The King and I (1956)

Today marks the first use of videotape on TV in 1956.

Wikipedia.org Article for Videotape:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Videotape 

To celebrate this historic occasion, we're honoring one of the very first film titles to be offered as a VHS rental...

Trailer for the film on YouTube:



IMDB.com Entry on The King and I: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0049408/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1

Them! (1954)

On this day in 1951, the first underground atomic explosion took place in Frenchman Flat, New Mexico.

Wikipedia.org Article for Frenchman Flat:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frenchman_Flat 

Who knows what consequences we'll pay for that one. 

Oh, wait...

Trailer for the Film on YouTube:



IMDB.com Entry on Them!: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0047573/?ref_=fn_al_tt_3

War of the Worlds (1953)

Spacecraft Mariner 4 was launched on this day in 1964, forever making this RED PLANET DAY.

Information on Red Planet Day from TimeandDate.com:
https://www.timeanddate.com/holidays/fun/red-planet-day

There is no better classic film to watch on this day than ...

WAR OF THE WORLDS (1953)

Wikipedia.org Article for the Film:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_War_of_the_Worlds_(1953_film)

Join Chris as he looks back at this classic tale .....



Trailer for the Film on YouTube:


IMDB.com Entry on War of the Worlds: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0046534/?ref_=nv_sr_2

Digging Star Wars Entry on War of the Worlds: http://diggingstarwars.blogspot.com/2014/05/the-war-of-worlds-1897-1898-1938-1953.html

Enter the Dragon (1973)

Celebrate Bruce Lee's birthday with his classic...



Phil and Chris chat about Enter the Dragon and it's ties to the Star Wars universe in the very first Digging Star Wars featuring a guest! Listen to it...



IMDB.com Entry on Bruce Lee: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000045/?ref_=tt_ov_st_sm

IMDB.com Entry on Enter the Dragon: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0070034/?ref_=nv_sr_1

Digging Star Wars Blog Entry on Enter the Dragon: http://diggingstarwars.blogspot.com/2011/02/enter-dragon.html

GoldenEye (1995)

Happy Birthday, Tina Turner! Celebrate with her Bond song and our FILM OF THE DAY...



IMDB.com Entry on Tina Turner: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0877913/?ref_=nv_sr_1

IMDB.com Entry on GoldenEye: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0113189/?ref_=nv_sr_4

The Greatest Movie Ever Sold (2011)

Today is Buy Nothing Day. Yeah, some people call it Black Friday. Instead of fighting the crowd and searching for deals, make a leftover turkey sandwich and watch:



IMDB.com Entry on The Greatest Movie Ever Sold: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1743720/?ref_=nv_sr_1

Planes, Trains & Automobiles (1987)

Happy Thanksgiving! Hopefully, you got where you needed to be today whether or traveling by plane...

...trains and/or automobiles.


IMDB.com Entry on Planes, Trains & Automobiles: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0093748/?ref_=nv_sr_1

The Hangover (2009)

Our research shows that this day is the Biggest Party Night of the Year.  So...



IMDB.com Entry on The Hangover:
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1119646/?ref_=nv_sr_1

JFK (1991)

On this dark day in American History, President Kennedy was shot and killed in 1963.

Wikipedia.org Article for John F. Kennedy:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_F._Kennedy

Today's Film of the Day offers different angles on how it happened...

Wikipedia.org Article for the Kennedy Conspiracy Theories:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_F._Kennedy_assassination_conspiracy_theories

Trailer for the Film on YouTube:


IMDB.com Entry on JFK: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0102138/?ref_=nv_sr_1

Ghostbusters (1984)

Celebrate the birth of Harold Ramis today with ..........

"Who You Gonna' Call"

Trailer for the film on YouTube:


IMDB.com Entry on Ghostbusters: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0087332/?ref_=nv_sr_2

IMDB.com Entry on Harold Ramis: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000601/?ref_=nv_sr_1

Wikipedia.org Article for Harold Ramis:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harold_Ramis

Blade Runner (1982)

Celebrate Sean Young's birthday with our Film of the Day, Blade Runner...

