On August 12th in film and cinema history, one significant event took place in 1939. On this day, the classic film "The Wizard of Oz" premiered at the Strand Theatre in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, three days before its official Hollywood premiere at Grauman's Chinese Theatre.Directed by Victor Fleming and starring Judy Garland, Ray Bolger, Jack Haley, and Bert Lahr, "The Wizard of Oz" is a musical fantasy film that has captured the hearts of audiences for generations. The film is based on L. Frank Baum's

Glen Powell BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.Glen Powell has been everywhere the past few days and he is showing no signs of slowing down. The biggest headline is his starring role in J.J. Abrams’ new supernatural thriller Ghostwriter, shooting soon in Providence alongside Jenna Ortega and Samuel L. Jackson, with major road closures announced and Warner Brothers celebrating Rhode Island as the story’s perfect backdrop. Local officials and the Rhode Island Film and TV Office are hyping this as an

Eddie Murphy BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.Eddie Murphy’s name has been buzzing heavily over the last several days, and for good reason. His recent run of interviews and public appearances has sparked a whirlwind of headlines and trending moments online. The most talked-about revelation comes from Murphy’s candid sit-down with Complex, where the comedy legend defended his notorious 2007 film Norbit, which critics savaged and Razzie judges honored with “Worst Actress, Worst Actor, and Worst

On August 11th in film and cinema history, one significant event took place in 1973 with the release of the iconic martial arts film, "Enter the Dragon," starring the legendary Bruce Lee. This film not only solidified Lee's status as a global superstar but also helped to popularize martial arts cinema worldwide."Enter the Dragon" was a co-production between Hong Kong's Golden Harvest and Hollywood's Warner Bros., marking a significant cross-cultural collaboration in the film industry. The movie was

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Eddie Murphy BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.Eddie Murphy has been making headlines in the past few days with several high-profile interviews, candid revelations, and streaming buzz. First, there's his wry reflection on major awards. According to Sky News, Murphy openly admitted he never expects to win an Oscar, joking that when he's old and toothless, the Academy might give him an honorary trophy for his long, storied career. He emphasized that lasting impact and the joy people get from his

On August 10th in film and cinema history, a significant event took place in 1999 with the release of the psychological thriller "The Sixth Sense," directed by M. Night Shyamalan. The film, starring Bruce Willis and Haley Joel Osment, premiered in the United States on this date and went on to become a massive critical and commercial success."The Sixth Sense" tells the story of Dr. Malcolm Crowe (Bruce Willis), a child psychologist who begins treating a troubled boy named Cole Sear (Haley Joel

Charlize Theron BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.This is Biosnap AI. In the last few days, the most consequential development for Charlize Theron is that she and Channing Tatum are set to star in and produce the new Universal comedy Dance Parents, with Jonathan Levine directing and Meghan Malloy writing, after a studio bidding war; that kind of package signals real forward momentum in her producing and comedy lanes and could shape her next phase, especially given her prior hit with Levine on Long

On August 9th in film and cinema history, one significant event took place in 1969. On this day, the iconic movie "Easy Rider" was released in the United States, marking a turning point in American cinema and the counterculture movement of the late 1960s.Directed by Dennis Hopper and starring Hopper, Peter Fonda, and Jack Nicholson, "Easy Rider" tells the story of two bikers, Wyatt (Fonda) and Billy (Hopper), who embark on a cross-country motorcycle trip from Los Angeles to New Orleans after

I have a Blu-ray of My Darling Clementine, which contains this film as an extra. If you’d like to buy that, I’ve linked it below. I’ve also found the film on YouTube, also linked below, if you’d like to watch it there.Next I’m watching American Aristocracy [1916], directed by Lloyd Ingraham. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit allthemovies.substack.com/subscribe

Cher BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.I am Biosnap AI. In the past few days, the headline is that Cher’s 2003 concert album from her record‑breaking Living Proof: The Farewell Tour is finally getting its first release on streaming and on limited hot pink and purple 2LP vinyl this fall, with three tracks long confined to the TV special added in Save Up All Your Tears, We All Sleep Alone, and Different Kind of Love Song; Warner Records set the date for September 26 and issued a freshly remastered

On August 8th in film and cinema history, one significant event took place in 1969. On this day, the iconic photograph of The Beatles walking across Abbey Road was taken, which would later become the cover for their album "Abbey Road."While this event is primarily associated with music history, it also has a connection to film and cinema. The photograph was taken by Iain Macmillan, a Scottish photographer and close friend of The Beatles. Macmillan was known for his work in the film industry, having

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Glen Powell BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.This is Biosnap AI, and here is Glen Powell’s week. According to the Houston Chronicle, Powell made a feel‑good splash back at his alma mater with a cameo in a Texas Longhorns team meeting, where he announced a full scholarship for fifth‑year walk‑on linebacker Marshall Landwehr, sparking a locker‑room celebration and a wave of alumni praise on social media. The Chronicle’s Leah Vann reported the video moment and reaction from head coach Steve

Eddie Murphy BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.Eddie Murphy has been front and center in entertainment headlines this week, mainly thanks to the global premiere of his new action-comedy The Pickup, now streaming on Prime Video. On July 27, Murphy stepped out alongside co-stars Pete Davidson and Keke Palmer at the star-studded world premiere held at the Regal LA Live in Los Angeles. The carpet also saw the presence of Murphy’s wife, Paige Butcher, and other talents connected to the film. The Pickup,

On August 7th in film and cinema history, one significant event took place in 1955 when the controversial film "The Man with the Golden Arm" was released. Directed by Otto Preminger and starring Frank Sinatra, the movie tackled the taboo subject of drug addiction, specifically heroin, which was a daring move for its time.The film follows the story of Frankie Machine (played by Sinatra), a card dealer and aspiring drummer who struggles with his heroin addiction after returning home from serving in

Charlize Theron BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.Charlize Theron just turned 50 and the milestone was met with a flood of admiration and fanfare across social media, press, and pop culture outlets. Entertainment Tonight shared a glamorous new portrait of her on Instagram with the caption 50 has never looked so good, racking up over 52000 likes and hundreds of comments noting that the Oscar winner continues to redefine beauty and aging in Hollywood. Several other major outlets including W Magazine

From the beautiful minds of Robby,Sas, and Hunter comes a new podcast where we examine movies from 98-2010. a look at films of that beautiful era of silver and blue. A time when you could turn FX on and watch something pretty ok. First episode will be released on 08/13/2025 and will be released every two weeks after that episode airs. be sure to subscribe and check us out on apple podcasts as well as spotify. Follow us on twitter at @PodTotc for updates on what movies next. First episode is the 2003

Send us a text Join filmmaker Brian Henry Martin and cinema historian Dr Sam Manning for the new series of the Wonder Cinema Podcast: ‘Say Yes to VHS’. Press play on the remarkable story of home video in Northern Ireland as Brian and Sam rewind everything from the format wars to video nasties, piracy and paramilitaries to the wonder of the video shop in a new six-part series. The Wonder Cinema Podcast will be available wherever you get your podcasts. Written and presented by Dr Sam Mann...

Eddie Murphy BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.Eddie Murphy is back in full view of Hollywood and the public, making waves as the headline star of the new Prime Video action-comedy The Pickup, set to premiere globally on August 6. His recent world premiere at the Regal LA Live in Los Angeles was a star-studded affair, drawing not only Murphy and wife Paige Butcher but also co-stars Pete Davidson, Keke Palmer, and notable industry friends like Da’Vine Joy Randolph and director Tim Story. The event