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🎬 On This Day in Film – February 17, 2017
A Cure for Wellness, directed by Gore Verbinski, was released. The story follows a young executive at a mysterious wellness center in the Swiss Alps. The film was noted for its atmospheric visuals and unsettling themes.
#Horror
A Cure for Wellness, directed by Gore Verbinski, was released. The story follows a young executive at a mysterious wellness center in the Swiss Alps. The film was noted for its atmospheric visuals and unsettling themes.
#Horror
February 17, 2026 at 12:46 PM
🎬 On This Day in Film – February 17, 2017
A Cure for Wellness, directed by Gore Verbinski, was released. The story follows a young executive at a mysterious wellness center in the Swiss Alps. The film was noted for its atmospheric visuals and unsettling themes.
#Horror
A Cure for Wellness, directed by Gore Verbinski, was released. The story follows a young executive at a mysterious wellness center in the Swiss Alps. The film was noted for its atmospheric visuals and unsettling themes.
#Horror
🎬 On This Day in Film – February 16, 1996 Adam Sandler tees off as a failed hockey player who discovers an unlikely talent for golf in Happy Gilmore. It became one of Sandler’s most quotable and beloved comedies of the ’90s.
#ComedyClassic #90sMovies
#ComedyClassic #90sMovies
February 16, 2026 at 12:50 PM
🎬 On This Day in Film – February 16, 1996 Adam Sandler tees off as a failed hockey player who discovers an unlikely talent for golf in Happy Gilmore. It became one of Sandler’s most quotable and beloved comedies of the ’90s.
#ComedyClassic #90sMovies
#ComedyClassic #90sMovies
🎬 On This Day in Film - February 15, 1985
Five mismatched high school students—each from a distinct social group—discover common ground during Saturday detention in The Breakfast Club which was released in the US and became an iconic 1980s teen film.
#JohnHughes #80sMovies
Five mismatched high school students—each from a distinct social group—discover common ground during Saturday detention in The Breakfast Club which was released in the US and became an iconic 1980s teen film.
#JohnHughes #80sMovies
February 15, 2026 at 2:11 PM
🎬 On This Day in Film - February 15, 1985
Five mismatched high school students—each from a distinct social group—discover common ground during Saturday detention in The Breakfast Club which was released in the US and became an iconic 1980s teen film.
#JohnHughes #80sMovies
Five mismatched high school students—each from a distinct social group—discover common ground during Saturday detention in The Breakfast Club which was released in the US and became an iconic 1980s teen film.
#JohnHughes #80sMovies
🎬 On This Day in Film – February 14, 1991
The Silence of the Lambs, a psychological horror directed by Jonathan Demme, was released. Starring Jodie Foster and Anthony Hopkins in career defining roles, it went on to win five Academy Awards.
#JodieFoster #AnthonyHopkins
The Silence of the Lambs, a psychological horror directed by Jonathan Demme, was released. Starring Jodie Foster and Anthony Hopkins in career defining roles, it went on to win five Academy Awards.
#JodieFoster #AnthonyHopkins
February 14, 2026 at 1:37 PM
🎬 On This Day in Film – February 14, 1991
The Silence of the Lambs, a psychological horror directed by Jonathan Demme, was released. Starring Jodie Foster and Anthony Hopkins in career defining roles, it went on to win five Academy Awards.
#JodieFoster #AnthonyHopkins
The Silence of the Lambs, a psychological horror directed by Jonathan Demme, was released. Starring Jodie Foster and Anthony Hopkins in career defining roles, it went on to win five Academy Awards.
#JodieFoster #AnthonyHopkins
On This Day in Film – February 13, 1998
The Wedding Singer was released. Starring Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore the movie was praised for its humor and chemistry between the leads, becoming a box office success.
#AdamSandler
The Wedding Singer was released. Starring Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore the movie was praised for its humor and chemistry between the leads, becoming a box office success.
#AdamSandler
February 13, 2026 at 1:28 PM
On This Day in Film – February 13, 1998
The Wedding Singer was released. Starring Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore the movie was praised for its humor and chemistry between the leads, becoming a box office success.
