Thursday, August 8, 2024
Classic '48 Hours' episode 'The Mystery of the Slide Mountain' with Susan Spencer
48 Hours says, "A June 1, 1998 car accident on Slide Mountain, near Reno, Nev., led to the death of Rinette Riella Bergna and left the driver, Rinette’s husband Peter, with only minor injuries. Bergna, who said he loved his wife despite marital difficulties, claimed that he had struggled to control the vehicle and remembered nothing of the accident. But Rinette’s family and the Nevada police had doubts about Bergna’s story."
“48 Hours - correspondent Susan Spencer reports. This episode last aired on 8/12/2002.
Podcast 'Dateline' episode 'Secrets on the Emerald Coast' with Keith Morrison
NBC says, "Detectives uncover a web of secrets and lies in their search for a young mother who disappeared after leaving her baby in the care of a local pastor and his wife. Keith Morrison reports."
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
USA Kenneth Rooks makes bold move in 'Steeple Chase' to win Silver Medal
OLYMPICS from PARIS, FRANCE (2024). Kenneth Rooks was the only American male in the Steeple Chase. This is his first Olympics and on the final lap. He made a bold move into 1st place that surprised the world champions. El Bakkali (Morroco) and A. Kibiwot (Kenya) joined Kenneth in the last 150 meters. They all broke away from the pack. Kenneth battled with Kenya for 2nd place and the Silver medal.
These are the Olympics and anything will happen. USA is giving us thrilling races... Wow.!!!
Here are the Winners.
- S. El Bakkali (Morocco) Time 8:06.05 - 1st Place with the Gold Medal.
- K. Rooks (United States) Time 8:06.41 - 2nd Place with the Silver Medal.
- A. Kibiwot (Kenya) Time 8:06.47 - 3rd Place with the Bronze Medal.
NY Post photo. During the Steeple Chase. Ethiopia's Lemecha Girma flipped over a barrier and onto his face. It was right after Kenneth took the lead. Lemercha was taken to the hospital and is doing fine.
USA Quincy Hall comes from 'behind' to win Gold Medal
- Quincy Hall (USA) - 1st with the Gold Medal.
- M. Hudson-Smith (Great Britain) - 2nd with the Silver Medal.
- M. Samukonga (Zambia) - 3rd with the Bronze Medal.
STUNNING UPSET American Cole Hocker beats favorites in 1500 Final winning Gold Medal
SUMMER OLYMPICS at PARIS (NBC) 2024. Well... All of the trash talk between Josh Kerr (Great Britain) and Jakob Ingebrigsten (Norway) ended with Cole Hocker (USA) beating them both in the 1500 meter final.
Kerr is the reigning World Champion (2023) and Jakob is the reigning Olympic champion (2020). They both are very competitive and started a "beef" which lasted a whole year. That led up to the excitement of the Olympic Games at Paris.
Jakob led the race throughout until the last 100 meters. Josh pulled ahead to 1st place but was passed by Cole Hocker in the last meter. He won the Gold medal. Josh was almost caught by Yared Nuguse also from the USA team. He grabbed the Bronze medal. Jakob came in fourth place.
It has been 112 years since two Americans placed at the same time in an Olympic race. Cole broke the Olympic record and the North American record at 3:27.65.
These are the Olympic Games and anything can happen. Cole Hocker planned this race who came from behind deliberately. He let Josh and Jakob battle with each other. He found a path to victory on the inside of lane 1. It was fantastic and thrilling at the same time. Go USA.!!!
Monday, August 5, 2024
Classic Movie Flashback 'The Accused' 1988 with Jody Foster
THE ACCUSED from PARAMOUNT pictures (1988). It starred Jody Foster and Kelly McGillis. "Test" screenings at Paramount went poorly and the studio wanted to shelve the project. Producers decided to "test" screen with an all female audience and it received enthusiastic encouragement.
The production budget climbed to $13 million and grossed $32 million at the box office. It became a best seller on VHS home video.
