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“The length of a film should be directly related to the endurance of the human bladder.”
―Alfred Hitchcock
―Alfred Hitchcock
"Here's looking at you, kid."
"Louis, I think this is the beginning of a beautiful friendship."
"We'll always have Paris."
On this day in 1942, Casablanca premiered at the Hollywood Theater in New York City.
"Louis, I think this is the beginning of a beautiful friendship."
"We'll always have Paris."
On this day in 1942, Casablanca premiered at the Hollywood Theater in New York City.
November 27, 2024 at 4:36 AM
"Here's looking at you, kid."
"Louis, I think this is the beginning of a beautiful friendship."
"We'll always have Paris."
On this day in 1942, Casablanca premiered at the Hollywood Theater in New York City.
"Louis, I think this is the beginning of a beautiful friendship."
"We'll always have Paris."
On this day in 1942, Casablanca premiered at the Hollywood Theater in New York City.
Happy Birthday to Stephanie Hsu, star of Everything, Everywhere, All at Once, and this year's The Wild Robot and The Fall Guy.
November 26, 2024 at 12:59 AM
Happy Birthday to Stephanie Hsu, star of Everything, Everywhere, All at Once, and this year's The Wild Robot and The Fall Guy.
On this day in 2013, Disney released the soundtrack to Frozen, and—whoa, boy—did they ever have a hit on their hands! Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez, a married writing team, wrote the memorable songs, which garnered them an Academy Award and two Grammys.
November 26, 2024 at 12:55 AM
On this day in 2013, Disney released the soundtrack to Frozen, and—whoa, boy—did they ever have a hit on their hands! Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez, a married writing team, wrote the memorable songs, which garnered them an Academy Award and two Grammys.
On this day in 1966, the Raquel Welch cult classic One Million Years B.C. was released.
November 24, 2024 at 9:32 PM
On this day in 1966, the Raquel Welch cult classic One Million Years B.C. was released.
On this day in 1959, Maxwell Caulfield (The Boys Next Door, Grease 2) was born.
November 23, 2024 at 11:42 PM
On this day in 1959, Maxwell Caulfield (The Boys Next Door, Grease 2) was born.
On this day in 1983, Terms of Endearment hit movie theaters. James L. Brooks' tear-jerker would win five of its eleven Oscar nominations: three for Brooks (director, writer, and producer) and acting awards for stars Shirley MacLaine and Jack Nicholson.
November 23, 2024 at 11:34 PM
On this day in 1983, Terms of Endearment hit movie theaters. James L. Brooks' tear-jerker would win five of its eleven Oscar nominations: three for Brooks (director, writer, and producer) and acting awards for stars Shirley MacLaine and Jack Nicholson.
For those of you who have been waiting to harmonize with Elphaba, Glinda, and Fiyero, I have rejoicifying news!
Universal Pictures will be rolling out Wicked sing-alongs starting on Christmas Day!
Ah-Aaaah-Aaaah-Aaaaaaaahhhhh!
variety.com/2024/film/bo...
Universal Pictures will be rolling out Wicked sing-alongs starting on Christmas Day!
Ah-Aaaah-Aaaah-Aaaaaaaahhhhh!
variety.com/2024/film/bo...
‘Wicked’ Sets Sing-Along Screenings for Christmas (EXCLUSIVE)
Broadway fans will be able to belt "Wicked" songs during singalong screenings set for December.
variety.com
November 23, 2024 at 11:23 PM
For those of you who have been waiting to harmonize with Elphaba, Glinda, and Fiyero, I have rejoicifying news!
Universal Pictures will be rolling out Wicked sing-alongs starting on Christmas Day!
Ah-Aaaah-Aaaah-Aaaaaaaahhhhh!
variety.com/2024/film/bo...
Universal Pictures will be rolling out Wicked sing-alongs starting on Christmas Day!
Ah-Aaaah-Aaaah-Aaaaaaaahhhhh!
variety.com/2024/film/bo...
On this day in 1958, the incredibly talented Jamie Lee Curtis was born.
November 23, 2024 at 12:48 AM
On this day in 1958, the incredibly talented Jamie Lee Curtis was born.
On this day in 1967, Mel Brooks' The Producers debuted in Pittsburgh, failed tremendously, and was almost shelved by the studio. Thankfully, history has been kind to Brooks' tale of a two-bit shyster and the accountant who helps him mount the worst show in Broadway history: Springtime for Hitler.
November 23, 2024 at 12:39 AM
On this day in 1967, Mel Brooks' The Producers debuted in Pittsburgh, failed tremendously, and was almost shelved by the studio. Thankfully, history has been kind to Brooks' tale of a two-bit shyster and the accountant who helps him mount the worst show in Broadway history: Springtime for Hitler.
What are we seeing this weekend? Wicked or Gladiator II? Or both?
According to the Hollywood Reporter, both will have healthy openings this weekend. Wicked is expected to bring in $120 million domestically, while Gladiator II should fetch $61 million.
According to the Hollywood Reporter, both will have healthy openings this weekend. Wicked is expected to bring in $120 million domestically, while Gladiator II should fetch $61 million.
November 23, 2024 at 12:11 AM
What are we seeing this weekend? Wicked or Gladiator II? Or both?
According to the Hollywood Reporter, both will have healthy openings this weekend. Wicked is expected to bring in $120 million domestically, while Gladiator II should fetch $61 million.
