Monday, August 31, 2026
Podcast 'Dateline' series 'Missing in America' Episode Six
Missing in America (NBC).... "Bianca Carrasco, a 29-year-old oncology nurse and mother of three, disappeared on May 1, 2016, in San Antonio, Texas. She was last seen by her husband, who said she walked out of the house after an argument. Bianca's phone went dark at 10:22 that night, and no one has heard from her since."
Classic Podcast '48 Hours' episode 'A Fatality in the Stairwell' 2025
48 Hours (CBS).... "After her husband is found dying at the foot of the stairs, a woman accused of murder fights to clear her name. Peter Van Sant reports."
This episode last aired on 10/13/2025.
Podcast '20/20' Mangione 'Free Luigi' Episode Four
20/20 (ABC).... "How did the killing of one man become a flashpoint for widespread frustration with America’s healthcare industry?"
Sunday, August 30, 2026
Saturday Night '48 Hours' episode 'A Death in the Stairwell'
48 HOURS on CBS. Last night's episode was called, "A Death in the Stairwell" (08-29-2026). Did you watch it?
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Tom Cruise 'Days of Thunder 2' sequel coming Summer 2028
DAYS OF THUNDER 2 from PARAMOUNT pictures (2028). Tom Cruise is adding a sequel to his 1990 film, "Days of Thunder." Anne Hathaway will join him along with NASCAR driving.
The first "Thunder" was pretty good which also starred Nicole Kidman. Robert Duvall played Cruise's mentor.
Days of Thunder 2 image by Kurt Iswarienko.
Top Box Office 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' Remains Number #1 with $22 Million
TOP BOX OFFICE / WEEK-ENDING / AUG. 30, 2026 / ESTIMATED
1. Spider-Man: Brand New Day - $22,200,000
2. Coyote vs. Acme - $15,468,754
3. The Odyssey - $14,300,000
4. Insidious: Out of the Further - $10,100,000
5. The Dog Stars - $8,000,000
6. Buddy - $5,363,827
7. The End of Oak Street - $4,950,000
8. PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie - $4,875,000
9. Mutiny - $2,750,000
10. Tony - $2,220,448
Saturday, August 29, 2026
Classic Podcast '20/20' episode 'Evil in Eden'
20/20 (ABC).... "Steven and Cary Stayner: The tale of two brothers - horror and heroism."
(OAD 1/25/2019).
Friday Night 'Dateline' episode 'The Other Side of Paradise'
DATELINE on NBC. Last night's episode was called, "The Other Side of Paradise" (8-28-2026). Did you watch it?
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Friday, August 28, 2026
Classic Podcast '48 Hours' episode 'The Investigators'
48 Hours (CBS).... "In three separate reports, '48 Hours' follows the work of police crime scene investigators, including a profile of a former criminalist; the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Office investigation of the brutal murder of the Ruiz family; and the fatal shooting of 39-year-old actor Anthony Dwain Lee by Tarriel Hopper, a police officer responding to a noise complaint at a Halloween party.
"48 Hours" correspondents Richard Schlesinger and Harold Dow report.
This classic episode last aired on 5/24/2025.
Thursday, August 27, 2026
Podcast '20/20' Special Edition' The After Show 'The Lyndsay Clancy Trial'
20/20 (ABC)..... "In this special edition of 20/20, 'The After Show,' Deborah Roberts sits with an emergency room psychiatrist to separate medical fact from speculation around postpartum psychosis and the Lindsay Clancy case."
Podcast 'Dateline' True Crime Weekly with Andrea Canning
True Crime Weekly (NBC)....
- In Massachusetts, Lindsay Clancy's defense attorney grills final prosecution witnesses after they testify that she knew right from wrong when she killed her children.
- In Florida, a verdict has been reached in the trial of Mario Fernandez Saldana, a man accused of arranging the fatal shooting of his wife's ex-husband, Microsoft employee Jared Bridegan.
- In Dateline Round Up, the trial is underway for Duane "Keefe D" Davis, accused of orchestrating the 1996 shooting that killed rap legend Tupac Shakur.
- Donna Adelson, the Florida grandmother convicted of murdering her former son-in-law FSU law professor, Dan Markel, is asking for a new trial.
- Plus, a psychiatrist breaks down postpartum psychosis.
