Pop Culture

Bet You Didn't Know Julie Andrews Was The Reason Why Mia's Dad Was Killed Off In "The Princess Diaries"

By Awa
Although we knew that the movie adaption of Meg Cabot's "The Princess Diaries" book series was a work of fiction, we still couldn't help but wish that we had a long-lost grandmother who would one day show up to rescue us from our boring life, and inform us that we were the princess of a European country called Genovia. VarietyThe dream has been slowly dying since the 2001 movie and its sequel were released. However, we still won't hesitate to watch the movie any chance we get and live vicariously through Mia Thermopolis. DisneyAnyway, in our quest to learn more

90s

The Strange Connection Between 'Silent Hill' and 'Kindergarten Cop' You Never Noticed And Can't Unsee

By Sandra
Aside from both being products of the 90s, many people wouldn't be able to draw a connection between Kindergarten Cop and Silent Hill. At the beginning of the decade, Kindergarten Cop was a hit comedy staring Arnold Schwarzenegger. Bluray DiscTowards the end of the decade came Silent Hill, which became a best-selling survival horror game that sent shivers down the spines of everyone that owned a PlayStation. GematsuAs pop culture goes, these two appear to be like oil and water. But some eagle-eyed fans have noticed a strange hidden link between the creepy video game and the silly family comedy.

Retro

6 Classic Lego Sets That Every '90s Kid Wanted

By Jon
There was no better teacher for this than Lego, which encouraged kids to be creative and discover different fields of history, science, and relatable day-to-day culture!If you and your siblings had any Lego growing up, then you'll know how much fun it was to build these sets. Let's see if you remember some of the most popular collections from the 90s!Fort LegoredoBest ToysThis was an awesome set to start out with. You got 6 cavalry units and a small team of bandits to play fight against each other in this western world. There was even multiple buildings for

90s

8 Facts About 'Law & Order: SVU' That Only Dedicated Detectives Will Know

By Alex
Law & Order: SVU has been on the air for nearly 20 years and the show is showing no signs of slowing down. Over those nearly 20 years, the show has captivated audiences with episodes that deal with very uncomfortable material, but at the same time it has shone a spotlight on the issues surrounding sexual assaults and crimes against the most vulnerable of victims. VultureSome of the episodes can be quite difficult to watch, and the subject matter strikes us right in the core of our beings, but that seems to be what makes the show great. But apart from

00s

Josh Hartnett Was A Massive Star In The Early 2000s, So Why Haven't We Seen Him Since?

By Tanya
It seemed like Josh Hartnett was in every movie in the early 2000s, but now it's hard remember the last movie you saw him in. Touchstone PicturesWhere did he go? You probably remember him from the movie Pearl Harbor, where he played Captain Danny Walker, or Black Hawk Down as the character Eversmann. He has been in a lot of very successful movies, and was one of the biggest heartthrobs of the early 2000s. BravoSeriously, his IMDB page is just a big reminder of all the great things he's done. One of his first big movies was The Virgin SuicidesAmerican

80s

Over 35 Years Later, Is It Still A Hard-Knock Life For Little Orphan Annie?

By Meg
Growing up, the movie Annie was one of my all-time favorites. As a little girl with red curly hair, I was just so excited to see someone who looked like me in a movie! Not only that, but the story and music were enough to warm hearts all over the world. The original movie came out in 1982, based off the comic strip in 1924 and the Broadway musical in 1977. Aileen Quinn, who played little orphan Annie, instantly became a household favorite with her bright personality and even brighter hair. She was only 11 when the movie came out,

90s

The True Story Of The Murder That Shook A Generation Of Pop Fans

By Sandra
Just as her star was on the rise, the singer known simply as Selena was tragically murdered and fans are still mourning the loss of the young star two decades later. On March 31, 1995 the life of the promising young pop star ended. The Texas-born beauty Selena Quintanilla captured people's hearts with her style, sex appeal and instantly recognizable voice. The queen of Tejano music, a fusion of polka, country and jazz, was popular across northern Mexico and throughout the southern United States. She never had the chance to expand her stardom to other areas of the world, because

90s

15 Things You've Always Wanted To Know About Jim Carrey

By Moojan
Jim Carrey, the man who made looking like a fool cool, is still one of the most beloved comedy stars today. He's funny, philosophical, brilliant, inspirational, and questionable, all at the same time. How does that work, we're not sure, just like how we are not quite sure how his brain works. Aaaaaalrighty then! Here are 15 things you've always wanted to know about the legend himself!1. He wrote letters to Tupac Shakur when he was behind bars. CNN MoneyTo lift Tupac's spirits, Carrey wrote letters to Tupac because he had previously said that Carrey was his favorite actor.

90s

12 Times Miss Grotke Proved She Was The Wokest Teacher Of The 90s

By Meg
You could make a pretty solid case for Recess being the best cartoon of the 90s. It was funny, intelligent, and with characters like Miss Grotke, it was woke. I think most of Miss Grotke's wise words and quips went over our heads as kids, or at least they did for me. But looking back, she's one of the most aware and feminist characters we were exposed to...and that's a wonderful thing. These are some of Miss Grotke's best moments. 1. When she ignored societal demands to shave her legs. Disney2. When she taught her students that we are
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