On This Day: July 3, 1985 — Back to the Future Hits Theaters
On July 3, 1985, Back to the Future opened and became the biggest film of the year. The firing that nearly killed it, the DeLorean, and the story behind the classic.
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Donald Trump: The Ultimate 80s Pop Culture Icon Before Politics Changed Everything
Before the politics, before The Apprentice, Donald Trump was the ultimate 80s and 90s pop culture icon — from Trump Tower’s gold-plated atrium to Home Alone 2 cameos, Pizza Hut commercials, and inspiring Back to the Future’s villain Biff Tannen.
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The DeLorean: How a Failed Car Became a Pop Culture Icon
The DeLorean DMC-12 produced 9,000 cars in three years, bankrupted its creator, and got him arrested in an FBI cocaine sting. By every metric the auto industry uses, it was a disaster. Then a film school grad from Long Beach named Robert Zemeckis cast it as a time machine in a summer movie nobody expected…
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Best 80s Movies That Still Hold Up Today
Discover the best 80s movies that still hold up in 2026 — from Back to the Future to Die Hard. Why these 10 timeless classics endure, their cultural impact, and where to stream them now.
