Happy Fortieth Anniversary, “Terms of Endearment!”
Forty years ago today, writer James L. Brooks made one of the most impressive directorial debuts in film history when he brought Larry McMurtry‘s novel “Terms of Endearment” to the…
Happy Tenth Anniversary, “Nebraska!”
Nebraska is the 2013 film from Alexander Payne. It tells the story of Woody Grant (Dern), an aging alcoholic taking a trip from Montana to Nebraska with his estranged son David…
“A Cry in the Dark” at 35: Remembering the Innocent
Like many subtle, serious explorations of the darker sides of humanity, Fred Schepisi's ''Cry in the Dark,'' though critically well-received upon its release, was a commercial leper. Now, even the…
Happy Twentieth Anniversary, “Elf!”
Elf was released 20 years ago, on Nov. 7, 2003. Directed by Jon Favreau and written by David Berenbaum, it tells the story of Buddy the elf, who is in…
Happy Thirtieth Anniversary, “The Remains of the Day!”
The Remains of the Day is a 1993 drama film adapted from the Booker Prize-winning 1989 novel of the same name by Kazuo Ishiguro. The film was directed by James…
Happy Fortieth Anniversary, “Testament!”
Forty years ago today, Lynne Littman’s Testament was released. Testament is a 1983 drama film based on a three-page story titled "The Last Testament" by Carol Amen (1933–1987), directed by…
LOS ANGELES - JANUARY 1: The Nanny, a CBS television situation comedy. Premiere episode aired November 3, 1993. Pictured is the cast, standing from left is Charles Shaughnessy (as Maxwell Sheffield), theatrical producer; Fran Drescher (as Fran Fine); Nicholle Tom (as Margaret 'Maggie' Sheffield) the teenage girl; Benjamin Salisbury (as Brighton Sheffield) the teenage boy. In front is Madeline Zima (as Grace Sheffield) the youngest girl. Originally broadcast January 1, 1997. (Photo by CBS via Getty Images)
Happy Thirtieth Anniversary, “The Nanny!”
This show was great, the cast was great, and she was our modern Lucille Ball.
Happy Thirtieth Anniversary, “The Piano!”
In 1993, Jane Campion made history when she became the first woman (and the first New Zealander) to receive the prestigious Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival. Influenced by Jane…
Happy Twentieth Birthday, “Wicked!”
Twenty years ago, the Broadway show Wicked debuted -- yes, it opened on Halloween. The show is based on Gregory Maguire 1995 novel Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked…
Happy Thirtieth Anniversary, “The Nightmare Before Christmas!”
The Nightmare Before Christmas is back in theaters now to commemorate its 30th anniversary. The film, directed by Henry Selick and produced by Tim Burton, was not a smash hit…