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Friday Night 'Dateline' Check your local listings for Aug. 28, 2026
DATELINE on NBC. The network hasn't posted the upcoming episode for this Friday in prime-time. Some local NBC channels will air the NFL pre-season kick-off. The NBC schedule has a rerun of "America's Got Talent" (8-10pm) followed by "Dateline" (10-11pm). But, they have not listed the title. TV-Insider has scheduled the episode "The Other Side of Paradise" that aired a few years back. NBC media Village has not sent out information for the next episode either.
Check your local listings for the next "Dateline" episode.
Classic Podcast '48 Hours' episode 'In Jason's Name' 2025
48 Hours (CBS).... "Jason Corbett was a recent widower when he hired Molly Martens as an au pair for his children. Their relationship soon turned romantic, they married and moved from Ireland to North Carolina. In 2015, Jason Corbett was violently beaten to death at home. Molly and her father, Tom Martens, admitted to attacking Jason. The question was why?"
"48 Hours" correspondent Maureen Maher reports.
This classic episode last aired on 5/24/2025.
Podcast '20/20' McStays 'In the Desert' Episode Three
20/20 (ABC).... "A motorcyclist finds something startling in the Mojave Desert."
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Country Music Legend 'Dolly Parton' Dies at age 80
Country music writer, singer and actress "Dolly Parton" has died. She was 80-years-old and was a "light" that shined bright. It is a shock to everyone because Dolly did so much outside of her music career. She gave back to her community including the "Literacy" program "Imagination Library" which helped children to read.
Dolly had so many Country hit songs in her long career. My favorite is, "Single Women" (1983). It hit number #8 on the country chart. The song spawned an ABC TV-Movie called, "Single Bars, Single Women." She even returned to the original lyrics as a promo for the movie. It explores the life of single women who frequent a local bar. It aired on ABC in 1984 to solid TV-ratings.
Below is my favorite picture of Dolly Parton. It was at her peak of popularity in 1977.
Below is the Country Music Awards (CMA) 1989. Dolly sung the gospel song "He's Alive" at the end of the show. It was my mom's favorite performance of Dolly. Mine too. RIP.
Podcast 'Dateline' episode 'Simply Diabolical'
Classic Podcast '20/20' True Crime Vault 'Snatched'
20/20 (ABC).... "When a boy is kidnapped riding a bike, parents, police and a blogger work to bring him home."
(OAD 10/13/23).
Monday, August 24, 2026
Podcast '20/20' Mangione 'Mister Cactus' Episode Three
20/20 (ABC).... "Some people who crossed paths with Luigi Mangione throughout his life say he was kind and had a promising future. How did Brian Thompson's shooter change in the lead-up to his arrest?"
Podcast '48 Hours' episode 'The Hit and Run Death of Davis McClendon'
Podcast 'Dateline' series 'Missing in America' Episode Five
Missing in America (NBC).... "Marilyn “Niqui” McCown vanished from Richmond, Indiana, on July 22, 2001, just weeks before her wedding. The 28-year-old was last seen on security video at a convenience store near a local laundromat. Months later, the GMC Jimmy she had been driving was found in Dayton, Ohio; her laundry was found folded inside the vehicle."
Sunday, August 23, 2026
Top Box Office 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' remains Number #1 with $39 Million
TOP BOX OFFICE / WEEK-ENDING / AUG. 23, 2026 / ESTIMATED
1. Spider-Man: Brand New Day - $39,000,000
2. Insidious: Out of the Further - $25,300,000
3. The Odyssey - $19,500,000
4. PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie - $9,100,000
5. The End of Oak Street - $9,000,000
6. Mutiny - $7,500,000
7. Tony - $5,011,611
8. The Fast and the Furious - $3,100,000
9. Spa Weekend - $3,034,000
10. Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma - $1,936,918
Saturday Night '48 Hours' episode 'The Hit-and-Run Homicide of Davis McClendon'
48 HOURS on CBS. Last night's episode was called, "The Hit-and-Run Homicide of Davis McClendon" (8-22-2026).
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Saturday, August 22, 2026
Podcast '20/20' episode 'Baby Holly Found'
20/20 (ABC)... "After a young couple is murdered, their true identities lead to a shocking twist about their missing baby."
(OAD 11/4/23).
Friday Night 'Dateline' episode 'Simply Diabolical'
DATELINE on NBC. Last night's episode was called, "Simply Diabolical" (8-21-2026). Did you watch the encore presentation?
