While many spooky season fans jump straight into slasher flicks and haunted-house horrors for their annual movie marathons, there’s one actor who deserves his own spotlight every October: Tim Curry. From cult musicals and fantasy epics to eerie comedies and …
A resurfaced 1987 commercial featuring The Cosby Show’s Rudy and Peter has brought Galoob’s forgotten bedtime toy Dozzzy back into the spotlight. With glowing eyes, a soothing voice, and a built-in cassette player, this short-lived plush is once again sparking nostalgic curiosity decades later.
When you look back at the Billboard Hot 100 in October 1985, it’s clear that listeners had an appetite for variety. The top spot shifted weekly, giving us a snapshot of how diverse musical tastes really were in the mid-80s. …
Read moreFrom Rock Riffs to Power Ballads – October ’85 on the Hot 100
It’s August 12, 2025, and McDonald’s just pulled us straight back into childhood. All that’s missing is the PlayPlace and the smell of warm apple pies drifting through the air. The gang’s all here: Ronald, Grimace, the Hamburglar, Mayor McCheese, …
“I know you are, but what am I?” On August 9, 1985, our favorite man-child pedaled his way into theaters solidifying his mark in pop culture history. Pee-wee’s Big Adventure, the feature film debut of Tim Burton, turned a quirky …
Remember when hitting play on MTV promised a nonstop feed of music videos, not reality TV drama or 24/7 episodes of Ridiculousness? For one glorious week this year, the channel will bring back our nostalgic wish for music videos! According …
From Family Restaurant to K‑Café: Kmart’s Culinary Legacy Before the age of coffee chains or mini bistros tucked into retail stores, there was a different kind of in‑store dining. It wasn’t about $6 lattes or elaborate frappes — it was …
The summer of 1985 was stacked with unforgettable music and movies . . . well you could say that about ALL of the 1980s! Movie soundtracks were dominating the airwaves, MTV was in its prime and cassette singles were still …
Read moreAugust 1985: Tears for Fears & Huey Lewis Ruled The Charts
Welcome to The Retro Retake . . . THE BLOG. In a world where everyone’s chasing the next viral TikTok or podcast moment, here I am… starting a blog. How retro, right? But here’s the thing; social media timelines move …
