Nerds ruled the 1980s, or so it seemed. Not only did geeks get their own franchise with Revenge of the Nerds, but they also were mainstays in movies such as The Breakfast Club, Sixteen Candles, and ...

If you’re like me, then you’re nostalgic for your childhood, specifically the pop cultural detritus of movies, TV, and playthings from whatever era that recalls your younger days. And if you’re a ...

The ol’ mailbag isn’t short this week, but it only has a few letters. Why? Because someone accidentally asked me the question that has consumed me during my entire career as a professional nerd ...

Movies from the ’80s hold a special place in all of our hearts, especially the teen genre led by none other than the totally rad John Hughes. But cultural norms were much different two decades ago, ...

Breakfast Club, Sixteen Candles and Ferris Bueller’s Day Out are films that have shaped a generation in the ’80s, and they ...