on 5/24/2014.
Podcast '20/20' Blood and Water 'The Brother' interview
20/20 (ABC).... "Hosts Brad Mielke and Stephanie Ramos discuss an interview that detectives conducted with a family member of Eugene Gligor."
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Opening in Movie Theaters on Friday June 12, 2026 is 'The Furious'
THE FURIOUS distribution in the U.S. is from LIONS-GATE (2025). This movie hit the festival circuit and is being compared to "The Raid" (2011). In terms of action, but both stories are totally different. I'm a huge fan of "Raid" and its' sequel.
"The Furious" looks like a lot of fun with solid action. I might be heading into a movie theater to watch it.
Below is an animated movie poster "The Furious" (2026).
Hong Kong Action.
Below is a clip from "The Furious" plus the movie trailer (2026).
Below is a clip from "The Furious" plus the movie trailer (2026).
Podcast 'Dateline' Five Miles From Home 'She's the Only One Missing' Episode Two
Dateline (NBC). "Five Miles From Home".... "After a discovery in the desert, investigators start with Mickie’s inner circle."
Podcast 'Dateline' Five Miles From Home 'Mickie' Episode One
Dateline (NBC). "Five Miles From Home".... "When a popular high school junior doesn’t make it home from track practice, her family springs into action."
Classic Podcast '20/20' True Crime Vault 'One Last Chance: The Trial of Scott Peterson' 2021
20/20 (ABC).... "Eighteen years after being convicted of his pregnant wife's murder, Scott Peterson may receive a new trial."
(OAD 5/14/21).
Monday, June 8, 2026
Film Review 'Neglected' is cliche with no originality 1-out-of-5* Stars
NEGLECTED from INAUGURAL Entertainment (2026). This mystery thriller was said to be a "Theatrical Dump." Which means that the studio didn't believe in the movie. It got a limited release back on May 8, 2026 and "bombed" over that weekend.
I walked into an empty theater here at Albuquerque to watch this. I was completely sold by the movie trailer.
The story is simple. The son of a veteran police detective is kidnapped by a serial killer. That son is buried alive and the killer wants the dad to solve three murders. The son has 8 hours to live.
What a great premise right?.... Right..... That's where it ends because this film rips off so many thrillers from the 1990's.
Spoiler: What made me laugh was when the serial killer gave up clues. All the detective did was have a flashback and he solved each murder. It was so damn easy.
Spoiler: What made me laugh even more.... The veteran detective freaks out over those gruesome murders. Like he had never seen anything like this in his long career. I could go on, but I will not.
Clearly this was an independent movie. It was filmed in 12 days. David Lipper served as producer, screenwriter and director. He's also in this as an actor. He clearly was influenced by 1990's thrillers. Especially "Seven" (1995) with Morgan Freeman and Brad Pitt.
That is all fine, but why not go in a new direction? An example is..., let the detective "sweat" it out and re-open these murder cases on his own. Let him become a real detective and don't give him any clues....
You can watch "Neglected" over at Prime Video.
Trailer 'Gangland' coming soon.!
NOTE: This trailer on the surface is darkly lit. I think the reason is because most scenes were filmed at night. I had to watch it three times to see it clearly. Independent cinema.
It is set in Oklahoma and there are Native Indigenous influences here. Interesting.
Sunday, June 7, 2026
Podcast 'Dateline' Premium 'After the Verdict: The Butterfly' with Andrea Canning
Dateline Premium with Andrea Canning.... "In the summer of 2021, charismatic young art student Katelyn Markham vanished from her Ohio townhouse. Her father, Dave Markham, set out to find his daughter with the help of her fiancé, John Carter."
"It would take two years for her remains to be found and a decade longer before someone close to Katelyn was held responsible: her fiancé, John."
"In this episode, Andrea talks with Dave about Katelyn’s Law, a bill which aims to remove the statute of limitations for those accused of abusing a corpse and how he hopes it will help other families find justice. Plus, he tells Andrea about his upcoming plans with the dogged investigator who solved Katelyn’s case."
