The 80s were a time of cultural upheaval, marked by the rise of punk rock, new wave, and hip hop music, as well as the emergence of a new generation of comic book creators who challenged the norms of the medium. It was in this context that Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, a quirky indie comic…
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Mortal Kombat (1995)
For many people who grew up in the 1990s, the name “Mortal Kombat” brings back fond memories of afternoons spent playing the video game at the arcade or at home on their Sega Genesis or Super Nintendo. The game’s combination of martial arts action, over-the-top violence, and distinctive characters made it a cultural phenomenon that…
Transformers: The Movie
In the world of animation, few franchises have left as lasting an impact as the Transformers. First introduced as a toy line in the 80s, the Transformers quickly became a multimedia powerhouse, spawning comic books, video games, and an animated TV show that captured the hearts and imaginations of audiences around the world. However, amongst…
Pink Floyd: The Wall
“Pink Floyd: The Wall” is a 1982 British film that explores the mind of a rock star named Pink, who is haunted by memories of his childhood, the horrors of World War II, and his eventual mental breakdown. Directed by Alan Parker, the film combines live-action sequences with imaginative animations to create a truly haunting…
MauLer
The world of online geek culture is filled with interesting personalities, but none are as enigmatic and divisive as MauLer. This Welsh-accented, gas-mask wearing Longoid is a co-host of the popular YouTube channel “Everything is a Podcast (EFAP),” where he shares his thoughts on a range of topics from comic books and video games to…
The Seven Samurai
“The Seven Samurai,” directed by Akira Kurosawa, is considered to be one of the greatest films ever made, and has had a significant influence on cinema, particularly in the Western world. The film, which was released in 1954, tells the story of a small village in 16th century Japan that hires a group of seven…
Airwolf
Airwolf was a cult classic television series that aired from 1984 to 1987. The show followed the adventures of a high-tech military helicopter, code-named Airwolf, and its crew as they undertake various missions, often involving espionage and combat, using the aircraft’s advanced capabilities. The series starred Jan-Michael Vincent as Stringfellow Hawke, Ernest Borgnine as Dominic…
The Breakfast Club
The Breakfast Club is a 1985 American coming-of-age film written, produced and directed by John Hughes. The film tells the story of five high school students from different cliques who are forced to spend a Saturday together in detention, they represent the stereotypes of the school: jock, brain, princess, basket case and criminal. Through the…