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90s

12 Of The Best & Worst Jean-Claude Van Damme Movies

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I was born and raised on classic martial arts movies and watching one of the greatest 80s action stars of the time, Jean-Claude Van Damme. As a big JCVD fan I decided to rank his top movies and await the internet to scream at me in CAP LOCKS for being wrong! So here are 12 of Jean-Claude Van Damme’s best and worst movies!

22 90s Cult Classics

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The definition of what actually is a cult classic, is somewhat subjective like all things related to the arts. Everyone has an opinion and we all have no problem in letting you know why you’re wrong! Urban Dictionary’s definition is: “a movie that is weird as f*ck.”

Why We Still Need Buffy The Vampire Slayer Characters & Stories In Our Lives

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Buffy was a clever hybrid of teenage angst, witty one liners, horror and a major TV series who had a strong female lead. Hoorah! The subjects tackled were not just a fantastical portrayal of good versus evil with a side of slapstick, copious attempts to save the world, hair flicks and shirtless buff vampires. Whedon made sure that Buffy connected with the audience on a universal level with its storylines covering death, mental health, sexuality, suicide, assault and various complex relationships.

12 Of The Best 80s & 90s Funko Pop Figures

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For those who do not know what these are, they are cool collectible toys of all your favourite pop culture characters from movies, TV, gaming and music. All with a very distinctive bobblehead style, you can find Funko Pop Harry Potter, Stranger Things, Funko Pop Fortnite, a headless Game of Thrones Ned Stark and you can even Funko Pop yourself!

Macaulay Culkin Recreates Home Alone Scenes!

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Home Alone is easily one of the best Christmas movies ever. Yes I’ve said. It’s out there! A family comedy classic that still makes me laugh out loud every time Marv gets smashed in the face with an iron! It was this 1990 film which made Macaulay Culkin super famous at such a young age which subsequently led to this…

BFF with MJ?! Really? So much awkward here!

BFF with MJ?! Really? So much awkward here!

That swiftly followed with this…

Remember that one time when he divorced his parents!

Remember that one time when he divorced his parents!

And then after years of not hearing his name and truly believing that you made up the entire existent of this once child film star… you get images like this!

Not his best look :/ Just say no!

Not his best look :/ Just say no!

BUT it would appear that Culkin is back looking healthier and fresher than ever with this new Google Assistant ad. Cue the childhood feels… NOW!!

10 Best 90s Action Films

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With this in mind, I decided to compile my top 10 action films from the decade I loved the most, the 1990s. Now as this is the internet, and everyone has opinions and the ability to smash out a few CAPS LOCK expletives when it comes to expressing these opinions, no doubt some of you may disagree… and that’s ok!

10 Reasons Why Everyone Loved 90s Teen Magazines

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Adidas tracksuit bottoms with rip away poppers on the side? Check. A makeup bag composed of Rimmel Heather Shimmer, blue eye shadow and a foundation that was three shades darker than your actual skin colour? Check. And an array of teen magazines Sugar, Bliss, Just Seventeen, More, Smash Hits or Top of the Pops?

5 Toys I Wanted As A Kid

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One thing that was true to being a youth 'back in the day' was when you wanted the newest toy (carefully selected in the Argos catalogue!) 9 times out of 10 you didn’t get it. Why? Because our parents weren’t morons who crumbled to the cries of a bratty child demanding a chimpanzee for her 7th birthday!