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70s

Do You Remember? Mr. Bones Candy

TRN Staff

Perhaps you were once taught that you should never play with your food. But what if your food was also a nifty jigsaw puzzle? Better yet, what if it was also a disassembled candy skeleton CONTINUE READING…

90s

The Eurodance Craze of America in the 90’s – Part 1

Chad Droze

Hello gang! As a teenager growing up, the 90’s would be the decade that I began listening to music, both on the TV and Radio. Our family listened to a lot of country on the CONTINUE READING…

90s

5 Popular TV Shows of the ’90s Golden Era

TRN Staff

It’s no wonder why people today are still tuning in to the movies, and TV shows of the ’90s. Sandwiched between the nostalgic era of the ’80s and the first decade of this century, we CONTINUE READING…

90s

Is ’90s Fashion Still Trending Today?

TRN Staff

The ’90s were a treasure trove of major trends, best exemplified by the decade’s iconic films – think Clueless, She’s All That, and 10 Things I Hate About You. Chokers, ponytails, hair accessories, baby tees, CONTINUE READING…

90s

Diving into ‘The Green Mile’s’ Lasting Echo

TRN Staff

In 1999, the silver screen welcomed an unforgettable character who would forever be etched in the annals of cinematic history. Standing tall, both figuratively and literally, was Michael Clarke Duncan’s portrayal of John Coffey in CONTINUE READING…

close up photo of red game boy console
90s

The Best 90s Gaming Trends That Have Panned Out

TRN Staff

Looking back at the 1990s, it’s a wonder that anything from this era survived. Looking back, it seems there was a huge emphasis on things like brightly colored food, plastic toys that lasted a week, CONTINUE READING…

90s

The Best Movies of the 1990s: Critics Choice

TRN Staff

It is almost impossible to pick a single best movie of the 1990s. This decade gave countless masterpieces that remain a hit to date. But if you’re a skilled movie critic, picking the best movies CONTINUE READING…

90s

Writing Books In The ’90s And Now: What Has Changed?

TRN Staff

Ah, the ’90s. The era of frosted tips, grunge music, and the art of writing books. Writers in the ’90s had to lug around massive PCs that weighed more than a truckload of encyclopedias. Once CONTINUE READING…

90s

Super Looney Tunes Return!

Adam Pope

In 1991, I was 9 years old and the novelty of Happy Meal toys at McDonald’s was starting to wear thin. We had gone from Changeables and Super Mario Bros to Barbie, Hot Wheels and CONTINUE READING…

Disaster Movies
70s

Hollywood’s Most Memorable Disaster Movies

TRN Staff

Oh the calamities…Disasters from the exhilarating highs of airborne disaster movies to the dramatic sea depths and everything in between. In those halcyon years of the 1970s, those masters – and mistresses – of disaster CONTINUE READING…

80s

Mall Stores of the ’80s (and ’90s) that You’ll Never Shop at Again

OldSchool80s

The Shopping Mall was once an essential destination especially for those of us who grew up from the late-70s through the ’90s. The shopping aspect has been more-or-less replaced by online retailers, but the social CONTINUE READING…

Treehouse of Horror
90s

The Top 10 Simpsons Treehouse of Horror Tales

Brandon Leftridge

The Simpsons’ annual Treehouse of Horror Halloween specials are Halloween and cultural institutions. Here are the Top 10 Treehouse of Horror tales of all-time. CONTINUE READING…

90s

Ads From a 1993 Issue of Wizard Magazine

Mickey Yarber

In the early ’90s, comic books experienced a huge resurgence in popularity.  Thanks in very large part to the Death of Superman in Superman #75.  This resurgence wasn’t brought on by genuine lovers of the CONTINUE READING…

90s

What a Pennsylvania County Fair Was Like in 1990

Jason Gross

After watching season 3 of Stranger Things and discussing on our recent TRN Roundtable Review podcast, my memories of visiting the local county fair have flooded back. While so much focus was on the Starcourt CONTINUE READING…

American Pie
90s

American Pie: An American Classic

Kevin Decent

  American Pie is 20 years old today. That’s absurd to think that so much time has passed. Most of us watched it brand new when we were also in high school, graduating, or just CONTINUE READING…

Rhonda Shear
90s

Staying Up All Night with Rhonda Shear

Michael

Rhonda Shear was an iconic staple of late-night television in the ’90s. She was beautiful, funny, and oozed sex appeal. We pay tribute to her greatness and define why she was so magical. CONTINUE READING…

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