#AdamSandler
The Wedding Singer was released. Starring Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore the movie was praised for its humor and chemistry between the leads, becoming a box office success.
#AdamSandler
🎬 On This Day in Film – February 12, 1988
Carl Weathers steps into his own action-hero spotlight as Detroit police sergeant in Action Jackson. Featuring plenty of over-the-top stunts, it’s a quintessential ’80s action romp.
#80sAction #RetroCinema
Carl Weathers steps into his own action-hero spotlight as Detroit police sergeant in Action Jackson. Featuring plenty of over-the-top stunts, it’s a quintessential ’80s action romp.
#80sAction #RetroCinema
February 12, 2026 at 1:05 PM
🎬 On This Day in Film – February 12, 1988
Carl Weathers steps into his own action-hero spotlight as Detroit police sergeant in Action Jackson. Featuring plenty of over-the-top stunts, it’s a quintessential ’80s action romp.
#80sAction #RetroCinema
Carl Weathers steps into his own action-hero spotlight as Detroit police sergeant in Action Jackson. Featuring plenty of over-the-top stunts, it’s a quintessential ’80s action romp.
#80sAction #RetroCinema
🎬 On This Day in Film – February 11, 1969
Jennifer Aniston was born in Los Angeles, California. While she became a household name on TV’s Friends, she moved into film where she balanced comedic charm with dramatic depth, proving her range beyond the small screen.
#ComedyStar
Jennifer Aniston was born in Los Angeles, California. While she became a household name on TV’s Friends, she moved into film where she balanced comedic charm with dramatic depth, proving her range beyond the small screen.
#ComedyStar
February 11, 2026 at 1:15 PM
🎬 On This Day in Film – February 11, 1969
Jennifer Aniston was born in Los Angeles, California. While she became a household name on TV’s Friends, she moved into film where she balanced comedic charm with dramatic depth, proving her range beyond the small screen.
#ComedyStar
Jennifer Aniston was born in Los Angeles, California. While she became a household name on TV’s Friends, she moved into film where she balanced comedic charm with dramatic depth, proving her range beyond the small screen.
#ComedyStar
🎬 On This Day in Film – February 10, 2017
John Wick: Chapter 2 was released. Keanu Reeves reprises his role as the titular assassin, who is forced back into action by a former associate. The film was lauded for its choreography and action sequences.
#KeanuReeves #Johnwick
John Wick: Chapter 2 was released. Keanu Reeves reprises his role as the titular assassin, who is forced back into action by a former associate. The film was lauded for its choreography and action sequences.
#KeanuReeves #Johnwick
February 10, 2026 at 12:16 PM
🎬 On This Day in Film – February 10, 2017
John Wick: Chapter 2 was released. Keanu Reeves reprises his role as the titular assassin, who is forced back into action by a former associate. The film was lauded for its choreography and action sequences.
#KeanuReeves #Johnwick
John Wick: Chapter 2 was released. Keanu Reeves reprises his role as the titular assassin, who is forced back into action by a former associate. The film was lauded for its choreography and action sequences.
#KeanuReeves #Johnwick
🎬 On This Day in Film – February 9, 1979
The Warriors was released, a film about the titular Coney Island crew—falsely accused of murder—fighting their way home through hostile New York streets. Despite early controversy, it became a cult classic.
#70sCinema #RetroCinema
The Warriors was released, a film about the titular Coney Island crew—falsely accused of murder—fighting their way home through hostile New York streets. Despite early controversy, it became a cult classic.
#70sCinema #RetroCinema
February 9, 2026 at 1:35 PM
🎬 On This Day in Film – February 9, 1979
The Warriors was released, a film about the titular Coney Island crew—falsely accused of murder—fighting their way home through hostile New York streets. Despite early controversy, it became a cult classic.
#70sCinema #RetroCinema
The Warriors was released, a film about the titular Coney Island crew—falsely accused of murder—fighting their way home through hostile New York streets. Despite early controversy, it became a cult classic.
#70sCinema #RetroCinema
🎬 On This Day in Film – February 8, 1985
Witness, directed by Peter Weir, this crime drama pairs Harrison Ford with an Amish community after a young Amish boy witnesses a murder. It earned multiple Oscar nominations, including Best Picture.