According to the Hollywood Reporter, both will have healthy openings this weekend. Wicked is expected to bring in $120 million domestically, while Gladiator II should fetch $61 million.
Oscar winner Goldie Hawn turns 79 today.
November 21, 2024 at 7:44 PM
Oscar winner Goldie Hawn turns 79 today.
On this day in 1931, Frankenstein was brought to the screen. James Whale’s film helped to usher in Universal’s movie monsters. Dracula had been released the same year, only ten months prior.
November 21, 2024 at 7:39 PM
On this day in 1931, Frankenstein was brought to the screen. James Whale’s film helped to usher in Universal’s movie monsters. Dracula had been released the same year, only ten months prior.
On this day in 2002, Die Another Day was released in the United Kingdom.
Madonna on her Bond song: “‘Die Another Day’ is so cinematic. I'm so excited when I get to work with a live orchestra. Those strings in ‘Die Another Day’ are chilling and because of that, it's one of my favorite songs”
Madonna on her Bond song: “‘Die Another Day’ is so cinematic. I'm so excited when I get to work with a live orchestra. Those strings in ‘Die Another Day’ are chilling and because of that, it's one of my favorite songs”
November 20, 2024 at 5:09 PM
On this day in 2002, Die Another Day was released in the United Kingdom.
Madonna on her Bond song: “‘Die Another Day’ is so cinematic. I'm so excited when I get to work with a live orchestra. Those strings in ‘Die Another Day’ are chilling and because of that, it's one of my favorite songs”
Madonna on her Bond song: “‘Die Another Day’ is so cinematic. I'm so excited when I get to work with a live orchestra. Those strings in ‘Die Another Day’ are chilling and because of that, it's one of my favorite songs”
On this day in 1992, 20th Century Fox released Home Alone 2 just in time for the holidays.
The movie proved critic-proof, which was a good thing. Janet Maslin of the New York Times wrote, “‘Home Alone 2’ may be lazily conceived, but it is staged with a sense of occasion and a lot of holiday cheer.”
The movie proved critic-proof, which was a good thing. Janet Maslin of the New York Times wrote, “‘Home Alone 2’ may be lazily conceived, but it is staged with a sense of occasion and a lot of holiday cheer.”
November 20, 2024 at 5:07 PM
On this day in 1992, 20th Century Fox released Home Alone 2 just in time for the holidays.
The movie proved critic-proof, which was a good thing. Janet Maslin of the New York Times wrote, “‘Home Alone 2’ may be lazily conceived, but it is staged with a sense of occasion and a lot of holiday cheer.”
The movie proved critic-proof, which was a good thing. Janet Maslin of the New York Times wrote, “‘Home Alone 2’ may be lazily conceived, but it is staged with a sense of occasion and a lot of holiday cheer.”
Roger Ebert on Jack Nicholson in OFOtCN:
“Nicholson's performance is one of the high points in a long career of enviable rebels. Jack is a beloved American presence, a superb actor who even more crucially is a superb male sprite.”
“Nicholson's performance is one of the high points in a long career of enviable rebels. Jack is a beloved American presence, a superb actor who even more crucially is a superb male sprite.”
November 19, 2024 at 5:59 PM
Roger Ebert on Jack Nicholson in OFOtCN:
“Nicholson's performance is one of the high points in a long career of enviable rebels. Jack is a beloved American presence, a superb actor who even more crucially is a superb male sprite.”
“Nicholson's performance is one of the high points in a long career of enviable rebels. Jack is a beloved American presence, a superb actor who even more crucially is a superb male sprite.”
On this day in 1975, One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest was released. About four months later the film would sweep the Oscars by taking home statues in all five top categories: Best Picture, Director, Actor, Actress, and Adapted Screenplay.
November 19, 2024 at 5:56 PM
On this day in 1975, One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest was released. About four months later the film would sweep the Oscars by taking home statues in all five top categories: Best Picture, Director, Actor, Actress, and Adapted Screenplay.
Adam Driver was born on this day in 1983.
November 19, 2024 at 5:51 PM
Adam Driver was born on this day in 1983.
Linda Evans was born on this day in 1942. Although she found more success on the small screen in popular series like The Big Valley and Dynasty, she also appeared on the big screen in films like Tom Horn (1980) and husband John Derek's Childish Things (1969).
November 19, 2024 at 12:56 AM
Linda Evans was born on this day in 1942. Although she found more success on the small screen in popular series like The Big Valley and Dynasty, she also appeared on the big screen in films like Tom Horn (1980) and husband John Derek's Childish Things (1969).
On this day in 1928, Steamboat Willie introduced the world to Mickey Mouse.
Disney lobbied hard for years to maintain control over its iconic mascot and his debut short. However, as of January 1, 2024, Mickey and Steamboat Willie entered the public domain.
Disney lobbied hard for years to maintain control over its iconic mascot and his debut short. However, as of January 1, 2024, Mickey and Steamboat Willie entered the public domain.
November 19, 2024 at 12:48 AM
On this day in 1928, Steamboat Willie introduced the world to Mickey Mouse.
Disney lobbied hard for years to maintain control over its iconic mascot and his debut short. However, as of January 1, 2024, Mickey and Steamboat Willie entered the public domain.
Disney lobbied hard for years to maintain control over its iconic mascot and his debut short. However, as of January 1, 2024, Mickey and Steamboat Willie entered the public domain.