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The wait is finally over, football is back! The NFL season officially kicked off last night with an intense divisional matchup as the Philadelphia Eagles faced the Dallas Cowboys. The Eagles-Cowboys rivalry kicking off the NFL season reminds us why football drama is so irresistible to watch.  The rivalry began when Dallas joined the league in 1960 and landed in the same division as Philadelphia, guaranteeing they’d clash twice every year.  And it didn’t take long for the drama to start. Rookie star Jalen Carter was disqualified from the game after committing an unprofessional conduct penalty before Dallas’ first offensive snap. Tonight, the excitement continues with the Kansas City Chiefs taking on the Los Angeles Chargers. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or just here for the snacks and the beer, there’s nothing like the energy of opening week.  Get in the zone for football season by watching 1st & Ten , which originally aired on HBO in the early 1990's. This TV show...

It’s back-to-school time! Even if your high school days are far behind you, the season has a way of bringing back memories. Whether you look back at those years with warm nostalgia, dread, or a mix of both. High school is one of those rites of passage most of us go through, filled with endless awkward moments, heartbreaks, and lots of fun. What better way to tap into that nostalgia than with two classic high school films from TheArchiveMovies ? First up is High School U.S.A. (1983), a delightful snapshot of teen life in the early ’80s. The story follows Excelsior Union High senior J.J. Manners ( Michael J. Fox ) as he navigates cliques, crushes, and rivalries, all while trying to win over Beth Franklin (Nancy McKeon), the girlfriend of quarterback and class president Beau Middleton (Anthony Edwards). When their rivalry culminates in an epic drag race, the school’s social order is turned upside down, sparking chaos and camaraderie alike.  Then there’s Earth Angel , a supernatura...

Horror movies are not just for Halloween! Studios have figured out that summer is a great time to release scary movies due to a combination of factors: more audience availability, strategic timing, and the genre's consistent profitability. Demand for horror peaks in June, as moviegoers look for films that get them out of the summer heat and into air-conditioned theaters.  And summer 2025 is stacked with sequels, reboots, and bold original horror movies. Whether you're into slashers, supernatural stories, or high-concept psychological horror, these summer releases have something for everyone.  Weapons From Barbarian director Zach Cregger comes Weapons , a chilling new horror film shrouded in mystery . It’s described as "a multi-story horror epic," and early buzz says it will challenge genre expectations. Together Starring real-life couple Alison Brie and Dave Franco , Together is a summer body horror film that explores themes of love, transformation, and co-depend...