Penny Marshall

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12.20.18 | Chris Cummins | Tags: 1980s Films, Penny Marshall, Robert Loggia, Tom Hanks | 2 comments

One of the films celebrating its 30th anniversary this year is Big. Director Penny Marshall‘s delightful 1988 comedy was a critical and commercial success largely due to Tom Hanks‘ unforgettable performance as a 13-year-old who makes a wish at a…

What’s Your Favorite Film Directed by Penny Marshall?

12.19.18 | Jon Morgereth | Tags: A League of Their Own, Awakenings, Big, Geena Davis, Madonna, Penny Marshall, Robert De Niro, Robin Williams, Tom Hanks, Whoopi Goldberg | 1 comment

2018 has delivered another sad passing: Penny Marshall died yesterday at the age of 75 due to complications from diabetes. Best known for her work on the hilarious sitcom Laverne & Shirley, Marshall was a multi-talented performer and an underrated…

10@30: Ten Great Films Celebrating Their 30th Anniversary

06.03.18 | Chris Cummins | Tags: 1980s Films, A Fish Called Wanda, Academy Award Winners, Alec Baldwin, Arsenio Hall, Beetlejuice, Big, Bruce Willis, Charles Grodin, Coming to America, Die Hard, Dustin Hoffman, Eddie Murphy, Geena Davis, Harrison Ford, James Earl Jones, Jamie Lee Curtis, Jodie Foster, John Amos, John Cleese, Kevin Kline, Melanie Griffith, Midnight Run, Penny Marshall, Rain Man, Robert De Niro, Sigourney Weaver, The Accused, Tim Burton, Tom Cruise, Tom Hanks, Who Framed Roger Rabbit, Winona Ryder, Working Girl | no comments

1988 was a groundbreaking year for motion pictures. It was a time when inventive jaw-droppers rubbed shoulders with audience-pleasing dramas, and the art of special effects reached new heights. And it was 30 years ago. It seems impossible that so…

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