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9 Times 80s Movies Taught Us Important Life Lessons

By Emma Sheedy
The 80s were the best decade for movies ever, and we all knew that. But 80s movies did more than just provide entertainment. I could just be speaking for myself, but I learned some of the greatest life lessons from my favorite 80s movies.1. Life is too short to not have fun. Ferris Bueller taught us that sometimes you have to let loose a bit and have fun. Throughout the movie he shows this by doing irresponsible and spontaneous things, which in the end shows his anxious friend, Cameron, it was exactly what he needed. When I was growing

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There's No Crying In Baseball - And 11 Other Facts About 'A League Of Their Own'

By Zachary
A comedy film about an all-women baseball league in the 1940s isn't your typical recipe for box office gold.But when A League of Their Own landed in theaters in 1992 it quickly became a hit, and today it ranks among the best sports movies of all time.Even if your family has been playing their VHS tape of this movie nonstop since it came out (like mine have) you'll probably be surprised by these 11 facts about the film.1. The extras in the Hall of Fame scene were actual AAGPBL playersColumbia PicturesWhen Dottie is touring the AAGPBL exhibit

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Brendan Fraser Opens Up About The Real Reason Behind His Disappearance From Hollywood

By Tanya
We all remember watching Brendan Fraser in the movies he made when we were kids. It all started with Encino Man, but our obsession with his movies would only grow and grow over the next few years.It seemed like he was in every movie, playing the hunky yet funny star of all the greatest action adventures and comedies from our younger years. But suddenly, his career seemed to get a little bit out of control. The quality of the movies wasn't up to snuff. There were no more hits like George of the Jungle or The Mummy, instead we

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Celebrate Friday The 13th At Camp Crystal Lake By Spending The Night And (Probably) Not Dying

By Devin
There's another Friday the 13th (the date, not the movie) coming up in April, so it's time to start planning how to celebrate the second spookiest day of the year. Luckily, Camp No-Be-Bo-Sco has the perfect solution.The New Jersey campground was the setting for "Camp Crystal Lake" in the original 1980 Friday the 13th. Unfortunately, since it's still an active Boy Scout camp, it's normally closed to the public (which does include hockey-mask-wearing, machete-wielding slashers). However, the New Jersey Council of the BSA have started occasionally offering horror fans guided tours as a fundraiser for the camp. Camp No-Be-Bo-Sco

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Your Zodiac Will Reveal Which 80s Celeb You're Most Like

By Tanya
Growing up in the 80s meant that you got to experience some of the greatest music, shows, and movies that have ever been made. Yes, obviously great stuff is still being made, but the 80s really was one-of-a-kind. The characters and celebrities of the 80s were really unique and awesome, and it's always been one of those things where you can't help but wonder which one your friends would compare you to. One way to try and figure out who you are most like is by judging by your zodiac sign. The zodiac is a fun way to look at

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She Was Hollywood's "It Girl," So Why Did Shannyn Sossamon Disappear?

By Zachary
As we've explained before, some actresses just seem to become mega stars one minute before vanishing from Hollywood without a trace.It's not a case of their careers fizzling out, so there must be something to explain their disappearing act.Shannyn Sossamon quickly became one of the biggest names to hit the scene in the early 2000s, but within a few years it seemed like everyone had forgotten her completely.Columbia PicturesAs the actress reveals, people will often stop her to ask, "You look really familiar. Are you an actor? What you have been in?" The answers are surprising, and

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11 Things You Didn't Know About The Greatest Bobsled Team Of All Time

By Sandra
Have we just been transported back in time, or did our favorite childhood movie just become reality? Now that the Winter Olympics are in full swing in Sochi, we have all eyes on the Jamaica bobsled team and we are getting flashbacks of our favorite underdog team.Cool Runnings was that movie you watched on the Disney channel as a kid 25 years ago. Based on a true story, this 1993 movie has only gotten better with age as we re-watch and relive the experience that captured us more than two decades ago. Telling the story of the first Jamaican

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The First Trailer Of The 'Incredibles 2' Has Been Released And We Can't Be More Excited

By Maya
After an agonizing 14-year wait, Disney-Pixar has finally blessed us with the return of our favorite superhero family.After its announced in 2014, we've finally been gifted the fist official trailer, and boy it didn't disappoint!As previously mentioned, the highly anticipated sequel will center on the Parr family's matriarch Elastigirl returning to her superhero calling. The Incredibles 2 will take place just after the events of the first movie, and also focus the switch of old-fashioned parental roles, as Mr. Incredible becomes a stay-at-home father. “I’ve got to succeed, so she can succeed,” as the father-of-three explains to
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