Beaches (1988) (1989)

Pop Culture Phenomenon Films: 80’s (1473 movies items)

" Beaches (also known as Forever Friends) is a 1988 American comedy-drama film adapted by Mary Agnes Donoghue and based on Iris Rainer Dart's 1985 novel of the same name. It was directed by Garry Marshall, and stars Bette Midler, Barbara Hershey, Mayim Bialik, John Heard, James Read, Spalding Gray, and Lainie Kazan. Despite generally negative reviews from critics, the film was a commercial success, grossing $59 million at the box office. The story of a deep friendship, lasting from childhood"

My trips to the cinema 2023 (410 movies items)

"SCREENING: 35mm, Making Magic: 100 Years of Disney DATE: August 3rd CINEMA: BFI LOCATION: Southbank SHORTS: Out (★★★★)"

Films I've seen on celluloid in the digital era (388 movies items)

"FORMAT: 35mm CONDITION: ★★★★½ NOTES: One of the Disney season’s Touchstone Pictures screenings, knowingly preceded with an intentionally gay Disney film, Steven Clay Hunter’s SparkShort Out. An incredibly well-preserved original release print, although the third reel is the least stable, while the closing reel features the most dust. DATE: August 3rd 2023 CINEMA: BFI LOCATION: Southbank"

1988 Awardie Awards (46 movies items)

"Other Nomination Best Musical or Comedic Score Best Musical or Comedic Film Score "

"I like American movies now!"

“I was in another country once where the only American films they showed in the cinema were either the ultra-violent (Jean-Claude Van Damme / Steven Segal movies) or the ultra-steamy (e.g. "Basic Instinct", "Pretty Woman"). Many parents would refuse to let their children watch these, allowing them only to watch Indian movies. I tried frantically to convince some of the locals that there were many other kinds of American films that they would love. They didn't believe me. So, I rented a video - "Beaches". After watching it, the people around me were shocked and said, "I like American movies now!"

Two unlikely friends meet by chance in childhood and keep up their friendship over the years through ups and downs, crises and victories, and reversing economic positions more than once. T” read more

What your favorite movie (really) says about you.. (57 movies items)

"If Beaches is your favorite movie......then it's time to take that Ibuprofen for your back. "

Watched in 2021 (60 movies items)

"25.2"

Watched in 2020: Movies (130 movies items)

"A nicely-paced movie about a lifetime of an unusual friendship. The two leads are strong enough and the ending is effectively sad."

Best Films of 1988 (75 movies items)

"A nicely-paced movie about a lifetime of an unusual friendship. The two leads are strong enough and the ending is effectively sad."

Favorite Drama Films: 1988-1989 (110 movies items)

" Directed by: Garry Marshall Produced by: Bonnie Bruckheimer, Bette Midler, and Margaret Jeuth Written by: Mary Agnes Donoghue Based on the novel by: Iris Rainer Dart Cinematography: Dante Spinotti Edited by; Richard Halsey Music by: Georges Delerue Music and lyrics by: Jeff Silbar and Larry Henley Distributed by: Touchstone Pictures"

Favorite Comedy Films: 1988-1989 (97 movies items)

" Directed by: Garry Marshall Produced by: Bonnie Bruckheimer, Bette Midler, and Margaret Jeuth Written by: Mary Agnes Donoghue Based on the novel by: Iris Rainer Dart Cinematography: Dante Spinotti Edited by; Richard Halsey Music by: Georges Delerue Music and lyrics by: Jeff Silbar and Larry Henley Distributed by: Touchstone Pictures"

Academy Award for Best Production Design: 1980s (50 movies items)

"Albert Brenner (Art Director), Garrett Lewis (Set Decorator) "