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18 Non-Consecutive weeks at Number #1 'Choosin' Texas' by Ella Langley
CHOOSIN' TEXAS sung and co-written by ELLA LANGLEY (2026). I usually don't do this because I report on movies, trailers and mystery podcasts. But.... I'll make an exception because I am a classic country music fan (1980s & 1990s).
Everyone has gone crazy over the newest song by Ella Langley. It's called, "Choosin' Texas" and it is a throw-back to traditional country music. It hit number #1 on the hot country chart for 25 weeks. It has crossed over to the hot pop chart and hit number #1 for 18 non-consecutive weeks (8-22-2026). It is the song of the Summer.
"Texas" tells the story about Ella who is from the state of Tennessee. She travels with her boyfriend back to his home town of Abilene, Texas. They walk into a bar and his former childhood sweetheart is there. Ella realizes that she may lose her man and what waits for him in Abilene. She sings about him choosing Texas even after what she had taught him about Tennessee.
This certainly is a return to what country music used to be. The lyrics, the voice and the musical sound. Older music fans are saying, "Country music is back from the dead." Everyone is reacting to this song across the internet. It has reached number #1 in multiple countries too. Celebrities, country singers and regular folks are singing their "covers" of the song. A rap artist created his own lyrics over the song. Music singers are even writing an answer to the song by "Leaving Texas" (Hahaha!).
What I like are the lyrics that mention older country artist songs, "Smokey Mountain Rain" (Ronnie Milsap), "Amarillo By Morning", (George Strait) and "East Bound and Down" (Jerry Reed). Their influence on Ella is extraordinary and it is just old-fashioned country.!!
"Choosin' Texas" official music video.
Thursday, August 20, 2026
Classic Podcast '48 Hours' episode 'Star Witness' 2003
48 Hours (CBS).... "Are they guilty of terrible crimes or are they victims themselves? 48 Hours - examines two separate reports: Gloria Killian, who was arrested for a robbery-homicide she claimed she did not commit, and Clarence Elkins, who was incarcerated for the murder of his mother-in-law but maintained his innocence.
"48 Hours" correspondents Peter Van Sant and Susan Spencer report.
This classic episode last aired on 9/13/2003.
Podcast 'Dateline' True Crime Vault with Andrea Canning
True Crime Vault (NBC)....
- In Massachusetts, Lindsay Clancy is on trial for allegedly murdering her three children. Her family and former colleagues testify for the defense.
- In New York, Luigi Mangione pleads guilty to federal stalking charges in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, while his lawyers seek to have the state murder case dismissed.
- In Dateline Round Up, Alex Murdaugh appears for a preliminary hearing ahead of his retrial for the murders of his wife and son.
- Plus, the trial begins for one of three people accused in the ambush murder of 33-year-old father Jared Bridegan.
- And an expert explains ghost guns and how they can complicate investigations.
Saturday Night '48 Hours' with Anne-Marie Green on Aug. 22, 2026
48 HOURS on CBS. The encore episode presentation is called, "The Hit-and-Run Homicide of Davis McClendon." It will air this Saturday at 10/9 p.m.
"A romance is cut short when a man is found dead near his mangled car. His newfound love is convinced it was no accident."
"48 Hours" correspondent Anne-Marie Green reports.
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Podcast 'Talking Dateline' with Josh Mankiewicz for 'Crime-Con'
Talking Dateline (NBC).... "In a special edition of Talking Dateline, NBC News’ Ellison Barber, host of the Netflix podcast, - Allegedly - gives Josh Mankiewicz the third degree onstage at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, for - CrimeCon 2026."
"Josh tells Ellison how he got his start covering true crime and what these cases can teach us about ourselves and others. He also talks about the genesis of his award-winning podcast series - Dateline: Missing in America - before taking questions from the audience."
Classic Podcast '48 Hours' episode 'A Time To Kill?' 1999
48 Hours (CBS).... "Sterling Barber was 17-years-old when he violently stabbed a man to death. Sterling said the accused attacker, a father and church Deacon, tried to sexually assault him. But was it self-defense or murder?"
"48 Hours" correspondent Richard Schlesinger reports.
This classic episode last aired on 9/13/1999.
Podcast '20/20' McStay's 'Missing?' Episode Two
20/20 (ABC).... "Weeks into the search for the McStay family, investigators find a promising clue. Family and friends aren't convinced."
