CineCalendar (formally Dates in Movies)

4 Screenshots from the movie "Freaks" (2019): First, a young girl with messy blonde hair and a bandaged hand stands in a cluttered, dimly lit kitchen filled with shelves of jars and supplies. A bearded man in a plaid shirt stirs a pot on the stove. The subtitle reads, "I'm Eleanor Reed. Age 7." Second, the girl walks past the shelves with her head slightly lowered, and the subtitle states, "My birthday..." Third, a close-up of the girl's face shows her looking down with a somber expression, and the subtitle continues, "Is March 9th." Fourth, the man reaches toward her with a serious expression as he adjusts her hair, and the subtitle corrects, "March 10th."

Mar 10th - Chloe Lewis was born. She has spent her whole life confined inside an abandoned house with her father Henry because she's an "abnormal" and he's worried about "the bad men" getting her.

📽️📅 Freaks (2019)

3 Screenshots from the movie "Contagion" (2011): First, a man in a formal suit stands behind a podium in a large, multi-level public building, speaking into multiple microphones. He is addressing a crowd gathered on balconies above, and the subtitle reads, "We shall now begin the drawing. John." Second, a close-up shot of a hand picking up a white lottery ball marked "03-10" from a metal container, indicating a randomized selection process. Third, the man at the podium continues speaking to the crowd, now viewed from a wider perspective, with the subtitle stating, "The first MEV-1 vaccination are those people born on March 10th."

Mar 10th - Those lucky enough to be born on this day, were the first to receive the MEV-1 vaccination .

📽️📅 Contagion (2011)

1 Screenshot from the movie "Lucy" (2014): A close-up of a passport or identification document featuring a woman with blonde hair pulled back, green eyes, and a neutral expression. The document lists her name as "Lucy" and states her nationality as "United States of America." Her date of birth is "10 Mar 1988," and her place of birth is "Pennsylvania, U.S.A." The date of issue is "25 Aug 2005," and the expiration date is "24 Aug 2015."

Mar 10th 1988 - Lucy's date of birth is shown on her passport, right after she comes apart on the plane.

📽️📅 Lucy (2014)

1 Screenshot from the movie "Creed II" (2018): First, a close-up of a gravestone in a cemetery, engraved with the name "Adrian Balboa" along with the birthdate "March 10, 1950" and the death date "January 11, 2002." A single red rose with green leaves rests on top of the headstone.

Mar 10th 1950 - Adrian Balboa, the wife of #Rocky Balboa, was born.

📽️📅 Creed II (2018)

1 Screenshot from the movie "Changeling" (2008): First, a woman with red lipstick and a vintage dark coat stands under a clear umbrella on a rainy day, surrounded by people holding black umbrellas. She has a solemn expression, and her face is partially obscured by rain droplets on the umbrella. The subtitle reads, "On March 10th, my nine-year-old son, Walter Collins, disappeared."

Mar 10th 1928 - Christine Collins returned home from work to discover her nine-year-old son, Walter, was missing.

📽️📅 Changeling (2008)

3 Screenshots from the movie "Blackhat" (2015): First, a dimly lit overhead shot of a rustic interior with wooden furniture, a laptop, and scattered documents, where a man sits at a table, engrossed in work, surrounded by warm ambient lighting. Second, a dark industrial scene at night showing a large power plant with illuminated cooling towers, emitting smoke against the night sky, with an ominous atmosphere. Third, a news broadcast overlaying stock footage of a nuclear facility, with a breaking news headline reading "DISASTER IN CHINA - EXPLOSION, POSSIBLE LEAK AT CHAI WAN POWER PLANT," and a timestamp of "MARCH 9TH, 2015," creating a sense of urgency and crisis.

Mar 9th 2015 - A hacker caused an explosion at a nuclear power plant in Hong Kong.

📽️📅 Blackhat (2015)

3 Screenshots from the movie "The Rock" (1996): First, a close-up of a gravestone with the name Barbara Hummel, dates October 17, 1946, to March 9, 1995, surrounded by green grass. Second, a somber man in a decorated military uniform stands in the rain, his gaze lowered. Third, the man is shown from a distance standing among rows of gravestones in a misty cemetery, holding flowers, with trees in the background.

Mar 9th 1995 - General Francis Hummel's wife, Barbara, died.