#HarrisonFord #80sMovies
Witness, directed by Peter Weir, this crime drama pairs Harrison Ford with an Amish community after a young Amish boy witnesses a murder. It earned multiple Oscar nominations, including Best Picture.
#HarrisonFord #80sMovies
February 8, 2026 at 1:39 PM
🎬 On This Day in Film – February 8, 1985
Witness, directed by Peter Weir, this crime drama pairs Harrison Ford with an Amish community after a young Amish boy witnesses a murder. It earned multiple Oscar nominations, including Best Picture.
#HarrisonFord #80sMovies
Witness, directed by Peter Weir, this crime drama pairs Harrison Ford with an Amish community after a young Amish boy witnesses a murder. It earned multiple Oscar nominations, including Best Picture.
#HarrisonFord #80sMovies
🎬 On This Day in Film – February 7, 1965
Born in Andrews, South Carolina, Chris Rock rose to stardom as a stand-up comedian before transitioning to film acting. He’s also written, directed, and produced, solidifying his place in comedy history.
#ChrisRock #ComedyIcon
Born in Andrews, South Carolina, Chris Rock rose to stardom as a stand-up comedian before transitioning to film acting. He’s also written, directed, and produced, solidifying his place in comedy history.
#ChrisRock #ComedyIcon
February 7, 2026 at 12:49 PM
🎬 On This Day in Film – February 7, 1965
Born in Andrews, South Carolina, Chris Rock rose to stardom as a stand-up comedian before transitioning to film acting. He’s also written, directed, and produced, solidifying his place in comedy history.
#ChrisRock #ComedyIcon
Born in Andrews, South Carolina, Chris Rock rose to stardom as a stand-up comedian before transitioning to film acting. He’s also written, directed, and produced, solidifying his place in comedy history.
#ChrisRock #ComedyIcon
🎬 On This Day in Film – February 6, 2009
Coraline, a stop-motion animated dark fantasy premiered. It follows a young girl who discovers a parallel universe with dark secrets. The film was lauded for its imaginative visuals and storytelling.
#StopMotion #Animation
Coraline, a stop-motion animated dark fantasy premiered. It follows a young girl who discovers a parallel universe with dark secrets. The film was lauded for its imaginative visuals and storytelling.
#StopMotion #Animation
February 6, 2026 at 1:20 PM
🎬 On This Day in Film – February 6, 2009
Coraline, a stop-motion animated dark fantasy premiered. It follows a young girl who discovers a parallel universe with dark secrets. The film was lauded for its imaginative visuals and storytelling.
#StopMotion #Animation
Coraline, a stop-motion animated dark fantasy premiered. It follows a young girl who discovers a parallel universe with dark secrets. The film was lauded for its imaginative visuals and storytelling.
#StopMotion #Animation
🎬 On This Day in Film – February 5, 1993
The Vanishing', an American remake starring Jeff Bridges & Kiefer Sutherland was released. It follows the disappearance of a young woman and a boyfriend that becomes obsessed with finding out what happened
#ThrillerMovies #90sMovies #moviesky
The Vanishing', an American remake starring Jeff Bridges & Kiefer Sutherland was released. It follows the disappearance of a young woman and a boyfriend that becomes obsessed with finding out what happened
#ThrillerMovies #90sMovies #moviesky
February 5, 2026 at 1:56 PM
🎬 On This Day in Film – February 5, 1993
The Vanishing', an American remake starring Jeff Bridges & Kiefer Sutherland was released. It follows the disappearance of a young woman and a boyfriend that becomes obsessed with finding out what happened
#ThrillerMovies #90sMovies #moviesky
The Vanishing', an American remake starring Jeff Bridges & Kiefer Sutherland was released. It follows the disappearance of a young woman and a boyfriend that becomes obsessed with finding out what happened
#ThrillerMovies #90sMovies #moviesky
🎬 On This Day in Film – February 4, 1994
Ace Ventura: Pet Detective, starring #JimCarrey as the eccentric pet detective Ace Ventura was released. Carrey's performance was widely praised, & the film became a cult classic, spawning sequels & an animated series.
