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Hey, "20/20" fans. We're back in your faces to let you know that ABC is serving up another repeat episode of 20/20 tonight, August 16, 2024. As we previously reported, they're going to do this until the new season 47 premiere date, which is currently set for September 20, 2024. Try to remember that very important date if you can. In the meantime, we've got preview intel for tonight's repeat episode just in case you missed it when it originally hit the air. The ABC people served up a press release for tonight's repeat installment. So, we're going to dive into it right now. Let's go. Tonight's repeat episode is officially labeled/titled, "Tainted Love, Murder & Pamela Smart." It originally aired way, way back on January 10, 2020. In tonight's repeat episode, the 20/20 team took a deep look at a story about a woman named Pamela Smart. She was sentenced to life in prison without parole for...

The upcoming episode of ABC’s 20/20, titled “Broken Vows,” revisits the controversial case of Pamela Smart with a fresh interview featuring Juju Chang. Set to air on Friday, August 16, 2024, at 9/8c, this episode promises a deep dive into Smart’s claims of innocence, presenting her perspective directly from behind bars.

Pamela Smart, born Pamela Wojas on August 16, 1967, in Coral Gables, Florida, has maintained her innocence since her conviction for the 1990 murder of her husband, Greggory Smart. At the heart of this case is Smart’s alleged involvement in conspiring with her teenage lover, William “Billy” Flynn, and his friends to orchestrate her husband’s murder. Despite being sentenced to life in prison without parole, Smart has consistently asserted that she was wrongly accused and remains a figure of debate.

The 20/20 episode will feature Smart’s reflections on her trial, which was marked by intense media scrutiny and high-profile courtroom drama.

With its list of new releases for May 2023, Hulu is relying on an acclaimed original and a whole lotta FX.

The acclaimed original in question in The Great season 3. Premiering on May 12, this historical black comedy with continue the story of Catherine the Great (Elle Fanning) and her pal Peter III (Nicholas Hoult). The other Hulu original series of note this month is The Clearing on May 24. Based on the best-selling crime novel In the Clearing this story will follow a story inspired by the real life events behind Australian cult “The Family.”

For its other TV options in May, Hulu is turning to its cable partner FX. Class of ’09, an FBI thriller starring Kate Mara and Brian Tyree Henry, premieres on May 10. That will be followed by The Secrets of Hillsong, a docuseries investigating the controversial church on May 20.

Hulu’s list of original movies this month is...

“The Great” returns to Hulu for Season 3 on May 12. Elle Fanning portrays Catherine the Great, desperate to turn Russia into an enlightened nation, while Nicholas Hoult plays Peter III, her libertine husband. Despite marital problems, including Catherine’s attempt to murder him, Peter now claims to be in love with his wife. The show, loosely based on history, takes a snarky, sexy, and irreverent ride through 18th-century Russia. Catherine was the longest-running female ruler in the nation’s history.

Check out “The Great” Season 3 trailer:

FX’s suspense thriller “Class of ’09” streams May 10 on Hulu. A class of FBI agents at three points in time face changes in the U.S. criminal justice system, which has been altered by AI. The series takes a deep dive into the nature of justice and the choices we make.

Watch the trailer for “Class of ‘09”:

Also returning to the Disney-owned...

At the end of the day, Pamela Smart was as close as it got to being the adult in the room. The school media director from small-town New Hampshire—the original inspiration for Nicole Kidman's breakout turn as a sociopathic local weathergirl with Barbara Walters-level aspirations in To Die For—was 23 years old in 1991, when she was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for conspiring to murder her husband. William "Billy" Flynn, who physically pulled the trigger and testified against Smart at trial, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and was sentenced to 40 years to life, with the option to shave 12 years off if he behaved...

