Video: 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' (25 clips)
(Monday, December 14, 2015, approximately 8:00 p.m. PST) — Star Wars: The Force Awakens, an American epic space opera film produced, co-written, and directed by J. J. Abrams, premiered today at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood. Continue reading ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ epic space opera film premieres in Hollywood 10 years ago this hour (Dec 14 2015)
(Saturday, December 6, 1975) — “Sky High” by Jigsaw peaks at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Sky High’ by Jigsaw peaks at #3 in USA 50 years ago today (Dec 6 1975)
Video: 'One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest' trailer
(Wednesday, November 19, 1975, 12:10 p.m. EST) — One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, a psychological comedy-drama film about a small-time criminal who fakes insanity in hopes of doing easy time in a mental hospital, opened today at the Paramount Columbus Circle theater at 15 Columbus Circle on the Upper West Side of Manhattan in New York City. Continue reading ‘One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest’ psychological comedy-drama film premieres in New York City 50 years ago this hour (Nov 19 1975)
(Saturday, October 11, 1975) — “Mr. Jaws” by Dickie Goodman peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.
Video: 'Lisztomania' trailer
(Friday, October 10, 1975, noon EDT) — Lisztomania, a wild and imaginative send-up of the bawdy life of romantic composer/piano virtuoso Franz Liszt, opened today at the Ziegfeld Theatre in New York City. Continue reading ‘Lisztomania’ British surreal biographical musical comedy film opens in New York City 50 years ago this hour (Oct 10 1975)
(Saturday, September 27, 1975) — “Main Title (Theme From ‘Jaws’)” by John Williams peaked at #32 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Main Title (Theme From ‘Jaws’)’ by John Williams peaks at #32 in USA 50 years ago today (Sep 27 1975)
Video: 'Dog Day Afternoon' trailer
(Saturday, September 20, 1975) — Dog Day Afternoon, a crime drama film about a man who robs a bank to pay for his lover’s operation, opened today at the San Sebastián International Film Festival in Donostia-San Sebastián, Spain. Continue reading ‘Dog Day Afternoon’ biographical crime drama film premieres at San Sebastián International Film Festival 50 years ago today (Sep 20 1975)
Video: 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show' trailer
(Thursday, August 14, 1975, 10:00 a.m. British Summer Time) — The Rocky Horror Picture Show, a musical comedy horror film about a young engaged couple whose car breaks down in the rain near a castle where they seek a telephone to call for help, opened today at the Rialto Cinema on Coventry Street in London. Continue reading ‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show’ premieres in London 50 years ago this hour (Aug 14 1975)
Video: 'Jaws' trailer
(Friday, June 20, 1975, scheduled for 10:00 a.m. EDT) — Jaws, a thriller film about the sheriff of an island town who takes to the seas when a bloodthirsty shark invades the local waters, opened today across North America on 464 screens, including 409 in the United States. Continue reading ‘Jaws’ thriller film opens in New York City and 50 years ago this hour (June 20 1975)
Video: 'Nashville' trailer
(Wednesday, June 11, 1975, 12 noon EDT) — Nashville, a musical drama film about some country music stars who get caught up in tangled affairs and an independent’s political campaign, opened today at Cinema II theater, 1001 3rd Avenue in New York City. Continue reading ‘Nashville’ musical comedy drama film opens in New York City 50 years ago this hour (June 11 1975)
