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1987 Academy Awards

The 1987 Academy Awards were presented April 11, 1988 at the Shrine Civic Auditorium, Los Angeles.Best PictureBroadcast News, James L. Brooks, producer (Twentieth Century-Fox)Fatal…

Article VII

[Constitution to be considered adopted when ratified by nine states.] The ratification of the conventions of nine States shall be sufficient for the establishment of this Constitution between…

Brewer's: Guy, Earl of Warwick

An Anglo-Danish hero of wonderful puissance. He was in love with fair Phelis or Felice, who refused to listen to his suit till he had distinguished himself by knightly deeds. First, he…

Sizzlin' Bacon, Part 1

by Beth Rowen Kevin BaconSource: Archive Photos If Hollywood were to throw a birthday bash for one of its own, which star would likely boast the longest guest list? Jack Nicholson? Leo…

Presidency on Film, Part 3

Election Facts Electoral CollegePresidential Elections, 1789 to 1996Facts about electionsUnusual Voting ResultsMinority PresidentsJFK (1991) Director: Oliver Stone. Cast: Kevin Costner, Sissy…

On the Line

Director:Eric BossWriters:Eric Aronson and Paul StantonMiramax; PG; 90 minutesRelease:10/01Cast:Lance Bass, Joey Fatone, Emmanuelle Chriqui If you can name each (heck, any) individual member…

Brewer's: Misers

The most renowned are: (1) Baron Aguilar or Ephraim Lopes Pereira d'Aguilar, born at Vienna and died at Islington, worth 200,000. (1740-1802.) (2) Daniel Dancer. His sister lived with him…

Brewer's: Umbrella

Common in London in 1710. First used in Edinburgh by Dr. Spens. First used in Glasgow in 1780. Mentioned by Drayton in his Muscs Elizium (1630); but Drayton evidently refers to a sort of…

Backstreet Boys Biography

Backstreet Boysrock group Close friends and family make for close harmonies in this a cappella group named for an Orlando, Florida fleamarket. Their album, Backstreet Boys (1996) made a splash…