Saturday Night '48 Hours' episode 'The Plot to Eliminate Alyssa Burkett'
48 HOURS on CBS. Last night's episode was called, "The Plot to Eliminate Alyssa Burkett" (7-6-2026).
Click on the CBS logo for 48 HOURS.
Top Box Office 'Scary Movie 6' Laughs to Number #1 with $55 Million
TOP BOX OFFICE / WEEK-ENDING / 6-7-2026 / ESTIMATED
1. Scary Movie - $55,000,000
2. Masters of the Universe - $29,308,000
3. Backrooms - $25,942,933
4. Obsession - $25,600,000
5. The Amazing Digital Circus: The Last Act - $11,580,000
6. Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu - $10,000,000
7. Michael - $7,700,000
8. The Breadwinner - $3,400,000
9. Pressure - $3,000,000
10. The Devil Wears Prada 2 - $2,800,000
Movie Poster 2025.
Saturday, June 6, 2026
Podcast '20/20' episode 'Love. Honor. Betray.'
20/20 (ABC).... "On New Year's Eve in Benton Harbor, Michigan, Army Sergeant Kemia Hessel's husband is murdered. Police video shows a distraught Hessel, but investigators believe she arranged her spouse's death."
This is a rebroadcast.
(OAD 2/16/24)
Friday night 'Dateline' episode 'A Killing in Midtown'
DATELINE on NBC. Last night's episode was called, "A Killing in Midtown" (6-5-2026). Did you watch it?
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Friday, June 5, 2026
Podcast 'Dateline' True Crime Weekly
True Crime Weekly....
- Dateline anchor Lester Holt shares his new reporting on the case of Luigi Mangione, the man accused of fatally shooting United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
- In Cleveland, 13 years after a mother was stabbed to death, her divorce attorney is on trial for her murder.
- In Dateline Round Up, updates from the trial of Larry Millete, a San Diego man accused of buying magic spells, then murdering his wife.
- Plus, an expert on ankle monitors answers the question: How useful are they, really?
Podcast '48 Hours' Case By Case 'Courtroom Gets Emotional During Larry Millete Murder Trial'
Casey By Case (CBS).... "In a trial with no body and no crime scene, is circumstantial evidence enough to convict? Larry Millete’s murder trial continues this week with shocking courtroom revelations. He is accused of killing his wife, 39-year-old mother of three Maya Millete."
Classic Podcast '48 Hours' episode 'The Troubling case Against Kevin Cooper'
48 Hours (CBS).... "Kevin Cooper is currently incarcerated for the 1983 murder of Doug and Penny Ryen, their daughter Jessica, and friend Christopher Hughes. He has been on death row for over 40 years but maintains he is innocent and is still fighting for a new trial."
"48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports.
This classic episode last aired on 7/24/2021.
Thursday, June 4, 2026
Trailer 'Fall 2: Deadpoint' in theaters Sept.2, 2026
FALL 2: DEADPOINT from LIONSGATE (2026). It is scheduled to be released in theaters on Sept. 2, 2026.
The first movie is called, "Fall" which was released back in 2022 from Lionsgate films. The production budget was a paltry $3 million. It grossed $21 million in the U.S. Two sequels have been planned for a franchise.
Cool Western Trailer 'The Isolate Thief' in theaters July 7, 2026
From the producers of the western film, "Old Henry" (2021). That was and is one of the best Westerns I've seen in the last decade. I actually walked into a movie theater to watch it.
"The Isolate Thief" looks to be another good one. I think I'll walk into a movie theater again because I love Westerns.... Wahoo.!
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Surprise Box Office Hit 'Backrooms' nabs world-wide total with $134 Million
BACKROOMS distributed by A24 (2026). It was directed by a 20-year-old newcomer named Kane Parsons. This horror picture is based on his short films. The production budget climbed to only $10 million. As of June 2, 2026. It has grossed $134.9 million at the worldwide box office.
