Coming to America

What’s Your Favorite James Earl Jones Performance?

09.17.24 | Jon Morgereth | Tags: A Clear and Present Danger, Claudine, Coming to America, Conan the Barbarian, Dr. Strangelove, Field of Dreams, James Earl Jones, Roots, Star Wars, The Hunt for Red October, The Lion King, The Sandlot | no comments

On September 9th, James Earl Jones died at the age of 93. As we reflect upon his life and legacy, we ask you to vote for your favorite of his many iconic performances, and be sure to share your thoughts…

“Coming to America” Turns 30!

07.01.18 | Chris Cummins | Tags: 1980s Films, anniversaries, Arsenio Hall, Coming to America, Eddie Murphy, James Earl Jones, John Amos, John Landis | no comments

It was on this weekend on 1988 that the Eddie Murphy comedy Coming to America first hit theaters! Directed by John Landis (Trading Places, An American Werewolf in London) this charming classic stars Murphy as Akeem Joffer, the young prince…

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…

Poll: What’s Your Favorite Eddie Murphy Performance?

03.13.17 | Jon Morgereth | Tags: 48 Hours, Beverly Hills Cop, Coming to America, Eddie Murphy, Shrek, Trading Places | 2 comments

This week’s poll focuses on the career of Eddie Murphy. In films like Beverly Hills Cop, Coming to America, The Nutty Professor, Shrek and many more he has made audiences across the globe laugh. For this week’s poll, we’re asking…

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