A Christmas Story (1983) has become a Christmas classic and one of America’s favorite traditions over the years, starring Peter Billingsley as youngster Ralphie Parker. Ralphie’s story begins as many Christmas stories do, he’s just a kid with a dream. Unfortunately for Ralphie, what he wants most in this world is a forbidden Christmas present, …
Stanley Kubrick’s The Shining which was released in 1980 has become an iconic horror movie loved by many – even if not by the author who wrote the original novel it was inspired by. Based on the novel of the same name by Stephen King, the movie features several notable locations to establish the sinister …
The Truman Show (1998) is a psychological science fiction drama, starring Jim Carrey as the unsuspecting star of a reality television show, Truman Burbank. Truman’s story begins on a seemingly normal day in his home town, Seahaven, however, he’s about to discover that his life and everyone in it are not as they seem. When …
Made in 1985, House is an American comedy film that was directed by Chicago-born Steve Miner and produced by Sean S. Cunningham, who both frequently worked together. Notable stars include Kay Lenz, Richard Moll, and George Wendt. Wondering where it was filmed? Read on to discover! House follows the story of author Roger Cobb (played …
As Good as It Gets is a 1997 American romantic comedy film starring Jack Nicholson and directed by James L. Brooks, who co-wrote it with Mark Andrus. The film was a box office hit, and upon its release in theaters on December 23, 1997, it grossed $314.1 million on a $50 million budget. Nicholson plays …
Pretty woman, walkin’ down the street, pretty woman, the kind I’d like to meet… Inspired by Verdi’s opera La Traviata, Garry Marshall’s rom-com about a hardy sex worker desperate for her own happy ending has been a popular choice at girl’s nights and sleepovers since it was released in 1990. With a whopping $14 million …
Opening Credit Deer Chase – Silver Falls State Park, Oregon Officially inaugurated into the Oregon Film Trail, the fifteenth sign is found in Silver Falls State Park, where that gorgeous deer in the movie’s first scene was frolicking around and being hunted – what a sneaky little metaphor! It was also the filming location for …
Adventureland is a coming of age, teenage comedy from 2009. The movie was set and centered around a summer at a theme park known as Adventureland. It focuses mainly on the inner machinations of the lives of the young, high school/college aged ‘carnies’. The main protagonist of the film recently graduated James Brennan (played by …
Enter your text here… Under Siege is an American action thriller film that was released in 1992, and directed by Andrew Davis. It stars Steven Seagal, who plays an ex-Navy SEAL, and Tommy Lee Jones, who plays as the leader of a group of mercenaries. The entire film is set on the U.S. Navy Battleship …
This is a comedic musical drama from America, released in 1990. It was written, produced, and directed by Spike Lee. He also starred in the movie, alongside Wesley Snipes and Denzel Washington. It was the penultimate film that actor Robin Harris starred in prior to his death. The movie was released 5 months after he …
