On this day July 15, 1983, the dance drama film Staying Alive premiered in theaters. Directed by Sylvester Stallone and starring John Travolta, the film served as the long awaited sequel to Saturday Night Fever and picked up with Tony Manero years later as he
On this day July 15, 1988, the action thriller Die Hard premiered in theaters. Directed by John McTiernan and starring Bruce Willis in his breakout film role, the movie introduced audiences to New York cop John McClane and redefined the action genre for an entire
On this day July 15, 1983, the mockumentary style comedy Zelig premiered in theaters. Directed by Woody Allen and starring both Allen and Mia Farrow, the film was a technical and conceptual achievement that blended satire, history, and visual effects in a way that stood
On this day July 15, 1988, the comedy crime film A Fish Called Wanda premiered in Los Angeles ahead of its wider release later that month. Directed by Charles Crichton and co written by star John Cleese, the film brought together a brilliant cast including
On this day July 14, 1989, Licence to Kill premiered in theaters. Directed by John Glen and starring Timothy Dalton as James Bond, the sixteenth film in the iconic spy franchise took a darker and more personal turn. It also featured Carey Lowell, Robert Davi,
On this day July 13, 1984, the sci fi adventure film The Last Starfighter premiered in theaters. Directed by Nick Castle and starring Lance Guest, Dan OHerlihy, Robert Preston, and Catherine Mary Stewart, the movie blended classic space opera with a modern arcade twist. It
On this day July 13, 1984, The Muppets Take Manhattan premiered in theaters. Directed by Frank Oz, this third feature film in the Muppet series followed Kermit, Miss Piggy, Fozzie, Gonzo, and the rest of the gang as they headed to New York City to
On this day July 13, 1987, the animated film The Brave Little Toaster premiered in theaters. Directed by Jerry Rees, this independent animated feature told the heartfelt story of five household appliances who go on a journey to find their missing owner. With a modest
On this day July 13, 1988, The Dead Pool premiered in theaters. Directed by Buddy Van Horn, this was the fifth and final film in the Dirty Harry series starring Clint Eastwood as the iconic Inspector Harry Callahan. With a budget of 31 million dollars
On this day July 12, 1985, the sci fi adventure film Explorers premiered in theaters. Directed by Joe Dante and starring a young Ethan Hawke, River Phoenix, and Jason Presson, the film followed three kids who build a spaceship from junkyard parts and journey into