It takes audacity for an actress to play a high school teacher who grooms her student, but it’s someone such as Kate Mara who embraces the challenge to meticulously play such knotty femmes with no sweat results. Mara portrays such a protagonist – or antagonist depending on how you view it, which only underscores her canniness with her craft—in FX’s Hannah Fidell limited series A Teacher, which follows the build-up and fallout of a scandalous affair between an older woman and her pupil. It’s a more-often-than not scandal that has frequented headlines since the 1990s with such teachers as Pamela Smart and the late Mary Kay Letourneau, and it’s an arresting subject to cover in the throes of #MeToo. Mara brings a subtle sympathy to the intricacies of Claire Wilson, forcing viewers to ponder who’s guiltier: The predator or the prey? A Teacher is another...

To Die For was released nationwide in theaters on this day in 1995. Here's Christopher James...

Is Nicole Kidman funny? Critics of the Oscar winning actress have often called her “cold,” rendering her incapable of cracking a smile, much less a laugh. Given that perception it’s funny that Nicole Kidman was first taken seriously for her comedic chops. Best known in 1995 as Mrs. Tom Cruise and Dr. Chase Meridian in Batman Forever, Kidman was in search of a vehicle that would showcase more of her considerable talents. Along came To Die For, based on the Joyce Maynard book of the same name which borrowed details from the Pamela Smart case that took the media by storm. Originally offered to Meg Ryan, Kidman eventually won the part and received a fair share of accolades, including a Golden Globe win and a BAFTA nomination.

Talking about the virtues of Nicole Kidman on...

With his seminal 1995 film “To Die For,” Gus Van Sant proved what many assumed was an impossibility at the apotheosis of indie filmmaking: A director known for making movies apologetically in the margins of Hollywood could collaborate with a major studio without the former sacrificing his edge and the latter losing a hell of a lot of money.

But how the Sony/Columbia Pictures release — centered on aspiring small-town TV reporter Suzanne Stone Maretto (Nicole Kidman), who coerces a pair of dim, teen townies to kill her husband — came to be is unto itself a juicy, celluloid-worthy saga.

From the novel that started it all, to the A-listers who almost got cast — Meg Ryan, Matt Damon, and Sandra Bullock, for three; to Van Sant’s tricky collaboration with two industry legends (“The Graduate” screenwriter Buck Henry and “Pretty Woman” producer Laura Ziskin) and the dismal test screenings that almost killed the movie altogether,...

Pamela Smart seemed to have it all with new husband Gregg. Until she didn't. Now, after three decades in prison convicted on charges related to her husband's murder, she's speaking to 20/20 for a new special, "Tainted Love, Murder & Pamela Smart." The two-hour installment details the series of events surrounding Gregg's murder that eventually led authorities to make several arrests and charge Pamela with being an accomplice to first-degree murder. Pamela's trial was one of the first in Us history to be broadcast on television from start to finish. Now, three decades later, Pamela still maintains her innocence and in a new interview with Juju Chang, she reveals all about that night Gregg was...

Going forward, what will Hollywood do when it needs a Kevin Spacey type? The disgraced Oscar winner is precisely the actor a movie like “Bad Education” calls for: Cory Finley’s audacious second feature centers on the true story of Frank Tassone, district superintendent of the Roslyn School District in Long Island, N.Y. — a hero to parents and students alike, responsible for turning Roslyn High into one of the state’s top-achieving public schools, while exploiting the trust the community put in him. It’s a tricky, two-faced role that calls for the kind of firm-handshake, direct-eye-contact duplicity Spacey brought to “House of Cards” and half a dozen movies before it. Google “Frank Tassone” and tell me that I’m wrong.

Now, Hugh Jackman isn’t the actor I would’ve expected to fill those shoes. He’s more movie star than character actor, and this role presents him...

Proselytism can sometimes send people to canoe to remote islands with inhospitable tribe habitants. Penny Lane has found some docu zealots among programmers (her three features were shown at Rotterdam) and cinephiles alike with her form bending Our Nixon (2013), Nuts! (2016 – Sundance winner), and The Pain of Others (2018). A Cinereach back project, her latest on faith was awarded some coin from the Sundance Institute.

Gist: A wildly entertaining and surprising look at the intersection of faith and activism, that follows one of the most controversial religious movements in modern American history.

Production Co./Producers: Gabriel Sedgwick (Captivated – The Trials of Pamela Smart).…...

