Global shifts and historic headlines
The revolutionary beat of 1987
Cinema, cult classics, and animation explosions
Tech, toys, and the dawn of the digital age
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schopenhauer 1987 Cult Classic Animation
They said a CGI toaster was a step too far, But getting fired sparked the birth of Pixar.
schopenhauer A dysfunctional animated family made their very first appearance as short cartoon segments.
schopenhauer A violent sci-fi film surprised audiences with its brilliant critique of corporate greed.
schopenhauer Match 1987 trivia cards to discover the year's iconic music, movies, and news.
Real sword fighting: Actor Cary Elwes and Mandy Patinkin performed all of their own swordplay in 'The Princess Bride' after training for hours every day.
A movie, book, or other work that has acquired a dedicated, passionate, and relatively small fanbase. In 1987, the fantasy film The Princess Bride became a quintessential example of this phenomenon.
schopenhauer Bernardo Bertolucci directed the Oscar-winning historical drama The Last Emperor
What is the coastal California town setting for the 1987 vampire film 'The Lost Boys'?
Which 1987 dance-romance movie featured the famous line, 'Nobody puts Baby in a corner'?
Which 1987 film won nine Academy Awards, including Best Picture, and was filmed in Beijing's Forbidden City?
Which actor played the titular alien hunter in the 1987 action classic 'Predator'?
On which television variety show did 'The Simpsons' make their debut as animated shorts in 1987?