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There's nothing quite like a romantic comedy from the 1980s — and Sixteen Candles remains one of the most memorable films from its genre. Samantha Baker is an angsty teenager whose family forgets her 16th birthday amid the chaos of her older sister's wedding. At the same time, she lusts for the cute senior with the nice car Jake Ryan, who...
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Seeing Grown Ups at the ripe age of nine years old cemented my love of Adam Sandler's comedy, and heading into August feels like the perfect time for a rewatch. Starring Sandler and his usual cast of characters — Kevin James, Chris Rock, David Spade, and Rob Schneider — the 2010 film follows the former middle school basketball players into...
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If you're on the lookout for a new gambling film, Poolhall Junkies is a gritty early-aughts movie worth watching. Mars Callahan co-writes, directs, and stars in this cult favorite about a pool hustler, Johnny, forced to return to the game after his little brother ends up on the wrong side of a con with Johnny's former mentor (Chazz...
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I Am: Celine Dion is an intimate portrait of one of music's most beloved divas. Since the 1980s, Celine Dion has captivated the world with her incredible range and iconic voice. However, her life hasn't always been a fairy tale. In recent years, Dion has sequestered herself away from the public eye as she battled the rare illness, stiff-person...
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The heartbreaking death of Shannen Doherty warrants a much-needed rewatch of the '90s classic that helped make her a star. Beverly Hills 90210 follows twin siblings Brenda and Brandon Walsh as they adapt from their wholesome lives in Minnesota to their new bougie surroundings in Beverly Hills. Over 10 seasons, the series documents the siblings...
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We all need a good throwback comfort movie every once in awhile. Best watched with a bowl of buttered popcorn,The Princess Diaries will provide nostalgia, laughs, and an all-around feel-good vibe where you can take a deep breath and decompress from your day. Starring Anne Hathaway, Julie Andrews, Mandy Moore, and Heather Matarazzo, you will be...
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The first five episodes of the sixth and final season of Cobra Kai are a mere appetizer of the madness to come. Part 1 set the stage as Miyagi-Do selected who would represent their dojo in the dangerous Sekai Taikai world karate tournament while giving us a slew of unforgettable moments (Johnny vs. Barnes! the introduction of formidable badass...
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If you’re a fan of Vice TV’s Dark Side of the Ring, the network’s latest wrestling docuseries, Who Killed WCW?, is a dropkick of nostalgic perfection. Executive produced by Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, the entertaining look back at the famed “Monday Night Wars" explores the meteoric rise and infamous fall of Ted Turner’s WCW. Have we ...
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I recently saw a trending post spotlighting the "Lindsay Lohan cinematic universe," which for many 2000s babies like myself, is considered formative filmography. Seeing pictures of Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis on the set of the confirmed Freaky Friday sequel certainly scratched a nostalgic itch, as well, and while I have already recommended the 2003 ...
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