80s

21 Child Stars From The '80s And Where They Ended Up

By Zachary
Fame is a funny thing, we all still remember these child stars from their classic roles in '80s movies, but most of them have fallen completely out of the spotlight. We looked up some of the decade's biggest (and smallest) stars to learn what they're up to today.1. Lukas Haas Paramount PicturesHaas was just 8 years old when he played the title character in Witness, an Amish boy who witnessed a murder. He's been acting ever since, but his career has been experiencing a renaissance lately with roles in Inception and The Revenant.Zimbio2. Fred SavageFiction MachineWith big roles

Retro

10 Strange Movie Ideas That Came *This Close* To Being Made

By Zachary
In the crazy, mixed up world of Hollywood, some pretty weird ideas get taken very seriously. From improbable sequels to early versions of classic movies, these 10 bizarre projects were very nearly a reality. We'll let you decide if it was good or bad that they never happened.1. TMNT: The Last MutationAfter three films of pizza-eating, ninja-fighting action, the turtles took a break from the big screen for more than 10 years. In the meantime they appeared on TV in The Next Mutation, and that show has its roots in a planned fourth entry in the Ninja Turtles series.

90s

How McDonald's Got Tim Burton Fired From The Batman Series

By Zachary
Looking back, it's hard to believe that a director like Tim Burton was allowed within 10 feet of a multimillion dollar superhero franchise. Tim Burton directs Michael Keaton in this behind-the-scenes shot.Warner BrothersBefore these movies were the box office juggernauts that we know and love today, Warner Brothers took a big risk on the director to helm Batman. Burton's success with Pee-wee's Big Adventure seemed to promise that he could make a fun, family movie do big business.The comedy grossed $40 million, with just a $7 million budget.Sinema TurkBut in fact it was Burton's dark and edgy

Life

21 Pictures That Will Bring Back Painful Memories Of The Early 2000s

By Zachary
Our nostalgia can sometimes cut both ways. There are lots of things that make us yearn for the "good old days," but just as many that deserve to stay buried, forever, seriously. Here are 21 memories that we've tried to repress from the early 2000s:1. Wasting our money on these gooey aliensKerry's HabitatWhy did we want these in the first place?2. Watching endless reruns of 'The Simple Life'The BerryThe BerryThe Berry3. Coming home from school and putting a Heinz Baked Beans Pizza in the oven...Metro4. Then logging into MSN MessengerThe VergeOr AOL Instant Messenger (RIP)

70s

Arcade Photos That Bring Back So Much Nostalgia You'll Reach For Your Quarters

By Zachary
These days, when pretty much every video game ever created can be bought and downloaded in minutes, it's hard to believe we used to trudge down to the local arcade with rolls of quarters in our pockets.Like Totally 80sWhether you lived near a full-blown arcade,KOTTKEa bowling alley with a handful of games, Slateor a local pizza joint with one lonely arcade cabinet,Redditthere was something magical about popping a quarter into one of these machines and playing until your luck ran out. It's an experience that most of us haven't had in years, which is a shame because

90s

11 Fan Theories About Your Favorite Cartoons That Will Make You Say "Wait, What?"

By Zachary
Do we spend too much time thinking about our favorite cartoons and movies from our childhoods? Probably, because obsessed fans have managed to come up with these 11 theories about their favorite cartoons that are so strange they could just be true:1. SpongeBob and his friends are all mutantsThe Odyssey OnlineDo you remember where SpongeBob lived? We don't mean "in a pineapple under the sea." His hometown was named Bikini Bottom, and fans think this could explain why our favorite talking sponge and his neighbors are such weirdos.WikiaThe town (and the famous swimsuit) are both named after the

90s

The Strange Story Behind The Tetris Theme Song - Including Its Original Lyrics

By Zachary
If you grew up in the '80s or '90s, you can probably still see the iconic Tetris blocks falling when you close your eyes.Abandonware DosThe classic puzzle game of matching blocks and disappearing lines has a long and strange history that stretches throughout the final years of the Cold War. Tetris was originally created by Alexey Pajitnov, an artificial intelligence researcher at Moscow's Soviet Academy of Sciences.Pajitnov and his son.Pajitnov was working at the Academy's Computer Center in 1984, and would test the new hardware's strength by designing simple games. His creations were shared between departments, and

80s

15 Facts About Baywatch - Your Dad's Favorite TV Show

By Zachary
Of all our beloved '90s shows, it's pretty surprising that Baywatch is getting the most attention these days. A new remake hit theaters this summer, while a musical inspired by the show debuts in London next year.MirrorThey can never measure up to the cheesy goodness of the original show, but we can't blame them for trying. Here are 15 facts about the original hit series:1. Breast implants caused continuity errors Yes, it's the kind of problem that would only come up on the set of Baywatch. According to producers, actress Nicole Eggert (who played Summer Quinn) was very

90s

It's Been 25 Years Since We Met The Mighty Ducks, But Where Are They Now?

By Zachary
The classic Disney movie has a special place in the heart of all '90s kids, even if you weren't a hockey fan. While many of the Ducks returned for the sequels, we've been wondering what happened to all the cast member from the original flick. Now, we have the answers:UproxxJoshua Jackson (Charlie Conway)SuperstationChild stars have a reputation for leaving Hollywood as they get older, but a few of the Ducks bucked this trend. The leader of the team (although he was nicknamed "Spazway" for his habit of missing important shots) was Charlie Conway, played by Joshua Jackson.FOXJackson

Retro

The Ultimate List Of McDonald's Toys That We Obsessed Over As Kids

By Zachary
As much as we loved milkshakes, hamburgers and crispy chicken nuggets, the best part of eating at McDonald's as a kid was the free toy in our happy meal.Over the years we collected so many of these great toys. Here are some of the best ones:Rubber Band Motor Boats (1981)ComplexPlaymobil Figures (1982)ebay.co.ukLittle Golden Books (1982)ComplexHot Wheels (1983)Foro ClubPlay-Doh (1983)The ChivePopoids (1984)Museum of PlayMemory GlandsRonald McDonald Cloth Doll (1984)EtsyA little creepy....but still fun!Astroniks (1984)22 WordsLego Super Travelers (1985)Dave Percota / Toys PeriodBrickset.comDave Percota / Toys PeriodMy Little
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