Monday, May 8, 2023

Podcast: ABC 20/20 mystery 'The Confession?"

20/20 on ABC. I'm not a fan of this crime show because there are too many narrators. It gets confusing sometimes. But, I began listening to this podcast called, "The Confession?" It will make you angry because the police and prosecutors nearly ruined a man's life.

I won't give anything away. A woman's murder is unsolved for 20 years. It's a mystery and there are several twists involving a husband who might be a suspect. Check it out.

DAY 7: Writers Guild of America 'Strike' continues 2023

The Writers Guild Strike has entered Day 7 with no deal in sight.... If you've been watching the news and commentary from Podcasts and Bloggers. Computer Artificial Intelligence is a problem on the horizon - impacting the Entertainment Industry. 

Computer AI may take over Screenwriting ideas and the battle will be over who gets the Credit.... Will it be Computers or Actual People? Check out "Stage 32" for "Impact of AI on Screenwriting." 

AI is also a concern for Actors because of Computer Animation and Digital Enhancement of actual humans (Avatar). But, that's another article.... 

SAG-AFTRA union supports the WGA Strike 2023. (Below) SAG President Fran Drescher showed up on the picket lines to march with WGA-West boss Meredith Stiehm.

Photo by Yahoo Sports.

Creator-Bebeto Matthews -Credit. AP

Sunday, May 7, 2023

The 'Dateline' episode 'Killing Time' goes on online

DATELINE on NBC. Friday's episode "Killing Time" has gone online with Keith Morrison. It is a repeat that has been retitled from "Mean Girls" (2008). There are new developments involving those who committed crimes. So, check it out if you missed anything.

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

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NBC

Top Box Office 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3' is number #1 with '$114' Million

TOP BOX OFFICE / WEEK-ENDING / MAY 7, 2023 / ESTIMATED

$114.0M - Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3

$18.6M - The Super Mario Bros. Movie

$5.7M - Evil Dead Rise

$3.4M - Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret.

$2.4M - John Wick: Chapter 4

via GIPHY

The 48 HOURS episode 'Where is Diana Duve?' hits 2.55 TV Ratings Overall

48 HOURS on CBS. Last night's episode was called, "Where is Diana Duve?" (4-6-2023). In the overnight TV ratings. It garnered 2.55 million TV viewers overall. It reached 0.1 million TV viewers in the all important 18 to 49 adult demographic.

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CBS

Thursday, May 4, 2023

Saturday night '48 Hours' on May 6, 2023

48 HOURS on CBS.... Sneak Peek: Where is Diana Duve?

"When a woman disappears with her boyfriend, investigators learn he was entrusted with millions at his bank job, but he also told outlandish lies about who he was. 48 Hours - contributor Michelle Miller reports Saturday at 10/9 pm."

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Wednesday, May 3, 2023

Sunday Night 'Dateline' on May 7, 2023 at 7/6 pm.

Friday Night 'Dateline' on May 5, 2023

DATELINE on NBC. The next episode is a re-title and a repeat of "Mean Girls" from a few years back. There might be new developments reported on by Keith Morrison. 

Friday's episode is called, "Killing Time" that will air at 9/8 p.m.

Tuesday, May 2, 2023

The 'Dateline' episode 'Along Came Sarah' goes online

DATELINE on NBC. Last week's episode "Along Came Sarah" has been put up on the official website. 

You have to Sign-Up to Sign-In to watch. Go HERE

NBC says, "When a woman's fifth husband dies in a hospital under suspicious circumstances, an investigation reveals a checkered past full of spurned lovers and wild allegations. Keith Morrison reports."

The podcast episode has also been uploaded to "Spotify."

STRIKE: Day 1 of the 'Writers Guild of America' hitting the picket lines

Monday, May 1, 2023

48 HOURS podcast 'Lamar Johnson: Standing in Truth' with Erin Moriarty

CBS says - "A man gets his life back after spending 28 years in prison for a crime he did not commit. 48 Hours - investigates and is there as Johnson is freed in time to walk his daughter down the aisle. Correspondent Erin Moriarty reports."

Note: If you enjoy listening to podcasts like I do. Here is the latest 48 HOURS episode on "Spotify."

Sunday, April 30, 2023

SAG-AFTRA member dues relief extended to June 9, 2023

Member Dues Relief Extended - Good Standing, Election Eligibility and Dues Relief Extension Deadline is Friday, June 9.

"The SAG-AFTRA Executive Committee has voted to approve a final extension of COVID-19 dues relief. This allows members to pay their May 2023 dues in two installments." 

"If you are facing COVID-19-related hardship and are unable to pay what’s due on your account, you may request and will be granted a due date extension/installment plan." 

"Please note that if your May dues payment is not received by June 9, 2023, and you have not made a timely request for a due date extension or your payments are not in compliance with the COVID-19 Dues Relief Extension program, your eligibility to run for office will be affected." 

"Failure to pay dues in accordance with the COVID-19 Dues Relief Extension program shall also affect your ability to vote, nominate and participate in referenda."

CLICK HERE TO PAY DUES OR REQUEST A DUES EXTENSION AND INSTALLMENT PLAN

My 40 Favorite Westerns from 1930-1970

If anyone knows me. I love a good Western movie. My list of favorites come from the Hollywood Studio System when it was at its' height 1930-1970. Filmmakers were blocked by The Production Code (Censors) during this time. It broke in the late 1960's when The Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) began their "Ratings" system. 

I have left out those Western movies with stereotypical Hollywood "Indians." That accounts for a vast number of films where Non-Indians portrayed real Indians. Or when they are are shown in a "negative" light.

My focus is on Story and Character. This list has changed over the years after viewing more Westerns. I have chosen 40 movies.

Click Posters below which are compiled into two Blog Pages.

My favorite Western is "The Wild Bunch" 1969. (Page List #1 to #20). 


My Number #40 pick is
"The Proud Rebel" 1958. (Page List #21 to #40).


The '48 Hours' episode 'Lamar Johnson: Standing in Truth' Hits 1.9 TV Ratings Overall

48 HOURS on CBS. Last night's episode was called, "Lamar Johnson: Standing in Truth" (4-29-2023). In the overnight TV ratings. It garnered 1.9 million TV viewers overall. It reached 0.1 million TV viewers in the all-important 18 to 49 adult demographic. 

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CBS

Top Box Office 'The Super Mario Bros. Movie' stays at number #1 with $40 Million

TOP BOX OFFICE / WEEK-ENDING / APRIL 30, 2023 / ESTIMATED

$40M - The Super Mario Bros. Movie

$12M - Evil Dead Rise

$6.8M - Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret.

$5.0M - John Wick: Chapter 4

$4.7M - Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi - 2023 Re-release

via GIPHY