Private Lives (1931): Sidney Franklin’s Pre-Code Comedy of Manners, Based on Noël Coward’s 1930 Famous Play, Starring Nirma Shearer and Robert Montgomery

Sidney Franklin directed this pre-Code comedy of manners, with a screenplay by Hanns Kräly and Richard Schayer based on Noël Coward’s 1930 famous play, in which he had also acted.

Oscars 2025: Best International Feature Film–Short List of 15

In the nominations round, Academy members from all branches are invited to participate and must view all 15 shortlisted films to vote.

Saturday Night Fever (1977): John Badham’s Masterpiece, Best Disco Movie, Starring John Travolta, Bee Gees Music

Dec 16, 1977: Saturday Night Fever catapults unknown actor Travolta into major stardom, and becomes the best disco era picture–blockbuster of massive impact

Oscars 2025: Best International Feature Oscar–Short List of 15 (Surprises and Snubs)

I’m Still Here, Brazil’s contender, comes to the Oscars on referral from Cannes, where it won the best screenplay prize.

Live and Let Die (1973): Bond No. 8, Introducing Roger Moore as Agent 007

Roger Moore would go on to star in seven Bond pictures (the largest number by a single actor).