#90sComedy #FilmSky
Ace Ventura: Pet Detective, starring #JimCarrey as the eccentric pet detective Ace Ventura was released. Carrey's performance was widely praised, & the film became a cult classic, spawning sequels & an animated series.
#90sComedy #FilmSky
February 4, 2026 at 3:00 PM
🎬 On This Day in Film – February 4, 1994
Ace Ventura: Pet Detective, starring #JimCarrey as the eccentric pet detective Ace Ventura was released. Carrey's performance was widely praised, & the film became a cult classic, spawning sequels & an animated series.
#90sComedy #FilmSky
Ace Ventura: Pet Detective, starring #JimCarrey as the eccentric pet detective Ace Ventura was released. Carrey's performance was widely praised, & the film became a cult classic, spawning sequels & an animated series.
#90sComedy #FilmSky
🎬 On This Day in Film – February 3, 2012
Chronicle, a found-footage science fiction film directed by Josh Trank, premiered & follows three teenagers who gain telekinetic abilities. The film was praised for its approach to the superhero genre.
#SciFi #FoundFootage #FilmSky
Chronicle, a found-footage science fiction film directed by Josh Trank, premiered & follows three teenagers who gain telekinetic abilities. The film was praised for its approach to the superhero genre.
#SciFi #FoundFootage #FilmSky
February 3, 2026 at 1:00 PM
🎬 On This Day in Film – February 3, 2012
Chronicle, a found-footage science fiction film directed by Josh Trank, premiered & follows three teenagers who gain telekinetic abilities. The film was praised for its approach to the superhero genre.
#SciFi #FoundFootage #FilmSky
Chronicle, a found-footage science fiction film directed by Josh Trank, premiered & follows three teenagers who gain telekinetic abilities. The film was praised for its approach to the superhero genre.
#SciFi #FoundFootage #FilmSky
🎬. On This Day in Film – February 2, 1990
Kiefer Sutherland and Dennis Hopper led the comedic adventure 'Flashback' about an uptight FBI agent tasked with escorting a ’60s radical fugitive with late-’80s/early-’90s buddy-comedy vibes.
#KieferSutherland #90sComedy
Kiefer Sutherland and Dennis Hopper led the comedic adventure 'Flashback' about an uptight FBI agent tasked with escorting a ’60s radical fugitive with late-’80s/early-’90s buddy-comedy vibes.
#KieferSutherland #90sComedy
February 2, 2026 at 2:00 PM
🎬. On This Day in Film – February 2, 1990
Kiefer Sutherland and Dennis Hopper led the comedic adventure 'Flashback' about an uptight FBI agent tasked with escorting a ’60s radical fugitive with late-’80s/early-’90s buddy-comedy vibes.
#KieferSutherland #90sComedy
Kiefer Sutherland and Dennis Hopper led the comedic adventure 'Flashback' about an uptight FBI agent tasked with escorting a ’60s radical fugitive with late-’80s/early-’90s buddy-comedy vibes.
#KieferSutherland #90sComedy
🎬 On This Day in Film – February 1, 1980
Richard Gere’s star rose with his portrayal of a smooth, high-end male escort navigating Los Angeles nightlife in American Gigolo. The stylish direction and soundtrack helped define the film’s ’80s cool.
#RichardGere #80sCinema #MovieSky
Richard Gere’s star rose with his portrayal of a smooth, high-end male escort navigating Los Angeles nightlife in American Gigolo. The stylish direction and soundtrack helped define the film’s ’80s cool.
#RichardGere #80sCinema #MovieSky
February 1, 2026 at 2:00 PM
🎬 On This Day in Film – February 1, 1980
Richard Gere’s star rose with his portrayal of a smooth, high-end male escort navigating Los Angeles nightlife in American Gigolo. The stylish direction and soundtrack helped define the film’s ’80s cool.
#RichardGere #80sCinema #MovieSky
Richard Gere’s star rose with his portrayal of a smooth, high-end male escort navigating Los Angeles nightlife in American Gigolo. The stylish direction and soundtrack helped define the film’s ’80s cool.
#RichardGere #80sCinema #MovieSky
🎬 On This Day in Film – January 31, 1986
Rob Lowe took to the ice as a hopeful hockey player in 'Youngblood', featuring Patrick Swayze and a young Keanu Reeves. The film’s blend of romantic subplots and on-ice action made it a memorable mid-’80s entry.