He thinks he'll be able to beat the charges. Brooklyn-based rapper Casanova was involved in a scandal earlier this month after a woman named Niya Rucker accused him and his entourage of a violent assault that allegedly took place at The Good Stuff Diner in NYC. Even though Casanova turned himself in and served time in jail, he has adamantly denied that he or his crew had played any part in the brutal beatdown — and now, in an exclusive sneak peek of Casanova's first-ever interview on the Bailstreet podcast, he's opening up about why he thinks he'll be found innocent. "Yeah definitely, I got proof," the 31-year-old "Get The Strap" rapper told podcast hosts Danny Moses and Ira Judelson. When you go get the strap don’t forget a vest young nigga.I hope that don’t go over y’all heads.Last nigga that got the strap and forgot...

It's been more than 25 years since Mary Jo Buttafuoco was shot in the back of her head by her husband Joey Buttafuoco's lover, 16-year-old high school student Amy Fisher. But now, Mary Jo is opening up about the "Long Island Lolita" scandal that rocked the nation back in the 1990s, and just one day before she tells all in Oxygen's Snapped, she revealed that now that it's been more than two decades since the incident, Mary Jo has finally been able to forgive Amy for what she did all those years ago. "After seven years, I went to the Betty Ford center because I was addicted to these drugs and I wanted to get off of them," Mary Jo said in an interview with Fox News about her addiction to pain killers after the incident. "I had survived this gunshot wound, but I was now a drug addict if you will.

On March 22, 1991, in a New Hampshire courtroom, Pamela Smart was found guilty on three charges against her, the most serious of which was being an accomplice to first degree murder. If accomplice means manipulating her young lover, Bill Flynn, into carrying out the murder of her husband, Gregg, with the aid of three of his friends, then it sounds like the jury gave her what she deserves. And that's where the story should have ended over 25 years ago, but Investigation Discovery's three-part series Pamela Smart: An American Murder Mystery — which will have its premiere on Sunday, Aug. 19 — actually brings things to the present, where there are a growing number of people who believe that she was the victim of a vast conspiracy. (Photo Credit: Getty Images) "It was in the papers every day," offers private investigator Tom Nickels. "She was hung before she was found guilty." Adds Pam's defense lawyer Mark Sisti,...

To a large degree, the murder trial of Pamela Smart — accused of orchestrating the 1990 death of her husband, Gregg, at the hands of her 16-year-old lover and his friends — was a case of He Said (“She said the only way we could be together is if I killed her husband”)/She Said. And to some degree, both views seemed somewhat credible to the point where there was something needed to tip the scales — a fascinating situation fully explored in ID’s three-part docu-series Pamela Smart: An American Murder Mystery. For those who have missed previous installments of this series, in May 1990, 24-year-old Gregg Smart returned to the rented New Hampshire condo he shared with his wife. Once through the door, he found himself accosted by two youths, one of whom forced him to his knees, while the other fired a bullet into his brain, killing him instantly. Initially reported as a burglary gone wrong,...

The 1991 murder trial of Pamela Smart is one that takes a number of twists and turns, beginning with the apparent home invasion that resulted in the death of her husband, Gregg, to the revelation that the murder had been carried out by a trio of teenagers, who, it would be revealed, was actually coerced into that killing by the victim's wife, who had been having a sexual affair with one of them. It's all explored — in detail — in the Sunday, Aug. 19 debut of Pamela Smart: An American Murder Mystery, a three-part docuseries that airs exclusively on the Investigation Discovery network. What follows is a look at who the key players of this sensational story that was called "The Trial of the Century". Gregory ("Gregg") William Smart (Victim) He was born Sept. 4, 1965, in Nashua, Nh, and as a teen and young adult was more concerned with partying and Heavy Metal music than anything else.

