133. 🎥 Nostalgia 101: A Deep Dive into 90s Cinema w/ Author Scott Ryan

The Nostalgia Test Podcast

Dan & Manny welcome author Scott Ryan to teach them about all things 90s cinema. Scott discusses his book

The Last Decade of Cinema and how the 90s influenced films and culture. Scott dives deeply into why he thinks 1994 was the greatest year for 90s cinema. He talks about iconic 90s films like Pulp Fiction, The Shawshank Redemption, & Reality Bites, the impact of 9/11 on the film industry, and shares insights from his interviews with industry insiders, including Patricia Arquette. The conversation touches on the evolution of movies, digital vs. 35mm film, and how storytelling has changed over the decades, and so much more!

"In 94 there were two people: there were Pulp Fiction people and there were Forrest Gump people." -Scott Ryan

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APPROXIMATE RUN OF SHOW:

00:00 Introduction to Nostalgia 101

01:06 Welcoming Scott Ryan

01:46 The 90s Podcast Journey

02:31 Gen X and 90s Cinema

03:09 The Impact of 1994

04:56 Iconic 90s Movies

13:02 The Decline of Modern Cinema

19:57 Nostalgia and Remakes

37:06 Starting with Goodfellas

37:22 Discussing Scorsese's Recent Films

38:05 Interview with Patricia Arquette

41:56 The Ice Storm: A Forgotten Masterpiece

43:49 David Lynch's Unique Filmmaking

50:55 Swingers and Male-Centric Films

59:16 The Impact of 9/11 on Cinema

01:03:36 Digital vs. Film: The Shift in Filmmaking

01:07:15 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Scott Ryan, a multifaceted author, publisher, and television historian, is a pop culture and entertainment industry expert. With a portfolio that spans oral histories, behind-the-scenes stories and critical exploration of film and television The Last Decade of Cinema, explores movies from the nineties, offering an analysis of their impact on pop culture both at the time of their release and their lasting significance today. Ryan's previous works include “Moonlighting: An Oral History”, where he unveils the untold story behind the groundbreaking TV series, and “thirtysomething at thirty: an oral history”, alongside “The Last Days of Letterman”, which chronicles the end of an era in late-night television. In “Scott Luck Stories”, he ventures into the realm of comic short stories, showcasing his unique blend of wry humor and journalistic acumen. As the managing editor of “The Blue Rose Magazine” and co-founder of Fayetteville Mafia Press, Ryan has solidified his position as a raw and honest pop culture storyteller. He is the co-host of “Tiger Talk” on YouTube which follows the Massillon Tigers high school football team. He also co-wrote a book about the Tigers’ state championship win in 2023 called “Massillon Against the World.” With all this, it still burns him that he never won Employee of the Month at Video Time where he learned to love film by stealing VHS tapes and movie posters. Discover more about Scott Ryan's books and his perspective on storytelling and pop culture here.

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