On this day March 1 1982 the comedy film The Comeback Trail was released. Directed by Harry Hurwitz, the movie starred Chuck McCann and Buster Crabbe, bringing a satirical take on the Hollywood film industry and the struggles of washed-up filmmakers. The film followed a
On this day March 1 1985 Missing in Action 2: The Beginning was released in theaters. Directed by Lance Hool, the film starred Chuck Norris, Soon Tek Oh, and Steven Williams, serving as a prequel to the 1984 action hit Missing in Action. Set during
On this day March 1 1985 The Purple Rose of Cairo was released in theaters. Directed by Woody Allen, the fantasy romance film starred Mia Farrow, Jeff Daniels, Danny Aiello, and Dianne Wiest. Blending comedy, romance, and magical realism, the film is considered one of
On this day February 27 1985 the final episode of the sitcom E/R aired, ending its one season run with 22 episodes. The show starred George Clooney and Mary McDonnell, both of whom would later appear in the more well known 90s medical drama ER.
On this day February 26 1982 the horror film Evilspeak was released in the US bringing a unique mix of satanic horror and early computer technology to the big screen. Directed by Eric Weston the film starred Clint Howard in one of his most memorable
On this day February 26 1988 the thriller Frantic was released. Directed by Roman Polanski the film starred Harrison Ford in a tense mystery set in Paris alongside Emmanuelle Seigner. Known for its slow-burning suspense and atmospheric cinematography Frantic blended neo-noir and psychological thriller elements
On this day February 26 1988 Bloodsport premiered in theaters introducing audiences to Jean-Claude Van Damme in his first major starring role. The martial arts action film became a cult classic and helped establish Van Damme as one of the biggest action stars of the
On this day February 26 1989 Hairspray premiered in theaters bringing director John Waters’ unique vision to a wider audience. Unlike his earlier underground cult films Hairspray was more accessible but still retained his signature offbeat humor and social commentary. The film starred Ricki Lake
On this day, February 17, 1984, Footloose premiered in theaters, bringing high energy dance sequences, rebellious teenage spirit, and an unforgettable soundtrack to the big screen. Starring Kevin Bacon as Ren McCormack and Lori Singer as Ariel Moore, the film became one of the defining
On this day February 8 1980, Hero at Large premiered in theaters, offering a unique blend of comedy and drama that played with the idea of ordinary people becoming unlikely heroes. The film centered on a struggling actor who is mistaken for a real life