When October rolls around each year, movie fans start putting together their playlists of spooky films they hope will bring a creepy atmosphere to their cobweb and candy corn laden festivities. But just as not CONTINUE READING…
One of our favorite pop culture icons of the ’80s is Mr. T. The man has done a lot in his life, and we celebrate that by bringing you 12 things you may not know about him. CONTINUE READING…
Dick Tracy celebrates its 30th anniversary this year as the blockbuster to beat in the summer of 1990. Featuring an all star cast including Warren Beatty, Madonna, Al Pacino and more, this crime-smashing action film CONTINUE READING…
With the Royal Family in the news quite a bit lately, I thought I would share my list about ’80s Songs with Royalty in the Title. We are talking about a decade which featured prominent CONTINUE READING…
When kids go to the grocery store these days and browse the cereal aisle, they are treated by scores of colorful boxes and plenty of unique cereals to choose from. There is even a fair CONTINUE READING…
Mardi Gras takes place this year on February 16. Unfortunately, New Orleans (and the surrounding area) has had to cancel most of the Mardi Gras festivities for the 2021 celebration due to COVID-19. At $10.5 billion CONTINUE READING…
Cartoons were inescapable in the 1980’s. Saturday mornings, weekday afternoons and even on cable TV, colorful animated characters were everywhere we looked. While the majority were shoddy productions conceived as part of carefully constructed marketing CONTINUE READING…
Music in the 90’s, more so than any other era, saw a melting pot of various genres of music throughout the entire decade. The 80’s is widely considered the MTV era, but as more families CONTINUE READING…
Halloween is approaching, and my excitement for the season grows with each passing day. Decorations are up, candy is stocked, and the lights are dimmed. During the Halloween season, one of my favorite activities is CONTINUE READING…
It’s that time of year again, the Season of the Witch. As the air cools and the shadows lengthen, the creaks and thuds you hear in the middle of the night take on a sinister CONTINUE READING…
Most of us who grew up during the ’70s and ’80s very likely have had the experience of wearing a Ben Cooper Halloween costume. You might not necessarily know them by the brand name, but 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…
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…
Before we jump into the top retro movies for Independence Day, let’s have a quick history lesson. Nothing says America like the 4th of July. It’s the celebration of the Thirteen Colonies victory from the CONTINUE READING…
Baseball is easily my favorite sport to watch on TV and see live. Nothing beats a nice sunny day at the ballpark, the vibrant green grass, the hum of excitement as you wait for the CONTINUE READING…
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