All articles tagged with #90s nostalgia
Taylor Swift released the Opalite music video, a 1990s-inspired, self-written-and-directed clip for her album The Life of a Showgirl. The star-studded video, featuring guests from The Graham Norton Show, casts a retro vibe and a magical Opalite spray that turns objects into people. It premiered ahead of the weekend’s Super Bowl and will be available to Apple Music and Spotify Premium users until February 8.
Austin Butler and Zoë Kravitz discuss their new crime thriller 'Caught Stealing,' their off-screen chemistry, Taylor Swift's new album, and nostalgia for the 90s, highlighting themes of vulnerability, creativity, and cultural memories. The film releases on August 29.
Gex Trilogy on Switch offers a nostalgic trip through '90s platformers with updated widescreen visuals, featuring the series' signature humor and quirky gameplay, though some controls and backtracking can be frustrating for modern players.
The iconic instant messaging app ICQ, known for its "uh-oh" notification sound, will shut down on June 26 after nearly 30 years. Despite efforts to modernize, ICQ couldn't compete with mobile-first chat apps and dwindled to 11 million monthly users by 2022. Owned by Russian company VK since 2010, ICQ's closure marks the end of an era for one of the early internet's pioneering chat platforms.
The documentary "Freaknik: The Wildest Party Never Told" offers a balanced look at the spring break festival that played a significant role in establishing Atlanta as a cultural hub for the Black community during the 80s and 90s. The film delves into the festival's origins, evolution, and cultural impact, featuring home videos and interviews with key figures. Despite initial concerns, the documentary provides a nostalgic and insightful exploration of Freaknik's influence, capturing a sense of freedom and community that resonates with audiences.
Director Jane Schoenbrun included a 90s Nickelodeon Easter Egg in the horror film "I Saw the TV Glow," catering to fans of "The Adventures of Pete & Pete." The movie also features references to Buffy and moments reminiscent of pre-smartphone era. The cast includes Snail Mail’s Lindsey Jordan, Amber Benson, Fred Durst, Brigette Lundy-Paine, Helena Howard, and Danielle Deadwyler, with a premiere at Sundance and distribution by A24 later this year.
"Ted," a new TV series on Peacock, is a profane and metatextual spin on old family sitcom tropes, created by Seth MacFarlane. Set in the '90s, the show incorporates pop culture references and tackles social issues through the characters of a young boy and his talking teddy bear. The series juxtaposes profane humor with social commentary, featuring a clash between a regressive sitcom dad and a politically correct cousin. While the show has its moments and a talented cast, it struggles to find a balance between crass humor and social relevance.
The '90s was a diverse and vibrant musical era, with a mix of hip-hop, R&B, rock, and pop dominating the charts. In a new episode of Rolling Stone Music Now, Rob Harvilla discusses the cultural impact of the '90s, including the rise of one-hit wonders, the influence of MTV, and the eclectic mix of artists that defined the decade. The podcast explores the question of whether '90s nostalgia should be the new '60s nostalgia and delves into various songs that shaped the era.
Rachael Leigh Cook, star of the 1999 romantic comedy "She's All That," has described her co-star Freddie Prinze Jr. as "still somehow a teenager" despite nearly 25 years passing since the film's release. Cook praised Prinze Jr.'s unchanged personality and shared that he often sends her random texts about his car, kids, and dog. The two reunited last November for a screening of Prinze Jr.'s Netflix film "Christmas With You." Cook also starred in a reboot of "She's All That" titled "He's All That" in 2021.
Pepsi has unveiled a new logo that closely resembles its '90s design, tapping into the rising popularity of the era among Gen Zers. The redesign goes against the recent trend of minimalist logos with little-to-no identity. The new emblem features a more standard striped pattern with the wording placed inside, and is expected to roll out in North America this fall before being offered around the world in 2024. The return to the '90s emblem also goes against the trend of modernizing logos with simplified designs.