Retrofied Magazine

17/09/2024

With deep sadness, we announced that Retrofied Magazine has come to an end. We are humbled and grateful for the love you've shown us, and for the amazing, timeless stories our writers have shared with you over the years.

Before we close this chapter, we want to offer you one last chance to pick up our back issues at an incredible price. Here’s your opportunity:

All print issues are just $5 each with a flat rate shipping of $5—no matter how many you order.

Digital issues are now only $2, or grab the entire digital catalog for just $15!

This is your last chance to own a piece of Retrofied. Thank you for being part of our journey.

https://retrofiedmag.com/shop/

09/08/2024

Thanks for the memories.

08/07/2024

We're back from a short summer break with today's read: "Teenage Wasteland - The Death of a Suburban Mall."

"When people lament dying and dead malls, they usually aren't upset at the loss of commerce. Instead, they're upset for what the mall represented: a culture, an escape, and an excuse."

Read the full essay: https://bit.ly/3S0hBZp

15/06/2024

We're back with another edition of the Weekly Rewind to share what retro-inspired news and announcements you may have missed this week. This edition: R.E.M reunites! Star Wars Oreos! R.L. Stine tells all! And the most expensive toy ever sold at auction (and more!)

10/06/2024

Road trip memories abound in our latest essay [Link in comments]

"I really thought this was how I was going to live my life forever, just driving in a car, never reaching a destination, never finding a place to sleep, until I just turned old and died, only sustained by Sweet Valley Twins paperbacks, with the chalky texture of SweetTarts as my last meal."

03/06/2024

Nostalgia can be seductive, especially when the present feels oppressive. Maybe that’s why we’re so drawn to the 'Twilight Zone.' Check out our latest essay by the talented Mahnaz Dar. https://open.substack.com/pub/retrofied/p/your-next-stop-the-nostalgia-zone?r=9hfaa&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

27/05/2024

For Memorial Day, our editor-in-chief shares a very personal essay about love, loss, and the Smashing Pumpkins.

https://retrofiedmag.com/siamese-dreamers-a-tale-of-love-loss-and-the-smashing-pumpkins/

24/05/2024

This week's Weekly Rewind is full of movie trailers including a new Brat Pack documentary, Beetlejuice, and Axel F. Plus, have you heard Atari bought Intellivision? That, PLUS MORE! Read here:

We're putting the band back together!

21/05/2024

This week's article delves into comic book pages that eschew fantasy and tackle real-world issues. While heroes like the X-Men and Black Panther can solve world-spanning problems in one issue, real progress takes decades and comics will continue to shine a light on more of society’s problems. https://retrofiedmag.com/the-real-world-outside-your-window/

21/05/2024

Are we sure this Lazer Tag ad from 1987 wasn't directed by David Lynch?

17/05/2024

Time for the weekend, which means it's time for our WEEKLY REWIND! From remembering Roger Corman, Jamming with Jem, and rebooting American Gladiators and more, we gathered the best RETRO news and announcements around. Check it out: https://retrofied.substack.com/p/retrofied-weekly-rewind-51724

13/05/2024

Despite only three short seasons, Jem is an '80s pop culture powerhouse that owes much of its success to the show's writer and creative visionary, Christy Marx. With a long career that spans comics, television, video games, and more, the "truly outrageous" Christy Marx graciously took time to answer our burning questions. https://retrofiedmag.com/the-story-behind-jem-an-interview-with-christy-marx/

Retro nostalgia fans rejoice! ‘Retrofied’ celebrates the pop culture you grew up with with thoughtful essays, articles, and more!

10/05/2024

It's Friday, which means it's time for our Weekly Rewind of all the cool retro-inspired news and announcements we could find. In this week's edition:
-MeTV is launching Toons Network
-A Cheesy practical effects Mark Hamill movie from '91 gets a Bluray release
-Ahmed Best (Jar Jar) continues to be the best
-Retro-inspired Necromolds toys rule!

Check, check... Is this thing on?

08/05/2024

Our latest essay is about revisiting ‘Stand by Me’ with a new perspective. It’s our favorite movie based on a Stephen King story, but what’s your favorite SK Novel? Remember when they had a whole book club devoted to King? We do! https://retrofiedmag.com/now-and-then-stand-by-me-revisited/