Movies from 1989
A mermaid princess makes a bargain with a sea witch in an attempt to become human and win a prince's love.
What is "The Little Mermaid?" (Released November 13, 1989)
This actor has a tenacious grip in the movie world appearing in such movies as "School of Rock," "The Holiday," and "Nacho Libre."
Who is Jack Black? (Born August 28, 1969)
In a dystopian future, these creatures hunt and kill the people living in Wayward Pines.
Plot from IMDB: A Secret Service agent goes to Wayward Pines, Idaho, in search of two federal agents who have gone missing in the bucolic town. He soon learns that he may never get out of Wayward Pines alive.
What is an Abby? (An abby, short for aberration, is a creature that lurks on the other side of the fence that protects Wayward Pines.)
A rock band formed in Stillwater, Oklahoma in 1999. They produced hit songs like "Gives you Hell," and "Move Along."
Who are The All-American Rejects?
English teacher John Keating inspires his students to look at poetry with a different perspective of authentic knowledge and feelings.
What is "The Dead Poets Society?" Released June 2, 1989.
She is an English musician, singer, songwriter, producer, and poet, for a popular indie rock band. Known hits are "Shake it out," and "Never Let Me Go."
Who is Florence Welch (of Florence and the Machine)? (Born August 28, 1986)
She is a forensic scientist on the television series NCIS.
Who is Abby Sciuto (Shoo-TOE)?
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A movie where a troubled teenager is plagued by visions of a man in a large rabbit suit who manipulates him to commit a series of crimes, after he narrowly escapes a bizarre accident.
What is "Donnie Darko?"
Two seemingly dumb teens set off on a quest to prepare the ultimate historical presentation with the help of a time machine.
What is "Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure?" (Released February 17, 1989)
With songs like "You're Still the One" and "Man, I feel like a Woman," this Canadian singer, songwriter and actress has sold over 100 million records, making her the best-selling female artist in country music history and among the best-selling music artists of all time.
Who is Shania Twain? (Born August 28, 1965)
She is an American actress and comedian who was a cast member on Saturday Night Live for four seasons (from 2008 to 2012) and co-starred on the Bravo series "Odd Mom Out".
Who is Abby Elliot?
A TV show where Two brothers follow their father's footsteps as hunters, fighting evil beings of many kinds, including monsters, demons, and gods that roam the earth.
What is "Supernatural?"
The scientist father of a teenage girl and boy accidentally shrinks his and two other neighborhood teens to the size of insects. Now the teens must fight diminutive dangers as the father searches for them.
What is "Honey, I Shrunk the Kids?" (Released June 23, 1989)
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This actress played Paulette Bonafonté Parcelle in Legally Blonde 1 and 2 teaching everyone the importance of "Bend and Snap."
Who is Jennifer Coolidge? (Born August 28, 1961)
She is an American dance instructor, choreographer, and reality television personality. She is currently the director and owner of Reign Dance Productions.
Who is Abby Lee Miller?
This comedian is an American musician, actor, filmmaker, director and poet. He is most known for incorporating musical theater into his stand-up. On Netflix, you can watch two of his specials "what." & "Make Happy"
Who is Bo Burnham?
Two losers try to pretend that their murdered employer is really alive, leading the hitman to attempt to track him down to finish him off.
What is "Weekend at Bernie's?" (Released July 5, 1989)
He is an American film director most know for his movie adaptation of Chuck Palahniuk's book in which a depressed man meets a soap salesman, Tyler Durden.
He was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Director for The Curious Case of Benjamin Button and The Social Network.
Who is David Fincher? (Born August 28, 1962)
She is a 4-year-old Muppet character in the PBS children's television show Sesame Street. In 2006, she made her debut in the first episode of Sesame Street’s 37th season, when she moved into the neighborhood and met some of the Street's residents.
Who is Abby Cadabby?
This is a celebration observed in several countries on 31st of October, the eve of the Western Christian feast of All Hallows' Day. It begins the three-day observance of Allhallowtide, the time in the year dedicated to remembering the dead, including saints (hallows), martyrs, and all the faithful departed.
What is Halloween?