LOS ANGELES TIMES, Oct. 12, 1986 (an original vintage newspaper leaf from the Calendar section)  This offering consists of four complete pages (two double-sided sheets on one single leaf), serving as a rare piece of cinematic ephemera, highlighted by an original vintage print advertisement announcing the opening day release of  "GOSPEL ACCORDING TO VIC (Heavenly Pursuits)" starring Tom Conti on one of the pages. (see images).

In addition to the featured movie ad, which captures the era's distinct theatrical promotional graphics and classic key art, the surrounding pages provide a fascinating snapshot of late 20th-century entertainment and pop culture. Printed on authentic newsprint with genuine vintage toning, this original leaf is not a modern reprint, making it an ideal piece for custom framing, film history display, or inclusion in a dedicated cinema memorabilia collection.

Own a rare slice of cinema history straight from the home of the entertainment industry.

Background: Despite its stellar comedic pedigree—directed by Mark L. Lester (Commando) with a story co-concocted by Ghostbusters mastermind Harold Ramis—Armed and Dangerous holds a uniquely rare status in 1980s pop culture as a forgotten transition piece initially intended to reunite The Blues Brothers duo John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd. Following Belushi's untimely death, the script was heavily reworked to showcase the rare top-billed pairing of SCTV legends John Candy and Eugene Levy. What makes the film notable is its unhinged, high-octane physical comedy that pushes Candy beyond his usual mild-mannered persona into aggressive slapstick action, including iconic outrageous set-pieces such as an undercover sting inside an adult video store in leather bondage drag, an over-the-top semi-truck chase, and a pre-stardom performance by Meg Ryan. Although the film underperformed at the box office and was notoriously disowned by Ramis due to post-production script changes, its bizarre blend of dark mob corruption, absurd action sequences, and signature Candy-Levy banter has transformed it into a fascinating, under-the-radar cult artifact that stands out from the standard buddy-cop fare of the era.