The 1991 murder trial of Pamela Smart is one that takes a number of twists and turns, beginning with the apparent home invasion that resulted in the death of her husband, Gregg, to the revelation that the murder had been carried out by a trio of teenagers, who, it would be revealed, was actually coerced into that killing by the victim's wife, who had been having a sexual affair with one of them. It's all explored — in detail — in the Sunday, Aug. 19 debut of Pamela Smart: An American Murder Mystery, a three-part docuseries that airs exclusively on the Investigation Discovery network. What follows is a look at who the key players of this sensational story that was called "The Trial of the Century". Gregory ("Gregg") William Smart (Victim) He was born Sept. 4, 1965, in Nashua, Nh, and as a teen and young adult was more concerned with partying and Heavy Metal music than anything else.

The 1991 murder trial of Pamela Smart is one that takes a number of twists and turns, beginning with the apparent home invasion that resulted in the death of her husband, Gregg, to the revelation that the murder had been carried out by a trio of teenagers, who, it would be revealed, was actually coerced into that killing by the victim's wife, who had been having a sexual affair with one of them. It's all explored — in detail — in the Sunday, Aug. 19 debut of Pamela Smart: An American Murder Mystery, a three-part docuseries that airs exclusively on the Investigation Discovery network. What follows is a look at who the key players of this sensational story that was called "The Trial of the Century". Gregory ("Gregg") William Smart (Victim) He was born Sept. 4, 1965, in Nashua, Nh, and as a teen and young adult was more concerned with partying and Heavy Metal music than anything else.

Pamela Smart, the subject of Investigation Discovery's upcoming three-part series Pamela Smart: An American Murder Mystery, is currently serving out the rest of her days in prison for orchestrating the 1991 death of her husband, Gregg. Things had, needless to say, started out far more hopeful. Born Pamela Ann Wojas on Aug. 16, 1967, in Coral Gables, Fl, she met Gregg on New Year's Eve 1986 in New Hampshire, where she had moved. "The first time I saw Gregg was at a party," she explains in an exclusive interview from An American Murder Mystery. "He was a friend of one of my friends. Gregg was very handsome, he had big dimples, and he was a very smiley person, always friendly to everyone." (Photo Credit: Jupiter Entertainment) Pam's friend, Tracy Paris, adds, "They were fun, they would tease each other, they would laugh and be silly together. They were a good couple. They were well suited to each other.

Pamela Smart, the subject of Investigation Discovery's upcoming three-part series Pamela Smart: An American Murder Mystery, is currently serving out the rest of her days in prison for orchestrating the 1991 death of her husband, Gregg. Things had, needless to say, started out far more hopeful. Born Pamela Ann Wojas on Aug. 16, 1967, in Coral Gables, Fl, she met Gregg on New Year's Eve 1986 in New Hampshire, where she had moved. "The first time I saw Gregg was at a party," she explains in an exclusive interview from An American Murder Mystery. "He was a friend of one of my friends. Gregg was very handsome, he had big dimples, and he was a very smiley person, always friendly to everyone." (Photo Credit: Jupiter Entertainment) Pam's friend, Tracy Paris, adds, "They were fun, they would tease each other, they would laugh and be silly together. They were a good couple. They were well suited to each other.

Pamela Smart, the subject of Investigation Discovery's upcoming three-part series Pamela Smart: An American Murder Mystery, is currently serving out the rest of her days in prison for orchestrating the 1991 death of her husband, Gregg. Things had, needless to say, started out far more hopeful. Born Pamela Ann Wojas on Aug. 16, 1967, in Coral Gables, Fl, she met Gregg on New Year's Eve 1986 in New Hampshire, where she had moved. "The first time I saw Gregg was at a party," she explains in an exclusive interview from An American Murder Mystery. "He was a friend of one of my friends. Gregg was very handsome, he had big dimples, and he was a very smiley person, always friendly to everyone." (Photo Credit: Jupiter Entertainment) Pam's friend, Tracy Paris, adds, "They were fun, they would tease each other, they would laugh and be silly together. They were a good couple. They were well suited to each other.

