On this day September 19 1986, The Name of the Rose premiered in theaters. Based on Umberto Eco’s best selling novel, the film starred Sean Connery as William of Baskerville, a Franciscan friar investigating a series of mysterious deaths at a remote medieval monastery. Blending
On this day September 19 1986, Blue Velvet premiered in theaters. Directed by David Lynch, the film explored the dark undercurrents of small town America through the eyes of Jeffrey Beaumont, who discovers a severed ear and is drawn into a disturbing mystery. Starring Kyle
On this day September 19 1986, The Men’s Club premiered in theaters. Based on the novel by Leonard Michaels, the drama explored the lives of seven men who gather regularly to discuss their personal struggles, relationships, and desires. Starring Harvey Keitel, Roy Scheider, Frank Langella,
On this day September 19 1980, Melvin and Howard premiered in theaters. Directed by Jonathan Demme, the film told the quirky story of Melvin Dummar, a down on his luck man who claimed to have given eccentric billionaire Howard Hughes a ride before being named
On this day September 18 1987, Maurice premiered in theaters. Based on the novel by E.M. Forster, the film told the story of Maurice Hall, a young man in early 20th century England coming to terms with his identity and seeking love in a society
On this day September 18 1981, Continental Divide premiered in theaters. The romantic comedy starred John Belushi as Chicago newspaperman Ernie Souchak, who is sent to the Rocky Mountains to profile an eagle researcher, played by Blair Brown. The film balanced humor with heartfelt romance
On this day September 18 1981, Raggedy Man premiered in theaters. The drama starred Sissy Spacek as Nita Longley, a divorced telephone operator in a small Texas town during World War II, struggling to raise her two sons while facing prejudice and isolation. Her life
On this day September 18 1987, The Pick up Artist premiered in theaters. The romantic comedy followed a smooth talking ladies’ man whose carefree lifestyle is challenged when he meets a strong willed woman who refuses to fall for his usual tricks. Blending humor, charm,
On this day September 18 1987, Amazon Women on the Moon premiered in theaters. The film was a satirical comedy made up of a series of sketches parodying late night television, B movies, commercials, and pop culture. Featuring an ensemble cast, the movie delivered a
On this day September 18 1981, Mommie Dearest premiered in theaters. Based on Christina Crawford’s memoir about her adoptive mother, Hollywood legend Joan Crawford, the film portrayed the darker side of stardom and the turbulent relationship between mother and daughter. Starring Faye Dunaway in a