Is the return of the slasher film going to last? But should it ?
The return of the slasher.. were they really worth the effort of redoing them again and reintroducing them to a new generation of horror fans ??
nostalgia
Singing out of tune in the 21st century
Tonight in history. The then Redskins won the Super Bowl and a show premiered that made us rethink nostalgia ..
BLOCKBUSTER makes its last stand in Oregon
Any fan of nostalgia will love this… BLOCKBUSTER is making its final stand in Oregon because .. well….. the manager says they are just stubborn. This is the AP dispatch, for the record, on the issue: BEND, Ore. (AP) — There are challenges that come with running the last Blockbuster Video on the planet. The … Read moreBLOCKBUSTER makes its last stand in Oregon
Marvel launches retro website for CAPTAIN MARVEL
Retro is in!The website!? Well it’s beautiful! Marvel’s next big superhero movie is Captain Marvel, and unlike most of the franchise’s films, this one’s set in the 1990s. Accordingly, Marvel has launched a website that fits the timeframe, a throwback to web design of the era, complete with awkward animations, fonts, and colors. I … Read moreMarvel launches retro website for CAPTAIN MARVEL
Toto’s “Africa” plays on repeat in the middle of the Namib Desert… for as long as it can play
Namibian artist Max Siedentopf has set up a sound installation in the coastal Namib Desert to play on loop.. MORE.. The 1982 track is quadruple platinum, and was the most streamed song in 2017, with over 440m views on YouTube. Mr Siedentopf tells the BBC it is set to play forever, with solar batteries “to … Read moreToto’s “Africa” plays on repeat in the middle of the Namib Desert… for as long as it can play
THE UNEARTHING OF WILL SMITH’S “NIGHTMARE ON MY STREET”SOURCE…
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TZS9xFmUGFQ?feature=oembed&enablejsapi=1&origin=https://safe.txmblr.com&wmode=opaque&w=400&h=300] THE UNEARTHING OF WILL SMITH’S “NIGHTMARE ON MY STREET” SOURCE : https://uproxx.com/hiphop/will-smith-nightmare-on-my-street-video/ # # #
Hillbilly Jim getting inducted into he WWE hall of fame
Let the nostalgia take flight! From the WWE: Hillbilly Jim often found himself standing across the ring from nefarious Superstars managed by Jimmy Hart, but in the years since their heyday, the relationship between the two men changed. Their new dynamic will be on display when Hart inducts Hillbilly Jim into the WWE Hall of Fame during the … Read moreHillbilly Jim getting inducted into he WWE hall of fame
The slow and painful bite of nostalgia on a late winter’s night
“Beware nostalgia” – it’s holding you back from the rest of your life →theguardian.com This is from a UK GUARDIAN article in 2014.. the nostalgia has changed a bit. The danger of nostalgia remains the same. Nostalgia is a dangerous thing. It’s a signifier that you hate how your life has turned out. It’s a … Read moreThe slow and painful bite of nostalgia on a late winter’s night
AIM IS DEAD! LONG LIVE AIM!
AIM IS DEAD!LONG LIVE AIM! AOL Instant Messenger died a silent death today. It was announced many months ago that the messaging service would cease to exist in December. And today? It was over. DEAD.. From AOL: We know there are so many loyal fans who have used AIM for decades; and we loved working … Read moreAIM IS DEAD! LONG LIVE AIM!
Video rental nostalgia
If you’re like me, this old artwork from Blockbuster video gives you a rush of nostalgia.. a sudden burst of memories come flooding back about spending LOTS of time at places like this. Or maybe Hollywoood Video. Or perhaps your local video rental dive, where VHSs and DVDs were mixed together, and a whole shelf … Read moreVideo rental nostalgia