The remake lightens the feminist message but gives the women a happy ending, reclaiming power in a comedic way.
Tag: History
Touchstone & Beyond: A History of Disney’s “Stella”
This week, Bette Midler learns to raise her daughter Jenny independently in the heartwarming family drama Stella.
List of the Top 10 Famous Singers from New York
New York, the Empire State, has been a breeding ground for some of the most influential and iconic singers in…
BetteBack February 1, 1976: What Happened To Bette Midler?
For those who wonder what became of Bette Midler, who virtually disappeared from the scene after her spectacular skyrocket rise…
Forgotten History: Best Movie Musicals of the 1990s
The '90s redefined the movie musical in a lot of ways, from animated classics to television spectacles, and these are…
Fast Facts On Bette Midler
Here is a look at the life of award-winning singer, actress, comedian and activist Bette Midler.
Photo: Bette Midler In Nashville Circa 1973! 50 Years Ago.
Bette Midler entertains a full house of 2,150 fans at War Memorial Auditorium in Nashville on Nov. 1, 1973
The 10 greatest witches in the history of film
For as long as spooky stories have been told, there has never been a recurring figure so emblematic of scariness…
On This Day In Bette Midler History
On Oct. 10, 1935, the first black opera, "Porgy and Bess" by George Gershwin, opened in New York. In 1962,…
This Day In History: ‘The Rose’ Soundtrack Was Released August 22, 1979 A Few Months Before The Movie
In 1979, Atlantic Records releases the soundtrack album by Bette Midler to the movie of the same name, “The Rose”;…
Book Review: Hocus Pocus & the All-New Sequel
Laughing Place Book Review: Hocus Pocus & the All-New Sequel by Alex Reif | Jul 6, 2018 Fans of Disney’s Hocus…
This Day In History: Songs For The New Depression by Bette Midler was released on January 8, 1976.
This Day In History: Songs For The New Depression by Bette Midler was released on January 8, 1976. Any sentimental…
On Being A Teenager: “I was a washout at math, history, and geography. I still don’t know what the Philippines are.
On Being A Teenager: “I was a washout at math, history, and geography. I still don’t know what the Philippines…
On This Day In History: Bette On Seinfeld
On This Day In History: Bette On Seinfeld
BetteBack May 1, 1978: Bette Midler Films Her First Scene For “The Rose”
Lima News May 1, 1978 Bette Midler did her first scene as a movie star in “The Rose ” at…
Bette Midler Is Right about Ronald Reagan
Sorry, conservatives, but Bette Midler is right about Ronald Reagan and the mentally ill.  As they always say…Google it!
BetteBack Trivia: Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy ~ June 16, 1973
Dunkirk Evening Observer The Gossip Column by Robin Adams Sloan June 16, 1973 Q: My mother says the new Bette…
Toni Basil To Release Home Movies On YouTube
From Ms Basil’s assistant, Ellen: Hello all! I’m Toni’s assistant.. And she is going to be releasing some Home Movies…
BetteBack February 23, 1991: From A Distance Becomes Anthem Of War
Daily Herald Styx, Bette Midler songs become anthems of war February 23, 1991 Since the Persian Gulf War began 36…
History: Sept. 17, 1979 – Bette Midler performs at the Greek Theatre
Los Angeles Times Midler at the Greek Posted By: Scott Harrison Posted On: 12:12 a.m. | January 10, 2011 Sept.…
The Saddest Movies EVER!!!
St. Petersburg Times The five-hankies list of saddest movies By Steve Spears, Times Staff Writer In Print: Saturday, August 13,…
“For The Boys” Play Blows Into Chicago With Previews Starting Aug 17 2011
Mister D: I have to thank Mark M. for this bit of news. But you heard it right…For The Boys…
More Pix Of Bette At The Michael Douglas Fete…(Thanks Hales On Wheels)
I’ve got a few more photos of Bette attending the Michael Douglas fete in the Bootleg Betty Gallery, some thanks…
BetteBack: For The Boys Send Peace Message
Rydell sends peace message `For the Boys‘ Article from:Chicago Sun-Times Article date:December 6, 1991 Author: Candace Burke-Block Director Mark Rydell…
BetteBack: Director Mark Rydell: The Choices Are Clear….
FOR RYDELL, THE CHOICES ARE CLEAR Article from:The Record (Bergen County, NJ) Article date:December 1, 1991 Author: Laurence Chollet, Record…
BetteBack: Through the Wars, It’s ‘For the Boys’
New York Times June 30, 1991 FILM; Through the Wars, It’s ‘For the Boys‘ By ALJEAN HARMETZ LOS ANGELES– Vietnam…
BetteBack: BETTE MIDLER SAYS MARRIAGE IS LIKE THE COLD WAR
Bette Midler says marriage is like the Cold War. Article from:PR Newswire Article date:February 2, 1989 /ADVANCE FOR RELEASE AT…