Nostalgia Feedback Loop
09/29/22 • 9 min
Nostalgia has been a much-debated topic in pop culture over the past decade. But you cannot deny nostalgia's power in our subconscious, especially while we're consuming and creating entertainment.
So, why is nostalgia so influential in the art we consume? And as consumers and creators, how can we use the power of nostalgia for good?
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Sources for this episode:
- Stranger Things 4 Vol. 1: Unlocked | FULL SPOILERS Official After Show | Netflix Geeked Week
- Stranger Things 4 | Eddie Munson's Upside Down Guitar Scene | Netflix
- Stranger Things 4 | Stranger Things Cast Reacts to Mind Lair Scene | Netflix Geeked Week
- Every Stranger Things Movie Reference Revealed by the Duffer Brothers (Seasons 1-3) | WIRED
- The Munsters Trailer #2 (2022)
- TOP GUN 2: MAVERICK Clip - Young Aviators vs Maverick (2022)
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Nostalgia has been a much-debated topic in pop culture over the past decade. But you cannot deny nostalgia's power in our subconscious, especially while we're consuming and creating entertainment.
So, why is nostalgia so influential in the art we consume? And as consumers and creators, how can we use the power of nostalgia for good?
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You can be part of the show by leaving a voicemail about why you love Star Wars or what you'd like to hear next. Leave a voicemail here.
For you introverts, you can email the show at [email protected] or reach out to me on social media:
Read our articles and learn more about the show at www.leastimportantthings.com
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Sources for this episode:
- Stranger Things 4 Vol. 1: Unlocked | FULL SPOILERS Official After Show | Netflix Geeked Week
- Stranger Things 4 | Eddie Munson's Upside Down Guitar Scene | Netflix
- Stranger Things 4 | Stranger Things Cast Reacts to Mind Lair Scene | Netflix Geeked Week
- Every Stranger Things Movie Reference Revealed by the Duffer Brothers (Seasons 1-3) | WIRED
- The Munsters Trailer #2 (2022)
- TOP GUN 2: MAVERICK Clip - Young Aviators vs Maverick (2022)
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All content falls under fair use: any copying of copyrighted material is done for a limited, educational and “transformative” purpose, such as to comment upon, criticize, or parody a copyrighted work. Such uses can be done without permission from the copyright owner.
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Why Do We Love Star Wars?
In 1977, the cinematic industry changed on one weekend, when an upstart science fiction picture opened on May 25th. Fifty years later, Star Wars has become the most prominent media franchise in the world. But how did this space-opera pop picture turn into global mythology and pseudo-religion?
Why do we love Star Wars?
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Sources for this episode:
- Star Wars 1977 BBC News Report
- Lucasfilm Announces Star Wars Ep. 7 Title - IGN News
- George Lucas Discusses Selling Lucasfilm to Disney, Plus New' Star Wars' Movies
- STAR WARS: A NEW HOPE Clip - Cantina (1977) Harrison Ford
- WHAT IF "STAR WARS: EPISODE I" WAS GOOD? (Belated Media)
- Royalty-Free music via Artlist
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For you introverts, you can email the show at [email protected] or reach out to me on social media:
Read our articles and learn more about the show at www.leastimportantthings.com
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Sources for this episode:
- Pumpin' Up with Hans & Franz - SNL
- The Olympia Restaurant: Cheeseburger, Chips and Pepsi - SNL
- How 'Dear Sister' Changed Comedy
- Every What Up With That Ever (Part 1 of 3) - SNL
- VP Debate: Sarah Palin and Joe Biden - SNL
- SNL | Best of Kristen Wiig
- ESPN Classic: 1987 Ladies' World Cup of Curling - SNL
- Every Stefon Ever (Part 1 of 5) - SNL
- The Blue Jean Committee - SNL
- Royalty-free music via Artlist.com
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