Josh Spiegel
![30 Years Ago: ‘The Simpsons’ Begins Its Record-Breaking TV Run](http://townsquare.media/site/295/files/2019/12/simpsons1.png?w=980&q=75)
30 Years Ago: ‘The Simpsons’ Begins Its Record-Breaking TV Run
First episode aired wasn't supposed to be the premiere.
![45 Years Ago: Mel Brooks’ ‘Young Frankenstein’ Lovingly Torches Monster Movies](http://townsquare.media/site/295/files/2019/12/frankenstein.png?w=980&q=75)
45 Years Ago: Mel Brooks’ ‘Young Frankenstein’ Lovingly Torches Monster Movies
Mel Brooks' greatest parody told a compelling story while making fun of its inspiration.
![20 Years Ago: ‘Star Wars’ Returns With ‘The Phantom Menace’](http://townsquare.media/site/295/files/2019/05/Star-Wars-Lucasfilm.jpg?w=980&q=75)
20 Years Ago: ‘Star Wars’ Returns With ‘The Phantom Menace’
After a 16-year break, a return to a galaxy far, far away.
![The 25 Best Picture Winners Everyone Should See](http://townsquare.media/site/442/files/2019/01/best-picture-winners-you-must-see.jpg?w=980&q=75)
The 25 Best Picture Winners Everyone Should See
If you haven’t seen these best Best Picture winners, you need to fix that ASAP.