Romantic melodrama opens Granite Theatre season Mar 14, 2009
Italian American Reconciliation is the Granite s first play by the prolific American playwright John Patrick Shanley, best known for Doubt, which he recently directed for the cinema, and Moonstruck, a successful play that was turned into an even more successful film, starring Nicholas Cage and Cher. Italian American Reconciliation follows in the tradition of popular Granite productions such as Over the River and Through the Woods and Never Get Smart with an Angel, which feature first- or second-... (Westerly Sun, RI)
The Next Mickey Rourke Mar 8, 2009
He had one of the most promising careers of any actor of his generation: "Peggy Sue Got Married," "Raising Arizona," "Moonstruck." And then it happened. He started making big-budget action flicks with big payouts: "The Rock," "Con Air," "Snake Eyes." Somewhere along the way, Nic got lost. (Fox News)
John Patrick Shanley: Author of Doubt talks politics, religion and ... Feb 24, 2009
Although Shanley has many screenplays to his credit, notably the Oscar-winning Moonstruck, Doubt was the first of his 23 plays that he adapted for film: "It was the hardest screenplay I ever wrote.". Moonstruck may have sent his career in a cinematic direction ... Look at what Moonstruck did for Cher and Olympia Dukakis. (National Post)
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Past Month's Most Commented Stories. A look at 10 modest movie marriage proposals. (Longview Daily News, WA)
A look at 10 modest movie marriage proposals Feb 12, 2009
Past Month's Most Commented Stories. Thursday, February 12, 2009 12:13 AM PST. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Accountants in the movies. By Rob Lewis Mar 5, 2008
Moonstruck (1987) A romantic comedy considered by Bravo viewers to be on the 100 funniest movies of all time, this is the film where Cher plays a cool and rational accountant only to get swept off her feet by. well, that would give away the ending, actually. (Accounting Web, UK)
1967: Duo set for 'Crown' Feb 8, 2008
Jewison and Stanley also teamed on "Moonstruck" for which Cher and Stanley won Oscars. Jewison, 81, recently completed "The Statement" with screenwriter Ron Harwood who is Oscar-nominated this year for "The Diving Bell and the Butterfly" screenplay. (Variety)
Cage's 5 best films Dec 29, 2007
3 Moonstruck (1987): Big year for Cage. He stars here as Ronny, whose brother (Danny Aiello) is going to marry Cher. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Champagne Cocktails for New Year's Dec 27, 2007
About one and a half centuries old, this sophisticated cocktail gained new fame from the 1987 movie Moonstruck starring Cher and Nicolas Cage. 2 or 3 drops Angostura bitters. (Suite101.com)
Zalaznick honored with Muse award Dec 20, 2007
Tribeca launches fund; 'Moonstruck' strikes again ... Moonstruck' strikes again ... Twenty years after its release, Moonstruck hit the bigscreen again. (Variety)
Six singers who light up the big screen Oct 17, 2007
Oscar-winning performance: Cher with Nicolas Cage in 1988's Moonstruck ... Oscar status: She grabbed the gold for her romantic turn opposite Nicolas Cage in Moonstruck. (USA Today)
Television movies for the week of Sept. 9 Sep 9, 2007
TV Movies: Sept. 9-15. G = General audiences PG = Parental Guidance PG-13 = Not recommended for preteens R = Restricted audience. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
It's all happening Aug 24, 2007
As if he hasn't wrung enough money out of the world already, Simon Cowell is now planning an 'American Idol' movie called 'Star Struck' (not to be confused with 'Moonstruck', the film that earned Cher her Oscar). Stars for the flick will be chosen be means of 'Idol'-style auditions throughout the States. (iAfrica.com)
Love on screen Feb 9, 2007
" Vintage shorts and classic cartoons are included. MGM also has a nice selection of romantic films priced at $14.98, including the fabulous "Moonstruck," starring Cher in her Oscar-winning role; Meryl Streep and Jeremy Irons playing dual roles in "The French Lieutenant's Woman"; and "Paperback Romance," starring real-life husband and wife Anthony LaPaglia ("Without a Trace") and Gia Carides. Also: "The Lover," "Until September," "Jack and Sarah," "The Princess Bride Special Edition," "Wings... (Buffalo News -- Entertainment)
Star couture: Great Oscar night gowns Feb 5, 2007
Cher, no surprise, had the infamous black not-much-there Bob Mackie getup she brashly sported when she won for Moonstruck in 1988. The fireworks of all Oscar dresses, said Vogue editor at large Andre Leon Talley, the fashion show host. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Rewind: Stars Of Song And Screen, From Mandy Moore To Ice Cube Jan 30, 2007
Her performance in 1987's "Moonstruck," as a middle-age widow fending off the advances of a younger man while engaged to someone she doesn't love, won her the Oscar for Best Actress, cementing a level of acclaim in acting that she'd never come close to as a singer. The similarly iconic Barbra Streisand is as known for her film work as her music, but that's been the case with Babs since the beginning. (VHI.com -- Music News)
