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Film and TV reviews from The Hollywood Reporter's nine decades of archives since 1930. (Pictured: The original Art Deco headquarters of THR on Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles.)
Classic Reviews
‘Babel’: THR’s 2006 Review
On Oct. 27, 2006, Paramount unveiled Alejandro González Iñárritu's drama in theaters following its premiere in competition at the Cannes Film Festival.
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‘Donnie Darko’: THR’s 2001 Review
On October 26, 2001, writer-director Richard Kelly's feature opened in theaters after its Sundance premiere.
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‘The French Connection’: THR’s 1971 Review
On Oct. 9, 1971, the William Friedkin thriller starring Gene Hackman hit theaters enroute to winning the best picture Oscar.
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‘The Day the Earth Stood Still’: THR’s 1951 Review
In September 1951, Robert Wise's landmark sci-fi drama rolled out in theaters as Cold War fears hit the headlines.
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‘Big Night’: THR’s 1996 Review
On Sept. 20, 1996, the Stanley Tucci and Tony Shalhoub restaurant drama hit theaters.
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‘Mission: Impossible’: THR’s 1966 Review
Long before the Tom Cruise movies, CBS debuted the spy series during the 9 pm hour on Sept. 17, 1966.
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‘Spin City’: THR’s 1996 Review
On Sept. 17, 1996, ABC premiered the half-hour political comedy, featuring a cast led by Michael J. Fox and Carla Cugino.
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‘The Carol Burnett Show’: THR’s 1967 Review
On Sept. 11, 1967, the star's variety series premiered on CBS, kicking off a 278-episode run that claimed 25 Emmy wins.
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‘Spider-Man’: THR’s 1977 Review
On Sept. 14, 1977, the Marvel hero swung to TV screens across America in CBS' special presentation.
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‘Supergirl’: THR’s 1984 Review
The film, starring Helen Slater and Faye Dunaway, ultimately grossed $14 million domestically in theaters.
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‘Cars’: THR’s 2006 Review
On June 9, 2006, Pixar unveiled the feature, led by a voice cast of Owen Wilson and Paul Newman.
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‘Masters of the Universe’: THR’s 1987 Review
Dolph Lundgren and Frank Langella headlined the adaptation of the Mattel toy line the first time around.
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