the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame announced its 2026 Inductees The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame announced the class of 2026 on American Idol. There are some big hitters from the 1980s entering this year including Phil Collins, for his solo career. Collins is already a member of the Hall of Fame as a member of the group Genesis, who was inducted in 2010

the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame announced its 2026 Inductees

Stranger Things: Tales From ’85 Trailer Winter. Hawkins. 1985. Welcome back to a town crawling with secrets, where beloved heroes are facing fresh mysteries… and an all-new breed of strange. Tales from ’85 takes place between the events of the second and third seasons of Stranger Things, and depicts the children – Eleven, Mike, Will, Lucas, Dustin, and Max – as

Stranger Things: Tales From ’85 Trailer

Remembering Chuck Norris: The Top 5 Cannon Films Every Gen‑X Kid Grew Up Watching It’s with great sadness that we mark the passing of Chuck Norris. For an entire generation, Norris wasn’t just an action star—he was a cultural force. In the 1980s, he delivered roundhouse kicks, steely one‑liners, and a brand of heroism that helped define the decade’s action cinema. As we take a moment to honor the […]

Remembering Chuck Norris: The Top 5 Cannon Films Every Gen‑X Kid Grew Up Watching

More Than a Nerd: Robert Carradine’s Five Best Films Sadly, Robert Carradine passed away on 23 Feb. He had a long career in Hollywood, mainly known to Gen X’ers for his portrayal of Lewis Skolnick in the Revenge of the Nerds franchise. To younger audiences he is probably best known as the Sam McGuire, Lizzie’s Dad on the hit show, Lizzie McGuire. Throughout his […]

More Than a Nerd: Robert Carradine’s Five Best Films

Robert Carradine, star of Revenge of the Nerds, Dies at 71 Robert Reed Carradine (24 March 1954 – 23 February 2026) Robert Carradine, the actor who became an unlikely pop‑culture icon for Generation X as the bespectacled, infectious‑laughing Lewis Skolnick in Revenge of the Nerds, has died at 71. Born into Hollywood’s storied Carradine acting family, he carved out his own long career, appearing in films […]

Robert Carradine, star of Revenge of the Nerds, Dies at 71

John Rambo Prequel Movie Begins Filming: Origin Story of the First Blood Hero For years, Sylvester Stallone has teased the possibility of exploring the origins of John Rambo, the elite soldier whose trauma defined a generation of action cinema. Now, that vision is finally taking shape. Lionsgate and Millennium Films have officially struck a deal to expand the franchise. The Rambo prequel film, titled John Rambo, is set […]

John Rambo Prequel Movie Begins Filming: Origin Story of the First Blood Hero

Eric Dane, star of Charmed and Grey’s Anatomy, Dies at 53 Eric William Dane (9 November 1972 – 19 February 2026 Eric Dane, the actor whose charismatic turns as Dr. Mark “McSteamy” Sloan on Grey’s Anatomy and as Cal Jacobs on Euphoria, has died at 53 after a courageous battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). He passed away February 19, 2026, surrounded by family, leaving behind […]

Eric Dane, star of Charmed and Grey’s Anatomy, Dies at 53

Robert Duvall, Oscar-Winning Legend, Dies at 95 Robert Selden Duvall (5 January 1931 – 15 February 2026) Robert Duvall, the Oscar-winning actor whose extraordinary presence anchored some of modern cinema’s most unforgettable films, has died at the age of 95. The Hollywood icon passed away peacefully at home, his wife announced on February 16, 2026, ending a remarkable career that stretched across […]

Robert Duvall, Oscar-Winning Legend, Dies at 95

James Van Der Beek, star of Dawson’s Creek, dies at 48 James David Van Der Beek (8 March 1977 – 11 February 2026) James Van Der Beek, the actor who became one of the defining faces of late-1990s youth culture through his role as Dawson Leery on Dawson’s Creek, has died at the age of 48 following a battle with colorectal cancer. For Generation X, especially […]

James Van Der Beek, star of Dawson’s Creek, dies at 48

Retro Romance: Top 10 80s Movies to Melt Your Heart on Valentine’s Day Welcome to Gen X Archives Valentine’s Day 80s movie night! Romantic comedies (rom-coms) are a staple for Hollywood. While they’ve been around since the 30’s they took hold in the 80’s and exploding in the 90’s and beyond. In the 80’s there were just over 50 rom-coms produced. There were over 90 in the 1990’s […]

Retro Romance: Top 10 80s Movies to Melt Your Heart on Valentine’s Day

Megadeth (2026) Review: A Final Thrash Metal Farewell Megadeth – One Last Spin in the Mosh Pit After more than four decades of ferocious riffing, razor-sharp politics and unrelenting dedication to heavy metal music, Megadeth’s self-titled 17th album lands as both a curtain call and a complex summation of a career that helped define thrash metal. In August 2025, Dave Mustaine announced the […]

Megadeth (2026) Review: A Final Thrash Metal Farewell

Stranger Things: Tales From ’85 Teaser Stranger Things Season 5 may have ended, but our journey to Hawkins is far from over. With the release of the teaser for Stranger Things: Tales From ’85, the world of Demogorgons, mall rats and Cold War paranoia expands in a bold new direction. The brief preview signals a deliberate return to the cultural heartbeat […]

Stranger Things: Tales From ’85 Teaser

Staying Gold: The Oral History of The Outsiders ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Staying Gold: The Oral History of The Outsiders By Danny Boy O’Connor(2025) The Outsiders is one of my favorite movies and novels. I first read the novel by S.E. Hinton in the early 80s. It must have been around the time the movie came out. My copy had an image of C. Thomas Howell […]

