October 4th

10-04-1996 Bound is released in the US. Directed by the Wachowskis, it is their feature film directorial debut. The film stars Jennifer Tily, Gina Gershon and Joe Pantoliano. Bound was praised for its humor and style of the directors as well as the realistic portrayal of a lesbian relationship in a mainstream film. It was also criticized for excessive violence. The film won several festival awards.

10-04-1974 Female Trouble is released. A John Waters film, starring Divine (as Dawn Davenport), David Lochary, Mary Vivian Pearce, Mink Stole, and Edith Massey.