The story surrounds Sarah Tobias (Jody Foster) who enters a "bar" to unwind. She had a few drinks and was gang raped by several men. Sarah wants to tell her side of the story and hires an attorney (Kelly McGillis) She is labeled an unreliable witness and her lawyer cuts a deal with the rapists. Sarah is later involved in a car accident and asks why no-one wants to help her. The lawyer investigates more and decides to go after the men who cheered on the rape of Sarah.
Back in 1988 - This movie was very controversial because film audiences blamed Sarah and said that she "deserved" it. Her rape was uncomfortable to watch but many also felt sorry for the circumstance she was put in. It wasn't her fault at all. I walked into a movie theater to watch this and was blown away by Jody Foster's performance.
This was loosely based on the gang rape of Cheryl Araujo (1983). She was later killed in a car accident (1986).
Jody Foster won the Oscar as Best Actress for 1988. Check it out on Blu-Ray.
Sunday, August 4, 2024
PHOTO FINISH Noah Lyles wins Gold in 100 Meters at Olympics 2024
American Noah Lyles took the Gold medal with a "Lean" in the 100 meter final at the Olympics in Paris (2024). Kishane Thompson (Jamaica) took 2nd with the Silver medal. Fred Kerley (USA) took 3rd with the Bronze medal.
Saturday night's '48 Hours' back-to-back episodes
48 HOURS on CBS. Last night's first segment was called, "Cold Blooded Killer."
48 HOURS on CBS. Last night's second segment was called, "The Poisonous Wife."
Top Box Office 'Deadpool & Wolverine' remains number #1 with '$97 million
TOP BOX OFFICE / WEEK-ENDING / AUGUST 4, 2024 /ESTIMATED
1. Deadpool & Wolverine Walt Disney $97,000,000
2. Twisters Universal $22,650,000
3. Trap Warner Bros. $15,600,000
4. Despicable Me 4 Universal $11,250,000
5. Inside Out 2 Walt Disney $6,700,000
6. Harold and the Purple Crayon Sony Pictures $6,000,000
7. Longlegs Neon $4,140,000
8. The Firing Squad Atlas Distri… $1,600,000
9. A Quiet Place: Day One Paramount $1,400,000
10. Bad Boys: Ride or Die Sony Pictures $600,000
Saturday, August 3, 2024
Thursday, August 1, 2024
48 Hours 'Back-to-Back' summer episodes August 3, 2024
48 HOURS on CBS. The first hour segment is called, "Cold-Blooded-Killer" that will air this Saturday at 9/8 p.m.
Podcast 'Missing in America' episode 'Into Thin Air' with Josh Mankiewicz
Missing in America says, "Terrence Woods grew up in Maryland and was working with a television production crew in a remote area of central Idaho when he was last seen on October 5, 2018. Witnesses told sheriff’s deputies that as they were wrapping up for the day, Terrence, 26, abruptly ran down a steep embankment into the dark."
"Dateline’s Josh Mankiewicz speaks with Terrence’s father, Terrence Woods Sr., his former journalism professor Bethany Swain, his mentor Joanna Abeyie, and retired Idaho County sheriff Doug Giddings. Terrence is 5’9” and 130 lbs., with black hair and brown eyes."
Anyone with information regarding his disappearance is asked to contact the Idaho County Sheriff’s Office at 208-983-1100.
Note: This is one Hell-Of-A-Mystery. Why did this young man run down that embankment? And why didn't they go after and help him? He completely disappeared and has never been found.
Dan Rather hosts the classic '48 Hours Mystery' episode 'By Two and Two' 2002
CBS says, "An investigation into the real-life murder mystery that inspired true crime author Jim Schutze of Dallas, TX to write 'By Two and Two.' Twin sisters Betty Wilson and Peggy Lowe were charged with first-degree murder for allegedly hiring a hitman, James Dennison White, to kill Betty’s husband, Jack Wilson. They were tried separately. One would be convicted and the other set free.
“48 Hours - correspondent Richard Schlesinger reports. This classic episode last aired on 6/24/2002.
Note: I actually never watched this episode and I've seen them all. I love the classic "48 Hours Mystery" hosted by Dan Rather.