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1988

Michael Douglas - Actor - 2024

The insult that won Michael Douglas an Oscar in 1988: “Are you doing drugs?”

One of the most hated characters in history.

Tim Bradley
Jun 23, 2026
Matt Damon - Actor - 2026

The 1988 movie Matt Damon can quote “every line” of: “Definitely a favourite”

“That was definitely a favourite.”

Thomas Coll
Jun 21, 2026
Billy Bob Thornton - Actor - 2024

The two “ridiculous” movies Billy Bob Thornton can’t stand: “I can’t even discuss those”

Don’t bother asking.

Scott Campbell
Jun 16, 2026
The Traveling Wilbury that Tom Petty considered a genius

“We’re out on this one”: The 1988 Traveling Wilburys song half the band walked out of

Not their usual wheelhouse.

Tim Coffman
Jun 13, 2026
Malcolm Young - AC:DC

The 1988 AC/DC tour Malcolm Young had to pull out of: “I don’t want to see you dead”

Time for a break.

Reuben Cross
Jun 13, 2026
Pierce Brosnan - Actor - 2025

The 1988 movie Pierce Brosnan can’t believe became a cult classic: “Who would’ve guessed?”

Includes a moment to play again and again.

Tim Bradley
Jun 11, 2026
Marlon Brando - Tim Burton - Split

The Tim Burton movie Marlon Brando was rumoured to be a part of: “Hey, you try”

He was never in contention.

Liam Gaughan
Jun 10, 2026
Patrick Swayze - Actor - 1989

The 1988 stunt Patrick Swayze was banned from performing: “Was really mad”

He was too committed.

Liam Gaughan
Jun 10, 2026
Demi Moore - Actress - 2026

“I was never comfortable”: the one-off 1988 role Demi Moore called “torture” to perform

Didn’t have the confidence to push back.

Tim Bradley
Jun 7, 2026
How many grunge albums sold over one million copies

‘Swallow My Pride’: The overlooked 1988 song that built grunge

The heart of Seattle’s sound

Tim Coffman
Jun 7, 2026
Stanley Kubrick - Director - 1960s

The 1988 cult classic written for Stanley Kubrick to direct: “Highfalutin and pretentious”

What if?

Aimee Ferrier
Jun 6, 2026
Sonic Youth pictured in London - 1987

J Mascis for President: The story of Sonic Youth’s defining 1988 classic

“Our de facto alternative dream president”.

Rachael Pimblett
Jun 6, 2026

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