80s

Movies

8 Facts About 'The Secret Of Nimh' That Will Make You Say 'Rats!'

By Maya
In 1982, a team of highly talented animators blessed the world with the movie, The Secret of NIMH.The fantasy cartoon classic was adapted from Robert C. O'Brien's 1971 children's book, which follows a field mouse attempting to save her home from destruction. With the help of recently freed laboratory rats, the plot ends in a truly feel good manner.  While most of us may assume we know everything about the gritty animated film, here are eight facts that'll make even the biggest fans say "rats!" 1. The film was animated by frustrated, former Disney employees The Dot EatersIn

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Vintage Pictures From Old Bowling Alleys That'll Strike You Right In The Nostalgia

By Meg
Bowling was the birthday party excursion every kid wanted. If you weren't going bowling, then what was the point of even having a party? Bowling alleys have advanced since we were kids, but I bet your parents would tell you that even the ones we went to were considered advanced to them. These are some vintage photos of old bowling alleys that will make you not only nostalgic, but also a little bit thankful we don't have to deal with it. You had to keep score, there was no machine to do it for you.Joe Herring Jr. I hope

80s

7 Things About Drive-In Theaters That Prove They Are The Best Way To Watch A Movie

By Emma Sheedy
Drive-in theaters were a monumental experience for any teenager. Your parents were fine with you going to the movies, but it was as if the drive-in was this cool teenage-version of the movies, that you felt like a bad-ass for going to. 1. You could turn your car into a bedIf you or one of your friends parents let you borrow their hatchback or truck, you could turn the whole back into a pillow bed, making it the ultimate viewing experience.reddyorknot2. Double features Okay, probably the best part of going to the drive-in was paying for one movie and

80s

Joaquin Phoenix To Star In The Joker's Origin Movie And The Internet Is Surprisingly Calm

By Maya
While it's been almost two years since Jared Leto made his debut as the Joker in Suicide Squad, fans are still cringing at his disastrous performance. Luckily, everyone can take a deep sigh of relief as it's been announced a new actor will be playing the Crown Prince of Crime. DCAccording to Variety, none other than Joaquin Phoenix is poised to play the latest incarnation of Batman's most prominent rival in Warner Bros. and Todd Phillip's untitled Joker origins movie.Sources told the publication Phillips had met with Phoenix prior to the new year, and had only been waiting on

80s

20 Celebrities Who Launched Their Careers On 'Star Search'

By Zachary
These days there's a new reality show with a panel of celebrity judges every week, but in the '80s and '90s Ed McMahon's Star Search reigned supreme.The talent show pitted contestants against each other tournament-style in categories like singing, comedy, and dance. But, as you can see from this list, even some of the "losers" turned out alright.1. Aaliyah CBS / FanPopThe talented 10-year-old impressed the audience enough to land a job as a backup singer for Gladys Knight the next year. She lost to another pint-sized singer who is now not famous, which will be a running theme

80s

The Best TV Theme Songs Of The 80s You Have Forgotten About

By Sandra
TV shows today just don't seem to put the importance on the opening theme song as we did in the previous decades. This is a shame because when I think of my favorite shows of the 80s and 90s, the opening credits bring back a flood of welcomed nostalgia and gets me excited to relive the great episodes. In honor of the lost art of opening theme songs, here's a list of the top TV themes of one of greatest decades in television history. Which one will be stuck in your head for the rest of the day? 12. Miami

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

80s

"Bill & Ted" Star Opens Up About Sexual Abuse He Suffered As A Child Star

By Awa
Like many former child stars, Alex Winter of Bill & Ted fame has been harboring a dark secret for all these years. The British-American actor first found success on Broadway by taking on supporting roles in The King and I and Peter Pan. In the late '80s, he rose to prominence for his roles in films like The Lost Boys, Rosalie Goes Shopping, and Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure alongside Keanu Reeves. Winter, along with actor Tom Stern, also co-wrote a number of short films, and co-directed music videos for artists like Ice Cube and Red Hot Chill Peppers. NME.comThe success
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