"Notes On A Scandal" released 2006

Talk about a powerhouse movie with two phenomenal actresses, Dame Judi Dench and Cate Blanchett, as the leads.  Notes on a Scandal was released in the US January 26, 2006.  Dench and Blanchett play high school teachers in England.  When Blanchett's character begins an affair with a teenager, Dench's character tries to use the knowledge to her own benefit.

Dench and Blanchett both received Oscar nominations for their performances.  

Very good movie!

"Dallas" premieres 1978

The granddaddy of all nighttime dramas, Dallas, premiered on television April 2, 1978.  The long-running series lasted 14 seasons, not counting the reboot a few years ago, and won a Golden Globe for Best Actress for Barbara Bel Geddes.  It also won four Primetime Emmys for Outstanding Costume Design, twice for Outstanding Music Composition, and one for Barbara Bel Geddes for Best Actress.