Bret Easton Ellis, Chloë Sevigny, and yes, Huey Lewis told VICE about the 2000 film that made Christian Bale's Patrick Bateman the ultimate villain.

In 1992, Kevin Smith wasn't sure what his path in life was. He had dreamt of writing for Saturday Night Live, skipping Shakespeare and psychology classes at The New School to sit around at 30 Rock, hoping that Lorne Michaels would notice him. That dream didn't pan out, and Smith ended up dropping out of college after his first semester. But a job as a clerk at a conjoined video store and Quick Stop in Leonardo, New Jersey opened more doors than he'd ever imagined. It became the setting for Smith

Twenty years after Freaks and Geeks premiered on NBC, it's still challenging to find a TV show about high school that accurately taps into the awkward, painful moments that come with being a teen. Freaks and Geeks made those who considered themselves a "freak" or a "geek" — or both — feel understood. The series' second episode, "Beers and Weirs," masterfully captured that.

On its 20th anniversary, we talk to the filmmakers and actors behind the phenomenon that inspired the DIY horror genre.

Twenty years ago, the must-see film at Sundance's opening night was a movie about punks in the Mormon-heavy city of Salt Lake City: SLC Punk! The cult classic made its U.S. debut on Jan. 22, 1999 to a sold-out auditorium, crowded with Utah's own punks celebrating a rare representation of the state's capital onscreen.

When the Disney Channel Original Movie first aired 20 years ago, Halloweentown made history. It was the first featuring a female lead, paving the way for other memorable DCOMs with headstrong teen heroines. But Halloweentown isn't just Marnie's story: it tells the tale of three generations of women joining forces to battle against evil.