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Robert De Niro and Val Kilmer in ‘Heat’ (1995).

Netflix has plenty of options for the action fan, from martial arts classics to gritty thrillers. Check out some of the best and most explosive movies you can stream right now.

Jake Rossen




Strawberry Shortcake and friends.

For Gen Xers and elder Millennials, there’s nothing like the scent of Strawberry Shortcake and her dessert-themed friends for bringing back fond childhood memories.

A.K. Whitney












How many Christopher Pike books did you read in the '90s?

In the ‘90s, it felt like every teenager had their nose buried in a Christopher Pike novel. Here are the stories behind novels like 'The Midnight Club,' 'Fall Into Darkness,' and 'Chain Letter.'

Erin McCarthy






Millie Bobby Brown in 'Stranger Things.'

The supernatural drama on 'Stranger Things' is practically endless, which has left plenty of room for wild speculation. Fortunately, fans have been only too happy to oblige—and share their theories online.

Kristin Hunt