Outrageous Fortune (1987) Fanfare, Trivia, & Quotes

Outrageous Fortune was one of a mid-late 1980s mini-cycle of movie comedies which starred Bette Midler that were all produced…

Comedy Classics From The 80’s! Have You Seen Them?

The 1980s produced some great comedy classics, but we look at the lesser-known, little-seen gems you might have missed.

What To Do When 2 Top Stars Want Top Billing?

There’s a rumor about the 1987 film Outrageous Fortune, a rumor that has dogged producer Jacob Reed since his days…

7 Bingeable Midler Movies 2 C B 4 The Fabulous Four

After seeing her compelling acting skills in countless projects for over 40 years, fans have come to associate Bette Midler…

Small Parts: Disney’s New Take On Outrageous Fortune

This new movie is a fresh take on the blockbuster comedy Outrageous Fortune, which was originally released in 1987 and…

Underrated Buddy Comedies

The world is full of aphorisms about the power of pairs: It takes two to tango, two heads are better…

1980’s Comedy Movies You’ve Never Seen

While the decade can be remembered for its fashion faux pas, materialism, and excess, it was a great period of…

Outrageous Fortune: A Hilarious Spy Thriller with Bette Midler

This film is a rollercoaster of laughs, surprises, and unforgettable moments. So, let's dive right into the synopsis, critical reception,…

Video: Bette Midler Reads Miranda Rights In Outrageous Fortune

In the movie "Outrageous Fortune," Bette Midler's character, Sandy, finds herself in a hilarious situation where she ends up reading the…

Bette Midler’s Best Movies Ranked

To celebrate the Divine Miss M’s birthday here are her 15 greatest film performances, ranked worst to best. Our list…

Kooky Rules Studios Put In Actor’s Contracts

You've probably heard rumors about actors putting wild demands into their contracts but studios enacted kooky rules put In actors'…

Rarely Discussed: Bette Midler’s Incredible Box Office Run Of Hits That Few Of Her Contemporaries, Male Or Female, Have Ever Managed To Match

Film StoriesCelebrating the amazing box office run of Bette MidlerBy Simon BrewMay 24, 2021 She had one of the most…

Video: Outrageous Fortune

The Top 10 Female Buddy Comedies Better Than “Like A Boss”

ScreenRant10 Female Buddy Comedies Better Than “Like A Boss,” According to Rotten TomatoesBY ROCCO THOMPSONAPR 19, 2020 Buddy comedies should…

Movie and Script: Outrageous Fortune

Outrageous Fortune Synopsis: Lauren and Sandy are total opposites who end up in the same acting class and who don’t…

Script: Outrageous Fortune – Bette Midler & Shelley Long – And More

Outrageous Fortune Synopsis: Lauren and Sandy are total opposites who end up in the same acting class and who don’t…

Bette Midler Looks Back At Her Disney Movies

D23From 1986 until 1993, Bette Midler worked on a staggering 10 projects for Disney. By Jeffrey Epstein AUGUST 26, 2019…

Bette Midler’s 15 greatest film performances, ranked worst to best

Golden DerbyBette Midler’s 15 greatest film performances, ranked worst to bestBy Robert Pius, Chris BeachumDecember 1, 2018 Mister D: Well,…

Photo: Shelley Long & Bette Midler – Outrageous Fortune

Directed by Arthur Hiller Produced by Ted FieldRobert W. Cort Written by Leslie Dixon Starring Shelley LongBette MidlerPeter CoyoteRobert ProskyGeorge…

Alan Silvestri – Outrageous Fortune 1987 [FULL SOUNDTRACK] – Instrumental Audio

Working out what stars go in what order on a movie poster is quite a job

Den Of Geek The dark arts of poster billing By Brendon Connelly Feb 23, 2017 Billing can be important to…

TODAY IN HISTORY: Outrageous Fortune was released on Jan 30, 1987

 Outrageous Fortune was released on Jan 30, 1987. How many of you are fans? Do you own the movie? Any favorite…

Bette Midler: Outrageous Fortune – Facts And Trivia

Bette Midler: Outrageous Fortune – Facts And Trivia Both Shelley Long and Bette Midler were promised top billing when they…

BetteBack January 28, 1990: Bette Midler vs. The Divine Miss M

Madison Wisconsin State Journal January 28, 1990 There’s Bette Midler, and then there’s the Divine Miss M, and don’t ever…

Reese Witherspoon Acknowledges Using Outrageous Fortune As Inspiration For Movie ‘Hot Pursuit’

USA Today Reese, Sofia buddy up for ‘Hot Pursuit’ May 7, 2015 BEVERLY HILLS – They play foes in Hot…

BetteBack January 7, 1988: Bette Gets Nominated For A Golden Globe 1988

Joplin Globe January 7, 1988 BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) A pair of comedies, “Broadcast News” and “Moonstruck,” and a dramatic…

Outrageous Fortune Tropes And Idioms

Bette Midler and Shelley Long star in this female buddy picture from 1987. Long plays Lauren Ames, an actress whose…

Outrageous Fortune Behind The Scenes

Fast-Rewind The reason for Bette Midler‘s oversized orange jumper throughout the film was because she was infact 5 months pregnant…

The Movie Scene Outrageous Fortune Review

The Movie Scene Worst enemies become best friends, yes “Outrageous Fortune” is a buddy movie, but a buddy movie which…

BetteBack January 30, 1987: Outrageous Fortune Washington Post Review

By Rita Kempley Washington Post Staff Writer January 30, 1987 “Outrageous Fortune” marks a motion picture milestone — for the…