Video: 'Ran' trailer
(Friday, May 31, 1985) — Ran, a Japanese-French jidaigeki epic film about how an aging lord’s decision to retire brings out the worst in his sons, was previewed today at the Tokyo International Film Festival. Continue reading ‘Ran’ epic historical action drama previewed at Tokyo International Film Festival 40 years ago today (May 31 1985)
Video: 'James Bond Day in The City - This Forgotten Day in S.F.'
(Wednesday, May 22, 1985, scheduled for 7:15 p.m. PDT) — James Bond is pitted against Max Zorin, who plans to destroy California’s Silicon Valley, in A View to a Kill, which premiered today in San Francisco at the Palace of Fine Arts. Continue reading James Bond feature film ‘A View to a Kill’ premieres in San Francisco 40 years ago this hour (May 22 1985)
(Saturday, May 18, 1985) — “Don’t You (Forget About Me)” by Simple Minds peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Don’t You (Forget About Me)’ by Simple Minds peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago today (May 18 1985)
(Saturday, May 11, 1985) — “Crazy for You” by Madonna peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Crazy for You’ by Madonna peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago today (May 11 1985)
(Saturday, May 11, 1985) — “New Attitude” by Patti LaBelle peaked at #17 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘New Attitude’ by Patti LaBelle peaks at #17 in USA 40 years ago today (May 11 1985)
(Saturday, March 23, 1985) — “Only the Young” by Journey peaked at #9 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Only the Young’ by Journey peaks at #9 in USA 40 years ago today (Mar 23 1985)
(Saturday, February 16, 1985) — “Neutron Dance” by The Pointer Sisters peaked at #6 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks.
Video: 'Purple Rose of Cairo - Official Trailer - Woody Allen Movie'
(Saturday, January 26, 1985, scheduled for 6:00 p.m. MST) — The Purple Rose of Cairo, a romantic fantasy comedy film about a movie character who steps off the screen and into the life of his biggest fan, premiered tonight at the Egyptian Theatre during the U.S. Film Festival in Park City, Utah . Continue reading Woody Allen’s ‘The Purple Rose of Cairo’ premieres at U.S. Film Festival 40 years ago this hour (Jan 26 1985)
Video: 'The Falcon and the Snowman' trailer
(Friday, January 25, 1985, 12:30 p.m. EST) — The Falcon and the Snowman, a spy film about two angry young Americans who sell national secrets to the Soviets, opened today in U.S. theaters (including the Coronet in New York City). Continue reading ‘The Falcon and the Snowman’ released in the U.S. 40 years ago this hour (Jan 25 1985)
Video: 'Water' trailer
(Friday, January 18, 1985) — Water, a comedy film about five criminals who are recruited by a mysterious underworld figure to stop a drug transaction, premiered today at the Odeon Cinema in London. Continue reading ‘Water’ featuring partial Beatles reunion opens in London 40 years ago today (Jan 18 1985)
