80s

5 Facts About Pink Floyd's "The Wall" That Prove You Don't Need No Education

By Jon
"...All in all, you're just another brick in the wall." How could anyone possibly top the greatest album of 1982, maybe of the 80s altogether? The intense technical performance that Pink Floyd created was so dramatic, it's no wonder that one of the most popular musical films of all time came from its release. Just like the movie that shares its name, The Wall is an incredible piece of culture rooted in history and political opinion. It also sounds awesome. But looking beyond the long-lasting effects of this legendary album, there's also a lot that many fans simply don't know

90s

A Reference In Star Wars Has Us Wondering If There's A Glitch in The Matrix

By Jon
They are two of the greatest and most well-known science fiction series to have ever made it to the big screen. Their fans are so dedicated that they have gone through the history of their respective universes so as to better understand the stories. But what if there is a connection between the two that goes far deeper than a passing mention?Merlin's Musings / FanboyThat's what some fans of the two sagas are left wondering about ever since someone pointed out this weird scene. Those familiar with Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones (2002) will

Retro

How Much Do You Know About Me, And You, And Zoboomafoo?

By Jon
It was our favorite animal show on television that taught us all the importance of wildlife preservation while also giving us a lesson on the animals we wanted to protect. The show was incredibly fun to watch with something going on at every moment. Even the intro had a bit of everything in it!That classic song hearkens back to a ton of memories, but how much do we really remember about this kids show and it's celebrity lemur?It was unfortunately short-lived, originally broadcast from the beginning of 1999 to late 2001, but is still aired in many regional

90s

James Cameron Reveals Why Jack Had To Die So We Can All Let Go

By Jon
It was the blockbuster film of the year. It launched the careers of two of Hollywood's most successful actors. The most-referenced movie on the internet, and without a doubt, had the most controversial ending we all had to deal with. Titantic came out in 1997 and shook the world with its romantic portrayal of the tragic sinking of one of the world's largest luxury ships in history. We stayed on the edge of our seats for 3 hours as we watched director James Cameron build up the relationship of two passengers that was as doomed to fail as the ship

90s

6 Things That Are So Nostalgic You Can Practically Taste It

By Jon
It was always so hard to roll out of bed, get to school, and try to stay awake during morning classes. But there was always one thing keeping us going through the lessons and work: lunchtime. There would be trades around the classroom, sometimes someone would be nice enough to let people have a scoop of their Dunkaroos frosting, but if one thing is for certain, finding any of these items in our lunch would make any day better!LunchablesMemory GlandsThese were the bomb. What could be better than pizza, snacks, and dessert in a box? Being the chef to

90s

Only 90s Kids Will Be Able To Name The Movies These Famous Lines Are From

By Jon
So you think you're quite the movie buff? You have probably seen quite a few films from the 90s, but it's another thing to be able to tell them all apart. Let's see if you can remember which lines came from what blockbuster movies! We'll tell you the line, and you guess which movie it's from!Answers are at the end, let's go!"Good morning...Oh, and in case I don't see ya, good afternoon, good evening, and good night!"iTunes / Robert Ebert / IMP Awards"Show me the money!"iTunes / TorrentKim / Movie Poster"The greatest trick the devil ever pulled

80s

Why Do We Love Hearing Toto Bless The Rains Down In Africa?

By Jon
If it's been some time since you have heard the deep and mysterious bop by legendary 80s band Toto, then you may not realize why "Africa" has become the feel-good anthem of the internet. With it's iconic beat, smooth keyboard riffs, and soulful singing, it's no small wonder that the song was an instant hit when it came out in 1982 and topped the charts. What no one expected is that it would still have incredible fame 35 years later. The soft-rock tune is a crowd-favorite and people are not afraid to dish on their love for it. If you

90s

Here's What Happened To The Larson Family When They Made It 'Home For The Holidays'

By Jon
It was the perfect storm of the worst way to spend Thanksgiving, all rolled up into a hilarious and heart-tugging film that had us switching back and forth between roaring laughter at Tommy's antics, scoffing at Russell's pitiful attempts at being a person, and questioning just what the hell is going to happen with Leo and Claudia?!We really felt for Claudia Larson's dramatic introduction. When her daughter decides to cut out on Thanksgiving celebrations just as she loses her job (right after making out with her now-former boss), it seems like Claudia is going to have to toughen it

00s

Here Are 10 Freaky Facts About The Movie That Taught Our Mother's To Chill Out

By Jon
Freaky Friday was by-far one of the funniest movies to come out of the summer of 2003, but it was also great to watch our mothers and daughters squabble over who was learning the real lesson. The movie remake of the original 1972 novel by Mary Rodgers shows us the implications of what would happen if we switched bodies with a parent for an entire day. Honestly, I don't know if I could do it. The making of the film was pretty interesting by itself, in fact, there were a lot of little quirks that made it a lot of

80s

Why Michael Keaton Deserves Way More Credit Than We Give Him

By Jon
In the last few years, we've seen a ton of new movies being released with famous actor Michael Keaton. Yet it seems that throughout this revival of his reputation, we're still stuck picturing him from his most famous motion pictures, some of them giving him a slightly ridiculous image. But Keaton is actually quite a capable actor, with many serious and moving roles to his name. Here are just a few that you may have forgotten about. Mister Rogers NeighborhoodThis Is Not PornKeaton got one of his first major roles on the beloved children's show as a volunteer, but would
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