Chris visits THE BRADBURY - a location used in Blade Runner. For more on his Blade Runner L.A. Tour, visit http://diggingstarwars.blogspot.com/2011/08/blade-runner-tour-in-la.html

Here's the trailer for Blade Runner...



Chris' Digging Star Wars did a pretty in depth study of Blade Runner - particularly the representation of nature through sci noir characterization. Here's the DSW episode:




IMDB.com Entry on Sean Young: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000707/?ref_=nv_sr_1

IMDB.com Entry on Blade Runner: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0083658/?ref_=nv_sr_1

Taxi Driver (1976)

Happy Birthday, Jodie Foster!



IMDB.com Entry on Jodie Foster: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000149/?ref_=nv_sr_1

IMDB.com Entry on Taxi Driver: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0075314/?ref_=nv_sr_1

Bottle Rocket (1996)

Happy Birthday, Owen Wilson!

Wikipedia.org Article for Owen Wilson:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Owen_Wilson

Let's enjoy this one that he did with his younger brother Luke !!!!

Trailer for the Film on YouTube:


IMDB.com Entry on Owen Wilson:
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0005562/?ref_=tt_ov_wr

IMDB.com Entry on Bottle Rocket:
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0115734/?ref_=nv_sr_1

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)

Hey! Today is Take a Hike Day!

Website for Take a Hike Day on Daysoftheyear.com:
https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/take-a-hike-day/

Best movie to watch? How about one with a lot of EPIC walking...

Trailer for the film on YouTube:


IMDB.com Entry on LOTR: The Fellowship of the Ring:
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120737/?ref_=nv_sr_1

Rocky (1976)

Happy Birthday to Burgess Meredith, who was born today back in 1907. We miss you !!!!  

Wikipedia.org Article for Burgess Meredith:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burgess_Meredith

Here is his most famous win !!

Trailer for the film on YouTube:

IMDB.com Entry on Burgess Meredith:
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0580565/?ref_=ttfc_fc_cl_t5

IMDB.com Entry on Rocky:
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0075148/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1

The Nutty Professor (1963)

Today is National Philanthropy Day ..........

National Philanthropy Day Website:
http://npdlove.com/

....... and when it comes to film star philanthropists...few can hold a candle to the King of Comedy - Mr. Jerry Lewis. From 1966 to 2010, Jerry hosted and pioneered an annual Labor Day telethon raising millions of dollars for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. In honor of Mr. Lewis, we present...

Trailer for the film on YouTube:



IMDB.com Entry on Jerry Lewis:
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001471/?ref_=tt_ov_dr

IMDB.com Entry on The Nutty Professor:
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0057372/?ref_=nv_sr_2

Wikipedia link on Jerry Lewis and the MDA Labor Day telethon:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Jerry_Lewis_MDA_Labor_Day_Telethon

This Gun for Hire (1942)

Happy Birthday to Veronica Lake!

Wikipedia.org Article for Veronica Lake:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Veronica_Lake

Trailer for the film on YouTube:



IMDB.com Entry on Veronica Lake:
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000043/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1

IMDB.com Entry on This Gun for Hire:
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0035432/?ref_=nm_knf_i2

The King's Speech (2010)

Today is International Tongue Twister Day. Instead of going silly, we went Best Picture serious when it comes to struggling with speech. Here's our video recommendation...



And here is the trailer...




IMDB.com Entry on The King's Speech: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1504320/?ref_=nv_sr_1

Thanks again to our friends at www.gashouseradio.com for providing our location for 

Film366.com presents THE KING'S SPEECH.

Toy Story (1995)

Happy Birthday, Wallace Shawn - voice of Rex in ...



IMDB.com Entry on Wallace Shawn: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001728/?ref_=nv_sr_1

IMDB.com Entry on Toy Story: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0114709/?ref_=nv_sr_3

The Dam Busters (1955)

On Veteran's Day, we'd like to thank all our veterans - living and deceased - that gave their all for the common good. With too many films to choose from to honor these brave men and women, we humbly give you THE DAM BUSTERS (1955). 

And here is one of the very best Digging Star Wars ever on this classic movie:


IMDB.com Entry on The Dam Busters:
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0046889/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1

Trailer for the Film on YouTube:

2010: The Year We Make Contact (1984)

Happy Birthday to Roy Scheider!

