"48 Hours" TV preview "The Millionaire, the Model & the Hitman"

48 HOURS on CBS. The episode called, "the Millionaire, the Model & the Hitman" will air Saturday Aug. 13, 2016 at 9/8 p.m. It is the first in back-to-back episodes. 

CBS says, "A millionaire is willing to shell out $80,000 to have someone kill his model wife. What could possibly go wrong? "48 Hours"' Troy Roberts investigates."

2016 Summer Olympic TV ratings trailing 2012 Olympics

SUMMER OLYMPICS on NBC. In the overnight TV ratings for Monday Aug. 8, 2016. It garnered 28.76 million TV viewers overall. It reached 8.6 million TV viewers in the all important 18-49 adult demographic. Monday was Day 4 and compared to Day 4 from the 2012 Olympics. That TV ratings nabbed 31.6 million overall. 

The camera that caught Michael Phelps staring at a swimming rival has become an internet sensation. The TV audience has never seen this side of him. It is grabbing its' own TV ratings. ABC news reports below.
 

John Turturro talks in depth on "The Night Of"

THE NIGHT OF on HBO. It airs each Sunday night a 9 p.m. The limited series is pulling in TV viewers trying to figure out if "Naz" or someone else killed Andrea. John Stone (John Turturro) is now helping with the defense of "Naz." Turturro talks with "medium.com" who goes in depth with each episode. Plus, they have interviews and profiles.

Click photo for JOHN TURTURRO interview on JOHN STONE. 

(John Turturro. HBO Logo)

"Sunrise" A police detective chases down man who kidnaps girls

SUNRISE from BREAKING GLASS PICTURES - 2016. (I bought and downloaded movie from Amazon). It is reported that 100,000 girls in India disappear each year. A police detective named Joshi is still dealing with the disappearance of his only daughter Aruna. Him and his wife can't get over it because Aruna has never been found. Joshi day-dreams about finding her and tracking down her kidnapper. When he wakes up, he discovers that 5 girls have been killed and sliced up in the slums of Mumbai. He runs into an unknown man trying to kidnap a girl. The rain pounds his body as he chases a shadow through the streets. 

A lot of girls are kidnapped and trained to go into exotic dancing or prostitution. Joshi is on the edge of discovering a prostitution ring, but he keeps seeing his daughter among these young girls. He's blinded by obsession and loss. In his night dreams though, he keeps getting closer to the man who abducted Aruna. Yet, it's another matter when he wakes up to face the hard pounding loss he cannot shake. Can his dreams become a reality? Can he finally find some peace through murder, darkness and the rain that pours 24 hours a day, 7 days a week? (An excellent mystery. I watched it twice already).

Click poster for SUNRISE over at AMAZON.

An all new "American Gothic" Wednesday Aug. 10, 2016

AMERICAN GOTHIC on CBS. (S01E07). The new episode is called, "Kindred Spirits" that will air on Wednesday at 10/9 p.m. It looks like the "Silver Bells Killer" strikes again after the last victim back in 2002.

"The Night Of" Naz gains power behind prison walls & shaves his head bald

THE NIGHT OF on HBO. The Limited-Series part 5. Last night's episode on Sunday Aug. 7, 2016 was called, “The season of the witch.” The main characters are, “Naz” (Riz Ahmed) John Stone (John Tuturro). HBO will run repeat episodes after original airing. Check your listings.

“The season of the witch.” (This is the funniest episode with great dialogue and situations for John Stone). Detective Box runs down “Naz's” movements on the night Andrea was murdered. There are cameras everywhere. John helps Chandra with “Naz's” murder case, but he charges $30,000 up front. He also tracks down Duane who ran into “Naz” and Andrea on the night she was killed. John hires a photographer who takes pictures of Andrea's home including the side broken gate lock.

Both the prosecution and defense find out that “Naz” took an amphetamine the night Andrea was killed. It kept him awake, but “Naz” claims he passed out and woke up in the kitchen. Meanwhile, he gains power behind bars as a friend of Freddy and shaves his head bald. He also becomes a hardened and angry criminal which he might not be.

Click photo for THE NIGHT OF over at HBO.

NBC Prime-time Olympics begins at 6 p.m., at Albuquerque

SUMMER OLYMPIC GAMES 2016 on NBC. Day one had some exciting moments from "Rio." Day two has begun on this Sunday Aug. 7. The prime-time coverage will begin here at Albuquerque at 6 p.m., on KOB 4. Visit "nbcolympics.com" if you missed your favorite sports for highlights and interviews. (Below are highlights from day one).

