This review of “Baby & Solo” is sponsored by Candlewick Press. Author Lisabeth Posthuma may transport readers back to the mid ’90s in her new novel Baby & Solo, but this YA coming-of-age story is much more than a nostalgia…
10 underrated 90s rock bands
The 80s began a trend of indie rock groups finding their footing, with R.E.M. and Sonic Youth both becoming fairly successful after they garnered some critical acclaim first. But the pattern of indie rock bands becoming truly recognized didn’t solidify…
Movie Review: Baywatch
The only thing to say about the Baywatch movie is that it could have been worse. Really. Then again, Hollywood probably should’ve known better than to try to update it, even in our current era of endless reboots, prequels, sequels,…
Super Mario Bros. 3 – 25th Game Anniversary
This month marks the 25th Anniversary of the North American release for Super Mario Bros. 3 in 1990, essentially the swan song of the original Nintendo Entertainment System (NES). The game is claimed now by several generations of gamers, since its…
From the Record Crate: They Might Be Giants – “Flood” (1990)
They Might Be Giants were the subject of significant buzz and notoriety before the January 1990 release of their third album, Flood. Their 1985 demo cassette was reviewed in People magazine, the video for “Don’t Let’s Start” was one of…
Top Ten ’90s TV Show Halloween Specials
Whether you’re at home shelling out Halloween candy or looking for something to watch during your post-October 31st recovery period, we’ve got a list of ten Halloween episodes from the ’90s to keep you in the spirit. Buffy the Vampire Slayer:…