by Justin Broderway | Feb 23, 2022 | Essay
Editor’s note: This work of fiction was originally published in issue #1 of Retrofied, which you can view in its entirety for free. Original illustrations by Mark Dowd. Growing up in the ‘90s in a trailer in rural Alabama, there were four television stations,... 
by Mahnaz Dar | Dec 1, 2021 | Article, Essay
Three decades after Home Alone hit theaters, I rewatched the movie and its sequel expecting slapstick mayhem, childhood angst, and a lesson about the true meaning of Christmas. This time, I got all that—and another message: If you’re a mother, everything is your... 
by Preston Burt | Nov 23, 2021 | Essay
Waiting patiently in line to pay the entrance fee to my local skating rink fills me with almost the same anticipation as it did when I was 12. As I near the ticket window, hearing the music and laughter just beyond the door—all bathed in the smell of stale deodorizer... 
by Mahnaz Dar | Apr 26, 2021 | Essay
[Note: This article was originally published in our Spring 2021 “Pump Up the Jam” issue of Retrofied Magazine. Order your digital or print edition today!] The stress of COVID-19 has me seeking solace in nostalgia-inducing films of my youth, and no movie soothes me... 
by Brooke Burt | Mar 24, 2021 | Essay
Note: This essay first appeared in print in the Winter 2021 edition of Retrofied Magazine. Order your physical or digital copy today. Last year provided many firsts, some which we didn’t anticipate and weren’t exactly welcome. It was definitely our... 
by Preston Burt | Mar 18, 2021 | Essay
Scrolling through social media today I was struck by something that was both beautifully moving and sad at the same time. Surprisingly this touching moment came from none other than pioneering skateboarding legend and extreme sports fans’ favorite dad, Tony...