 

"48 Hours" A beautiful wife dies from a massive dose of Nicotine

"48 Hours" (CBS) can be seen each Saturday evening at 10/9 p.m. It aired at 9 p.m. (central time) in Albuquerque, NM on KRQE 13. Last night's episode on Aug. 6, 2016 was called, "To catch a genius." In the overnight TV ratings it garnered 2.62 million TV viewers overall. It reached 0.4 million TV viewers in the all important 18 to 49 adult demographic. “Boston EMS" (ABC) grabbed 1.78 overall & 0.3 with adults. “Summer Olympics" (NBC) nabbed 19.48 overall & 5.5 with adults (8-11 p.m.).

"48 Hours" is an investigative program that covers crime & murder in the United States. Last night's episode was reported and narrated by Richard Schlesinger.

“To catch a genius.” Orange county, California. Paul was a “Jeopardy” game show winner back in the 1980's. His wife Linda was a beautiful blonde who was hard working. He took care of her night and day. She died suddenly of a massive dose of nicotine in 1994. She wasn't a smoker who was healthy. Linda loved Paul even when he put out a life insurance policy soon after they were married.

You can watch episodes of “48 Hours” at CBS. Click photo.

"Rush Hour" Captain Cole is held hostage during a concert

"Rush Hour" (CBS) can be seen each Saturday evening at 8/7 p.m. It aired at 7 p.m. (central time) in Albuquerque, NM on KRQE 13. Last night's episode on Aug. 6, 2016 was called, "O hostage, my hostage." In the overnight TV ratings it garnered 1.70 million TV viewers overall. It reached 0.2 million TV viewers in the all important 18 to 49 adult demographic. "Summer Olympics" (NBC) grabbed 19.48 overall & 5.5 with adults (8-11 p.m.). "Last man standing" (ABC) nabbed 1.59 & 0.2 with adults (repeat).

"Rush Hour" stars, Justin Hires (Detective James Carter), Jon Foo (Lee), Aimee Garcia (Didi Diaz), Page Kennedy (Gerald), Wendie Malick (Captain Lindsay Cole).

“O hostage, my hostage” opened with Captain Cole heading out for a night at the symphony. She stumbles upon a hostage situation and discovers that a young blonde is the target. Several concert goers are held at gunpoint including Cole. She tries to signal Carter and Lee who are blocked by an LAPD negotiating team. Cole talks to the blonde who says that her dad is a rich man. Carter and Lee interview the father and his daughter is being held in exchange for $20 million.

Subscribe and watch “Rush Hour” over at CBS. Click photo.

"Dateline" to run correspondent's favorite episodes online

DATELINE on NBC. As the "Rio" Olympic Games air on the network. You can watch chosen repeat episodes online. 

NBC says, "During the three weeks Dateline is off the air this August, our correspondents will be sharing some of their most memorable reports. Lester Holt's choice follows the story of a young man who has been in prison for a quarter century, for a notorious NYC murder, who swears he had no involvement in the crime."

Click photo for TIPPING POINT full episode.

(NBC Logo)

SAG-AFTRA members welcome to "Coffee Mixer" Aug. 11, 2016

 

(Click Logo for official website).

Member Coffee Mixer, August 11

"Mingle with your fellow members and meet Cynthia Williams, Regional Education & Outreach Liaison - visiting from the SAG-AFTRA office in Los Angeles."

"When: 9 - 10:30 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 11

Where: Flying Star Café

3416 Central Ave SE

Albuquerque, NM 87106

Cost: This event is free and for SAG-AFTRA members only. Coffee and light refreshments will be served.

RSVP: Not necessary, but appreciated to Cynthia Williams at cynthia.williams@sagaftra.org"

"America's Got Talent" 2nd Live show adds 7 more talent acts to semi-final

AMERICA'S GOT TALENT on NBC. America has voted and here are the 7 talent acts heading into the Semi-finals. "The Clairvoyants", "Calysta Bevier", "Sofie Dossi", "Viktor Kee", "Steven Brundage", "Sal Valentinetti" and "Kadie Lynn." 

