Category Archives: 2000s

‘Oldboy’ opens in South Korea 10 years ago today (2003)


Video: 'Oldboy' trailer

(Friday, November 21, 2003)Oldboy, a South Korean mystery thriller film about a man who is kidnapped and imprisoned for 15 years and upon his release must find his captor in 5 days, opened today in South Korea.

Directed by Park Chan-wook, the film starred Choi Min-sik, Yoo Ji-tae and Kang Hye-jung.

The Beatles release ‘Let It Be… Naked’ album 10 years ago today (2003)


Video: 'The Beatles: Let It Be... Naked - 2003 (Full Album)'

(Monday, November 17, 2003)Let It Be… Naked, a remixed and remastered version of The Beatles’ 1970 album Let It Be without Phil Spector’s overdubs and incidental studio chatter, was released today

Florida Marlins win World Series 10 years ago today (2003)


Video: '2003 World Series, Game 6: Marlins @ Yankees'

(Saturday, October 25, 2003) — The Florida Marlins won the 2003 World Series tonight, beating the New York Yankees 2-0 at Yankee Stadium (I) in Bronx, New York, in the sixth and deciding game. It was the second of two World Series titles for the Marlins (1997-2003).

Simon and Garfunkel reunite for first concert tour in two decades 10 years ago tonight (2003)


Video: 'Simon & Garfunkel - The Boxer - 2003 - Live'

(Friday, October 10, 2003) — Simon and Garfunkel reunited tonight in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, launching their first concert tour in two decades, a two-month long trek of North America.

‘Kill Bill Volume 1’ opens in U.S. theaters 10 years ago today (2003)


Video: 'Kill Bill Volume 1' trailer

(Friday, October 10, 2003)Kill Bill Volume 1, an action/thriller film about a former member of an assassination team who seeks revenge on her ex-colleagues who massacred members of her wedding party and tried to kill her, opened today in U.S. theaters.

Directed by Quentin Tarantino, the film starred Uma Thurman, Lucy Liu, Vivica A. Fox, Michael Madsen, Daryl Hannah, David Carradine, Sonny Chiba, Julie Dreyfus, Chiaki Kuriyama, Gordon Liu and Michael Parks.

‘Concert for George’ film premieres in Burbank 10 years ago tonight (2003)


Video: 'Concert for George' trailer

(Wednesday, September 24, 2003)Concert for George, a documentary film about the Concert for George, a tribute concert for George Harrison held at the Royal Albert Hall in London on Nov. 29, 2002, the first anniversary of Harrison’s death, premiered tonight at Warner Bros. Studios in Burbank, California.

Directed by David Leland, the film featured performances by various rock stars and musicians including Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr and Eric Clapton.

‘Everybody Loves Raymond’ and ‘The West Wing’ top Emmys 10 years ago this hour (2003)


Video: '"That's Entertainment" (2003 Emmy's)'

(Sunday, September 21, 2003, 8 p.m. EDT)Everybody Loves Raymond, a sitcom based on the real-life experiences of Ray Romano, captured top honors tonight at the 55th Primetime Emmy Awards, winning four Emmys, including Outstanding Comedy Series. Continue reading ‘Everybody Loves Raymond’ and ‘The West Wing’ top Emmys 10 years ago this hour (2003)

Ringo Starr and His All-Starr Band performs in New York 10 years ago tonight (2003)


Video: 'Ringo Starr - Live in Albuquerque - 8/25/2003' (26 videos)

(Monday, August 25, 2003) — Ex-Beatle Ringo Starr and His All-Starr Band (Colin Hay, Paul Carrack, John Waite, Sheila E. and Mark Rivera) performed tonight at Sandia Casino in Albequerque, New Mexico, on the 23rd night and 21st stop of his 30-city tour of the Eighth All-Starr Band.

Ringo Starr issues video update from All-Starr Band tour 10 years ago tonight (2003)


Video: '18th August 2003'

(Monday, August 18, 2003) — Ex-Beatle Ringo Starr released a video update today from his 30-city tour of the Eighth All-Starr Band with Colin Hay, Paul Carrack, John Waite, Sheila E. and Mark Rivera.

‘Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter… and Spring’ premieres at Locarno Film Festival 10 years ago today (2003)


Video: 'Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter... and Spring' trailer

(Thursday, August 14, 2003)Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter… and Spring, a South Korean film about the life of a Buddhist monk as he passes through the seasons of his life from childhood to old age, premiered today at the Locarno Film Festival in Locarno, Switzerland.

Directed by Kim Ki-duk, the film starred Oh Yeong-su, Kim Young-min, Seo Jae-kyung, Kim Jong-ho and Ha Yeo-jin.