Video: 'Pan's Labyrinth' trailer
(Saturday, May 27, 2006) — Pan’s Labyrinth, a Spanish-Mexican dark fantasy film that centers on Ofelia, a lonely and dreamy child living with her mother and adoptive father, premiered today at the Cannes Film Festival. Continue reading ‘Pan’s Labyrinth’ premieres at Cannes Film Festival 20 years ago today (May 27 2006)
Video: 'An Inconvenient Truth' trailer
(Wednesday, May 24, 2006, 10:40 a.m. EDT) — An Inconvenient Truth, a documentary film directed by Davis Guggenheim about former U.S. Vice President Al Gore’s campaign to educate citizens about global warming, went into limited release today, opening this morning at AMC Lincoln Square 13 at 1998 Broadway in Manhattan (it had premiered Jan. 24, 2006, at the Sundance Film Festival). Continue reading ‘An Inconvenient Truth’ goes into limited release 20 years ago this hour (May 24 2006)
Video: 'New James Bond'
(Friday, October 14, 2005) — Ending more than a year of speculation, actor Daniel Craig was finally unveiled as the sixth cinematic James Bond today on a Royal Marine speedboat on the Thames in London, promising to bring a grittier edge to the iconic role.
Video: 'Match Point' trailer
(Thursday, May 12, 2005, 7:30 p.m. Central European Summer Time) — Match Point, a drama film about a former tennis pro who falls for a femme-fatal type who happens to be dating his friend and soon-to-be brother-in-law, premiered today at the Cannes Film Festival. Continue reading Woody Allen’s ‘Match Point’ premieres at Cannes Film Festival 20 years ago this hour (May 12 2005)
Video: 'Sin City' trailer
(Monday, March 28, 2005) — Sin City, a neo-noir crime thriller anthology film which tells the story of three different people caught up in violent corruption in the town of Basin City, premiered today in Westwood, California.
Directed by Frank Miller, Robert Rodriguez and Quentin Tarantino, the film starred Bruce Willis, Mickey Rourke, Clive Owen, Benicio del Toro, Jessica Alba, Brittany Murphy and Elijah Wood.
(Saturday, September 6, 2003) — “Shake Ya Tailfeather” by Nelly, P. Diddy and Murphy Lee peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for the first of four consecutive weeks (Sep. 6/13/20/27, 2003). Continue reading ‘Shake Ya Tailfeather’ by Nelly, P. Diddy and Murphy Lee peaks at #1 in USA 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 6 2003)
Video: 'Anything Else' trailer
(Wednesday, August 27, 2003) — Anything Else, an American romantic comedy film about an older guy who guides younger guy through a messy and hilarious love story, premiered today at the Venice Film Festival. Continue reading Woody Allen’s ‘Anything Else’ romantic comedy film premieres at Venice Film Festival 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 27 2003)
Video: 'Die Another Day' trailer
(Monday, November 18, 2002, 8:00 p.m. GMT) — Die Another Day, the twentieth spy film in the James Bond series produced by Eon Productions, premiered tonight at the 56th Royal Film Performance, a fundraising event held in aid of The Film and TV Charity. Continue reading World premiere for James Bond spy film ‘Die Another Day’ held at Royal Albert Hall in London 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 18 2002)
(Saturday, November 9, 2002) — “Lose Yourself” by Eminem peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for the first of 12 weeks (Nov. 9/16/23/30, Dec. 7/14/21/28, 2002, Jan. 4/11/18/25, 2003). Continue reading ‘Lose Yourself’ by Eminem peaks at #1 in USA 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 9 2002)
Video: 'Hollywood Ending' trailer
(Friday, May 3, 2002, 10:15 a.m. EDT) — Hollywood Ending, a film about a once-famous film director who suffers hysterical blindness due to the intense pressure of directing, opened today at Loews Lincoln Square on the Upper West Side of Manhattan in New York City. Continue reading Woody Allen’s ‘Hollywood Ending’ comedy film opens in New York 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 3 2002)
