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  1. On This Day August 10 1988 – Clean and Sober Premiered in Theaters

    On This Day August 10 1988 – Clean and Sober Premiered in Theaters

    On this day August 10 1988, Clean and Sober premiered in theaters. This powerful drama marked a turning point in Michael Keaton’s career, showcasing his range in a serious role after a string of comedies. He portrayed Daryl Poynter, a successful but self-destructive real estate agent whose life...
  2. On This Day August 5 1988 – The Rescue Premiered In Theaters

    On This Day August 5 1988 – The Rescue Premiered In Theaters

    On this day August 5 1988, The Rescue premiered in theaters, delivering a kid powered military style action adventure with a patriotic edge. The film followed a group of teenagers who embark on a daring mission to rescue their Navy SEAL fathers after they are captured and imprisoned in North...
  3. On This Day August 5 1988 – Vibes Premiered In Theaters

    On This Day August 5 1988 – Vibes Premiered In Theaters

    On this day August 5 1988, Vibes premiered in theaters, offering a quirky mix of adventure, comedy, and the supernatural. Starring Cyndi Lauper in her feature film debut alongside Jeff Goldblum, the movie followed two psychics on a wild journey through the mountains of Ecuador in search of a...
  4. On This Day August 5 1988 – The Blob Premiered In Theaters

    On This Day August 5 1988 – The Blob Premiered In Theaters

    On this day August 5 1988, The Blob premiered in theaters, bringing a brutal and visually intense remake of the 1958 sci fi horror film to a new generation. Directed by Chuck Russell and co written by Frank Darabont, the film took the original premise of a growing mass consuming everything in...
  5. On This Day July 22 1988 – Mr. North Premiered in Theaters

    On This Day July 22 1988 – Mr. North Premiered in Theaters

    On this day July 22 1988, Mr. North premiered in theaters, offering a gentle and charming story set in 1920s Newport, Rhode Island. Directed by Danny Huston and based on the novel by Thornton Wilder, the film starred Anthony Edwards as Theophilus North, a curious and kind young man who takes on...
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  6. On This Day July 22 1988 – Big Top Pee Wee Premiered in Theaters

    On This Day July 22 1988 – Big Top Pee Wee Premiered in Theaters

    On this day July 22 1988, Big Top Pee Wee premiered in theaters as the follow up to the beloved cult hit Pee Wee’s Big Adventure. Directed by Randal Kleiser, the film once again starred Paul Reubens as Pee Wee Herman, this time trading his familiar suburban world for life on a farm that gets...
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  7. On This Day July 22 1988 – Caddyshack II Premiered in Theaters

    On This Day July 22 1988 – Caddyshack II Premiered in Theaters

    On this day July 22 1988, Caddyshack II premiered in theaters as the sequel to one of the most beloved comedies of the early 1980s. Directed by Allan Arkush, the film attempted to recapture the outrageous spirit of the original, but this time with a mostly new cast and a very different tone...
  8. On This Day July 20, 1988 – Midnight Run Premiered in Theaters

    On This Day July 20, 1988 – Midnight Run Premiered in Theaters

    On this day July 20, 1988, Midnight Run premiered in theaters and delivered one of the most entertaining action comedies of the late 80s. Directed by Martin Brest, the film starred Robert De Niro and Charles Grodin in a perfect odd couple pairing that blended high energy chase scenes with sharp...
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  9. On This Day: July 15, 1988 – A Fish Called Wanda Premiered in Los Angeles

    On This Day: July 15, 1988 – A Fish Called Wanda Premiered in Los Angeles

    On this day July 15, 1988, the comedy crime film A Fish Called Wanda premiered in Los Angeles ahead of its wider release later that month. Directed by Charles Crichton and co written by star John Cleese, the film brought together a brilliant cast including Jamie Lee Curtis, Kevin Kline, and...
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  10. On This Day: July 15, 1988 – Die Hard Premiered in Theaters

    On This Day: July 15, 1988 – Die Hard Premiered in Theaters

    On this day July 15, 1988, the action thriller Die Hard premiered in theaters. Directed by John McTiernan and starring Bruce Willis in his breakout film role, the movie introduced audiences to New York cop John McClane and redefined the action genre for an entire generation. The cast also...
  11. On This Day: July 13, 1988 – The Dead Pool Premiered in Theaters

    On This Day: July 13, 1988 – The Dead Pool Premiered in Theaters

    On this day July 13, 1988, The Dead Pool premiered in theaters. Directed by Buddy Van Horn, this was the fifth and final film in the Dirty Harry series starring Clint Eastwood as the iconic Inspector Harry Callahan. With a budget of 31 million dollars and a box office return of 37.9 million, the...
  12. On This Day: July 8, 1988 - It Couldn't Happen Here Premiered in Theaters

    On This Day: July 8, 1988 - It Couldn't Happen Here Premiered in Theaters

    On this day July 8, 1988, It Couldn't Happen Here premiered in theaters, offering fans of the Pet Shop Boys a surreal and cinematic experience that blended music, visual storytelling, and abstract symbolism. Directed by Jack Bond, the film starred Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe alongside Joss...
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  13. On This Day: July 8, 1988 - Arthur 2 On the Rocks Premiered in Theaters

    On This Day: July 8, 1988 - Arthur 2 On the Rocks Premiered in Theaters

    On this day July 8, 1988, Arthur 2 On the Rocks premiered in theaters, bringing back Dudley Moore as the lovable, boozy millionaire Arthur Bach. Directed by Bud Yorkin, the sequel continued the story of Arthur and Linda, played by Liza Minnelli, as they navigated marriage, adoption, and Arthur’s...
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  14. On This Day: July 6, 1988 - Short Circuit 2 Premiered in Theaters

    On This Day: July 6, 1988 - Short Circuit 2 Premiered in Theaters

    On this day July 6, 1988, Short Circuit 2 premiered in theaters and brought back Johnny Five for another round of misadventure, this time in the big city. Directed by Kenneth Johnson, the sequel followed the lovable robot as he explored New York City and found himself caught between street...
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  15. On This Day: July 6, 1988 - License to Drive Premiered in Theaters

    On This Day: July 6, 1988 - License to Drive Premiered in Theaters

    On this day July 6, 1988, License to Drive premiered in theaters and delivered a wild teen comedy led by Corey Haim and Corey Feldman at the peak of their popularity. Directed by Greg Meeman in his film directing debut, the movie followed Les Anderson, a high school student who fails his driving...
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