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10 Things You Totally Forgot About Casper, The Friendly Ghost

By Sandra
He's been haunting pop culture since the the '90s live-action movie, Casper, but your favorite friendly ghost still has some surprises in store for you. No matter how many times you've re-watched Casper over the years, there are some plot points you may have overlooked, or tried to bury in your mind, for good reason. I'm sure next time you turn this classic '90s movie on, all these memories will come flooding back!1. Kat's Class Volunteers Her House For Their Halloween PartyI always remember Kat volunteering to host the part to upstage the popular girl, but no I was

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

Music

Only Someone Born In The 80s Will Be Able To Name These Movies Based Only On Their Dance Scenes

By Tanya
It seemed like every 80s movie was either about dancing specifically, or had a fairly awesome dance break at some point. Whether the movie was about the oppressive town laws that forbid teens from expressing themselves through dance, or a choreographed street dance in the middle of a parade, there was always an excuse to bust a move in the 80s. There are a lot of iconic moments from 80s movies. Just think about it, there are so many that you can easily name! 'Footloose' is obviously one of the bestParamount PIcturesKevin Bacon dances his way into town and shakes

80s

'Beetlejuice 2' Is Back On Track But We Aren't Sure How To Feel

By Tanya
It has been a long time coming, but Beetlejuice is finally getting a little bit closer to getting a sequel. The Tim Burton classic is starting the process to bring back the outrageous character that we all fell in love with all the way back in 1988.Nearly 30 years ago, the movie Beetlejuice came out. The story follows Alec Baldwin and Gena Davis who play Adam and Barbara Maitland. They have just recently died and are dealing with the fact that a new family has moved into their home. Warner Bros.They try to scare away the family, but

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

80s

After Almost 30 Years, The 'Coming to America' Sequel Is Finally Starting To Come Together

By Tanya
Hollywood is at it again! This time it isn't another Disney remake, it's a sequel to a movie that is almost 30 years old. What is it this time? The Eddie Murphy classic, Coming to America. The movie came out back in 1988. Eddie Murphy played the prince of the fictional 'Zambunda' of Africa. His character, Akeem Joffer, didn't like that his entire life was planned out for him. He was finally frustrated enough when his parents told him he was set to marry a woman that he had never met. Paramount PicturesAkeem and his best friend go to America

90s

13 90s-Themed Costumes That Will Make This Your Best Halloween Ever

By Tanya
Halloween is just around the corner, and it's time to start thinking up some good costumes! The spooky season is the time for people who are good at puns to shine and for all those nostalgic memories to come flooding back. Sure, a lot of people will do the same types of costumes every year. But if you want to be truly unique and don't want to hit up the local Walmart for a bagged costume, these ideas are exactly what you need to get inspired. A 90s-themed costume is bound to make you the hit of the party, so
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