“No one even calls this case the Gregg Smart murder case ever. It’s like he’s lost in it; he’s the ultimate victim in this whole thing.” There’s no escaping the truth behind those words. Back on the night of May 1, 1990, an unsuspecting Greggory Smart returned to his New Hampshire condominium where, once inside, he was attacked by a pair of intruders. In the end, one of them forced him down to his knees while the other fired a .38 caliber bullet into his head. That night, Gregg Smart did become the ultimate victim. But the irony comes from the fact that it’s his widow, Pamela, who is speaking those words. She’s the voice protesting the fact that Gregg seems to have been forgotten in the aftermath of his own death. But she is also the one who is serving a life sentence at the Bedford...

“No one even calls this case the Gregg Smart murder case ever. It’s like he’s lost in it; he’s the ultimate victim in this whole thing.” There’s no escaping the truth behind those words. Back on the night of May 1, 1990, an unsuspecting Greggory Smart returned to his New Hampshire condominium where, once inside, he was attacked by a pair of intruders. In the end, one of them forced him down to his knees while the other fired a .38 caliber bullet into his head. That night, Gregg Smart did become the ultimate victim. But the irony comes from the fact that it’s his widow, Pamela, who is speaking those words. She’s the voice protesting the fact that Gregg seems to have been forgotten in the aftermath of his own death. But she is also the one who is serving a life sentence at the Bedford...

“No one even calls this case the Gregg Smart murder case ever. It’s like he’s lost in it; he’s the ultimate victim in this whole thing.” There’s no escaping the truth behind those words. Back on the night of May 1, 1990, an unsuspecting Greggory Smart returned to his New Hampshire condominium where, once inside, he was attacked by a pair of intruders. In the end, one of them forced him down to his knees while the other fired a .38 caliber bullet into his head. That night, Gregg Smart did become the ultimate victim. But the irony comes from the fact that it’s his widow, Pamela, who is speaking those words. She’s the voice protesting the fact that Gregg seems to have been forgotten in the aftermath of his own death. But she is also the one who is serving a life sentence at the Bedford...

Investigation Discovery’s “American Murder Mystery” series is on a new case. The “Pamela Smart” installment of the true crime limited series will premiere Aug. 19 at 10 p.m., Variety has learned exclusively.

The three part series, fully titled “Pamela Smart: An American Murder Mystery,” documents the story of Gregg Smart, whose wife Pamela Smart plotted his murder at the hands of four teenage boys in 1990. Though originally not a suspect, police began to question Pamela Smart’s odd behavior in the media — especially after they discovered she had an affair with one of the four teenagers responsible for her husband’s death.

“From the tawdry affair, to teenage assassins, to the explosive nationally televised trial, this case transfixed the entire nation as Pamela Smart emerged as the original black widow,” said Henry Schleiff, group president of Investigation Discovery. “Since the story of Pamela Smart ranks as one of the most scandalous and controversial crimes ever,...

Whoopsy. I forgot to share this list... Herewith the films that could be up for Best Documentary Feature this year. We'll get a finalist of 15 at some point next month followed by 5 nominees in January "until we crown A Winnah!" If we've reviewed the titles, you'll notice their pretty color which you can then click on to read about them. The magic of the internet. You can also see the animated and documentary Oscar charts here.

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Afternoon of a Faun: Tanaquil Le Clercq, Ai Weiwei: The Fake Case, Algorithms, Alive Inside, All You Need Is Love, Altina, America: Imagine the World without Her, American Revolutionary: The Evolution of Grace Lee Boggs, Anita, Antarctica: A Year on Ice, Art and Craft, Awake: The Life of Yogananda, The Barefoot Artist, The Battered Bastards of Baseball, Before You Know It, Bitter Honey, Born to Fly: Elizabeth Streb vs. Gravity, Botso The Teacher from Tbilisi,...

If you’ve already binge-watched every critically acclaimed show out there and are wondering what to do next, TV critic Melissa Maerz has a few suggestions. Her column, “What I’m Watching Now,” is devoted to the best underhyped series on television (or Amazon, or Netflix, or whatever iDevice you’re using), whether they’re just premiering or have been lingering on your friends’ season pass queues for years.

Why do we love to watch pretty girls suffer?

I thought about that question a lot while watching Captivated: The Trials of Pamela Smart, a fascinating documentary that airs August 18 on HBO.