It's been awhile....but I'm back! And we are talking about Smile ( 2022 ) so get ready as we unpack this amazing new horror movie! DOn't worry, I also give you some updates on me, why I've been absent, gettin' nostalgic to get better, Pete & Pete and how it IS related to horror....by a well known actor...Grab your drinks and let's go!

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On May 24, 1991, the iconic action film "Thelma & Louise" was released in the United States. Directed by Ridley Scott and written by Callie Khouri, the movie starred Geena Davis and Susan Sarandon in the lead roles as two friends who embark on a road trip that takes a dramatic turn.The film was groundbreaking for its time, as it featured two strong female lead characters who defied traditional gender roles and societal expectations. Thelma and Louise's journey becomes a symbolic quest for freedom

On May 23, 1980, Stanley Kubrick's groundbreaking horror film "The Shining" was released in the United States. The film, based on the novel by Stephen King, starred Jack Nicholson as Jack Torrance, a writer who becomes the caretaker of the isolated Overlook Hotel during the winter season. As Jack descends into madness, his wife Wendy (played by Shelley Duvall) and their psychic son Danny (played by Danny Lloyd) become increasingly terrified."The Shining" is known for its iconic scenes, such as the

On May 22, 1980, the iconic horror film "The Shining," directed by Stanley Kubrick and starring Jack Nicholson and Shelley Duvall, was released in the United States. The movie, based on the novel by Stephen King, follows the story of Jack Torrance, a writer who becomes the caretaker of the isolated Overlook Hotel during its off-season. As Jack descends into madness, his psychic son, Danny, begins to experience terrifying visions, and the hotel's dark secrets come to light.The film is known for its

On May 21, 1980, Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back was released in theaters. This highly anticipated sequel to the groundbreaking 1977 film, Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope, was directed by Irvin Kershner and written by Leigh Brackett and Lawrence Kasdan, based on a story by George Lucas.The Empire Strikes Back is widely regarded as one of the greatest sequels in cinema history and a cornerstone of the Star Wars franchise. The film introduced iconic characters such as Yoda, Lando

On May 20th, 1980, Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back was released in theaters. This highly anticipated sequel to the groundbreaking Star Wars (1977) took the cinematic world by storm and is widely regarded as one of the greatest films ever made.Directed by Irvin Kershner and written by Leigh Brackett and Lawrence Kasdan, based on a story by George Lucas, The Empire Strikes Back continued the epic space opera saga. The film follows Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill) as he trains with Jedi

On May 19, 1999, Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace was released in theaters, marking the highly anticipated return of the Star Wars franchise after a 16-year hiatus. Directed by George Lucas, the film was the first installment of the prequel trilogy, which explored the events that led to the rise of Darth Vader and the fall of the Galactic Republic.The Phantom Menace introduced audiences to a young Obi-Wan Kenobi (played by Ewan McGregor) and his Jedi Master, Qui-Gon Jinn (Liam Neeson), as

On May 18, 1980, a groundbreaking film premiered at the Cannes Film Festival, forever changing the landscape of cinema and popular culture. That film was "The Empire Strikes Back," the highly anticipated sequel to the 1977 blockbuster "Star Wars."Directed by Irvin Kershner and written by Leigh Brackett and Lawrence Kasdan, "The Empire Strikes Back" continued the epic space opera saga created by George Lucas. The film took audiences on a thrilling journey across the galaxy, introducing iconic new

On May 17, 1980, Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back, the highly-anticipated sequel to the groundbreaking 1977 film Star Wars, was released in theaters. Directed by Irvin Kershner and written by Leigh Brackett and Lawrence Kasdan, based on a story by George Lucas, the film continued the epic space saga that captivated audiences worldwide.The Empire Strikes Back introduced new iconic characters such as Yoda, the wise Jedi Master who trains Luke Skywalker in the ways of the Force, and Lando Calrissian,

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On May 16, 1929, the first Academy Awards ceremony was held at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel in Los Angeles, California. The event, organized by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS), was a private dinner attended by around 270 people, and tickets cost $5 (equivalent to about $80 in 2025).The ceremony lasted just 15 minutes, and the winners had been announced three months earlier. The first Best Picture award, then called "Outstanding Picture," went to the silent film "Wings"

On May 15, 1941, the iconic American film "Citizen Kane" premiered at the RKO Palace Theatre in New York City. Directed by Orson Welles, who also co-wrote, produced, and starred in the film, "Citizen Kane" is widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential films in cinema history.The film tells the story of Charles Foster Kane, a wealthy and influential newspaper publisher whose life is examined through a series of flashbacks after his death. The film's innovative storytelling

On May 14, 1998, the iconic movie "Godzilla" premiered in theaters across the United States. Directed by Roland Emmerich and starring Matthew Broderick, Jean Reno, and Hank Azaria, this American remake of the classic Japanese monster film series brought the gigantic, prehistoric sea monster to life in a modern setting.The plot revolves around a giant reptilian monster, mutated by nuclear testing in the South Pacific, that makes its way to New York City, causing massive destruction and chaos. The

On May 13, 1999, the groundbreaking science fiction film "The Matrix" was released in theaters. Directed by the Wachowski siblings, the movie starred Keanu Reeves as Neo, a computer hacker who discovers that the world he lives in is actually a simulated reality created by machines to keep humans under control.The film's innovative visual effects, including the iconic "bullet time" sequences, revolutionized the way action scenes were filmed and paved the way for a new era of special effects in

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On May 12, 1958, Alfred Hitchcock's psychological thriller "Vertigo" premiered in San Francisco, California. The film, starring James Stewart and Kim Novak, tells the story of a former police detective who suffers from acrophobia (fear of heights) and becomes obsessed with a woman he is hired to follow."Vertigo" is considered one of Hitchcock's masterpieces and a classic of cinema history. The film is renowned for its innovative camera techniques, such as the "dolly zoom" effect (also known as the

On May 11, 1927, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) was founded in Los Angeles, California. The organization was established by 36 influential figures in the film industry, including actors, directors, writers, technicians, and producers. The primary goal of the Academy was to advance the arts and sciences of motion pictures and to recognize outstanding achievements in the film industry.One of the most famous contributions of the Academy is the annual Academy Awards, also known

On May 10th, 1869, the Golden Spike ceremony marked the completion of the First Transcontinental Railroad in the United States. This historic event connected the East and West coasts of the country by rail, revolutionizing transportation and commerce. The ceremony took place at Promontory Summit, Utah Territory (now Promontory, Utah), where the Union Pacific and Central Pacific Railroads met.The event was witnessed by a crowd of over 500 people, including railroad officials, workers, and

Film di mezzanotte: Nekromantik - Jörg Buttgereit (1987)“Quickies - appunti di mezzanotte sul cinema dimenticato” è un podcast prodotto da RKH Studio, ideato e scritto da Roberta Stefanini per Déjàvu, un magazine di cultura cinematografica.Sound design a cura di Manuel MossoGraphic design a cura di Matteo PorcellaContatti:roberta.stefanini@rkhstudio.comSegui DÉJÀVU su:INSTAGRAMTIK TOKLA NOSTRA PLAYLISTSegui Roberta Stefanini e RKH Studio su Instagram:ROBERTARKHFonti della puntata: “Sex and Violence