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Trailer 'Jack Harrison: Rogue Protocol' coming coon.!
Trailer synopsis.... "The film follows Jack Harrison, a 20-year-old commander within the secretive Earth Security Service, an organization charged with protecting Earth from extraterrestrial threats. When a high-level oversight threatens to expose the agency, Jack uncovers a web of betrayal and hidden agendas that forces him to go rogue. Suddenly hunted by powerful enemies, he must rely on his training, instincts, and unlikely alliances as he races to stop a threat capable of shifting the balance of power on Earth."
Questions.... This young man is still in high school? Is he training from a mock video game? Where does the Sci-Fi come in? If he is a commander. How can he be ranked so high without experience or training? Can this skinny and scrawny guy be a fighting machine? Is this a Junior "Jason Bourne?" His fight sequences look amateur inside a classroom.
I give credit to filmmakers trying to make a movie. But, this trailer gives us no real story when it's supposed to be Sc-Fi. You be the judge.
Podcast 'Dateline' episode 'The House'
Dateline (NBC).... "When Kelly Horn finds out her father, former FBI agent Scott Horn, has been murdered at his house, she is stunned. As police dig into Scott’s past, they begin to think the key to the mystery might be quite close to home. Josh Mankiewicz reports."
Podcast '2020' True Crime Vault 'The Secret in the Suitcase'
20/20 (ABC).... "Three separate dark green suitcases, containing pieces of a dismembered body, are found in and around the Chesapeake Bay in Virginia. (OAD 9/25/20)."
Monday, August 17, 2026
New Mexico SAG-AFTRA Message from Local President 'Talia Pura'
Dear Roscoe... (SAG-AFTRA Member),
"I hope you are enjoying the final weeks of summer. There is a great deal happening across our New Mexico Local, and I’m excited to share some of the work underway as we continue advocating for our members and strengthening New Mexico’s position as one of the country’s premier production destinations."
"One of the most important initiatives moving forward is a proposed 5% Principal Performer Uplift to New Mexico’s film production tax incentive. The uplift is designed to encourage productions to hire more New Mexico resident principal performers for roles — creating meaningful opportunities for our members while strengthening the state’s homegrown professional workforce. SAG-AFTRA will be an active partner as the proposal moves forward. When the Legislature convenes in January 2027, we will be calling on you to help."
"Another important development is the convening of New Mexico’s Film & Media Task Force, which is examining the laws, regulations and regulatory approaches affecting our film and media industry. I’m pleased that Bronwen Murray, executive director of the SAG-AFTRA New Mexico Local, has been named to serve as SAG-AFTRA’s representative on the Task Force."
"This gives our members an important voice as policymakers consider how New Mexico’s regulatory framework can evolve alongside the development of our industry. We hope this process will be an important first step toward strengthening standards and protections for performers and adopting best practices similar to those found in other major production states, including Georgia, California, New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts and Florida."
"As New Mexico production levels rebound, we believe the infrastructure surrounding the industry should grow with it. Protecting performers, encouraging responsible business practices and ensuring New Mexico remains a place where professional performers can build sustainable careers is a top priority of my presidency."
"In other news, I recently had the wonderful opportunity to join members and staff for a tour of Netflix Studios Albuquerque. Seeing the campus firsthand was extraordinary, particularly the innovative sustainability work incorporated throughout the studio. From its solar and geothermal conservation efforts to the larger goal of building production infrastructure with a smaller environmental footprint, the campus demonstrates what a modern studio can look like. It truly is a one-of-a-kind facility that I am so proud is here in our state."
"But as impressive as the stages and facilities are, what I most look forward to is seeing them full of production again — with our members working on those stages and throughout New Mexico."
"And speaking of the incredible work of our members, I hope you’ll take part in our upcoming Film Showcase. This is an opportunity to highlight the talent and creativity of SAG-AFTRA members across our state and to celebrate the work being created right here in New Mexico. If you have work you would like considered for the Showcase, be sure to register by Sept. 14. More details can be found here."
"There is a great deal to be excited about in the months ahead. From supporting more principal performer opportunities at the Legislature to celebrating our members’ work to preparing for the next wave of production in New Mexico, our Local continues to move forward because of the engagement and commitment of our members."
Thank you for being part of it.
