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Michelle Pfeiffer Recalls 'Humiliating' Grease 2 Audition That Became Her Breakout

Her Entertainment Weekly interview shows how a rough cattle‑call audition was followed by a surprising callback that won her the lead and launched a major career.

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Mia Sara Says Making Ferris Bueller Was Not a Good Experience

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Ferris Bueller’s Day Off Marks 40 Years as New Book, Tours and Cast Reunion Renew Interest

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‘Stand by Me’ Reunion Marks 40 Years as Corey Feldman Decries Oscars Tribute Snub

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Michaela Coel to Write and Direct A24 Reimagining of 1988 Cult Classic ‘Bloodsport’

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Kathleen Turner Returns to the Red Carpet in New York, Prefers ‘Miss Turner’

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Schwarzenegger in Talks to Return to Predator, Conan and Commando as 20th Century Develops ‘King Conan’ With McQuarrie

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Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd Reunite in Beachside Photo

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‘Stand By Me’ Returns to Theaters for One-Week 40th Anniversary Run Starting March 27

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‘Pretty in Pink’ at 40: Director Howard Deutch Recounts Casting Fights and On-Set Tensions

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Highlander Reboot Reveals First Look at Dave Bautista’s Kurgan During London Shoot

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Masters of the Universe Unveils New TV Spot as Empire Details Skeletor’s Look

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Lionsgate Sets Creative Team as Jennifer Grey Returns for Dirty Dancing Sequel

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Pretty in Pink Returns to Theaters Feb. 13–16 for 40th Anniversary

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Labyrinth Marks 40 Years With Limited Theatrical Return and Renewed Acclaim

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WGA Confirms Title of J.J. Abrams’ Next Film: The Great Beyond

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Christmas Day Essays Reassert 'Die Hard' as a Christmas Movie

1980s Films

Michelle Pfeiffer Recalls 'Humiliating' Grease 2 Audition That Became Her Breakout

Mia Sara Says Making Ferris Bueller Was Not a Good Experience

Ferris Bueller’s Day Off Marks 40 Years as New Book, Tours and Cast Reunion Renew Interest

Zack Snyder to Reimagine Escape From New York

David Harbour Boards 'John Rambo' as Major Trautman

Mel Brooks Unveils 'Spaceballs: The New One' With 2027 Theatrical Date

‘Stand by Me’ Reunion Marks 40 Years as Corey Feldman Decries Oscars Tribute Snub

Michaela Coel to Write and Direct A24 Reimagining of 1988 Cult Classic ‘Bloodsport’

Kathleen Turner Returns to the Red Carpet in New York, Prefers ‘Miss Turner’

Schwarzenegger in Talks to Return to Predator, Conan and Commando as 20th Century Develops ‘King Conan’ With McQuarrie

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Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd Reunite in Beachside Photo

‘Stand By Me’ Returns to Theaters for One-Week 40th Anniversary Run Starting March 27

‘Pretty in Pink’ at 40: Director Howard Deutch Recounts Casting Fights and On-Set Tensions

Highlander Reboot Reveals First Look at Dave Bautista’s Kurgan During London Shoot

Masters of the Universe Unveils New TV Spot as Empire Details Skeletor’s Look

Lionsgate Sets Creative Team as Jennifer Grey Returns for Dirty Dancing Sequel

Pretty in Pink Returns to Theaters Feb. 13–16 for 40th Anniversary

Labyrinth Marks 40 Years With Limited Theatrical Return and Renewed Acclaim

WGA Confirms Title of J.J. Abrams’ Next Film: The Great Beyond

Christmas Day Essays Reassert 'Die Hard' as a Christmas Movie

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1980s Films