10 Surprising Facts About River Phoenix
River Phoenix was just as captivating in real life as he was on the screen in his tragically brief career.
River Phoenix was just as captivating in real life as he was on the screen in his tragically brief career.
For the cost of a video rental, you can spend the night in the world's last remaining Blockbuster store, located in Bend, Oregon.
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Though Beastie Boys effectively disbanded following the 2012 death of Adam "MCA" Yauch, the band has been collecting fans for more than 40 years with its uniquely intoxicating, and ever-evolving, sound.
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The popular kid's show 'The Great Space Coaster' ran from 1981 to 1986, won awards, and employed some of the minds behind 'Sesame Street.' So why is it so hard to find?
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The 1980s were a busy time for do-gooder musicians like Bob Geldof, who wanted to use his voice to make the world a better place with events like Live Aid. But the concert's legacy is a bit more complicated.
As familiar—even iconic—as many 1980s movies have become in audiences’ minds, there are always a handful that get overlooked, or thankfully rediscovered, thanks to re-releases and anniversaries.
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Two years after Necco shut its doors for good, Necco Wafers are headed back to your necco’ the woods.
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Sorry, everyone, an ‘Office’ reboot doesn’t look likely right now—but we have good news about that ‘Friends’ reunion.
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