It opened in North America last Friday (May 29, 2026) and became a surprise box office hit with $81 million.
The horror story is simple. A store owner disappears in the basement which opens to other rooms. His therapist searches for him in those rooms.
It is summer 2026 and film audiences want to be entertained and/or scared.
Classic Podcast '48 Hours' episode 'My Daughter's Killer' 1999
48 Hours (CBS).... "In 1986, 21-year-old Mitzi Nalley was brutally murdered in her Texas home. Police arrested Jonathan Wayne Nobles, who confessed to the crime and was sentenced to the death penalty. For more than a decade, Mitzi's mother tried to arrange a face-to-face confrontation with Nobles, but he refused until two weeks before his execution."
"48 Hours" correspondents Bill Lagattuta and Troy Roberts report.
This classic episode last aired on 6/21/1999.
Friday Night 'Dateline' with Lester Holt on June 5, 2026
NBC Media Village Press Release....
Lester Holt Reports for a Special ‘Dateline’ This Friday, June 5 at 10/9 p.m.
"Friday’s all-new Dateline will go inside the Luigi Mangione investigation, revealing exclusive new details and insight in the case that continues to captivate the world. For the first time, two NYPD Major Case Squad detectives who worked on the case take Dateline through the lead-up to the murder of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson and the urgent manhunt that followed."
"Retired Detective Sergeant John Griffin tells Dateline anchor Lester Holt about his first reaction to seeing the weapon used in the killing, 'It had something on the front, like a homemade suppressor or silencer-type thing.'
Asked by Holt whether that was common, Griffin responded, "No. In 25 years, I don’t think I’ve ever actually encountered a silencer before that."
"The one-hour special, entitled A Killing in Midtown, also features a member of Thompson’s inner circle speaking publicly about the case for the first time. Jeff Alter, a friend and former colleague, tells Holt about the social media reaction to Thompson’s death, 'Social media is fast and cruel, people posting, you know, smiley faces that — that somebody was murdered just — it’s just beyond me,' Alter explained.
"He added that the response was, 'really cruel,' particularly for those who knew Brian personally."
"A Killing in Midtown also features interviews with people who met Mangione while he traveled, including a pro soccer player in Thailand and a yoga teacher in Hawaii. Mangione has pleaded not guilty to the murder."
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
Podcast 'Dateline' episode 'The Devil Wore White' with Keith Morrison
Dateline (NBC).... "A mother-son duo is arrested in connection with the disappearance of a wealthy widow, revealing decades of crime, deception, and murder. Keith Morrison reports."
Note: Here it is people. One of the most intriguing episodes in awhile. Check it out.
Podcast '20/20' True Crime Vault 'The Confession'
20/20 (ABC).... "A man wakes up to find his fiancée dead. A shocking confession changes everything."
Monday, June 1, 2026
Podcast '48 Hours' episode 'Presenting the Lindbergh Conspiracies'
48 Hours (CBS).... "Veteran reporter Joe Nocera, of The Free Press, investigates a 94-year-old murder case that deserves a second look: the kidnapping and murder of Charles Lindbergh, Jr. Little Lindy was the infant son of the most famous man in the world at the time: an aviator who had achieved impossible feats."
"Unsurprisingly, the case was a media sensation in 1932: especially when German immigrant Bruno Hauptmann was tried and executed for the crime. Hauptmann professed his innocence to the end: but could he have been telling the truth? This is a series that asks: was this case America's first great conspiracy?"
Podcast 'Dateline' series 'Five Miles From Home' begins June 8, 2026
Dateline (NBC).... "Hey Dateline fans! As a bonus for you, we’re sharing the trailer for 'Five Miles From Home' an all-new original podcast series from Dateline and Keith Morrison."
"When beloved high school junior Micaela Costanzo disappears on her way home from track practice, the race to find her leads to unlikely suspects, simmering rage, and unimaginable betrayal. Keith Morrison takes us to a small Nevada casino town to find out what really happened that night under the desert sky."
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