In solidarity,
Talia Pura
New Mexico Local President
Podcast 'Dateline' series 'Missing in America' Episode Four
Missing in America (NBC).... "Haleigh Murphy, a 22-year-old Army veteran and mother, was last seen on June 16, 2023, leaving a bar in Round Rock, Texas, with a male friend. Her family has not heard from her since that night. According to the Austin Police Department, at the time of her disappearance Haleigh was an informant for the Texas Department of Public Safety."
"Dateline’s Josh Mankiewicz speaks with Haleigh’s mother, Becky Mitchell, her sister, Harley Murphy, and her best friend, Brittney Ketchum."
Sunday, August 16, 2026
Saturday Night '48 Hours' episode 'Murder in the Parking Garage'
48 HOURS on CBS. Last night's episode was called, "Murder in the Parking Garage" (8-15-2026). Did you watch it?
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Top Box Office 'Spider-Man 4: Brand New Day' remains Number #1 with $70 Million
TOP BOX OFFICE / WEEK-ENDING / AUG. 16, 2026 / ESTIMATED
1. Spider-Man: Brand New Day - $70,000,000
2. The Odyssey - $23,200,000
3. The End of Oak Street - $21,000,000
4. PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie - $20,500,000
5. Katseye: Wild Hearts - $3,950,000
6. Six: The Musical Live! - $3,000,000
7. The Brink of War - $2,684,100
8. Toy Story 5 - $2,300,000
9. One Night Only - $2,000,000
10. Vishwanath and Sons - $1,634,000
Saturday, August 15, 2026
Podcast Update'48 Hours' episode 'Luigi Mangione's Guilty Plea - Explained'
48 Hours (CBS).... "A major development in the Luigi Mangione case: after previously pleading not guilty to federal stalking charges, Mangione changed his plea to guilty and also admitted to shooting United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson."
"CBS News legal analyst Caroline Polisi and CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman examine what changed, why the plea change matters, and what comes next in the state murder case."
Podcast '20/20' episode 'I'm Going To Get You'
Friday Night 'Dateline' episode 'Noises in the Night'
DATELINE on NBC. Last night's episode was called, "Noises in the Night" (8-14-2026). Did you watch the encore presentation?
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Friday, August 14, 2026
Podcast '48 Hours' episode 'Treating Lyndsay Clancy'
Thursday, August 13, 2026
Classic Podcast '48 Hours' episode 'Find Jodi'
48 Hours (CBS).... "In 1995, Jodi Huisentruit was a news anchor in Iowa, but when she didn't arrive at work for her morning assignment, police began investigating her disappearance. Over three decades later, her body has never been found, and the question remains: what happened to Jodi?"
"48 Hours" correspondent Jim Axelrod reports.
This classic episode last aired on 6/1/2019.
Podcast 'Dateline' True Crime Weekly with Andrea Canning
True Crime Weekly (NBC)....
- In Massachusetts, young mom Lindsay Clancy is on trial for allegedly murdering her three children. Her psychiatrist testifies about her mental state before killings.
- In California, Tyler McCain is accused of killing his wife, Nikki, who went missing in 2024 after filing a domestic violence report against him.
- In Dateline Round Up, former OnlyFans model Courtney Clenney pleads guilty to stabbing boyfriend.
- Update in the case of Luigi Mangione, alleged killer of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
- Plus, prosecutors using rap lyrics and memoirs as evidence in court.
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Podcast '20/20' series 'McStays: 11 Days' Episode One
20/20 (ABC).... "Today, we're bringing you a new episode of our latest series from 20/20 and ABC Audio - What Happened to the McStays?
"In episode one, the McStay family home is found frozen in time — and spurs a yearslong mystery."
Classic Podcast '48 Hours' episode 'Last Chance'
48 Hours (CBS).... "When a Louisiana teen named Crystal Champagne was found dead under a bridge, her cousin, Damon Thibodeaux, confessed to raping and murdering her. He was convicted and sentenced to death row. But what if that confession wasn’t true and Thibodeaux could get one last chance at freedom? "
"48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports.
This classic episode last aired on 12/6/2014.
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Podcast 'Dateline' episode 'Suspicion in Silver City'
Dateline (NBC).... "When the mysterious death of a 23-year-old mother in New Mexico goes unsolved, her family searches for answers. Keith Morrison reports."
Classic Podcast '20/20' True Crime Vault 'Missing From The Mall'
20/20 (ABC).... "A North Dakota college student goes missing after she left the mall at the beginning of the busy holiday season.
