On this day August 15 1984, The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension premiered, introducing audiences to one of the most unique films of the decade. The story follows Buckaroo Banzai, a neurosurgeon rock star test pilot and adventurer, as he and his
The comedy film Armed and Dangerous brought together John Candy and Eugene Levy in a fast paced story about two unlikely security guards caught up in a major crime plot. Candy plays Frank Dooley, a former cop wrongfully accused of theft, while Levy’s character Norman
On this day August 15 1980, My Bodyguard premiered in theaters. This heartfelt coming of age drama tells the story of Clifford Peache, a new student at a Chicago high school who quickly becomes the target of a relentless bully. In a desperate attempt to
On this day August 15 1986, The Fly premiered in theaters. Directed by David Cronenberg, this intense science fiction horror film told the disturbing story of scientist Seth Brundle, whose teleportation experiment goes horribly wrong, merging his DNA with that of a common housefly. The
On this day August 15 1980, Smokey and the Bandit II arrived in theaters, bringing Burt Reynolds back as the charismatic outlaw Bo Darville. This sequel reunited him with Sally Field as Carrie and Jerry Reed as Cledus, delivering another wild ride packed with fast
On this day August 15 1980, The Kidnapping of the President premiered, offering audiences a tense political thriller with a unique premise. Based on the novel by Charles Templeton, the film follows a daring plot to abduct the President of the United States during an
On this day August 15 1980, Those Lips Those Eyes premiered, bringing audiences a heartfelt comedy drama set in the nostalgic world of summer stock theater in the 1950s. The film stars Frank Langella as a charismatic but self absorbed actor and Thomas Hulce as
On this day August 15 1983, Prisoners of the Lost Universe premiered, delivering a mix of science fiction, fantasy, and offbeat adventure that has since become a cult favorite. The film centers on three strangers, a TV reporter, a scientist, and a rugged outdoorsman who
On this day August 15 1983, Escape from the Bronx premiered, continuing the dystopian saga set in a chaotic future New York. Picking up after its predecessor, this sequel thrusts viewers into a burned-out urban wasteland ruled by gangs and corruption. A lone hero takes
On this day August 15 1984, The Woman in Red premiered, blending romantic comedy with whimsical charm in a stylish Parisian setting. Starring Gene Wilder as the lovable but lovelorn Roger, the story unfolds when he spots Charlotte, played by Kelly LeBrock, walking the streets