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…
Unicron, the Monster Planet. Cruising between two suns, the ringed planet drifted through space before setting his sights on Lithone. As he approached, he opens the many teeth on its surface, shining a beam of CONTINUE READING…
California is one of the best video gaming states in the U.S. and leads the nation regarding game development. Undoubtedly, this feat has been an ongoing process that is said to be connected to the CONTINUE READING…
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…
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…
Masters of the Universe fans are still reeling from the umpteenth cancellation of another planned live action film project starring the inhabitants of Eternia. The only solace for this pop culture disappointment is to be CONTINUE READING…
Some of my earliest memories include Pee-Wee Herman. My brother took piano lessons when I was really little, and on Saturday mornings after his lesson, my mother would try to wear us out and keep CONTINUE READING…
I cannot think of a better example of the quintessential Saturday morning cartoon than He-man and the Masters of the Universe. It had everything a kid could ask for as part of their weekend plans: CONTINUE READING…
Stop! Don’t Throw Away That Retro Game … It Might Be Worth Something! Retro video games hold a special place in the hearts of gamers, often evoking a strong sense of nostalgia for those who CONTINUE READING…
For kids growing up over the last 20 years, Marvel superheroes have always been big screen icons, beloved by children and adults alike for their extravagant silver screen adventures. But those of us who grew CONTINUE READING…
The ’90s were a golden era for movies and a decade of innovation. That’s why the 1990s have brought us so many spectacular films which still hold up and have become instant classics. Grab some CONTINUE READING…
This “First Watch” review covers the 1986 action film Raw Deal starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Darren McGavin, Kathryn Harrold, and Sam Wanamaker. This movie was released in-between the blockbuster hits Commando and Predator. It was a flop at the CONTINUE READING…
In September 1992 I was living in Denver with some friends of my family, Joan and Larry. They were an older couple who offered me their basement apartment. (By older I mean they were in CONTINUE READING…
The Last Starfighter showed a new generation of video game maniacs the one secret their mothers didn’t want them to know: if you practice really hard, spend enough quarters, and get really good at video games, CONTINUE READING…
This “First Watch” review covers the 1982 horror film Swamp Thing starring Ray Wise, Adrienne Barbeau, and Louis Jourdan. This was the fifth film written and directed by horror icon Wes Craven. Critics were divided CONTINUE READING…
Retro TV shows and video games appeal to college students who are torn between academics and freedom. They’re reminded of simpler times and shared cultural experiences by these old kinds of entertainment. Don’t Forget about CONTINUE READING…
I’m on a mission to watch popular films that missed me the first time around and obscure films that just never found their way into my circles. This “First Watch” review covers the 1988 Japanese CONTINUE READING…
In the last decade, the rise of streaming services has revolutionized the way we consume television content. Streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Hulu have disrupted traditional television broadcasting, profoundly altering the entertainment CONTINUE READING…
It’s a known fact that comic books in the 1990’s were celebrated more for the artists drawing them, than any groundbreaking storytelling within. Though it was an era where a foil-embossed or hologram sticker cover CONTINUE READING…
From Sea Wolf to Space Invaders. From Pong to Moon Patrol. Retro games offer uniqueness and simplicity. They don’t have overwhelming graphics and have unique music. Most of them trigger a feeling of nostalgia and CONTINUE READING…
It wasn’t easy patrolling the rocky terrain of Moon Patrol, but if it was any consolation, they gave you a really cool car. The purple, six-wheeled, high-jumping, laser-blasting vehicle at the center of Moon Patrol was a dream CONTINUE READING…
If you have something you’re passionate about, such as vintage films, you’re obviously going to want to share that with your child. But how can you get this into the same hobby as you? Better CONTINUE READING…
I don’t know about you, but commercials can often take me back to my formative years as quickly as any song or movie can. That is why we will continue this semi-regular feature on ’80s commercials CONTINUE READING…
In this episode of Wax Pack Flashback, Independence Day trading cards released by Topps in 1996 is the featured pack opened by Mickey on YouTube and Jason on Instagram. These “Widevision” cards offered a unique CONTINUE READING…
Twenty five years ago, Independence Day was released in theaters and a new modern classic was born. Even though most everyone who visits The Retro Network has likely seen the film, there may be some CONTINUE READING…
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