Author: Daniel Bukszpan
Actors You Didn’t Know Appeared on ‘The Love Boat’
From 1977 to 1986, “The Love Boat” reigned supreme. For almost a decade, the ABC network aired the show to salivating fans who couldn’t wait to …
Critics Hated These Movies. Decades Later, They’re Worth a Second Look
Sometimes, the critics just don’t get it. They celebrated movies that were utter garbage upon release and excoriated others that didn’t deserve it. Hey, critics are …
Classic Horror Movies That Still Hold Up
They don’t make ‘em like they used to. In an era long ago, horror movies relied upon mood, environment, and practical effects to get their diabolical …
10 New Box Sets Every Classic Rock Fan Should Get
It’s 2024, the age of digital media and streaming services, and for a lot of classic rock fans that’s perfectly satisfactory. After all, why mess around …
David Bowie Box Set Tracks Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes Leading to ‘Ziggy Stardust’
David Bowie may have passed away in 2016, but you would never know it from the stream of reissues that have been released since then. His …
11 Raunchy ’80s Teen Comedies That Have Aged Surprisingly Well
The 1980s produced many teen comedies, which were, in all likelihood, made in the spirit of good fun. Unfortunately, 40 years later, many are jarring in …
Stars Who Got Their Start on the Gong Show
In its original incarnation, “The Gong Show” was brought to us by Chuck Barris Productions and ran from 1976 to 1980. While you could technically call …
10 Musical Geniuses Who Couldn’t Read a Note of Music
You don’t need to be able to read sheet music to be a musical genius. It can’t hurt, but if the long list of influential musicians …
11 Terrible Movies That Amuse the Hell Out of Us
We’ve all heard of movies that are “so bad they’re good.” What that usually refers to are movies that are so impossibly stupid that you marvel …
Beloved Companies That Disastrously Let Us Down
If you’re a major company with the good fortune to be embraced by consumers, you’re due for a hearty pat on the back. Unfortunately, the longer …
Everything That’s Aged Badly in 10 Raunchy ’80s Teen Comedies
The 1980s teen comedy has a lot of nostalgic value for many Gen Xers. After all, they were teenagers themselves when these movies came out, and …
10 Reasons Why America Needs an Atheist President
It’s another U.S. presidential election year, and current President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump are the presumptive nominees. Both speak openly about religion and …
Younger Generations Are Making Healthier Choices Than Boomers. Here’s How
For a long time, young people heard a certain refrain when it came to making good personal choices: “Listen to your elders.” Those who did this …
With ‘Anno Domini 1989–1995,’ Black Sabbath Finally Releases Its Long-Lost Music
Black Sabbath may be a legendary band with songs like “Iron Man” and “Paranoid” to their credit, but they had their share of hard times. “Anno …
Beloved Actors Who Got Their Start in Raunchy ’80s Teen Comedies
Emilio Estevez and Molly Ringwald weren’t the only actors who became famous thanks to 1980s teen comedies. Other actors who are a big deal today got …
12 Songs We Bet You Didn’t Know Were Written by Prince
Prince Rogers Nelson, better known as Prince, was one of the most prolific songwriters in the music business. His uncanny sense of melody, distinctive voice and …
The Best (and Worst) Game Shows Produced by The Gong Show’s Chuck Barris
Chuck Barris was a trailblazer. A television producer who made memorable game shows in the 1960s and 1970s, he produced beloved programs. Some are still streaming …
Things White People Should Never Say to POC
It may be the 21st century, but race relations in the United States are still not acceptable. Many of us hoped we would live in a …
Movies That Are Just as Bad as People Say They Are
Many movies don’t get a fair shake upon initial release, often times for reasons having nothing to do with their quality. Luckily for these films, there’s …
10 Surprising Songs That Were Written About Real People
When people still bought records, record companies sometimes expected musicians to produce as many as three albums a year. This caused many artists to scramble for …
How to Tell You’re at a Texas Wedding
Wedding customs vary from region to region. For example, a Hindu wedding held in Mumbai will likely go all in on colorful decorations, music, and dancing, …
Why You Should Eat Mexican Food Daily
To many Americans, Mexican food is junk food akin to something you would get at Burger King or Pizza Hut. This is because many Americans’ sole …
10 Songs You Didn’t Know Were Written By the Beatles
The Beatles penned hit after hit, all of which demonstrated their mastery of the songwriting form. But while they racked up classic songs for themselves beyond …
Songs You Didn’t Know Stevie Wonder Wrote
Stevie Wonder is a musical genius, and even people who don’t necessarily care for all of his music would probably agree with that. Blind almost since …
The Beatles Invented Heavy Metal. Here’s Proof
The Beatles may not be the first band you think of when someone utters the words “heavy metal.” Indeed, they won a lot of admirers who …
1980s Movies That Predicted the Future
If you grew up in the 1980s, the movies promised you certain technological advancements. While much of the science fiction content that came to cinemas back …
‘Turning Japanese’ & 11 Other ’80s Songs That Have Aged Really Badly
Ah, the 1980s, a decade known for its catchy tunes, very large shoulder pads, and poorly-aged lyrics. It’s one thing to put on your legwarmers and …
Three-Hour Movies That Are So Good They Seem So Much Shorter
If a movie is bad, it doesn’t matter how short it is. There are more movies than human beings can count that come in at a …
All the Terrible Things Courtney Love Has Said About Other Musicians
In an April 2024 interview in the U.K. publication The Standard, musician Courtney Love took a swipe at Taylor Swift. “Taylor is not important,” the Hole …
Cult Musical Acts That Live Up to the Hype
Every music lover has their favorite artists, and most of the time, you’ve probably heard of them – the Beatles. Pink Floyd. Taylor Swift, you name …