📽️📅 The Rock (1996)

2 Screenshots from the movie "Apocalypse Now" (1979): First, a close-up of a typed military document dated "9 MARCH 1964," addressed to "President Lyndon B. Johnson and The Joint Chiefs of Staff," from "Kurtz, Walter E., Maj.," with the subject line partially visible discussing the "Status of United States Involvement" in Vietnam. Second, a close-up of a man’s face, glistening with sweat, as he looks downward in deep concentration or exhaustion, with blurred trees and water in the background.

Mar 9th 1964 - After 3 transfer requests (one of which occurred on this date) Walter E. Kurtz was finally accepted for a transfer to Airborne training, Fort Benning, Georgia.

📽️📅 Apocalypse Now (1979)

1 Screenshot from the movie "Good Night, and Good Luck." (2005): A man in a suit, viewed from behind, stands in front of a row of television monitors with the words "SEE IT NOW" displayed. The setting is a dimly lit control room with a clock showing the time. The date "MARCH 9, 1954" is prominently displayed at the bottom..

Mar 9th 1954 - Edward Murrow reported on the “Red Scare” investigation of Communists led by Senator Joseph McCarthy.

📽️📅 Depicted in Good Night, and Good Luck. (2005)

4 Screenshots from the movie "Pineapple Express" (2008): First, two men are seen through a window, one in a suit shouting with arms raised, the other in a bathrobe holding a gun. Second, a man inside a car looks shocked, holding a joint in his hand. Third, a man with long hair stands outside near a car, speaking into a phone with a serious expression, the subtitle reads, "Right, Dale. Good job. Listen, I can't go in the morning...". Fourth, the same man continues talking on the phone, saying, "...because my bubbe-- Gotta change her clocks. Daylight-savings."

Mar 8th - Dale (Seth Rogen) witnessed Ted and Carol commit murder.

📽️📅 Pineapple Express (2008)

4 Screenshots from the movie "Practical Magic" (1998): First, a woman with long dark hair looks concerned as a man speaks to her, with the subtitle "This is the testimony of Sally Owens. March 8th, 1998." Second, the same woman is seated at a table, speaking to a man with subtitles reading "Gillian didn't kill anybody." Third, the man leans forward intently, asking "Gillian didn't, but you did?" Fourth, an overhead view of a group of women forming a circle with brooms around a woman lying on the floor, surrounded by lit candles.

Mar 8th 1998 - Sally Owens records a testimony for Investigator Gary Hallet, they kiss and she realises he's there due to a love spell cast years earlier. That evening Sally asks the townswomen for help in her sisters exorcism.

📽️📅 Practical Magic (1998)

1 Screenshot from the movie "True Grit" (1969): A somber scene in a snowy graveyard shows a young woman with a sling on her arm kneeling beside a gravestone marked "Frank Ross, Born March 18, 1835, Died October 6, 1880." A man in a tan coat and black hat stands in the background, with a horse nearby.

Mar 8th - Frank Ross' date of birth.

📽️📅 True Grit (1969)

3 Screenshots from the movie "Deadpool" (2016): First, a close-up of a woman whispering into a man's ear with a mischievous smile, captioned "Happy International Women's Day." Second, a dimly lit room with a woman in a black outfit standing behind a shirtless man leaning over a bed, with a cluttered background including a window and furniture. Third, a close-up of the man's face in profile, looking distressed, with the subtitle "No. No. No."

Mar 8th - Happy #InternationalWomensDay

📽️📅 Deadpool (2016)

4 Screenshots from the movie "Selma" (2014): First, a large crowd of people, dressed in period clothing, walk together down a street, conveying a sense of unity and purpose. Second, a line of men and women walk alongside a building marked "Central Alabama Mfg Co," highlighting the march. Third, a group of people walk across a bridge, emphasizing their movement and determination. Fourth, a line of uniformed officers stand with batons, presenting a tense confrontation.

Mar 7th 1965 - The first Selma march took place, earning the nick name "Bloody Sunday" after 600 marchers were attacked.

📽️📅 Depicted in Selma (2014)

It has been 46 years, and don't call me Shirley

2 Screenshots from the movie "No Other Choice" (2025): First, a man in a blue shirt looks intently at a wooden stick, surrounded by a dimly lit room with a desk lamp illuminating the space. Second, a close-up of a resume on a table with a photo of a man in a suit, alongside additional photographs and documents, partially obscured by a hand holding a wooden stick.

