On this day July 2, 1982, The Secret of NIMH premiered in theaters and marked the directorial debut of Don Bluth, a former Disney animator who set out to revive the art of traditional animation. With a budget of 7 million dollars and a cast
On this day July 1, 1984, the Motion Picture Association of America officially introduced the PG-13 rating, creating a new category between PG and R. The decision came after growing concerns from parents and critics that certain films were too intense for children but not
On this day July 1, 1981, the black comedy S.O.B. premiered in theaters. Directed by Blake Edwards, the film featured a large ensemble cast including Julie Andrews, William Holden, Richard Mulligan, Robert Preston, Larry Hagman, and Robert Webber. Known for its sharp satire and industry
On this day July 1, 1983, Stroker Ace premiered in theaters, reuniting director Hal Needham with Burt Reynolds for another action comedy built around fast cars and Southern charm. The film starred Reynolds as a flamboyant NASCAR driver who clashes with a controlling sponsor, played
On this day July 1, 1987, the sci fi comedy adventure Innerspace premiered in theaters. Directed by Joe Dante, the film starred Dennis Quaid as a test pilot who is miniaturized and accidentally injected into the body of a hypochondriac grocery clerk played by Martin
On this day June 30, 1989, The Karate Kid Part III premiered in theaters, continuing the story of Daniel LaRusso and Mr. Miyagi. The third installment brought Ralph Macchio and Pat Morita back to the big screen as Daniel faced a new threat from the
On this day June 30, 1989, Great Balls of Fire premiered in theaters, bringing the wild life of rock and roll legend Jerry Lee Lewis to the big screen. Directed by Jim McBride, the film starred Dennis Quaid as the flamboyant piano pioneer alongside Winona
On this day June 29 1984, the outrageous comedy Bachelor Party premiered in theaters. Starring Tom Hanks in one of his earliest leading roles, the film followed a soon to be groom whose friends throw him a wild and out of control party just days
On this day June 29 1984, Conan the Destroyer premiered in theaters. Starring Arnold Schwarzenegger as the iconic sword swinging warrior, the film was the sequel to the 1982 hit Conan the Barbarian and continued the adventures of the powerful Cimmerian in a world of
On this day June 29 1988, Coming to America premiered in theaters. Directed by John Landis, the comedy starred Eddie Murphy as Prince Akeem, a wealthy African royal who travels to Queens New York in search of true love. Arsenio Hall co starred, with both