Category: Movies
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Battle Of The Network Stars
Written by Cavan O’Grady When the Battle of the Network Stars premiered in 1976 it was instant television gold for several reasons, including: the 3 major networks competing dominated television, the stars on them were extremely famous because of that dominance, the events they participated in could be fun or serious (and sometimes both simultaneously), and combining […]
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Jaws – 10 Cool Facts About The Movie
Jaws – The Movie Written by Cavan O’Grady In 1975, the classic movie Jaws was released. It was a breakthrough film in several ways. Among them, it is largely considered the first summer blockbuster, it changed Steven Spielberg from a little known director to a very in-demand one, it led to three sequels and numerous […]
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A Christmas Story – 10 Interesting Facts
10 Things You Didn’t Know About “A Christmas Story” (1983) A Christmas Story is a 1983 American Christmas comedy film directed by Bob Clark and based on Jean Shepherd’s semi-fictional anecdotes in his 1966 book “In God We Trust: All Others Pay Cash”. It stars Peter Billingsley as Ralphie, a young boy who dreams of […]
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Gladiator – Behind the Scenes
A tale of loss, heartbreak, and the true cost of victory, Gladiator is filled with fighting scenes that will keep you on the edge of your seat, but the story is about much more than that. It tells the tale of a good man and warrior who faces evil in those around him. Despite all […]
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Friday the 13th – 1980
Friday the 13th (1980): With countless spin-offs and follow-up films, this classic horror movie is a must-see. With thrills and frights at every turn, it will keep you on the edge of your seat. Friday the 13th was the beginning of a booming franchise of films and story-lines, so to appreciate what came after, you […]
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Forrest Gump – The True Story
A Favorite Throughout Many Generations Even if you’ve never seen Forrest Gump, chances are you know many references from the movie. Maybe you’ve eaten at one of the 40 Bubba Gump restaurants around the nation or heard “run Forrest, run!” many times. Whatever it may be, one thing is for sure, the film left an […]
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Ferris Bueller’s Day Off
Ferris Bueller’s Day Off (1986) We’ve all had a day where we faked being sick to get out of school or work, but no one has had a more epic experience doing it than Ferris in the 1986 classic, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off. What starts out as a “senior skip” experience turns quickly into an […]
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Grease – The True Story
The Movie The “Thunderbirds”, the “Pink Ladies”, “You’re The One That I Want”, “Greased Lightning”; If these things sound familiar to you then you have probably seen the movie Grease. The movie is set in the 1950s and is about a group of teenage friends who navigate the ups and downs of teenage life. Grease […]
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Fast Times At Ridgemont High
A Classic Filled with high school drama, hilarity, and just the right amount of cringe-worthy moments, Fast Times at Ridgemont High will have you feeling nostalgic, even if you didn’t go to high school in the 80s. Following the lives of a group of high schoolers, this film immediately takes you back to your teenage […]
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Fargo – The Movie
Fargo: The 1996 Film Fargo! Get ready to be on the edge of your seat this entire movie. Through every twist and turn of the plot, unanticipated things keep going wrong, but it’s unclear who they’re going wrong for. A kidnap plot, murders, and one desperate husband will all play a role in your life […]