80s

80s

We Finally Have An Explanation For Die Hard's Biggest Plot Hole

By Sandra
After Die Hard was released in theaters in 1988, it became one of the biggest action movies of all time. And that still holds true today. Whether you watch it every Christmas or when you have a hankering to see Bruce Willis kick some ass, there's no doubt that Die Hard never gets boring. At the time, Bruce Willis was known for the TV series Moonlighting, but this film skyrocketed him into stardom. Hollywood ReporterDie Hard became so popular that it was followed by four sequels, and there may be one more in the works. As great as the original

80s

12 Perfumes That Will Transport You Right Back To The 80s

By Awa
Our sense of smell is closely linked with our memories which explains why we get flooded with nostalgia every time we smell something associated with our past. If you grew up in the 80s, you'll recall that people did not settle for basic. Everything from their hair and clothes to the perfume they wore were far from subtle. Designers took advantage of this brazenness and created some strong scents that matched. They also didn't hold back on the controversial names and bizarre campaigns. AmazonPeople in the 80s embraced these scents and grew very fond of them. In fact, Andy Warhol

80s

'Heathers' Reboot Pushed Back "Out Of Respect"

By Meg
The 1988 movie Heathers was basically the original Mean Girls. Winona Ryder, Shannen Doherty, Lisanne Falk, and Kim Walker played a clique of high school girls who were the epitome of terrifying teens. Ryder's character, Veronica, misses her old friends and hates that she's part of the Heathers. Her psychotic boyfriend J.D., played by Christian Slater, goes around killing all the people he doesn't like, which includes the Heathers. Ah, to be young again! The movie is a cult classic, and gave us iconic lines like "What's your damage?" and "f--k me gently with a chainsaw..." But people were

90s

The Cast Of ‘ALF’ Reveal Filming The Show Was “Very Grim” - And Some Of Them Are Still Recovering

By Zachary
Part of growing up is learning that the things you loved the most as a child could be deeply traumatizing for the people who made it. You might expect working on a family show about a fuzzy, lovable extraterrestrial would be pretty fun.But the cast of ALF, the show about a mischievous alien life form living with a typical American family, reveal there was "no joy" while filming the series.The Man Behind The MelmacianALF's creator, as well as the voice and main puppeteer for the show's star, was magician and ventriloquist Paul Fusco.Whether you would label him

Pop Culture

Which 80s Movie You Should Watch Next Based On Your Zodiac Sign

By Emma Sheedy
Our zodiac signs say a lot about us, from what our love life looks like, to what we should eat for breakfast. Just in case you weren't completely sick of hearing about your zodiac sign, here is the perfect 80s movies for you, based on your zodiac sign. Aries - Ferris Bueller's Day OffThis movie basically describes you, I don't know if Ferris was an Aries, but he sure seemed like it. This is exactly something you would do for a friend feeling down. Your independent and courageous spirit wouldn't think twice about skipping school to have a wild and

Life

15 Things We All Said In The '80s That Were Like Totally Not Grody

By Moojan
Long before emoticons, we used our words to express every little detail about life in a cool way. Or so we thought? I'm kidding, the 80s were actually the best. So, like, everyone, get ready to ride this roller coaster of nostalgia. It's going to be tubular and super rad! 1. "Bag your face"Having to cover your face with a bag because of people's negative perceptions of your appearance was one of the greatest insults. I ran home crying on many occasions. 2. "Grody to the max"Gross wouldn't suffice. If things were nasty, they were grody ... to the

80s

5 Iconic Movie Scenes That Almost Killed Their Stars

By Jon
We all know what it's like to be sitting on the edge of your seat during a particular scene, just waiting to see how our favorite character was going to get out of the life-or-death situation. It's nerve-wracking, but we can always take a breather and remember that they were never in any real danger. But that's not always the case. Here are some of the most famous scenes that almost cost stars their lives, but were kept in anyways!Back To The Future: Part 3CheatSheetDid you find yourself short of breath while watching this scene? So did Michael J.

Movies

Time To Get Back To Work Because '9 To 5' Is Getting Remade, And You'll Actually Be Excited For It

By Tanya
Watching 9 To 5 as a young woman was always a fun experience. There was something so satisfying about watching these three smart women work together to take down their corrupt boss .Sure, we could argue about the legalities of them holding their boss captive, but what's the fun in that! He was a bad man who was lying, blackmailing, and was just all around evil, so the fact that they had to trap him to find out that he was embezzling money from the company is not the point. My main takeaway, as a younger girl who didn't understand

70s

Real Life People Who Inspired 9 Famous Songs We All Love

By Elfreda
Muses have always played a powerful role in art. From Da Vinci's Mona Lisa to Kate Moss inspiring entire fashion lines in her heyday, artists have always been able to create memorable works when they come into contact with people who make them feel something. And it's no different when it comes to music. We've sang so many of these songs out loud, not knowing the folks who inspired them. Here are the real life people who inspired nine of the most popular songs in modern music history.1. Uptown Girl by Billy Joelexpress.co.ukThe lyrics to Billy Joel's

80s

10 Tiny Details Most People Miss In 'Ferris Bueller's Day Off'

By Zachary
There are some movies we can't help but watch over and over, and one of those is Ferris Bueller's Day Off.But endlessly rewatching the classic comedy has taught us a lot.Thanks to Ferris, we all know how to fake being sick, we can recognize pointillism, and we know what a Von Steuben Day parade is. Still, no matter how many times you've watched the movie, there are some blink-and-you'll-miss-them details that speed right past you.Here are 10 you probably never noticed:1. Ferris has three siblingsParamount PicturesNotice anything strange about the family portrait on Mr. Bueller's desk?
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