"Sal Valentinetti", "Kadie Lynn" and "ThroWings" had the lowest votes and they became part of the "Dunkin-Save" category. An online live vote was tallied and Sal was instantly voted through. The judges then had to choose between the last two acts. It was a tie and the choice went back to America and "Kadie Lynn" had more votes than "ThroWings."

All my votes went to my favorite "The Clairvoyants." My second favorite "Hara" was eliminated last week. So, my second favorite is now the magnificent juggler "Viktor Kee" who was voted through this week. 

Unfortunately, another dance group was not voted through. If the judges see the smallest mistakes in a live show. They will point it out and the American audience will see it too. Every vote counts and usually America gets it right. This is the year of the teen girl singers because four are now heading to the Semi-Finals. I like the 12-year-old country singer Kadie Lynn.

"America's Got Talent" will return on Tuesday Aug. 23, 2016. NBC will Broadcast the "Rio" Summer Olympics for the next two weeks. NBC announced that the host and four judges will return for season 12 in 2017. Nick Cannon, Simon Cowell, Heidi Klum, Howie Mandel and Mel B.

"Suicide Squad" receive's scathing reviews, but will fans like it?

SUICIDE SQUAD from WARNER BROS. The film opens with 4,225 theaters in the U.S., on Friday Aug. 5, 2016. Movie critics have already lambasted it with negative reviews across the board. "Change.org" had a petition to remove the "Rotten Tomatoes" website because of those reviews. It reached 18,495 signatures, but was shut down by a frustrated fan who says critics don't like Comic Book Super-Hero films. There is a battle going too between fanboys over "DC Comics VS. Marvel Comics." It's getting worse than "Batman Vs. Superman." Nonetheless, "Squad" opened at the Foreign box office and has already nabbed $8.1 million. The production budget climbed to $175 million. See it for yourself and you decide.

 

"American Gothic" Hawthorne family deals with father as the "silver bells killer"

“American Gothic” (CBS) can be seen each Wednesday evening at 10/9 p.m. It aired at 9 p.m. (central time) in Albuquerque, NM on KRQE 13. Last night's episode on Aug. 3, 2016 was called, “The Gross Clinic.” In the overnight TV ratings it garnered 2.52 million TV viewers overall. It reached 0.5 million TV viewers in the all important 18 to 49 adult demographic. "CMA Music Festival" (ABC) grabbed 5.54 overall & 1.1 with adults (8-11 p.m.). "The Night Shift" (NBC) nabbed 4.96 overall & 0.8 with adults (9-11 p.m.).

“American Gothic” stars, Juliet Rylance (Alison Hawthorne-Price), Antony Starr (Garrett Hawthorne), Justin Chatwin (Cam Hawthorne), Stephanie Leonidas (Sophie Hawthorne) & Virginia Madsen (Madeline Hawthorne).

“The Gross Clinic” opened with Garrett in the hospital after being stabbed by Christina. He tells detective Cutter about his dad Mitchell Hawthorne as the “silver bells killer” (SBK). Alison decides to end her run as mayor, but is slapped hard across the face by her mom Madeline. She later tells the media that she still wants to be mayor of Boston. Cam goes into rehab as his son tries to drown his cousin in the swimming pool. Garrett wants to confess the truth about the SBK and Madeline doesn't try to stop him. She tells him all he will lose if he does.

Subscribe to AMERICAN GOTHIC at CBS to watch episodes. Click photo.

(Madeline talks to Alison about her mayoral race)

SAG-AFTRA Foundation "Casting Access Live Online" August 10, 2016

(Click photo for website with New Mexico local)

SAG-AFTRA Foundation “Casting Access Live Online” with Casting Director Sara Isaacson, August 10, 2016.

"In this new form of Casting Access Online, New Mexico actors will get a unique opportunity to perform and video chat with casting director Sara Isaacson. Sara’s list of credits include Scream: The TV Series, Midnight Texas, Untitled Paranormal Project, and The Mentalist."

"Actors will prepare their own scene for the class, then come to the venue for a Q&A and reading with Sara, who will join the class via a live online feed from Los Angeles. Actors will perform one by one and receive feedback on their performances."

"When: 8 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 10

Check-in begins at 7:30 p.m.

Where: Sol Acting Academy

5500 San Mateo Blvd. NE,

Suite 114

Albuquerque, NM 87109

RSVP: Members must RSVP directly to the SAG-AFTRA Foundation to attend. Space is limited. No late arrivals or walk-ins will be allowed to participate. Please CLICK HERE to read the event rules, RSVP, and for more details.