#80sMovies #FilmHistory
Rob Lowe took to the ice as a hopeful hockey player in 'Youngblood', featuring Patrick Swayze and a young Keanu Reeves. The film’s blend of romantic subplots and on-ice action made it a memorable mid-’80s entry.
#80sMovies #FilmHistory
January 31, 2026 at 2:00 PM
🎬 On This Day in Film – January 31, 1986
Rob Lowe took to the ice as a hopeful hockey player in 'Youngblood', featuring Patrick Swayze and a young Keanu Reeves. The film’s blend of romantic subplots and on-ice action made it a memorable mid-’80s entry.
#80sMovies #FilmHistory
Rob Lowe took to the ice as a hopeful hockey player in 'Youngblood', featuring Patrick Swayze and a young Keanu Reeves. The film’s blend of romantic subplots and on-ice action made it a memorable mid-’80s entry.
#80sMovies #FilmHistory
🎬 On This Day in Film – January 30, 1974
Christian Bale the Welsh-born actor rose to prominence as a child star in Empire of the Sun before dominating diverse adult roles—from American Psycho to Christopher Nolan’s Batman trilogy.
#ChristianBale #OscarWinner
Christian Bale the Welsh-born actor rose to prominence as a child star in Empire of the Sun before dominating diverse adult roles—from American Psycho to Christopher Nolan’s Batman trilogy.
#ChristianBale #OscarWinner
January 30, 2026 at 1:30 PM
🎬 On This Day in Film – January 30, 1974
Christian Bale the Welsh-born actor rose to prominence as a child star in Empire of the Sun before dominating diverse adult roles—from American Psycho to Christopher Nolan’s Batman trilogy.
#ChristianBale #OscarWinner
Christian Bale the Welsh-born actor rose to prominence as a child star in Empire of the Sun before dominating diverse adult roles—from American Psycho to Christopher Nolan’s Batman trilogy.
#ChristianBale #OscarWinner
🎬 On This Day in Film – January 29, 1964
Stanley Kubrick’s 'Dr Strangelove' legendary satirical masterpiece opened to a Cold War audience. The film’s biting humor about nuclear annihilation cemented it as one of cinema’s great black comedies.
#StanleyKubrick #60sCinema
Stanley Kubrick’s 'Dr Strangelove' legendary satirical masterpiece opened to a Cold War audience. The film’s biting humor about nuclear annihilation cemented it as one of cinema’s great black comedies.
#StanleyKubrick #60sCinema
January 29, 2026 at 1:30 PM
🎬 On This Day in Film – January 29, 1964
Stanley Kubrick’s 'Dr Strangelove' legendary satirical masterpiece opened to a Cold War audience. The film’s biting humor about nuclear annihilation cemented it as one of cinema’s great black comedies.
#StanleyKubrick #60sCinema
Stanley Kubrick’s 'Dr Strangelove' legendary satirical masterpiece opened to a Cold War audience. The film’s biting humor about nuclear annihilation cemented it as one of cinema’s great black comedies.
#StanleyKubrick #60sCinema
🎬 On This Day in Film – January 28, 1981
Elijah Wood was born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He rose to fame in Peter Jackson’s The Lord of the Rings trilogy. Wood has branched into producing and voice acting alongside his on-screen performances.
#ChildStar #MovieHistory
Elijah Wood was born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He rose to fame in Peter Jackson’s The Lord of the Rings trilogy. Wood has branched into producing and voice acting alongside his on-screen performances.
#ChildStar #MovieHistory
January 28, 2026 at 1:00 PM
🎬 On This Day in Film – January 28, 1981
Elijah Wood was born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He rose to fame in Peter Jackson’s The Lord of the Rings trilogy. Wood has branched into producing and voice acting alongside his on-screen performances.
#ChildStar #MovieHistory
Elijah Wood was born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He rose to fame in Peter Jackson’s The Lord of the Rings trilogy. Wood has branched into producing and voice acting alongside his on-screen performances.
