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'RollerCoaster Tycoon,' the Windows game that allows players to erect theme parks and monitor barfing patrons, celebrates its 20th anniversary this month.

Jake Rossen
Warner Home Video

For 50 years, the hard-working teens (and dog) of Mystery, Inc. have been investigating the paranormal—and inspiring some wild fan theories.

Kristin Hunt
Beastie Boys via YouTube

With their raucous mix of rock and hip-hop, the Beastie Boys were a band everyone could love. They also made killer music videos, and “Sabotage” is arguably one of the best in the history of the medium.

Kenneth Partridge








Anchor Bay Entertainment

For many fans, George A. Romero's 'Dawn of the Dead'—an over-the-top horror comic book for the big screen—remains the greatest zombie film ever made.

Matthew Jackson








Lynn-Holly Johnson, Bette Davis, and Kyle Richards in The Watcher in the Woods (1980).

Disney: Known for catchy songs, cute animal sidekicks, brave Princesses … and occasionally scarring children for life.

Rebecca Pahle
Idina Menzel in Frozen II (2019).

Six years after Disney’s 'Frozen' became an obsession for kids around the world, the story of Anna, Elsa, Kristoff, Olaf, and Sven will continue with 'Frozen II.'

Alvin Ward
Matt Damon and Christian Bale in Ford v Ferrari (2019).

James Mangold directs this biopic about automotive designer Carroll Shelby (Matt Damon) and driver Ken Miles (Christian Bale), who are tasked with designing a state-of-the-art racing car in the hopes of defeating the Ferrari racing team at the 1966 24 Hou

Alvin Ward