Cost: Free to SAG-AFTRA New Mexico members."

"Sunrise" Film Noir now in Theatrical Release & with Video on Demand

SUNRISE from BREAKING GLASS PICTURES. The Indian Film Noir went into limited release on June 21, 2016. It has also grabbed a VOD platform over at "Amazon." ($3.99). 

IMDB says, "Inspector Joshi is a grieving father searching for his daughter Aruna, kidnapped years ago when she was six. In his despair, life converges with a recurring dream in which Joshi pursues a shadowy figure who leads him to 'Paradise', a night-club where teenage girls dance to a leering crowd. He is convinced he will find Aruna there and vows to bring her back to Leela, his broken wife."

(Everybody knows I love a good murder mystery. I'll Review when I see this movie). 

An all New "Rush Hour" Saturday August 6, 2016

RUSH HOUR on CBS. (S01E11). The new episode is called, "O Hostage! My Hostage!" that will air Saturday at 8/7 p.m. The cancelled TV series still has die-hard fans moving over to Saturday's. Check it out...,

CBS says, "Carter and Lee discover that a hostage situation at a concert hall is more than a robbery gone wrong.

Captain Cole is part of a hostage situation. CBS photo.

"48 Hours" Saturday August 6, 2016 is a repeat, repeat...!

48 HOURS on CBS. The next episode is called, "To Catch a Genius" that will air Saturday at 10/9 p.m. This is a repeat episode, but if you missed it. Check it out.

CBS says, "A successful wife dead from nicotine poisoning. Her genius husband beat "Jeopardy!" -- can he beat a murder rap? "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty investigates."

SAG-AFTRA "Low Budget Theatrical Agreements" presentation August 9, 2016

(Click logo for SAG-AFTRA New Mexico website)

Low Budget Theatrical Agreements and New Media Contract Presentation, August 9, 2016.

"Using SAG-AFTRA contracts is easier than you may expect. Attend this presentation to become familiar with the SAG-AFTRA low budget and new media agreements and learn how to employ SAG-AFTRA members in your projects. Presented by Cynthia Williams, Regional Education & Outreach Liaison – who is visiting from the SAG-AFTRA office in Los Angeles."

"When: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2016.

6:30 p.m.: Registration

7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.: Presentation and Q&A"

"Where: WESST Enterprise Center

AB Potter Training Room

609 Broadway Blvd. NE

Albuquerque, NM 87102"

"RSVP: Please RSVP to cynthia.williams@sagaftra.org"

"Cost: This event is free and all members, pre-members and industry folks are welcome. Light refreshments will be served."

"Jason Bourne" has action, death, revenge and some redemption

JASON BOURNE from UNIVERSAL PICTURES. First of all, actor Riz Ahmed (Aaron Kalloor) appears in this film. I had to look harder to figure out who he was under that beard. Of course, he portrays "Naz" in the critically acclaimed HBO murder mystery "The Night Of."

Nicky Parsons brings back Jason Bourne after she hacked into a complex CIA computer system. He went off the grid and beats men down within underground fights. He cannot shake his past that involves the murder of his father. Nicky tells him that it goes deeper than just his dad because a new CIA program is being built. She is traced and becomes a target for death. Jason is pulled back into the watchful eye of the CIA and is forced to find out what really happened to his dad. 

(I won't give away any spoilers, but this has many non-stop action scenes. What I like about Jason Bourne is the way he turns the tables on his former bosses. They trained him, but he cannot be controlled because he's too smart. Even under cameras, audio and computer devices. The man can't be stopped. That scene inside the Las Vegas convention is classic Bourne. I actually applauded in the theater during that scene. Check out the movie if you can.). 

"The Night Of" Glenne Headly on power lawyer Alison Crowe

THE NIGHT OF on HBO. The next episode is this Sunday Aug. 7, 2016 at 9 p.m. It is called, "The season of the witch." The official website called, "medium.com" goes in depth on each episode. Plus, it gives us interviews by the actors and actresses who play their roles. Glenne Headly portrays Alison Crowe who is a female power attorney. In the last episode, she quit defending "Naz" because he didn't take a plea deal of Manslaughter who would get only 15 years in prison. Alison was in this for the publicity because it became a high profile murder case. Glenne's interview has wonderful insight into Alison Crowe.

