Video: 'The Impostors' trailer
(Monday, May 18, 1998) — The Impostors, an American farce motion picture about two out-of-work actors who accidentally stowaway on a ship to hide from a drunken, belligerent lead actor who has sworn to kill them for belittling his talents, premiered today at the Cannes Film Festival. Continue reading ‘The Impostors’ premieres at Cannes Film Festival 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 18 1998)
Video: '1998 Oscars' (20 videos)
(Monday, March 23, 1998, 6:00 p.m.-9:47 p.m. PST) — Titanic, an American epic romance-disaster film about lovers from opposite sides of the tracks who find their love tested during the maiden voyage of the doomed ocean liner, won 11 Oscars tonight at the 70th Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Director (James Cameron). Continue reading ‘Titanic’ wins Best Picture at Oscars 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 23 1998)
(Saturday, February 28, 1998) — “My Heart Will Go On” by Céline Dion peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 Singles chart for two consecutive weeks (Feb. 28, Mar. 7, 1998). Continue reading ‘My Heart Will Go On’ by Céline Dion peaks at #1 in USA 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 28 1998)
Video: 'The Big Lebowski' trailer
(Sunday, February 15, 1998) — The Big Lebowski, an American crime comedy film about a pothead bowler who is mistaken for a deadbeat philanthropist, premiered today at the Berlin International Film Festival. Continue reading ‘The Big Lebowski’ premieres in Berlin 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 15 1998)
Video: 'Life Is Beautiful' trailer
(Saturday, December 20, 1997) — An Italian Jew’s sense of humor is his only hope when he and his family are put into a concentration camp in Life Is Beautiful, an Italian comedy-drama film that was released today in Italy. Continue reading ‘Life Is Beautiful’ released in Italy 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 20 1997)
Video: 'Tomorrow Never Dies' trailer
(Tuesday, December 9, 1997) — Tomorrow Never Dies, the eighteenth spy film in the James Bond series to be produced by Eon Productions, , and the second to star Pierce Brosnan as the fictional MI6 agent James Bond, premiered tonight at the Odeon Leicester Square in London. Continue reading James Bond film ‘Tomorrow Never Dies’ premieres 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 9 1997)
Video: 'Good Will Hunting' trailer
(Tuesday, December 2, 1997) — Good Will Hunting, an American drama film about a child abuse survivor who reveals a surprising genius for mathematics, premiered today at the Mann Bruin Theatre in Westwood, California. Continue reading ‘Good Will Hunting’ premieres in Westwood, California 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 2 1997)
Video: 'Deconstructing Harry' trailer
(Tuesday, August 26, 1997) — Deconstructing Harry, a comedy film about the turmoil in the erotic and creative life of immature New York writer Harry Block, premiered today at the Venice Film Festival in Italy. Continue reading ‘Deconstructing Harry’ premieres at Venice Film Festival 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 26 1997)
Video: 'Princess Mononoke' trailer
(Saturday, July 12, 1997) — Princess Mononoke, a Japanese epic historical fantasy anime film that follows the young Emishi prince Ashitaka’s involvement in a struggle between the gods of a forest and the humans who consume its resources, was released today in Japan. Continue reading ‘Princess Mononoke’ released in Japan 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (July 12 1997)
Video: 'Paul McCartney - Young Boy #2 (1997)'
(Monday, June 16, 1997) — The second version of Paul McCartney’s “Young Boy” video, the fifth track on his new album Flaming Pie, was mastered today. Continue reading Paul McCartney’s ‘Young Boy’ video (version 2) mastered 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 16 1997)
