25 Years Ago: 'Austin Powers' Scores a Groovy Hit for Mike Myers25 Years Ago: 'Austin Powers' Scores a Groovy Hit for Mike MyersFilm and the franchise it spawned turned star into a Hollywood A-lister.Tyler SageTyler Sage
20 Years Ago: Jason Voorhees Gets Stranded in Space in 'Jason X'20 Years Ago: Jason Voorhees Gets Stranded in Space in 'Jason X'That's one small misstep for the horror franchise, one giant dud for mankind. Dennis PerkinsDennis Perkins
15 Years Ago: The Failure of 'Grindhouse' Heralds a New Era15 Years Ago: The Failure of 'Grindhouse' Heralds a New EraQuentin Tarantino and Robert Rodriguez double bill was a hit with critics but flopped with audiences, signaling the beginning of the huge-budget blockbuster movie cycle.Tyler SageTyler Sage
40 Years Ago: Richard Pryor Perfects Stand-Up on 'Sunset Strip'40 Years Ago: Richard Pryor Perfects Stand-Up on 'Sunset Strip'Legendary comic's 1982 concert film set standard for the big screen.Dennis PerkinsDennis Perkins
50 Years Ago: ‘Silent Running’ Depicts Ecological Dystopia50 Years Ago: ‘Silent Running’ Depicts Ecological DystopiaSci-fi movie built from '2001' influenced generations of productions including 'Star Wars' and 'Moon.'Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
40 Years Ago: John Belushi's Death Shocks the Comedy World40 Years Ago: John Belushi's Death Shocks the Comedy WorldComedian was found dead on March 5, 1982. Dennis PerkinsDennis Perkins
35 Years Ago: 'Dream Warriors' Reveals Freddy Krueger's Backstory35 Years Ago: 'Dream Warriors' Reveals Freddy Krueger's BackstoryThere was still more to be learned about the charred dream demon with a killer glove.Emily MackEmily Mack
Dokken Defeat Freddy Krueger in 'Dream Warriors' VideoDokken Defeat Freddy Krueger in 'Dream Warriors' VideoThis clip set the standard for music/movie horror mashups in the '80s.Tyler SageTyler Sage
45 Years Ago: 'Slap Shot' Punches Its Way to Cult-Classic Status45 Years Ago: 'Slap Shot' Punches Its Way to Cult-Classic StatusA losing hockey team turns itself around by playing dirty. And audiences loved it.Tyler SageTyler Sage
'Wayne’s World' at 30: Appreciating the Film’s Best Cameos'Wayne’s World' at 30: Appreciating the Film’s Best CameosMovie featured surprise appearances from big-time actors, familiar character players and even some rock stars. Marah EakinMarah Eakin