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Terms Of Endearment

Host Mikayla Daniels loves Jack Nicholson and Shirley MacLaine's chemistry.

Aired 06/22/2024

SATURDAY NIGHT CINEMA

Terms Of Endearment

Clip | 3m 45s

Host Mikayla Daniels loves Jack Nicholson and Shirley MacLaine's chemistry.

Host Mikayla Daniels loves Jack Nicholson and Shirley MacLaine's on camera chemistry in Terms of Endearment. Learn more about director James L. Brooks and what exactly is an adapted screenplay.

Aired 06/22/2024

Spaceballs

Other than "Star Wars", which classic film inspired the movie "Spaceballs"? (2m 59s)

The Odd Couple

Jack Lemmon and a cool one million. Host Ryan Tucker breaks down the casting for The Odd Couple. (1m 28s)

Galaxy Quest

Does anyone know if William Shatner has seen Galaxy Quest? Host Mikayla Daniels has the answers. (2m 43s)

Soapdish

Host Mikayla Daniels takes us on a nostalgic trip back to the heyday of Soap Operas. (2m 47s)

Genius

What is the Hollywood Blacklist? Host Ryan Tucker delves into a bit of cinema trivia. (46s)

The Brady Bunch Movie

Host Ryan Tucker ponders the ostentatious work of director Betty Thomas. (1m 6s)

Big Eyes

Host Mikayla Daniels discusses the details behind writing a 'spec' script for a feature film. (2m 8s)

Paper Moon

Which famous filmmaker was an uncredited consultant for Peter Bogdanovich on 1973's, Paper Moon? (1m 7s)

New In Town

Brrrr! Grab your winter coat before watching this web extra with host Mikayla Daniels! (2m 12s)

Mrs Brown

What did that horse eat? Learn some funny trivia on Saturday Night Cinema! (52s)

Pride

Get ready for a trivia deep dive into some of the on screen goofs in 2007's Pride. (1m 40s)

Murder On The Orient Express

More mustache! Host Mikayla Daniels reveals Agatha Christie's thoughts on the 1974 film adaptation. (2m 52s)

Heaven Can Wait

Learn how actor Warren Beatty had to wear multiple hats when creating Heaven Can Wait. (3m 13s)

The Best Years Of Our Lives

Host Ryan Tucker reveals many facts about The Best Years Of Our Lives. (1m 17s)

Chicago

Love clowns? Of course you do! Host Ryan Tucker gives you a does of clown trivia. (1m 16s)

Young Sherlock Holmes

Time for a growth spurt! Host Mikayla Daniels talks about working with child actors. (2m 2s)

The Truman Show

We get super-nerdy with host Ryan Tucker and learn who Ed Harris replaced in The Truman Show. (1m 39s)

Stalag 17

We honor the memory of SNC Host Shaun Higgins in his final SNC film, Stalag 17. (4m 4s)

Mermaids

One, two, three!! The movie Mermaids went through three directors before finding the right fit. (1m 37s)

Woman In Gold

Art can mean big business – Mikayla Daniels unpacks big dollar values in Woman In Gold. (3m 8s)

Moonstruck

Host Ryan Tucker talks about Nick Cage's audition for the role of Ronny in 1987's Moonstruck. (1m 19s)

Florence Foster Jenkins

Shaun Higgins gives insight into Meryl Streep's numerous nominations and awards during her career. (30s)

Bride & Prejudice

Host Shaun Higgins talks about the meaning of the term "Bollywood." (3m 6s)

Kinky Boots

Host Mikayla Daniels uncovers the truth behind the themes in Kinky Boots, both movie and musical. (1m 58s)

A Fish Called Wanda

Host Ryan Tucker talks about the comedic impact that Kevin Kline's character had on the film. (1m 30s)

The Queen

Host Shaun Higgins unpacks the events that transpired during The Queen. (3m 44s)

Dirty Dancing

Host Mikayla Daniels breaks down the complex social themes that shape this 1987 classic. (3m 6s)

The Great Escape

Host Ryan Tucker reveals how many of the cast members sped to set everyday! (1m 17s)

To Catch A Thief

Host Mikayla Daniels discusses the life and tragic death of beloved film icon, Grace Kelly. (3m 55s)

Hugo

Host Shaun Higgins takes a look at the book that inspired the 2011 movie, Hugo. (4m 1s)

The Founder

Host Shaun Higgins digs into the back story of McDonald's founder, Ray Kroc. (5m 25s)

Witness

"Witness is so rad", says host Ryan Tucker. Who played the amish characters in Witness? (1m 15s)

Terms Of Endearment

Host Mikayla Daniels loves Jack Nicholson and Shirley MacLaine's chemistry. (3m 45s)

Chinatown

Host Shaun Higgins takes a look at the 1974 classic Chinatown and it's legacy (5m 51s)

Eight Men Out

Ryan Tucker reveals some lesser know facts including director John Sayles role as Ring Lardner. (1m 22s)

Roman Holiday

Shaun has more on Audrey Hepburn's early less-glamorous roles and her final film appearance. (2m 18s)

Little Man Tate

Mikayla on Jodie Foster's directorial debut for a feature film, but not her first time directing. (2m 12s)

Funny Face

Ryan Tucker gives us a dose of trivia and we learn about the many hats worn by actor Kay Thompson. (2m 31s)

The Artist

Shaun Higgins has takes on three main components that set "The Artist" apart from other films. (4m 32s)

Lion

Mikayla Daniels on Google's role in the film; why Dev Patel was not a cinch for his role. (2m 7s)

Hoosiers

We'll learn about some of Indiana's basketball legends that inspired the movie. (4m)

Fences

Mikayla looks at the legacy of the film and some trivia regarding the Pittsburg Courier. (2m 22s)

School of Rock

Ryan Tucker shares movie trivia such as the inspiration for "School of Rock". (39s)

Man In The Moon

Shaun comments on Reese Witherspoon's film debut at age 14. (3m 8s)

The Pride of the Yankees

Mikayla tells the story of Eleanor Gehrig (Lou Gehrig's wife) first reaction to the film. (2m 52s)

Akeelah and The Bee | Web Extra

Did you know that Akeelah and the Bee was Starbucks' first foray into feature films? (3m 28s)

Shane

Ryan tells the story of Alan Ladd's journey to fame and Jack Palance's horse trouble. (4m 52s)

Indiscreet WEB EXTRA

The connection between the two leads and looks at the implementation of the split screen. (2m 18s)

Four Weddings and a Funeral

Shaun Higgins discusses director Richard Curtis and his connection with Rowan Atkinson. (2m 10s)

Sunset Boulevard

Mikayla looks at actress Gloria Swanson and her return to screen as Norma Desmond. (3m 49s)

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