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70s, 80s & 90s pop culture. Getting through this thing called life.

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Val Kilmer's sci-fi comedy "Real Genius" opened in theatres today in 1985.

BITE-SIZED FACT | For the unforgettable finale, filmmakers filled a full-size house with hundreds of thousands of gallons of popcorn, creating one of the most memorable practical effects sequences of the 1980s.

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The buddy-cop comedy "Stakeout" starring Richard Dreyfuss and Emilio Estevez opened in theatres today in 1987.

BITE-SIZED FACT | The duo's natural chemistry helped make the film one of the surprise box office hits of the summer and launched a successful 1993 sequel.

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Aug 5, 1983: Risky Business was released in theaters. #80s See where it ranks on this list > https://t.co/Xrkr2D6sdz

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John Hughes' sci-fi comedy "Weird Science" opened in theatres today in 1985.

BITE-SIZED FACT | Oingo Boingo recorded the title song specifically for the film, giving the movie one of the decade's most recognizable soundtrack themes.

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Aug 1, 1981: 45 years ago, MTV cable network launched at 12:01 am. #80s Ladies and gentlemen, rock and roll...

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Timothy Dalton made his debut as James Bond in "The Living Daylights," which opened in theatres today in 1987.

BITE-SIZED FACT | Pierce Brosnan was originally cast as Bond but lost the role when NBC unexpectedly renewed "Remington Steele," forcing him to honor his television contract.

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Journey released their blockbuster album "Escape" today in 1981.

BITE-SIZED FACT | Jonathan Cain has said the phrase "Don't Stop Believin'" came from encouragement his father often gave him while he struggled to make it as a musician.

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"The Last American Virgin" debuted in U.S. theatres today in 1982.

BITE-SIZED FACT | Its memorable soundtrack featured songs by The Cars, U2, The Police, Devo, Journey, and many other New Wave and rock artists.

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The sci-fi fantasy epic "Krull" starring Ken Marshall, Lysette Anthony, and Liam Neeson opened in theatres today in 1983.

BITE-SIZED FACT | The film featured one of Liam Neeson's earliest feature-film roles, years before he became an international action star.

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July 29, 1983: the film National Lampoon's Vacation was released in theaters. #80s

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"Purple Rain" starring Prince was the #1 movie at the box office today in 1984.

BITE-SIZED FACT | Prince simultaneously had the #1 movie (Purple Rain), the #1 album (Purple Rain), and the #1 single ("When Doves Cry") in the United States—an achievement matched by very few artists.

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July 27, 1983: Madonna released her self-titled debut album. #80s

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July 26, 1985: National Lampoon's European Vacation was released in theaters. #80s See where it ranks on this list > https://t.co/Xrkr2D6sdz

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July 26, 1986: 40 years ago, the Top Gun soundtrack hit #1 on the Billboard album chart for the 1st time. #80s Held top spot for 5 non-consecutive weeks.

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"Caddyshack" opened in theatres today in 1980.

BITE-SIZED FACT | Bill Murray improvised much of his iconic "Cinderella Story" monologue while filming his scenes as eccentric groundskeeper Carl Spackler.

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"Out of Bounds" opened in theatres today in 1986.

BITE-SIZED FACT | The thriller cast Anthony Michael Hall against type in one of his first dramatic leading roles after becoming famous for his '80s teen comedies.

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"Paul's Boutique," the second studio album by Beastie Boys, was released today in 1989.

BITE-SIZED FACT | Produced with the Dust Brothers, the album famously features hundreds of musical samples, making it one of the most sample-heavy albums ever released.

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July 22, 1983: Mr. Mom was released in limited theaters. #80s

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On this date in 1983, “Mr. Mom” premiered in theaters.

BITE-SIZED FACT | Written by John Hughes, the comedy became one of 1983's biggest hits and helped establish Michael Keaton as a major Hollywood leading man.

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On this date in 1984, “Revenge of the Nerds” starring Robert Carradine and Anthony Edwards premiered in theaters.

BITE-SIZED FACT | Much of the film was shot on the University of Arizona campus, whose fraternity houses and dorms helped create the movie's authentic college atmosphere.