(OAD 1/12/24)
Monday, August 10, 2026
Podcast '48 Hours' episode 'Facing a Monster at Trial'
48 Hours (CBS).... "A teenager survives a vicious attack by an ex-boyfriend. Years later she faces him in court after he murders a young mother."
This episode last aired on 5/12/2025.
Podcast '20/20' series 'Mangione EP 01: Christmas-time in Altoona'
20/20 (ABC).... "Today, we're sharing the first episode of a new five-part series, "Burden of Proof: Luigi Mangione." In episode one, the manhunt for the alleged shooter of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson comes to an end at a McDonald’s in Altoona, PA."
Podcast 'Dateline' series 'Missing in America' Episode Three
Missing in America (NBC).... "Cheryl Scherer vanished from the Rhodes Pump-Ur-Own gas station in Scott City, Missouri, on April 17, 1979. The 19-year-old had spoken with her mother that morning, but when a co-worker stopped by the station shortly after that call, Cheryl was gone."
"Nearly half a century later, Cheryl’s disappearance remains unsolved, and tips continue to come in today. Dateline’s Josh Mankiewicz speaks with Cheryl’s younger siblings, Anthony Scherer and Diane Scherer-Morris, along with Sheriff Derick Wheetley, Det. Sgt. Michael Williams, and Det. Carerra Patterson of the Scott County Sheriff’s Office about the case."
Sunday, August 9, 2026
Friday Night 'Dateline' Episode 'Suspicion in Silver City'
DATELINE on NBC. Sorry everybody. For some strange reason. I thought yesterday was Friday instead of Saturday. I asked a store clerk today if it was Saturday and he answered that it was Sunday.
Did you watch Friday episode?
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Saturday Night '48 Hours' Double Episode
Top Box Office 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' still Number #1 with $145 Million
TOP BOX OFFICE / WEEK-ENDING / AUG. 9, 2026 / ESTIMATED
1. Spider-Man: Brand New Day - $145,000,000
2. The Odyssey - $31,500,000
3. One Night Only - $5,700,000
4. Super Troopers 3 - $4,000,000
5. Toy Story 5 - $3,900,000
6. Minions & Monsters - $3,500,000
7. Moana - $2,800,000
8. Ice Cream Man - $2,010,000
9. The Invite - $717,568
10. CatVideoFest 2026 - $568,414
Saturday, August 8, 2026
BluRay 1956 Western Review 'The Maverick Queen' 4-out-of-5 Stars*
THE MAVERICK QUEEN from REPUBLIC pictures (1956). Kino Lorber remastered this western from a 35 millimeter film print. It stars Barbara Stanwyck and Barry Sullivan. It is based on the book written by Zane Grey.
This movie is number #19 on my list of favorite westerns. It is now on Blu-Ray.
The story is simple. A lone gunman arrives in a small town called, "Rock Springs, Wyoming." He joins a gang called, "The Wild Bunch." Butch Cassidy and Sundance run this group of outlaws. The gunman meets a ruthless woman named "Kit." She owns most of Rock Springs and also runs with the wild bunch.
Republic Pictures tried to cash-in on the wide-screen trend of the time. "Cinerama." Republic called there's, "Naturama." This trend by the movie studios was created to compete with television. It was cutting into movie profits of the 1950's. Republic also used "Trucolor" just like "Technicolor." It was a gamble before Republic closed its independent company. The color film is no longer used.
The Zane Grey novel is more explicit and racist. It's toned down for this movie.
This is a cliche western like so many others. The difference is the location setting of Wyoming. (It was filmed in Colorado). The tall, steep mountains serve as the back drop and what beautiful scenery. It serves as a character in itself. It certainly comes alive on BluRay.
Barbara Stanwyck was known to do her own stunts in all of her westerns. She does again here. The big drop on the side of that ridge is scary and fantastic. She rides that horse straight down while being chased by Sundance. (Stanwyck was later inducted as an honorary stunt woman).
If you love westerns like I do. Check this out for Stanwyck and those great mountains plus landscapes. The people look so small but they survive in a wild country.
Click on photos below for BluRay.
Podcast '20/20' episode 'Broken Vows'
20/20 (ABC).... "Pamela Smart, who was sentence to life in prison without parole for her involvement in the 1990 murder of her husband, talks about the case."
(OAD 8/16/24)