Games 7 MIN READ
Castlevania at 40: return to the castle
From the exacting rhythm of Simon's whip to Alucard's interconnected castle, Castlevania survived by finding new reasons to open the next door.
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Music 5 MIN READ
Queen in Budapest: the night that still echoes
A stadium, a Hungarian folk song and a performance preserved on film: why Queen’s 1986 Budapest concert still feels like an exchange with its…
TV & Movies 5 MIN READ
Transformers at 40: the loss that stayed with us
A planet-sized threat, an unstoppable soundtrack and a hero who could not get back up: why the 1986 Transformers movie still carries an emotional…
TV & Movies 5 MIN READ
Tim Curry: making the strange unforgettable
From Rocky Horror and Clue to Pennywise and Nigel Thornberry, Tim Curry gave generations of viewers very different reasons to remember him.
Music 6 MIN READ
Dolly Parton: a legacy beyond one song
Dolly Parton's songs, films, business instincts and Imagination Library reached people in different ways. Together, they reveal the scale of her legacy.
TV & Movies 5 MIN READ
Peter Cullen: the heart of Optimus Prime
Peter Cullen made Optimus Prime's strength feel protective. Remembering the actor, his brother's influence and the performances that reached across generations.
TV & Movies 7 MIN READ
How VHS changed movie night
The Record button, the rental-store shelf and the tape marked DO NOT ERASE: how VHS gave households a new relationship with television and film.
Toys 6 MIN READ
What happened to Toys “R” Us?
The old U.S. chain closed in 2018, but the brand survived. Explore the debt, changing shopping habits and new store formats behind its complicated…