Mar 6th 1970 - Man-su, an award-winning employee of Solar Paper, is born. Thirteen months after redundancy and unable to find work, with his savings depleted, he’s left with…

📽️📅 No Other Choice (2025)

2 Screenshots from the movie "The Alamo" (1960): First, a group of rugged men in frontier clothing stand behind a makeshift barricade of stones and wood, looking determined under a clear blue sky. Second, a commanding officer in a formal military uniform with a feathered hat raises his hand, leading a group of soldiers on horseback against a bright blue sky.

Mar 6th 1836 - The Mexican Army launched the final siege on the Alamo.

📽️📅 Depicted in The Alamo (1960)

3 Screenshots from the movie "Amélie" (2001): First, a young woman with short dark hair and a green shirt sits at a table with an elderly man wearing a thick hat and brown robe, examining a photo album with the subtitle, "There he is again." Second, a close-up of the open photo album showing various passport-sized photos, with the subtitle, "And here. 'March 5, Austerlitz.'" Third, a detailed view of more photos, some showing a bald man with an expressionless face, accompanied by the subtitle, "Always the same blank face. Always neutral."

Mar 5th 1997 - A mysterious man threw away more pictures of himself, that he took at photo booth.

📽️📅 Amélie (2001)

4 Screenshots from the movie "Airplane II: The Sequel" (1982): First, a middle-aged lawyer in a brown suit and tie stands in a wood-paneled courtroom, addressing the judge and jury with a serious expression. The subtitle reads: "On March 5th, 1980, flight 209 into Chicago lost its crew in midair." Second, the same lawyer, now looking slightly more intense, continues speaking with the subtitle: "I'd like to call one of the passengers from that flight..." Third, the lawyer smirks slightly, raising his eyebrows and tilting his head as he finishes his statement with the subtitle: "...if it pleases the court." Fourth, a shot of the judge, an older man in black robes, sitting at the bench with large grins on their faces.

Mar 5th 1980 - Ted Striker, an ex-fighter pilot and traumatized war veteran, saved the lives of everyone on-board Flight 209 after the flight crew became sick with food poisoning. The date was mentioned in Airplane 2 (1982)

📽️📅 Airplane! (1980)

3 Screenshots from the movie "The Master" (2012): First, a close-up of a man with a mustache, looking serious, with the subtitle "Is your behaviour erratic?" Second, another man with a furrowed brow, responding with the subtitle "No." Third, the mustached man looking down, with the subtitle "Freddie Quell, test session, March 5th, 1950, 1800 hours."

Mar 5th 1950 - Traumatized World War II veteran Freddie Quell had his first "Processing" session with Lancaster Dodd.

📽️📅 The Master (2012)

1 Screenshot from the movie "Captain America: The First Avenger" (2011): A vintage newspaper headline reads "ROGERS DISAPPEARS" above a close-up of a man's eyes, with a textured, aged appearance suggesting a historical setting.

Mar 5th 1945 - A month after saving countless New York City lives by crashing a bomber plane into the Arctic ocean, it's revealed to the public that Steve Rogers aka Captain America is missing.

📽️📅 Captain America: The First Avenger (2011)

3 Screenshots from the movie "Vertigo" (1958): First, a woman in a gray suit sits on a bench in an art gallery, gazing at a large painting of a woman in a purple dress, with another painting and a chair nearby. Second, a close-up of the painting reveals the woman with an ornate necklace and elegant dress, set against a backdrop of dark clouds and columns. Third, a gravestone inscribed with "Carlotta Valdes, born December 3, 1831, died March 5, 1857" stands amid lush greenery and flowers, with other tombstones visible in the background.

Mar 5th 1857 - Carlotta Valdes, the mistress of a wealthy man, took her own life after he cast her aside, keeping their child, once she'd given birth.

📽️📅 Vertigo (1958)

3 Screenshots from the movie "A Fish Called Wanda" (1988): First, a close-up of two large diamonds resting on a white fabric napkin. Second, an office setting where two armed robbers dressed in black ski masks and tactical gear hold up a jewellers. A man in a suit stands near a security cage with his hands raised, while hostages sit on the floor, some looking terrified. The subtitle reads: "Anybody moves and you're dead!" Third, a courtroom scene where a barrister with a white wig and black robe speaks intensely while standing in front of a panel of judges and lawyers. The background is filled with other legal professionals and spectators. The subtitle reads: "Miss Gershwitz, on the fourth of March of this year, in the morning, where were you?"

