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"The Baby-Sitters Club" Movie: Where Are They Now?

By Elfreda
Regardless of how old you were in the 90's, you probably watched The Baby-Sitters Club movie at some point in time, or had a friend who did and then couldn't stop talking about it. This year, one of our favorite tween movies is turning 23, prompting a nostalgic reunion of some of the cast members. To celebrate one of the best movies of our childhood, we compiled a list of what the cast members have been up to since the film's release in 1995.Kristy Thomas (Schuyler Fisk)Schuyler Fisk, the daughter of actress Sissy Spacek, played Kristy Thomas, the

90s

15 Nifty Facts About Pixar - Including Why 'Incredibles 2' Kept Us Waiting So Long

By Zachary
If childhood memories had a "Made in..." stamp on them, a lot of yours would probably say "Emeryville, California."That's where Pixar Animation Studios has their (seriously cool) headquarters.If you were raised on their awesome movies, you'll probably be interested in these facts about the studio.1. They love Easter eggsPixar has so many hidden jokes and eye-catchers they can't fit in one entry, but let's start with that iconic Pizza Planet truck from Toy Story.It pops up in every Pixar film, but you need sharp eyes to spot it. Or you could watch this video that rounds

Celebrities

'Grease' Is Turning 40 So Let's Find Out If The Cast Is Still "Peachy Keen, Jellybean"

By Zachary
Yes, we hate to break it to you, but the movie that will forever symbolize youth and coolness is officially middle aged this year. While we still find the teen romance electrifyin', we wondered what the cast was up to after all these years. Here's what we found:John Travolta - DannyParamount / Just JaredWhile he's not the only successful cast member from the movie, you're probably most familiar with Travolta's career after Grease. He's starred in a long list of hit films, including Pulp Fiction and Get Shorty, and even played Robert Shapiro on the TV show The People Versus

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

Retro

Brace Yourselves: They're Remaking Willy Wonka Again

By Zachary
Yes, it's been 13 short years since Hollywood remade Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory, so that must mean it's time for another try.The original film based on the Roald Dahl novel Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is considered a classic children's film, and the late Gene Wilder's performance as the quirky chocolate maker is remembered as the best role of his career.ParamountOf course, if you grew up watching the original movie, you probably have some strong feelings about the 2005 remake starring Johnny Depp as the famous chocolateer.Warner BrothersWhether you liked the re-imagining, or think the original

90s

'My Girl' Star Anna Chlumsky Opens Up About Leaving Hollywood Behind, And What Brought Her Back

By Tanya
Her performance in My Girl brought us all to tears, but when Anna Chlumsky started growing up, she realized that this may not be the life for her. She was only ten years old when she starred in My Girl, and while she believed her family "did everything right" it still was hard on her. Columbia Pictures"I didn't move to LA. I didn't go to parties and put shit up my nose. I stayed in school. I stayed around my parents, and my mum let me make my own decisions. So we did everything right, and it still kind

90s

11 Facts About "My Girl" That You Can't See Without Your Glasses

By Meg
Any child of the 80s and 90s will tell you that My Girl is the movie that emotionally wrecked them. You wanna know why our generation is so stone cold? Because we had to watch Anna Chlumsky mourn the loss of Macaulay Culkin. Even though we may not have forgotten the emotional betrayal that My Girl served to us on a silver platter, there are some things you may have never known about everyone's favorite 90s movies. 1. Title TroublesImagine EntertainmentThe original title of the movie was actually "Born Jaundiced." The producers wanted to change it, but they weren't having

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
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