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80s

'Crocodile Dundee' Claims To Be Back (Sort Of), But People Aren't Buying It

By Tanya
Everyone remembers watching Crocodile Dundee over and over when they were young, and thinking that it was the best representation of Australia imaginable. "That's not a knife, this is a knife" is still quoted to this day basically any time someone mentions the country. Well, now it's back, but not exactly how we imagined it would be.Paramount PIcturesThe original movie came out 32 years ago, and it was a great success. With all the reboots that are coming around, it would have been surprising if they left it alone. However, normally we get a bit of warning before a

90s

11 Movie Moments From The 90s That Still Make Us Cry

By Zachary
When we were young, we weren't ashamed to be totally heartbroken over the fate of our favorite cartoon characters. Now, as adults, we're still heartbroken but just a little ashamed about it.We were so unprepared to deal with the wave of emotions these 11 scenes brought on. And let's be honest, we probably always will be. Grab a tissue!1. The Iron GiantWarner Bros.Knowing that Vin Diesel is the voice behind this 50-foot-tall metal robot from outer space just makes it even more strange when we get all sad and weepy about him at the end of the

80s

Clue Remake Announces Their Star And Hints At What To Expect, And We're Not Sure How To Feel

By Tanya
The classic board game turned hilarious cult classic is coming back to the big screen and people are getting excited about the new casting announcement. The board game Clue came out all the way back in 1949, but it was in 1985 that they developed one of the funniest movies of our generation. The murder mystery starred Tim Curry, Madeline Kahn, Christopher Lloyd, Michael McKean, Martin Mull, Lesley Ann Warren, and Eileen Brennan. Universal PicturesThe movie was really one of a kind in that it had three alternate endings. Spoilers ahead if you haven't watched it! Ending AParamount PicturesThe first

Celebrities

Pauly Shore Was The Surprise Star of the 90s, But Where Has He Been Since?

By Tanya
Becoming a comedic legend isn't easy. Sometimes it happens when you're least expecting it. For Pauly Shore, it happened so fast that he almost missed it. Buena Vista PicturesIn the early 90s, Shore landed a coveted VJ spot on MTV. He managed to build his brand enough to secure himself a spot in the surprise hit Encino Man with Brendan Frasier. The movie became a huge hit (much to the surprise of everyone) and so suddenly Shore became a hot commodity. Buena Vista PicturesIt wasn't all simple for Shore. He had a lot of bad reviews and many movies flopped

00s

5 Roles That Turned Heath Ledger From Dropout To Legendary Actor

By Jon
10 years ago, the world lost a rising star too soon, and in that time we have found new reasons to mourn the loss of a talented and heartwarming actor. Heath Ledger died ten years ago in an apparent overdose to prescription drugs that he had obtained in order to deal with mental health problems he had been suffering. We remember Ledger for his versatility as an actor, as he famously said "I feel like I am wasting my time if I repeat myself."In remembrance to his legacy, we'll look back at some of the most defining roles he

00s

The Story Behind The Making Of 'The Last Samurai' Proves Why It Deserves To Be Respected

By Jon
If you haven't seen this outstanding story about the ending of the samurai era in 1800s Japan, then you have spent the last 15 years "in a great shame." The film follows the story of a disgraced war hero who is seeking redemption when he is brought in to help crush the resistant forces to modernism in Japan. Tom Cruise plays American Captain Nathan Algren, who is captured by a band of warriors who believe their emperor is being manipulated. Algren finds a newfound respect for the resistance and it's leader, Katsumoto, and discovers a cause worth fighting for again.

Pop Culture

Behind-The-Scenes Secrets From 'The Blair Witch Project' That Are More Than Just An Urban Legend

By Alex
The Blair Witch Project was a movie well ahead of its time, later paving the way for successful franchises like Paranormal Activity. It is often overlooked, and always underrated, but it should go down in history as one of the greatest horror films ever made. The movie follows loosely along the legends of an actual "town witch," and looking at how the movie was shot, it actually makes you believe that everything you are seeing is 100% authentic. If you haven't seen the movie, we would suggest taking the opportunity to watch it in the near future. If you have

Movies

He Made Us All Laugh In The 90s, But Where Is Sinbad Now?

By Tanya
Some people stand out because they are incredibly popular, others because of a memorable role, but there are some people are memorable simply because they have a bizarre enough name that it just sticks with you. Sinbad is one of those people. The comedian and actor known as Sinabd was incredibly popular for a good chunk of the 90s, but he has seemed to have vanished completely. Where did he end up after stepping out of the spotlight? CoalSpeakerSinbad's real name is actually David Adkins. Doesn't really have the same appeal as Sinbad now does it? He was raised in
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