Category Archives: Movies 1980s

Woody Allen’s ‘Blue Jasmine’ comedy-drama film premieres in New York City 10 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 22 2013)

1980s, Movies 1980s, Woody Allen


Video: 'Blue Jasmine' trailer

(Monday, July 22, 2013) — Blue Jasmine, an American comedy-drama film about a rich Manhattan socialite who falls on hard times and has to move into her working-class sister’s apartment in San Francisco, premiered tonight at the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, on 53rd Street between Fifth and Sixth Avenues. Continue reading Woody Allen’s ‘Blue Jasmine’ comedy-drama film premieres in New York City 10 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 22 2013) →

Woody Allen’s ‘Zelig’ mockumentary film opens in New York City 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 15 1983)

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Video: 'Zelig' trailer/clips

(Friday, July 15, 1983, 12:00 p.m. EDT) — Zelig, an American mockumentary about Leonard Zelig, a nondescript enigma, who, apparently out of his desire to fit in and be liked, unwittingly takes on the characteristics of strong personalities around him, opened today at the Beekman Theatre on the Upper East Side of the Manhattan borough of New York City. Continue reading Woody Allen’s ‘Zelig’ mockumentary film opens in New York City 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 15 1983) →

James Bond spy film ‘Octopussy’ premieres in London 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 6 1983)

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Video: 'Octopussy' trailer

(Monday, June 6, 1983, guests required to be seated by 7:45 p.m. British Summer Time) — A fake Fabergé egg and a fellow agent’s death leads James Bond to uncover an international jewel smuggling operation in Octopussy, the thirteenth in the James Bond spy film series produced by Eon Productions, which premiered tonight at London’s Odeon Leicester Square with Prince Charles and Diana, Princess of Wales in attendance. Continue reading James Bond spy film ‘Octopussy’ premieres in London 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 6 1983) →

‘Flashdance… What a Feeling’ by Irene Cara peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 28 1983)

1980s, Movies 1980s, Popular Music 1980s

(Saturday, May 28, 1983) — “Flashdance… What a Feeling” by Irene Cara peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for six weeks (May 28, June 4/11/18/25, July 2, 1983). Continue reading ‘Flashdance… What a Feeling’ by Irene Cara peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 28 1983) →

‘Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi’ premieres in New York City 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 9 1983)

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Video: 'Return of the Jedi' trailer

(Monday, May 9, 1983, 7:30 p.m. EDT) — After rescuing Han Solo from the palace of Jabba the Hutt, the Rebels attempt to destroy the Second Death Star, while Luke Skywalker tries to bring his father back to the Light Side of the Force in Return of the Jedi (also known as Star Wars: Episode VI – Return of the Jedi), premiered tonight at the Lowes Astor Plaza Theater in Times Square in Midtown Manhattan in New York City. Continue reading ‘Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi’ premieres in New York City 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 9 1983) →

World premiere of ‘Gandhi’ period biographical film held in New Delhi 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 30 1982)

1980s, Movies 1980s


Video: 'Gandhi' trailer

(Tuesday, November 30, 1982, evening India Standard Time) — Gandhi, a period biographical film based on the life of Mahatma Gandhi, the leader of nonviolent non-cooperative Indian independence movement against the British Empire during the 20th century, had its world premiere today in New Delhi. Continue reading World premiere of ‘Gandhi’ period biographical film held in New Delhi 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 30 1982) →