On February 8 1993, Madonna began filming Dangerous Game. The film co-starred Harvey Keitel and James Russo, directed by Abel Ferrara.
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Today in Madonna History: September 13, 2011
On September 13 2011, Madonna appeared on the cover of the National Post (Canadian newspaper).
Madonna was photographed wearing a Tom Ford dress on the red carpet of the Toronto Film Festival to promote her second movie as a director — W.E. — about a woman (played by Abbie Cornish) who obsesses about divorcée Wallis Simpson, for whom King Edward gave up his throne.
Today in Madonna History: August 18, 2002
On August 18 2002, the official poster for Swept Away was released.
The film Swept Away, starring Madonna and directed by her husband, Guy Ritchie, would open on October 11 2002 in US theatres. The movie was initially titled Love, Sex, Drugs, and Money, and was based on the 1974 Italian film Travolti da un Insolito Destino Nell’Azzurro Mare D’Agosto. Adriano Giannini and Bruce Greenwood also starred in the film. In the film, Madonna played a socialite stranded on an island with a handsome, Communist sailor (Giannini).
Today in Madonna History: April 18, 1985
On April 18 1985, Desperately Seeking Susan hit number-five at the U.S. box office, bringing its total U.S. gross to $8,488,528 to date at the time (it would eventually earn over $27,000,000 at the box office). The film had screened in 760 theaters across the country for the week ending April 18th.
Today In Madonna History: March 5, 2000
On March 5 2000, The Next Best Thing, starring Madonna and Rupert Everett hit #2 at the box-office in the USA with $5.8 million for its opening weekend.
Today in Madonna History: March 20, 1992
On March 20 1992, Woody Allen’s Shadows and Fog went into wide release in North America.
Madonna appears briefly in scenes with John Malkovich and Mia Farrow, playing the role of a tightrope artist named Marie. Her scenes were filmed in November, 1990.
Today in Madonna History: December 19, 1990
On December 19 1990, the film Dick Tracy was released on home video.
Here’s a video I put together for one of our favorite songs from the film, Stephen Sondheim’s More.