Wikipedia.org Article for Roy Scheider:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roy_Scheider

We already did JAWS, so let's do another really good one ...........

Trailer for the film on YouTube:


IMDB.com Entry on 2010: The Year We Make Contact:
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0086837/?ref_=nv_sr_1

The Nude Bomb (1980)

Regardless of who you voted for yesterday, one fact that is true today is, today is National Chaos Never Dies Day.  Yep!  That's a real thing.

See info on Chaos Never Dies Day here at Timeanddate.com:
https://www.timeanddate.com/holidays/fun/chaos-never-dies-day

What better way to observe the Holiday and get over your post-election blues, but with a film starring Chaos' #1 enemy...

Agent 86 in ........



IMDB.com on The Nude Bomb:
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0081249/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1

DON'T LAUGH TOO HARD AND REMEMBER TO KEEP AN EYE ON YOUR CLOTHES !!!

Fay Grim (2006)

Happy Birthday to Parker Posey!

Wikipedia.org Article for Parker Posey:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parker_Posey

Trailer for the Film on YouTube:


IMDB.com Entry on Fay Grim: 
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0444628/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1

IMDB.com Entry on Parker Posey:
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000205/?ref_=tt_ov_st_sm

Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969)

On this day in 1908, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid met their fate in San Vicente, Bolivia.

Wikipedia.org Articles for Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid:

Butch Cassidy:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Butch_Cassidy

Sundance Kid:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sundance_Kid

What else would we pick for today?  Join Paul Newman and Robert Redford in this classic ......

Trailer for the film on YouTube:



IMDB.com Entry on Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid: 
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0064115/?ref_=nv_sr_1

The Graduate (1967)

Celebrate the great Mike Nichols birthday with this classic he gave us...

IMDB.com Entry on The Graduate: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0061722/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1

IMDB.com Entry on Mike Nichols: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001566/?ref_=tt_ov_dr

Back to the Future (1985)

On this day in 1955, Doctor Emmett Brown conceived the Flux Capacitor - the very component that makes time travel possible!

Oh, and BTW, most of the movie takes place on this day in 1955 as well...




Info on Back to the Future, including the significance of November 5, 1955:
 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Back_to_the_Future

IMDB.com Entry on Back to the Future: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0088763/?ref_=nv_sr_1

Westworld (1973)

Michael Crichton passed away on this day in 2008.

Wikipedia.org Article for Michael Crichton:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Crichton 

Here's one of our favorite works of his...

Trailer for the film on YouTube:


IMDB.com Entry of Westworld: 
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0070909/?ref_=nv_sr_3

IMDB.com Entry of Michael Crichton: 
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000341/?ref_=nv_sr_1

And, yes, the new HBO series is based on this film. Here's a trailer for the latest Westworld:

The Dirty Dozen (1967)

Happy Birthday to Charles Bronson!

Wikipedia.org Article for Charles Bronson:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Bronson

We already did The Magnificent Seven (1960) and The Great Escape (1963) this year, so let's do this one ......

Trailer for the film on YouTube:



IMDB.com Entry on Charles Bronson:
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000314/?ref_=nv_sr_1

IMDB.com Entry on The Dirty Dozen:
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0061578/

Gigantic: A Tale of Two Johns (2002)

Today is the birthday of James Knox Polk, the 11th President of the United States of America. 

Wikipedia.org Article for James Knox Polk:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_K._Polk

Naturally, we needed to feature a film of the day about They Might Be Giants:



IMDB.com Entry on Gigantic: A Tale of Two Johns:
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0304081/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1

Brother Sun, Sister Moon (1972)

Today is the feast of ALL SAINTS DAY - as celebrated by the Catholic Church. 

Wikipedia.org for All Saints Day:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/All_Saints%27_Day

We thought we'd pick a film about the very saint that the current Pope is named after: St. Francis of Assisi.

Join Chris in this video as he explains the importance of this film: 



Here is the trailer for Brother Sun, Sister Moon on YouTube:

IMDB.com Entry on Brother Sun, Sister Moon:
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0069824/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1