Retro

Wesley Snipes Almost Gave Us "Black Panther" 20 Years Ago

By Meg
If you're anywhere near the internet these days (which you obviously are) then you've undoubtedly heard that Marvel's Black Panther is making movie history. The highly anticipated movie already broke the record for first-day advance ticket sales for a Marvel movie, previously held by Captain America: Civil War.Forbes/DisneyBlack Panther is also on pace to shatter the record for biggest advance ticket sales for any superhero movie in history. “Black Panther is riding an incredible wave of momentum right now,” said Fandango editor Erik Davis. “It’s one of the biggest and most anticipated movies to ever open in

90s

Hey, So Haley Joel Osment Is Still Hanging Around And He's Having A Time

By Meg
We all remember Haley Joel Osment, right? He was the kid from Sixth Sense, Pay It Forward, and Secondhand Lions. Our hearts were totally ripped out when he died in Pay It Forward, and it's the first time I remember ugly crying during a film.Movie ForumsAt 12 years old, Osment was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Performance by an Actor In A Supporting Role for Sixth Sense, where he uttered the iconic line "I see dead people."Movie ForumsIt seemed like Osmet was on track to become one of the best actors of his generation. He was

90s

The New Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Are Here, And People Definitely Have Opinions

By Meg
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles has been a staple on television since 1987. Of course, comic book fans will know the first adventure involving the heroes in a half shell came out in 1984, but it's fair to say that the pizza-loving superheroes really shot to fame when the TV series started in 1987. TMNTPediaSince then, there have been six movies to hit theaters, as well as six TV shows which all followed different plots. Den of GeekDen of GeekIt was announced last year that a new Turtles series would be coming, called Rise Of The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles."Rise

90s

11 Facts About "The Wonder Years" You Can Get By With A Little Help From Your Friends

By Meg
Fred Savage is a national treasure, and we would all do well to remember that. His role on The Wonder Years will go down in history as one of the best on a sitcom, and the show itself will follow in the same footsteps. The Wonder Years, set in the 1960s, gave us the coming of age story none of us knew we needed. Even the most dedicated fan may not know these things about the show, however!1. Big-Screen DreamsTV GuideThough it's hard to imagine The Wonder Years as anything other than a TV show, it was originally set

80s

Super Mario Is Coming To The Big Screen, And Hopefully It's Better Than The Last Time

By Meg
Super Mario was an important part of everyone's childhood. Hours were spent playing games on our N64s, Super Nintendos and Game Boys, trying to navigate our way through the Mushroom Kingdom. Business InsiderOf course, we all got a little too excited when it was announced that our favorite Italian plumbing brothers were getting their own TV show in 1990. We probably should have waited until after we saw it...because hoo boy, it was bad. Family ChannelIn 1993, we were subjected to the movie Super Mario Bros. starring John Leguizamo and Bob Hoskins. To say it was sub par would

90s

10 Things You'll Only Understand If You Grew Up With Strict Parents

By Meg
Everyone who says parents are more strict today clearly never grew up in my household. I'm 25 years old and still get nervous when I have a drink because my parents made me think it was illegal to be drunk. They also made it seem like dating in high school was the end of the world and would derail your entire future. Sure, there may be more parents out there today who impose strict rules on their kids, but let's not pretend there weren't strict parents when we were growing up. This list is sure to give flashbacks to any

Pop Culture

10 Shows From The 90s That, Let's Be Honest, Were Pretty Terrible

By Meg
Let me preface this by saying that just because these shows were terrible, doesn't mean they weren't good. I know that doesn't make a whole lot of sense. But sometimes, even if something is completely awful, it's still entertaining. That's basically how to describe the 90s in a nutshell. These are some of the most terrible shows from our favorite decade that we all just need to admit were awful...even if we love them. These shows were chosen by both the Internet (an always trusted source) and my co-workers who, like myself, are opinionated beyond all reason.1. Baby

Pop Culture

10 Facts About "Salute Your Shorts" That When You Think About Them, Will Make You Wanna Fart

By Meg
Salute Your Shorts may be one of the best, yet totally forgotten, TV shows from the 90s. Camp Anawanna still holds a special place in our hearts, even if the thought of it makes us wanna fart. The show focused on teenage campers who had to deal with their bossy counselor, and all the shenanigans that happen at summer camp. The title is a nod to the common camp prank, which involves raising a set of boxer shorts up a flagpole. Kids would then salute the new "flag" as part of the prank. But even if you watched all 25

80s

"Bill & Ted" Sequel In The Works, And It Sounds Most Excellent

By Meg
If you haven't seen Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure, can you even call yourself a child of the 80s and 90s? Slash FilmKeanu Reeves and Alex Winter star as Bill and Ted, two knuckleheads who need to save the world by traveling through time. They also need to get their band back together and pass their history class...so it's a stressful time all around. There were two movies in the franchise, Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure and Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey, but we've always secretly wished there were more. Random MovementWith all the news of revivals (both for TV shows and

80s

Murphy Brown Is Coming Back To TV

By Meg
Murphy Brown was one of those shows we watched because our mom was watching, but we secretly loved it. Candace Bergen played the titular character, who was a recovering alcoholic returning to work at a news station. Over 40 years old, Brown manages to become one of the most notable media personalities in her field. Warner Bros. TVThe show stepped away from the norm. For 10 seasons, there was no male counterpart to Brown. It wasn't about her trying to navigate her career and personal life, but rather a strong, independent woman who was focused on her work. The show
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