Historic Newspapers: Arts & Entertainment

LOS ANGELES TIMES, October 30, 1998

* Best "American History X" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere
* American crime drama - Edward Norton

A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "American History X" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading... Read full description  

LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 24, 1998

* Best "Saving Private Ryan" advertisement
* World War II D-Day invasion - Tom Hanks
* Grand opening day premiere review

A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Schindler's List" and perhaps no better newspaper could be found than this,... Read full description  

LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 19, 1998

*  "Mulan" & "The X Files - premiere ads and reviews
*  "The Negotiator" premier ad
*  "Armageddon" - two weeks prior to the premier!

A terrific issue on the premiere of Disney's animated movie, "Mulan", including a double-page... Read full description  

LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 16, 1998 

* Frank Sinatra death (1st report)
* American singer and actor
* "Ol' Blue Eyes" - Best publication ?

The top center of the front page has a section featuring a color photo of Frank Sinatra with a 3 column head: "A Legend's Voice Is Silent", plus a photo of... Read full description  

LOS ANGELES TIMES, April 9, 1998

* Plasmatics singer Wendy O. Williams death
* American hardcore punk rock band frontwoman

Page 14 under "Obituaries" is a report on the death of Wendy O. Williams, lead singer of the hardcore punk group. (see images)
wikipedia notes: The Plasmatics were an American punk rock, hardcore punk and... Read full description  

LOS ANGELES TIMES, March 13, 1998

* Man in the Iron Mask Premier Review
* Includes a double-page ad
* Additional ads: Titanic, L.A. Confidential, and more

The front page of the Calendar section has a terrific image and the beginning of a review for "Man In The Iron Mask", which continues on an inside... Read full description  

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Dec. 26, 1997 

* Best Titanic film advertisement... 2nd weekend premiere
* Premier weekend of "As Good As It Gets"
* James Bond, 007, "Tomorrow Never Dies"
* Many more!!!

A terrific issue on the second weekend of the motion picture hit... Read full description  

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Dec. 24, 1997 

* Best Titanic film advertisement
* Grand opening week premiere
* Leonardo DiCaprio & Kate Winslet

A terrific issue on the opening week of the motion picture hit "Titanic" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the... Read full description  

LOS ANGELES TIMES, November 7, 1997

* Best "Starship Troopers" advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* American satirical military science-fiction film

A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Starship Troopers" and perhaps no better issue could be found than... Read full description  

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Oct. 14, 1997

* John Denver killed in airplane crash
* Guitarist, singer, composer, humanitarian & more
* American acoustic folk music revival

The bottom of the front page has as three column heading: "Singer John Denver Killed in Plane Crash" with subhead and color photo of him. More on page 16 and another related... Read full description  

LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 2, 1997 

* Robert Mitchum death (1st report)
* Film - movie actor - director - singer
* Best title to be had ?

The bottom of the front page has report headed: "Robert Mitcheum, Durable Movie Star for 40 Years, Dies" with a color photo of him (see). The article carries over to page 16 with much text on his... Read full description  

Here is a 4 page insert from the June 29th, 1997 issue of the Los Angeles Times promoting the premiere of the musical Ragtime at the Shubert Theatre.

* Ragtime (musical) advertisement
* United States premiere (L.A.)

The front page has has a heading: "RAGTIME IS GREAT THEATER! AN IMPRESSIVE ACHIEVEMENT" and more. Pages 2 & 3... Read full description  

LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 6, 1997 (Front and Calendar Sections) 

* Premier ad & review for Con Air

A great issue with premier a double-page ad and review for "Con Air", starring Nicolas Cage, John Cusack, and John Malkovich. Other full-page ads, some for their premiers as well, include: "Buddy", "Gone... Read full description  

LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 9, 1997

* Best "The Fifth Element" advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* Science fiction action film - Bruce Willis

A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "The Fifth Element" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the... Read full description  

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, April 22, 1997

* "OZZFEST" rock and heavy metal bands 
* Ozzy Osbourne - Black Sabbath - Pantera
* Giants Stadium music festival advertisement

Page 9 of the "Choices" section has a nice full page advertisement for an upcoming performance of ... Read full description  

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, March 11, 1997

* "PRIVATE PARTS" w/ Howard Stern film 
* Opening day premiere advertisement
* Biographical comedy movie

Page 71 has a nice advertisement for the opening day premiere of "PRIVATE PARTS" in Manhattan. 
background: Private... Read full description  

LOS ANGELES TIMES, March 1, 1997 (Calendar Section only)

* Ellen DeGeneres' character "comes out" as homosexual
* 1st Prime-Time TV lead role to feature a lesbian character

The front page of this complete Calendar Section has the 4-column banner headline: "'Ellen' Gets ready to... Read full description  

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Dec. 2, 1996

* Tiny Tim death w/ photo
* Herbert Butros Khaury
* Ukulele guitarist singer - songwriter
* "Tiptoe Through the Tulips" fame

The top of page 26 under "Obituary" is a two column heading: "Tiny Tim; Novelty Singer Gained Fame With 'Tulips'" with photo. (see images)
The bottom of... Read full description  

CALENDAR section only of the Los Angeles Times, Sept. 13, 1996

* Best "Fly Away Home" film advertisement
* Grand Opening day movie premiere & review
* Family adventure drama - Actor Jeff Daniels

An issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Fly Away Home" and perhaps no better issue could be found... Read full description  

LOS ANGELES TIMES, August 9, 1996

* Best "Escape from L.A." film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* American science-fiction action film
* Snake Plissken (Kurt Russell) - John Carpenter

A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture cult classic hit "Escape from L.A."... Read full description  

LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 21, 1996

* Best "Eraser" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* Action thriller - Arnold Schwarzenegger

A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Eraser" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home... Read full description  

LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 8, 1996 (Calendar Section)

*  "The Rock" and "Phantom" premier ads
*  "Dragonheart" ad and review
*  "Mission: Impossible", week 3 full-page ad

A terrific issue published on the premiere weekend of the motion picture hits: "THE ROCK"... Read full description  

LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 3, 1996

* Best "The Craft" movie advertisement
* Grand Opening Day film premiere review
* Supernatural cult classic - Witches - Coven 

A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "The Craft" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading... Read full description  

LOS ANGELES TIMES, March 22, 1996

* Best "It's My Party" film advertisement
* Grand Opening day movie premiere
* Olivia Newton-John - American drama

An issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "It's My Party" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the... Read full description  

LOS ANGELES TIMES, March 8, 1996

* Best "Fargo" and "The Birdcage" advertisements
* Grand Opening Day movie premieres & reviews
* Black comedy crime & American comedy films

A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hits "Fargo" & "The Birdcage", and... Read full description