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15 Blockbuster Facts About the Summer Movies of 1985
Four John Candy movies, one massive Disney bomb, and a New Coke with which to wash it all down. The summer of 1985 was one to remember.
THE '80S
7 of the Creepiest Board Games From Your Childhood
Game night became fright night for players sitting around some of these forgotten board games, including one that "bit" players on the finger.
A Hair-Raising History of the Flowbee
The Flowbee vacuum cleaner attachment became an infomercial sensation for promising to trim hair with the help of the household Hoover.
The Unbelievable History of Sea-Monkeys
In the first edition of "Throwback," our all-new YouTube series, we take a deep dive into the bizarre history of Sea-Monkeys and Harold von Braunhut, the man who created them—then funneled the millions he made into illegal activities.
5 Axed Ideas From the Original Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back Script
In February 1978, writer Leigh Brackett delivered the first draft of 'The Empire Strikes Back.' It ended up being far from the classic we all know today.
Back to the Future Screenwriter Weighs in on One of the Film’s Most Notorious Plot Holes
The fact that Marty's parents don't recognize him at the end of the 'Back to the Future' has been bugging fans for years. But according to the screenwriter, this isn't a plot hole.
7 Great Director's Cut Movies You Can Stream Right Now
From 'Blade Runner' to 'Alien,' streaming services have alternate or expanded cuts to make your favorite movies seem new again.
Containment: 8 Great One-Location Movies to Stream Right Now
Movies don't have to take a James Bond-esque trip around the globe to entertain. Some barely leave the room.
Flex Appeal: How Soloflex Conquered '80s Fitness
The all-in-one exercise machine used revolutionary marketing to convince consumers they could achieve physical perfection. Most people wound up using it as a clothes rack.
Coming Soon: A Documentary on the Making of Beetlejuice
The crowdfunded film, titled "Documentary for the Recently Deceased," will provide a fresh look at the making of "Beetlejuice."
25 Wild Facts About WrestleMania I
The first edition of the WWE's annual pro wrestling spectacular was almost named The Colossal Tussle. Cooler heads prevailed.
The Most Popular Movie the Year You Were Born
Some people keep newspapers from their year of birth. Other people will want to know if 'Boss Baby' sold the most tickets that year.
Mr. Rogers Loved Farting in Public, According to His Widow
The legendary children's television host is often viewed as a near-saint, but it turns out he found farting just as funny as the rest of us.
The Original Names of 30 Popular Bands
What's in a name? A lot if you're a popular music band. So imagine if Radiohead was still On A Friday? Or Ozzy Osbourne was still performing under the name of his mother’s favorite talcum powder? The stories behind these groups’ original names are curious
The Violent Shootout That Led to Daryl Hall and John Oates Joining Forces
One of the biggest duos in pop music history, Daryl Hall and John Oates first encountered one another during a dance hall riot in 1967 Philadelphia.
Why Air Supply Changed the Lyrics to “All Out of Love” for American Fans
The mellow duo Air Supply found success in the 1980s thanks to their easy-listening love songs. But one lyric was so strange it had to be revised.
The Goonies Is Headed to TV—But Not In the Way You'd Think
The 1985 film 'The Goonies' has maintained a loyal audience for more than 30 years. It's finally back, but not as a sequel and not in the way you'd expect.
Game On: Atari Is Opening Themed Hotels in Eight U.S. Cities
The retro video game company is banking on nostalgia to help propel a new chain of gaming hotels around the country.
8 Surprising Facts About John Candy
Versatile comic actor John Candy broke out in 1984's 'Splash,' but you might not know he was once targeted for a Sylvester Stallone movie.
12 Epic Facts About David Lynch's Dune
After several different filmmakers tried (and failed) to adapt Frank Herbert's 'Dune' for the big screen, the movie finally arrived via David Lynch, a then up-and-coming filmmaker who’d never been tested on a film of that size and scope.
Rewind Time With This Blockbuster-Themed Party Game
With only one Blockbuster store left in the world, the good old days of wandering the aisles and getting chewed out for late fees are over—or are they?
Super Bowl: When Tie-In Novelty Cereals Ruled the 1980s
As the market for licensed cereals grew, kids sat down for spoonfuls of Gremlins puffs and soggy Barbie bowls.
5 Wild Facts About Mall Madness
The popular 1990s board game, which was hit with criticism for promoting reckless spending and stereotyping women as frenzied shoppers, is about to make a comeback.
Overall Charm: Remembering Hasbro's My Buddy Doll
The soft and inanimate companion was Hasbro's attempt to create a "macho" doll market for boys. It was not a success.