Visiting the video store was an important part of the weekend back in the 80s (and the 90s). If you couldn’t get the latest release then choosing a movie to rent could often be based …
VHS Tape Collecting – Video Tapes Are Loved Again
We have seen it over and over again. Old tech gets pushed out by the shiny new smaller, more compact and better performing new formats, until we miss what we had, become nostalgic for the …
What Are The Female Gremlins Names
Picture this: a darkened theater, the scent of popcorn wafting through the air, and the faint chittering of mischievous creatures filling your ears. The Gremlins movies have been delighting and terrifying audiences for decades. These …
My 20 Best 80s Action Movies of All Time
The 1980s was a great decade for action movies, with many classic films being released that are still widely regarded as some of the best in the genre. From epic sci-fi adventures to intense thrillers …
Ninja Turtle Names: Exploring the Iconic Characters of the TMNT Franchise
The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (TMNT) franchise is a phenomenon that has captivated audiences since its inception. Created in the 1980s by Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird, the franchise has since grown to become one …
Laserdiscs: Guide to the Forgotten Technology of Home Entertainment
Laserdiscs, also known as “disco-vision,” were the first optical discs for home entertainment, introduced in 1978. While they didn’t achieve the widespread popularity of their successors like DVDs, laserdiscs were still an important stepping stone …
Old Video Movie Rental Stores in the 80s and 90s
Years before Netflix, Amazon Prime and other streaming services we had to go to the Video Movie Rental Store. We had to leave the house, go out and hope that when we got to the …
What Happened To Ian Weighill From Bedknobs and Broomsticks
I loved watching the 1971 Disney movie Bedknobs and Broomsticks when I was a young kid. It is one of the first films that I can remember watching that was part live action and part …
8 Retro Video Game Documentaries You Need to Watch
As much as I enjoy playing retro games, I also enjoy watching videos about the hobby. There is a lot of great content to watch on YouTube especially from other collectors who vlog about their …
