Archive for the ‘nostalgia’ tag

Review: Hot Tub Time Machine

If you liked Back To The Future, the same kinds of laughs are in store in this bubbly, anachronistic comedy. If you didn't like Back To The Future, well we kind of pity you.

Review: Josh Earl vs. The Australian Women’s Weekly Children’s Birthday Cake Book

Despite the title, Josh Earl has nothing against the Australian Women's Weekly's iconic book of '80s joy. This is a tightly structured and thoroughly joyful ode to Australian childhood.

Remembering Corey Haim, Gen-X Teen Heartthrob

Corey Haim, who sadly died today, was not the first teen heartthrob to suffer a drug-fuelled decline; but the Lost Boy leaves a gaping hole in the '80s pop culture that continues to sustain us.

Hey Hey, It’s Last Century

Channel Nine has announced the resurrection of Hey Hey It's Saturday, for two "one-off" specials in 2009. How will the show hold up in the 21st century?

Review: Adventureland

Superbad director Greg Mottola trades gross-outs and horndogs for the sweet nostalgia trip of Adventureland. Never fear, there are still virgins involved.

Remembering Bud Tingwell, Gen-X Hero

Thinking about the sad death today of veteran Australian actor Charles 'Bud' Tingwell, we examine why he's such a legend to people in their twenties and thirties.

The Barney Banana Effect

Barney Banana ice creams are the latest beloved Australian brand to be resurrected following a nostalgia-fuelled consumer campaign. Is cultural memory the best branding exercise?