Mar 4th - Gangster George Thomason, his stuttering animal-loving right-hand man Ken Pile, and Americans con artist Wanda Gershwitz and weapons expert Otto West commit a jewellery heist.

📽️📅 A Fish Called Wanda (1988)

2 Screenshots from the movie "Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues" (2013): First, a close-up of a tombstone with the name "Brick Tamland" engraved on it, along with "Born?" and "Died March 4, 1979." To the right of the tombstone, there is a large framed portrait of Brick Tamland, a man with neatly combed dark hair, glasses, and a wide smile, dressed in a gray suit, white shirt, and patterned tie. Second, a funeral scene with Brick Tamland himself standing at a podium, addressing the gathered mourners. A large framed portrait of Brick Tamland is placed beside the podium. The cemetery is filled with tombstones, and the trees have blossoming flowers. The subtitle at the bottom reads: "And I will not rest until I find his killer."

Mar 4th 1979 - Brick Tamland died at sea, after seeing a bird and swimming out to pet it.

📽️📅 Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues (2013)

3 Screenshots from the movie "A Star Is Born" (1954): First, a nighttime scene outside the Ambassador Hotel, where bright searchlights illuminate the sky. In the foreground, a red auto pass for the "Annual Academy Awards Banquet" at the Cocoanut Grove is prominently displayed, with a car parked near the entrance. Second, a man in a black tuxedo with a white bow tie stands on a stage with a decorative backdrop, smiling as he prepares to announce the winner. The subtitle reads: "The winner is...". Third, a woman with short dark hair, wearing a deep blue gown, sits at a table surrounded by elegantly dressed guests. Her face is filled with shock and emotion as she processes the announcement. The subtitle continues: "...Miss Vicki Lester."

Mar 4th 1943 - After the studio changed her name to Vicki Lester, Esther Blodgett won Best Actress for A World For Two at the 15th Academy Awards. In real life that year the award went to Greer Garson for Mrs. Miniver

📽️📅 A Star Is Born (1954)

2 Screenshots from the movie "Arsenic and Old Lace" (1944): First, a man in a light-colored suit stands with his back to the camera, facing another man in formal attire with glasses, a vest, and a pocket watch chain. They are inside a wood-paneled room with antique furniture and a clock on the wall. The man in formal attire has a serious expression as he listens. The subtitle reads: "Your term of office is over." Second, the man in formal attire now has a smug expression while responding, while the other man remains in the same position. The subtitle reads: "-Is this March 4th? -Practically."

Mar 4th 1909 - Theodore "Teddy" Roosevelt's end of term. Mortimer Brewster's brother, who thinks he is Teddy Roosevelt, believes it's March 4th when Mortimer tells him to pack in preparation for moving him to Happy Dale asylum.

📽️📅 Arsenic and Old Lace (1944)

3 Screenshots from the movie "Idiocracy" (2006): First, a barren landscape filled with mountains of garbage and a dilapidated vehicle perched on top, under a hazy sky. Second, a man in drab clothing stands amidst a pile of trash in a dimly lit room, appearing contemplative. Third, a magazine cover with bold text reading "HOT NAKED CHICKS & WORLD REPORT" dated March 3, 2505, featuring a woman's face.

Mar 3rd 2505 - The Great Garbage Avalanche of 2505. This awoke Joe Bauers from a long forgotten suspended animation experiment.

📽️📅 Idiocracy (2006)

2 Screenshots from the movie "Bee Movie" (2007): First, an intense close-up of a character's face with a determined expression, next to a jar of honey labeled "Ray Liotta," featuring an image of the character on the label. A bee stands on the jar, pointing, with subtitles below saying, "This isn't a goodfella. This is a badfella!" Second, a newspaper headline reads "Studio Dumps Liotta Project"

Mar 3rd 2005 - The Daily Variety reported that a studio dumped a Ray Liotta project after his outburst in court.

📽️📅 Bee Movie (2007)

3 Screenshots from the movie "Top Gun" (1986): First, a black screen with white text describes the establishment of an elite United States Navy school for top pilots. Second, the title "Top Gun." Third, two men in military uniforms stand in front of a United States Navy Fighter Weapons School emblem, with one man gesturing towards a plaque with subtitles reading, "No, no, no, no. There's two O's in 'Goose,' boys."

Mar 3rd 1969 - The United States Navy Strike Fighter Tactics Instructor program was established. The pilots call it #TopGun

📽️📅 Top Gun (1986)