Click photo for MEDIUM interview with Glenne Headly.

(Left, Chandra is chosen by Alison in murder case)

Tom Schuch New Mexico President of SAG-AFTRA

(From left, Tom Schuch, Cynthia Williams, Mel MacKaron, 

Dan Navarro and Cliff Gravel)

By Tom Schuch

New Mexico Local President

"On April 23 and 24, the New Mexico Local was privileged to host SAG-AFTRA Vice President, Recording Artists Dan Navarro both at the annual Albuquerque Film & Music Experience festival and our spring general membership meeting. Over the course of the weekend, these events gave the film, television, voiceover and music communities an opportunity to hear and absorb Dan’s enthusiasm and experience in two intimate settings. Many times in the past, we have booked actors, casting directors and agents to either sit on panels or appear individually at these events. All valuable of course, but to hear from a successful voiceover performer, musician, composer and dedicated SAG-AFTRA member gave the community and our members a great opportunity to learn about facets of our industry that are essential but not often addressed."

"Dan’s enthusiasm was contagious and inspiring over the two days. I could see in people’s eyes that he had invigorated many into pursuing work and opportunities in the world of voiceover and music. He talked about the ease with which voiceover work can be produced through the use of the latest, inexpensive technology, no matter where you are in the world. As often happens at these events, people want to know how the guest got started and how they created a career. He was very open about the difficulty in the infancy of his career and how he tried everything he could in order to create an artistic world for himself."

"His early success as a singer/songwriter with his late songwriting and performing partner Eric Lowen and his persistence and tenacity in the world of voiceover has given him that life. But, the best advice Dan shared when asked, “How do you create and maintain a career in this business?” was to “be the water.” In other words, be fluid and open. Keep your eyes and ears open to every possible opportunity around you and be flexible and ready to try new things. Dan has done so and created for himself a consistent and lucrative entertainment career. The SAG-AFTRA New Mexico Local wishes to extend their heartfelt thanks and appreciation for Dan’s generosity of spirit and knowledge."

"Dateline" will be pre-empted by 2016 Summer Olympics

DATELINE on NBC. Lester Holt announced last Friday July 29, 2016 that "Dateline" will return in three weeks. The Summer Olympics at "Rio" will begin this Friday Aug. 5, with the opening ceremony. (Wow, three long weeks without my "Dateline").

Click Photo for DATELINE full episodes over at NBC.

(Lester Holt)

An All New "American Gothic" Wednesday August 3, 2016

AMERICAN GOTHIC on CBS. (S01E07). The new episode is called, "The Gross Clinic" which will air at 10/9 p.m. 

In the last episode, Garrett Hawthorne was stabbed by Christina while on a camping trip. She found out he was a possible suspect as the "Silver Bells Killer" (SBK). Her father was the last victim of the SBK back in 2002. A police detective told the family that Mitchell Hawthorne's DNA matched from the belt wrapped around the last victim. Madeline doesn't believe her late husband was the killer. Remember, she cut off his oxygen after he had a massive stroke when the last body was found from the SBK. (Gee, a family of killers). Go below for TV Preview.

"The Night of" Naz is hardened by prison who maintains his innocence

THE NIGHT OF on HBO. The Limited-Series part 4. Last night's episode was called, “The Art of War.” The main characters are, “Naz” (Riz Ahmed) and John Stone (John Tuturro). HBO will run repeat episodes after the original airing. Check your listings.

“The Art of War.” If you watched closely. “Naz” was told by his lawyer Alison to plead guilty to manslaughter and get only 15 years in prison. He said he didn't kill Andrea and had flashbacks of the night she was killed. Was he set up? Was he drugged and left at the kitchen table while someone stabbed Andrea 22 times? Alison quit as his lawyer and would no longer work for free. The case was turned over to her inexperienced assistant, Chandra.

John Stone does his own investigation and finds out that Andrea had entered drug rehabilitation several times. He also goes to her funeral. His camera records Andrea's stepfather in the middle of a heated argument with an unknown man. Is her stepfather a possible suspect?

Prison is beginning to harden “Naz” who finds a possible friend. It turns out that his only ally is Freddy who just wants to use him. “Naz” is sliced with a knife and hot water is thrown on him. Can Freddy really help him behind bars? After all, he does have underground connections outside those prison walls.

Click photo for THE NIGHT OF over at HBO.

(Naz becomes a hardened young man behind bars)