#ChildStar #MovieHistory
🎬 On This Day in Film – January 27, 2012
Survival thriller The Grey premiered, featuring Liam Neeson leading a group of oil workers stranded in the Alaskan wilderness after a plane crash and a harrowing fight against nature.
#LiamNeeson #FilmHistory
Survival thriller The Grey premiered, featuring Liam Neeson leading a group of oil workers stranded in the Alaskan wilderness after a plane crash and a harrowing fight against nature.
#LiamNeeson #FilmHistory
January 27, 2026 at 1:00 PM
🎬 On This Day in Film – January 27, 2012
Survival thriller The Grey premiered, featuring Liam Neeson leading a group of oil workers stranded in the Alaskan wilderness after a plane crash and a harrowing fight against nature.
#LiamNeeson #FilmHistory
Survival thriller The Grey premiered, featuring Liam Neeson leading a group of oil workers stranded in the Alaskan wilderness after a plane crash and a harrowing fight against nature.
#LiamNeeson #FilmHistory
🎬 On This Day in Film – January 26, 1925
Born in Shaker Heights, Ohio, Paul Newman became a silver-screen legend with classics such as Cool Hand Luke, Butch Cassidy and The Sting. Newman left an indelible legacy on and off the screen.
#Legend #MovieHistory
Born in Shaker Heights, Ohio, Paul Newman became a silver-screen legend with classics such as Cool Hand Luke, Butch Cassidy and The Sting. Newman left an indelible legacy on and off the screen.
#Legend #MovieHistory
January 26, 2026 at 12:30 PM
🎬 On This Day in Film – January 26, 1925
Born in Shaker Heights, Ohio, Paul Newman became a silver-screen legend with classics such as Cool Hand Luke, Butch Cassidy and The Sting. Newman left an indelible legacy on and off the screen.
#Legend #MovieHistory
Born in Shaker Heights, Ohio, Paul Newman became a silver-screen legend with classics such as Cool Hand Luke, Butch Cassidy and The Sting. Newman left an indelible legacy on and off the screen.
#Legend #MovieHistory
🎬 On This Day in Film – January 25, 1970
Robert Altman’s "Mash", the anti-war black comedy premiered. The film’s irreverent humor paved the way for the long-running TV series and influenced a new wave of counterculture comedies.
#70sCinema #FilmHistory
Robert Altman’s "Mash", the anti-war black comedy premiered. The film’s irreverent humor paved the way for the long-running TV series and influenced a new wave of counterculture comedies.
#70sCinema #FilmHistory
January 25, 2026 at 2:00 PM
🎬 On This Day in Film – January 25, 1970
Robert Altman’s "Mash", the anti-war black comedy premiered. The film’s irreverent humor paved the way for the long-running TV series and influenced a new wave of counterculture comedies.
#70sCinema #FilmHistory
Robert Altman’s "Mash", the anti-war black comedy premiered. The film’s irreverent humor paved the way for the long-running TV series and influenced a new wave of counterculture comedies.
#70sCinema #FilmHistory
🎬 On This Day in Film – January 24, 2020
The Gentlemen, a crime comedy directed by Guy Ritchie, hit theaters. The film stars Matthew McConaughey, Charlie Hunnam, and Hugh Grant, weaving a stylish tale of power and profit in London's marijuana empire.
#GuyRitchie #FilmHistory
The Gentlemen, a crime comedy directed by Guy Ritchie, hit theaters. The film stars Matthew McConaughey, Charlie Hunnam, and Hugh Grant, weaving a stylish tale of power and profit in London's marijuana empire.
#GuyRitchie #FilmHistory
January 24, 2026 at 2:00 PM
🎬 On This Day in Film – January 24, 2020
The Gentlemen, a crime comedy directed by Guy Ritchie, hit theaters. The film stars Matthew McConaughey, Charlie Hunnam, and Hugh Grant, weaving a stylish tale of power and profit in London's marijuana empire.
#GuyRitchie #FilmHistory
The Gentlemen, a crime comedy directed by Guy Ritchie, hit theaters. The film stars Matthew McConaughey, Charlie Hunnam, and Hugh Grant, weaving a stylish tale of power and profit in London's marijuana empire.
#GuyRitchie #FilmHistory