Rich and Famous review returns Cukor to directing
George Cukor directs Rich and Famous produced by Jacquet and William Allyn and released by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. At Westdale Mall Cinema II Theatre the film carries an R rating. Merry Noel Blake played by Candice Bergen writes popular potboilers while Liz Hamilton played by Jacqueline Bisset writes acclaimed but non TV friendly novels.
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William Allyn
George Cukor
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Westdale Mall
Merry Noel Blake
Liz Hamilton
Merry Noel
Liz
Bergen and
Bisset
Rich and Famous review points to sequel tease
The 1981 film follows Merry and Liz from college to Malibu as rival friends. Merry writes a manuscript and urges Liz to shop it, while both struggle with love and ambition. The pace stagnates after a lively early section, ending with an unresolved, potentially sequel‑driven finale.
Deliberation continues in Oppelt murder trial
In Iowa City the jury in the first degree murder case of 24 year old David Oppelt returns to the Johnson County Courthouse after a weekend recess. Oppelt is charged with premeditated murder in the May 27 stabbing death of 16 year old Steven White at a downtown QuikTrip. He seeks acquittal on an insanity plea and faces life if convicted.
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David Oppelt
Johnson County
Oppelt
Iowa
William Eads
Eads
Lakeside
Fort Madison inmates rally relatives seek release demands
About 30 to 35 supporters from the Coalition to Free the Fort Madison 600 gathered outside the Iowa State Penitentiary to urge an end to the lockdown since the Sept. 2 uprising. They pressed for gradual inmate release, normal visiting rights, a security probe, and fewer inmate cell shakedowns. A 9 am DSS update news conference was announced, while a St Paul hearing weighs total lockdown legality.
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Citizens For Justice and Fairness
Iowa State Penitentiary
Coalition To Free
Sherry Smith
Michael Reagen
Iowa Department of Social Services
St. Paul
Minn
Thomas Leffler
Burlington
David Scurr
True Confessions Review Elevates Los Angeles Noir Cinema
A sharp, deeply observed film adaptation of John Gregory Dunne's novel with Robert De Niro and Robert Duvall delivering peak performances. The late 1940s Los Angeles setting, Catholic intersection, and noir violence are rendered with intelligent wit and period detail by director Ulu Grosbard, making True Confessions a standout drama.
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New York
John Gregory Dunne
Him
Joan Didion
Ulu Grosbard
Dunne
Los Angeles
America
Desmond Spellacy
Robert de Niro
Tom Spellacy
Robert Duvall
Desmond
Vice Squad
Tom
Trial opens in fatal West Des Moines motel fire
In Polk County District Court Bradley J. Mather of West Des Moines faces two counts of first degree murder for a February 27 blaze at the 106 room Executive Inn in West Des Moines. The fire killed Cheryl Martz and Dale Darnell, both 12 and 15, from Durant, and injured 11 people including six firefighters. The motel was near capacity due to the state wrestling championships. the two Durant youths died of smoke inhalation. Police spotted the fire at 12:58 a.m. as winds aided spread and occupants fled through opened doors. Mather pleaded innocent and remains jailed on $200,000 bond. he has spent much of this time in a mental ward.
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Polk County
Bradley J. Mather
Cheryl Martz
Dale Darnell
Durant
Mather
Darnell
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