Iconic ’80s Cars from Movies and TV: Top 20 Picks
Cars represent freedom. Just ask any nervous kid with a learner’s permit, counting the days until they can finally pull out of the driveway alone. Cars also play a significant role in our pop culture, and nobody understood that better…
Core Memories That Remind Us of Childhood Joys
Schools are letting out, and whether you’ve got kids or not, something about this time of year still hits differently. Summer stopped being a vacation for most of us a long time ago — but try telling that to the…
He-Man Action Figures of the ’80s and Their Genius Appeal
With the new Masters of the Universe movie hitting theaters June 5th, ’80s kids are about to fall face-first into an awesome pile of plastic nostalgia. He-Man action figures lived up to the marketing language invented to avoid boys owning…
Best Science Fiction Films of Every Year
Georges Méliès' A Trip to the Moon, from 1902, is one of the earliest films ever made and is classified as an adventure short that runs a brief 14 minutes, standard for the period. But just as importantly, it’s also…
20 Classic ’80s Summer Toys You Might Remember
Key Takeaways Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start of summer. Summer toys from the 1980s evoke strong nostalgia for many. Activities like Slip ‘n Slide and Jarts were popular summer pastimes. Classic summer toys played a significant role in…
1980s Cool Cars Everyone Loved
Remember when you were a kid, and cars were just cars? You saw them in mall parking lots, lined up at the gas station, or sitting in your neighbor’s driveway. Sure, some were dream machines worthy of posters hanging on…
’80s Movie and TV Scenes That Emotionally Scarred Kids
As the internet saying goes: “If you watched these movies and TV shows in the ’80s, you may be entitled to compensation.” We’ve previously covered the things that kept ’80s kids up at night, but now it’s time we get…
’80s Moms Had the Best Style: 22 Captivating Images
Motherhood has always blended fashion with function, but the moms of the ‘80s were truly unique. Influenced by various cultural and societal changes, American moms in the ‘80s showcased the rapidly evolving world around them. Many women entered the workforce…
’70s Wonder Captured in 77 Stunning Photos
More than fifty years later, the ’70s are experiencing a resurgence. But honestly, have they ever truly faded away? Look closely, and you’ll notice traces of the vibrant decade everywhere — from earthy tones reappearing in paint colors and interior…
1970s Cars That Defined the Decade: 33 Classics to Explore
There was something about cars in the 1970s—they weren’t just something you drove to get from here to there, you were the car. Before everything started to blur together, style- and design-wise, your car said exactly who you were because…
282 US Outdoor Theaters Still in Operation
Summer is almost here, which means it will soon be prime drive-in movie theater season all across America. The concept is simple: stuff as many of your family and friends as you can into your car, head to the drive-in…
Growing Up a Country Kid in the ’80s: A Real Experience
“Just a small town girl, living in a lonely world…” — so says the Journey song. But Steve Perry wasn’t really talking about the country kid who knew how to catch a greased pig and muck out a horse stall…