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On This Day August 9 1989 – The Abyss Premiered in Theaters
On this day August 9 1989, The Abyss premiered in theaters, bringing audiences one of the most visually daring science fiction films of the decade. Directed by James Cameron, the movie explored deep sea tension, human endurance, and a mysterious intelligence lurking beneath the ocean. The story...- Pete
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On This Day July 21 1989 – Do the Right Thing Premiered in Theaters
On this day July 21 1989, Do the Right Thing premiered in theaters and immediately sparked powerful conversations about race, identity, and justice in America. Written, directed, and produced by Spike Lee, the film was set during the hottest day of the year in a Brooklyn neighborhood where...- Pete
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On This Day July 21 1989 – UHF Premiered in Theaters
On this day July 21 1989, UHF premiered in theaters and gave Weird Al Yankovic his first and only leading role in a feature film. The offbeat comedy followed George Newman, a daydreaming underachiever who suddenly finds himself running a struggling UHF television station. What followed was a...- Pete
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On This Day July 21 1989 – When Harry Met Sally Premiered in Theaters
On this day July 21 1989, When Harry Met Sally premiered in theaters and instantly redefined what a romantic comedy could be. Directed by Rob Reiner and written by Nora Ephron, the film starred Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan as two opposites navigating the complexities of love, friendship, and...- Pete
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On This Day: July 14, 1989 – Licence to Kill Premiered in Theaters
On this day July 14, 1989, Licence to Kill premiered in theaters. Directed by John Glen and starring Timothy Dalton as James Bond, the sixteenth film in the iconic spy franchise took a darker and more personal turn. It also featured Carey Lowell, Robert Davi, and a young Benicio del Toro in one...- Pete
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On This Day: July 7, 1989 - Lethal Weapon 2 Premiered in Theaters
On this day July 7, 1989, Lethal Weapon 2 premiered in theaters and brought back the explosive chemistry between Mel Gibson and Danny Glover as detectives Riggs and Murtaugh. Directed by Richard Donner, the sequel picked up with the mismatched duo now dealing with South African diplomats using...- Pete
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