Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein Looks Astounding!
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Celebrate The 53rd Anniversary Of Johnny Blaze!
Check out this animated short celebrating the 53rd anniversary of Johnny Blaze aka the Ghost Rider!
The Twilight Zone – Shatterday (1985)
Do you remember Bruce Willis in "Shatterday", the first episode of the 1985 Twilight Zone series?
Ready For Missile Command Delta?
Did you know that Atari is releasing a new Missile Command title?
Top 5 Star Wars Droids
To celebrate May the 4th, I thought I would share my top 5 favorite Droids in Star Wars.
Happy 90th To Bride Of Frankenstein!
Here is to 90 years of "... a new world of gods and monsters!"
TRON: Ares Teaser Trailer (2025)
Let me share some of my theories for the upcoming TRON: Ares.
25 Years On The Road To El Dorado!
25 years later and The Road to El Dorado is still a wonderful animated film.
The Hidden Treasure – 1968 Topps Short Film
Enjoy a slice of history of Topps bubble gum and trading cards with this 1968 short film.
Celebrate 45 Years Of The Changeling
Would you believe that The Changeling is celebrating its 45th anniversary?
Remembering Gene Hackman (1930 – 2025)
With the passing of Gene Hackman I felt it was time to present my personal Top 5 film list.
The Day The Earth Blew Up (Non-Spoiler Review)
Have you had the chance to check out The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie yet?
Mickey 17 (Non-Spoiler Review)
Let me share some thoughts on Mickey 17, the new film by Bong Joon-ho!
Happy 45th To ShowBiz Pizza!
Care to take a moment and learn the history of ShowBiz Pizza?
Never Forget March 2nd Of 1961
Do you recall the events outside of New York City 64 years ago today... that changed the World?
50 Years Later The Jaws Game Returns For Another Bite!
NECA is just about ready to release a new version of the classic 1975 Jaws game!
The Monkey (Non-Spoiler Review)
With The Monkey, Osgood Perkins (Longlegs) delivers a wicked new horror comedy.
50 Years Of Saturday Night Live
Saturday Night Live celebrates its 50th anniversary, give me a moment to share my first experience with the show.
Captain America: Brave New World (Non-Spoiler Review)
If you have a moment, let me tell you my initial thoughts on Captain America: Brave New World.
Here Is To 45 Years Of John Carpenter’s The Fog!
Did you know that February 1st marked the 45th anniversary of John Carpenter's The Fog?
Enjoy Adam Savage Reminiscing On Ricky Jay
If you have just a few moments of free time, why not enjoy Adam Savage talk about the remarkable Ricky Jay?
1973 Bisto Commercial With Jon Pertwee
Everyone has a favorite incarnation of the Doctor - mine happens to be Jon Pertwee. Let me tell you a bit about the actor and his career - including a 1973 ad for Bisto.
Wolf Man (2025)
If you have a few moments, let me tell you what I thought about Wolf Man.
Happy 53rd Anniversary To The Night Stalker
Would you believe today is the 53rd anniversary of The Night Stalker?
Top Ten Horror Movies Of 2024 – Part II
It is time for the second half of the Top Ten Horror Movies of 2024!
Stern’s Dungeons & Dragons: The Tyrant’s Eye Pinball Table
Have you heard about the new D D pinball table being released by Stern Pinball Inc.?
Top Ten Horror Movies Of 2024 – Part I
As we have reached the end of 2024 - allow me a moment to discuss a handful of the more memorable horror films released this year.
Wrangler – Gene Roddenberry’s Lost TV Series
Let me tell you a bit about Wrangler, a 'lost' 1960 Western TV series that was created by Gene Roddenberry!
The Rocketeer LCD Game?
Did you know that Tiger Electronics released an LCD game for The Rocketeer?
The Taco Bell Thanksgiving
We hope you are having a very safe and happy Holiday. If you have a couple of minutes, why not let me explain why my own Family celebrates Thanksgiving with... tacos!
Happy 25th To House On Haunted Hill
Did you know that today marks the 25th anniversary of House on Haunted Hill?
Saturday Night Is An Absolute Delight
Let me tell you a little about the new Saturday Night film - a wonderful biopic from Jason Reitman!
Hell’s Bells (1929)
Get into the Halloween spirit with Ub Iwerk's Hell's Bells, which was originally released 95 years ago!
Boris Karloff And Carol Burnett
Happy 1st of October - why not take just a few minutes to share this clip from The Entertainers? It features none other than Boris Karloff and Carol Burnett among others!
Dragonfire
Do you remember 1982's Dragonfire? Let me tell you a bit about the game as well as the glory days of the Atari VCS.
Star Trek Day 2024
Hey there, friends. Did you know that today is Star Trek Day? It was 58 years ago that the first episode of Star Trek was aired on NBC - let me tell you a bit about my first experience with the show.
Popeye – Be Kind to ‘Aminals’
Have you ever seen 1935's Be Kind to 'Aminals'? Take a few minutes and let me tell you about this interesting Popeye animated short.
Mars Attracts
Did you know that we are getting a park simulator in 2025 that is set in the Mars Attacks universe?
Alien: Romulus
Allow me to give you a few of my thoughts on Alien: Romulus.
Did You Play 1984’s Alien?
Did you ever play the Alien computer game from 1984? Let me tell you a bit about this awesome strategy game!
Propstore Robot Jox Auction
Are you a fan of 1989's Robot Jox? Then you should check out the Propstore auction for the film.
Welcome Back!
I would like the opportunity to tell you what I have been up to since retiring from writing... and welcoming you back to the Pop Culture Retrorama page.
This Is The Way – Bonus Episode
This bonus episode for the Pop Culture Retrorama, Saturday Frights, and Diary of An Arcade Employee podcast - serves as an announcement and explanation for why I am retiring. But it is not the end of the Pop Culture Retrorama site - as you will soon learn.
Saturday Frights Podcast Ep. 100 – Gremlins
We have reached the 100th episode of the Saturday Frights podcast! On this show we tackle 1984's Gremlins - the classic horror/comedy from Joe Dante!
Build The Skills Necessary to Create The GameCrazy Experience!
Can you create the GameCrazy experience, even without Zelda Scott?
Saturday Frights Podcast Ep. 099 – Examination Day
Have you ever seen the 1985 Twilight Zone segment entitled Examination Day?
Enjoy 1983’s Superman In The Flying Firefighter!
Remember the GE Show 'N Tell Phono Viewer?
Check Out The Trailer For Nicolas Cage In Pig
Enjoy this trailer for the upcoming Pig.
Comic Review: Marvel Comics Gargoyles #5 (1995)
Ashley Thomas gives you the breakdown of the 5th issue of Gargoyles!
The Masters Of The Universe: Revelation Trailer Needs A Hero
Check out the awesome teaser for the return of He-Man and the Masters of the Universe!