The 1990s cult classic movie “Empire Records” may have celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2020, but fans still find a way to pay tribute to it each year. The movie, which was not well-liked by reviewers (according to Rotten Tomatoes) or financially successful upon its initial release (according to BoxOfficeMojo), has since developed quite a legacy among moviegoers. Liv Tyler and Renée Zellweger are just two of the cast members who went on to have successful careers after the movie’s premiere. The movie has also developed a devoted following over time, as shown by its remarkable 83 percent audience score on Rotten Tomatoes.
The 1995 film follows a group of record store workers as they grow up and discover new methods to get along with one another throughout the course of a single day. Of course, the movie doesn’t just happen on any day; it happens on what the staff at the store refer to as “Rex Manning Day.” Rex Manning Day is still observed on April 8 every year by “Empire Records” fans more than 25 years after the movie’s debut.
Even Rex Manning is surprised by Empire Records’ legacy
Maxwell Caulfield plays Rex Manning in “Empire Records,” a 1980s pop sensation who has fallen out of favour but is slated to appear at the movie’s titular record shop to sign autographs for his upcoming album. As a result, everyone working at the shop starts calling the occasion “Rex Manning Day.” Of course, none of the characters realise that during the course of the tale in the movie, the occurrence will truly compel them to face some painful truths about themselves.