Staying Gold: The Oral History of The Outsiders

Grady DeMond Wilson, the Heart of Sanford and Son, Dies at 79 Grady DeMond Wilson (13 October 1946 – 30 January 2026) Grady DeMond Wilson, best known to generations of viewers as Lamont Sanford on the landmark NBC sitcom Sanford and Son, died January 30, 2026, at his home in Palm Springs, California. He was 79. His death followed complications from cancer, including a long battle with […]

Grady DeMond Wilson, the Heart of Sanford and Son, Dies at 79

Catherine O’Hara, ‘Home Alone’ and ‘Schitt’s Creek’ Actress, Dies at 71 Catherine Anne O’Hara (4 March 1954 – 30 January 2026) Catherine O’Hara, the Emmy-winning actress and comedian whose unforgettable roles in Schitt’s Creek, Home Alone, Best in Show and beyond helped shape a generation’s sense of humor and heart, has died at 71. Her passing on January 30, 2026, after a brief illness was confirmed […]

Catherine O’Hara, ‘Home Alone’ and ‘Schitt’s Creek’ Actress, Dies at 71

Oh man. We didn’t have a TV in our class. I watched it on the news the rest of the day

Remembering the Space Shuttle Challenger Disaster Tuesday, 28 January 1986 In January 1986 I was in 7th grade, attending a private Christian school. On a normal day we would start out with Math class. Tuesday, 28 January 1986 wasn’t a normal day. That day was an important Space Shuttle launch, especially for teachers. The Space Shuttle Challenger was launching from Cape […]

Remembering the Space Shuttle Challenger Disaster

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The 𝘞𝘩𝘺𝘵𝘦 𝘗𝘺𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘯 𝘞𝘰𝘳𝘭𝘥 𝘛𝘰𝘶𝘳 blends ’80s heavy metal with Cold War intrigue.

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REVIEW: The Whyte Python World Tour ⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Whyte Python World Tour By Travis Kennedy (2025) When I first heard about The Whyte Python World Tour by Travis Kennedy I knew I had to read the book. It’s right in my wheelhouse, 80s heavy metal! From the opening chapter I was hooked. Kennedy’s debut novel is a joyride through the 80s […]

REVIEW: The Whyte Python World Tour

Top 10 Cold War Movies of the 1980s The 1980s were a decade of big hair, neon lights, and synth-heavy soundtracks but beneath the pop culture glow, a much darker reality simmered: nuclear war. For Gen X kids, the Cold War wasn’t history or politics, it was air-raid drills, missile maps and the quiet hum of anxiety in the background of everyday life. […]

Top 10 Cold War Movies of the 1980s

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The Commodore 64: The Birth of a Cultural Icon is an upcoming documentary that explores the success of the iconic Commodore 64 computer!

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Retrospective: 1986 As we kick off 2026, the “forty-year itch” is hitting the retro community. While every year of the ’80s carries its own brand of nostalgia, 1986 stands out as a true turning point, a year that felt like the future had arrived. Let’s look back at the year that gave us legendary gaming, lasting blockbuster […]

Retrospective: 1986

Sprite Castle Sprite Castle is a podcast in which I play, discuss, and review Commodore 64 games. The show began life as a YouTube show before migrating to its current format as an audio podcast. The show began in ...

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Greg Biffle, NASCAR driver, dies at 55 Gregory Jack Biffle “the Biff” (23 December 1969 – 18 December 2025) Greg Biffle stands as one of NASCAR’s most quietly influential stars , a driver who embodied hard work, resilience, and the belief that talent could still rise from the shop floor to the biggest stages in motorsports. For Gen X fans who grew […]

Greg Biffle, NASCAR driver, dies at 55

Gil Gerard, Dies at 82 Gilbert Cyril Gerard (23 January 1943 – 16 December 2025) Gil Gerard, the actor best known for bringing Buck Rogers in the 25th Century to life and ushering a generation of Gen X viewers into televised science fiction, has died at 82. With his wry confidence and futuristic swagger, Gerard became a defining face of […]

Gil Gerard, Dies at 82

Rob Reiner, Dead at 78 Robert Norman Reiner (06 March 1947 – 14 December 2025) Rob Reiner, the actor-turned-director whose films helped define the emotional and cultural vocabulary of Generation X, has died at 77. Few figures shaped Gen X’s sense of humor, romance, friendship, and coming-of-age more completely—or more gently—than Reiner. To early Gen X audiences, Reiner was first […]

Rob Reiner, Dead at 78

Tis the season. On an all new Video Store Podcast this week, @pitfallgary.bsky.social is spotlighting four Christmas movies that trade twinkling lights for trouble.

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Top 5 Christmas Movies for the Action Movie Fan It’s Christmas time once again, decorations, shopping, carols, Santa Claus and lots of Christmas movies. When it comes to Christmas movies everyone has their favorite. Most are the more traditional films; It’s a Wonderful Life, Miracle on 34th Street, A Christmas Carol, White Christmas, the list goes on and on. Those movies, while popular for […]

Top 5 Christmas Movies for the Action Movie Fan

Top 5 Christmas Movies for the Comedy Movie Fan Christmas comedies are probably the most popular Christmas movies or at least tied with the Romantic Comedies. There are hundreds of comedies focusing on the Christmas season. Some are good, some not so good, but all try to capture the holidays in a lighthearted, joyful manner. And then there are some that go beyond […]

Top 5 Christmas Movies for the Comedy Movie Fan