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56 Years Ago Today: 'Patton' Premieres in New York, Capturing the Essence of a WWII Icon
4+ hour, 58+ min ago (925+ words) Today marks the 56th anniversary of a pivotal moment in cinematic history: the premiere of the epic biographical film Patton at the Criterion Theatre in New York City on February 4, 1970. Directed by Franklin J. Schaffner and starring the inimitable George C. Scott in…...
32 Years Ago Today: Steven Spielberg’s Schindler’s List First Premiered
2+ mon, 3+ day ago (551+ words) On November 30, 1993exactly thirty-two years ago todaySteven Spielberg's Schindler's List held its world premiere at a few blocks from the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, D.C. The black-and-white historical drama, photographed almost entirely by Janusz Kami'ski in stark monochrome, arrived…...
Streaming Picks for Veterans Day: 5 Movies That Honor Service and Sacrifice
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (824+ words) Here are five unforgettable movies to stream this Veterans Day: Directed by Mel Gibson, Hacksaw Ridge tells the astonishing true story of Desmond Doss, a U.S. Army medic and devout pacifist who served during World War II without ever firing a…...
87 Years Ago: Orson Welles' "War of the Worlds" Broadcast Sparks Legendary Panic Across America
3+ mon, 4+ day ago (720+ words) On this day in 1938, a seemingly innocuous radio drama transformed into one of the most infamous media events in history. The Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS) aired an adaptation of H.G. Wells" science fiction classic The War of the Worlds, directed and…...
27 Years Ago Today "Saving Private Ryan" Was Released: A Look Back at Spielberg’s WWII Epic
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (898+ words) Today marks the 27th anniversary of the release of Saving Private Ryan, the groundbreaking World War II film directed by Steven Spielberg, which hit theaters on July 24, 1998. Starring Tom Hanks, Edward Burns, and Matt Damon, the film redefined the war movie…...
Family Entertainment Television Honors WWII’s 80th Anniversary With Classic Film Tributes on FETV and FMC
9+ mon, 2+ week ago (439+ words) Cord cutters looking for meaningful, history-packed programming this spring and fall can turn to Family Entertainment Television. The parent company of FETV and FMC has announced a special programming event titled Salute to Service to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the…...