Category Archives: Movies 1980s

‘This Is Spinal Tap’ opens in U.S. theaters 30 years ago today (Mar 2 1984)


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(Friday, March 2, 1984)This Is Spinal Tap, a rock music mockumentary about the wild personal behavior and musical pretensions of hard rock and heavy metal musical bands, opened today in the U.S. Continue reading ‘This Is Spinal Tap’ opens in U.S. theaters 30 years ago today (Mar 2 1984)

‘Silkwood’ opens in U.S. theaters 30 years ago today (12/14/1983)


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(Wednesday, December 14, 1983)Silkwood, a drama film about a labor union activist who died in a suspicious car accident while investigating alleged wrongdoing at the Kerr-McGee plutonium plant where she worked, opened today at Loew’s Tower East in New York City. Continue reading ‘Silkwood’ opens in U.S. theaters 30 years ago today (12/14/1983)

‘Sudden Impact’ premieres in New York City 30 years ago today (1983)


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(Thursday, December 8, 1983)Sudden Impact, a thriller about a rape victim who exacts revenge on her aggressors in the fourth film in the Dirty Harry series, premiered today in New York City. Continue reading ‘Sudden Impact’ premieres in New York City 30 years ago today (1983)

‘Terms of Endearment’ premieres in New York City 30 years ago today (1983)


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(Sunday, November 20, 1983)Terms of Endearment, a comedy-drama film which covers 30 years of the relationship between Aurora Greenway and her daughter Emma, premiered today in New York City. Continue reading ‘Terms of Endearment’ premieres in New York City 30 years ago today (1983)

James Bond film ‘Never Say Never Again’ premieres in Los Angeles 30 years ago today (1983)


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(Thursday, October 6, 1983) — A SPECTRE agent has stolen two American nuclear warheads, and James Bond must find their targets before they are detonated in Never Say Never Again, which premiered today in Los Angeles. Continue reading James Bond film ‘Never Say Never Again’ premieres in Los Angeles 30 years ago today (1983)

George Harrison interviewed for ‘Film ’83’ 30 years ago today (1983)


(Monday, September 12, 1983) — An interview with ex-Beatle George Harrison was aired today on the BBC1 show Film ’83, shot on location in Henley about his new Handmade movie Bullshot starring Billy Connolly (click here to download and watch).

McCartney films secret street gig for ‘Broad Street’ film 30 years ago today (1983)


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(Saturday, July 16, 1983, early hours of the morning) — Ex-Beatle Paul McCartney, in disguise, was secretly filmed performing today outside London’s Leicester Square tube station, near the Talk Of The Town, in London, 10 days before completing principal photography for the movie Give My Regards To Broad Street. The film, directed by Peter Webb, was written and starred McCartney.

‘James Bond: The First 21 Years’ debuts on ITV 30 years ago today (1983)


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(Friday, May 27, 1983)James Bond: The First 21 Years, a documentary designed to promote the upcoming release of the film Octopussy, premiered today on ITV in the UK. The program featured many celebrities, including former Beatle Paul McCartney (on part 3 at 7:30). Continue reading ‘James Bond: The First 21 Years’ debuts on ITV 30 years ago today (1983)

McCartney completes ‘Silly Love Songs’ scene for ‘Broad Street’ film 30 years ago today (1983)


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(Saturday, May 7, 1983) — Ex-Beatle Paul McCartney completes filming of the “Silly Love Songs” scene today at Elstree Studios in Borehamwood, England, for the movie Give My Regards To Broad Street. The film, directed by Peter Webb, was written and starred McCartney.

McCartney films ‘Ballroom Dancing’ scenes for ‘Broad Street’ film 30 years ago today (1983)


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(Friday, April 22, 1983) — Ex-Beatles Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr filmed the “Ballroom Dancing” scenes today at Elstree Studios in Borehamwood, England, for the movie Give My Regards To Broad Street. The film, directed by Peter Webb, was written and starred McCartney.