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5 Life Lessons I Learned From The Classic Halloween Movies Of The ’90s

5 Life Lessons I Learned From The Classic Halloween Movies Of The '90s
1. Never light a black candle if you're a virgin, Hocus Pocus
2. Never buy lemonade from a girl whose only friend is a disembodied hand, The Addam's Family
3. Never buy a home where the previous owners have recently met their demise, Beetlejuice
4. Never mess with a girl who lives in a haunted house, Casper
Never trust a mom who's evasive about her past, Halloweentown

While I never say no to a party, I sometimes find myself reminiscing about the simpler times. The times when I didn’t have to worry about coming up a costume that’s equal parts sexy and socially relevant. And since I’m sure I’m not the only one who feels this way, I’m going to take you all for a trip down memory lane to examine some of the lessons we learned as kids in some ’90s Halloween classics. More »

10 Lessons About Halloween We Learned from the Movies

10 Lessons About Halloween We Learned from the Movies
Hocus Pocus: Donât Let a Virgin Near the Black Flame Candle
Halloween: Be Nice to Your Brother
The Worst Witch: Anything Can Happen On Halloween
Trick âr Treat: Be Generous with the Candy
Nightmare Before Christmas: Holidays Donât Mix

So. You’ve got big plans for Halloween, do you? Got your costume all ready? Got your friends on hand? Gearing up to go out and paint the town red? Well, hang on just one second. Before you go, it might behoove you to brush up on a few things. You see, over the years, the movies have taught us a great deal about what to expect from Halloween—and how to behave during it. So go on. Take a quick look at these tips and tricks (or treats) before you head out the door. Your survival may depend on them.
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12 Assorted Actresses and Other Things Who Have Played Marie Antoinette

12 Assorted Actresses and Other Things Who Have Played Marie Antoinette
Norma Shearer, Marie Antoinette
Kirsten Dunst, Marie Antoinette
Scarlet OâHaraâs Bedroom Wall, Gone with the Wind
Joely Richardson, The Affair of the Necklace
Diane Kruger, Farewell, My Queen

Do you know what today is? Besides Sunday, I mean? It’s October 16, which means it’s the day that, 218 years ago, Marie Antoinette mounted the scaffold to the guillotine, stepped on her executioner’s foot, told him, “Sorry, didn’t mean to do that,” and then subsequently lost her head. To mark the occasion, let’s take a look all of the actresses and other things (you’ll understand what I mean by “things” in a moment) who have played her over the years, shall we? More »