Movies
Some of the movies in the nineties consisted of Schindler's List, Saving Private Ryan, Silence of the Lambs, Shawshank Redemption, Forrest Gump, Titanic, Matrix, Beauty and the Beast, Toy Story, Toy Story 2, The Lion King, Jurassic Park, and The Green Mile. Out of all of these movies, the ones that defined the era the best were Titanic, Jurassic Park, and Forrest Gump. Most of these movies are still enjoyed today. Below you will find synopses of those three movies and their trailers.
Some of the movies in the nineties consisted of Schindler's List, Saving Private Ryan, Silence of the Lambs, Shawshank Redemption, Forrest Gump, Titanic, Matrix, Beauty and the Beast, Toy Story, Toy Story 2, The Lion King, Jurassic Park, and The Green Mile. Out of all of these movies, the ones that defined the era the best were Titanic, Jurassic Park, and Forrest Gump. Most of these movies are still enjoyed today. Below you will find synopses of those three movies and their trailers.
Titanic (1997)
Directed by James Cameron, Titanic is known for its story of two young adults falling in love in a single boat ride from England to America. The main characters are a rich female named Rose(played by Kate Winslet) and a street rat American male called Jack(played by Leonardo DiCaprio). The story is told in memories of Rose 84 years later. Treasure hunters notified her at the discovery of a portrait of her drawn by Jack in the sunken ship. The film is a love story that ends in tragedy.
Directed by James Cameron, Titanic is known for its story of two young adults falling in love in a single boat ride from England to America. The main characters are a rich female named Rose(played by Kate Winslet) and a street rat American male called Jack(played by Leonardo DiCaprio). The story is told in memories of Rose 84 years later. Treasure hunters notified her at the discovery of a portrait of her drawn by Jack in the sunken ship. The film is a love story that ends in tragedy.
Jurassic Park (1993)
Jurassic Park is a thrilling science fiction movie that used special effects to bring dinosaurs to life. Directed by Steven Spielberg, it is the 21st top grossing movie of all time. The movie follows John Hammond(played by Richard Attenborough), a rich tycoon who created an amusement park on a remote island with real dinosaurs made from prehistoric DNA. He invites a paleontologist, a paleobotanist, a mathematician, and his two grandchildren to experience it all before anyone else. However, danger is created when the park's security system breaks down and some dinosaurs break out.
Jurassic Park is a thrilling science fiction movie that used special effects to bring dinosaurs to life. Directed by Steven Spielberg, it is the 21st top grossing movie of all time. The movie follows John Hammond(played by Richard Attenborough), a rich tycoon who created an amusement park on a remote island with real dinosaurs made from prehistoric DNA. He invites a paleontologist, a paleobotanist, a mathematician, and his two grandchildren to experience it all before anyone else. However, danger is created when the park's security system breaks down and some dinosaurs break out.
Forrest Gump (1994)
Forrest Gump is one of the greatest American films of all time. It features Forrest(played by Tom Hanks), a very dumb man who is extremely athletic and courageous. The film follows Forrest through his life as he is involved in some big events, including the Watergate Scandal, the development of Apple Technology, the Vietnam War, and many other key events in American history. He discusses his life with people at a bus stop as he seeks out the Jenny, the girl he's loved his whole life. This movie is comedic, romantic, and also dramatic as it provides connections to the bumps we all experience in life.
Forrest Gump is one of the greatest American films of all time. It features Forrest(played by Tom Hanks), a very dumb man who is extremely athletic and courageous. The film follows Forrest through his life as he is involved in some big events, including the Watergate Scandal, the development of Apple Technology, the Vietnam War, and many other key events in American history. He discusses his life with people at a bus stop as he seeks out the Jenny, the girl he's loved his whole life. This movie is comedic, romantic, and also dramatic as it provides connections to the bumps we all experience in life.
Television
The nineties was full of television shows, new and old. From sitcoms to cartoons, there was something for everyone. Beloved shows such as Full House, Saved by the Bell, Family Matters, and Seinfeld came to an end, but it made room for new favorites like Friends, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Rugrats, Boy Meets World, Beverly Hills 90210, Clarissa Explains It All, Dawson's Creek, Kenan & Kel, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Sabrina the Teenage Witch, Sister Sister, That '70s Show, and more. Among the new television shows, Friends, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, and Buffy the Vampire Slayer left a lasting impression on viewers. Below you will find a description of the three, as well as their signature introductions.
The nineties was full of television shows, new and old. From sitcoms to cartoons, there was something for everyone. Beloved shows such as Full House, Saved by the Bell, Family Matters, and Seinfeld came to an end, but it made room for new favorites like Friends, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Rugrats, Boy Meets World, Beverly Hills 90210, Clarissa Explains It All, Dawson's Creek, Kenan & Kel, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Sabrina the Teenage Witch, Sister Sister, That '70s Show, and more. Among the new television shows, Friends, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, and Buffy the Vampire Slayer left a lasting impression on viewers. Below you will find a description of the three, as well as their signature introductions.
Friends (1994-2004)
Starring Jennifer Aniston(Rachel), Courteney Cox(Monica), Lisa Kudrow(Phoebe), Matt LeBlanc(Joey), Matthew Perry(Chandler), and David Schwimmer(Ross), Friends documented the struggles and upsides of six "friends" in their twenties living in New York City. Neat freak Monica is a chef looking for love, and her older brother Ross is a recently divorced paleontologist who has always liked Rachel. Monica's friend Rachel is a rich girl planning on becoming a housewife, but she is forced to make a living when her dad cuts her off. Ross's friend from college is Chandler, who is the most comedic of the group. There's also Phoebe, a bubbly airhead, and Joey, an aspiring actor that's egotistic yet intelligent. The show inspired trends of the '90s(ex: the "Rachel" haircut, can be found in the Lifestyle section) and continues to capture the hearts of viewers today.
Starring Jennifer Aniston(Rachel), Courteney Cox(Monica), Lisa Kudrow(Phoebe), Matt LeBlanc(Joey), Matthew Perry(Chandler), and David Schwimmer(Ross), Friends documented the struggles and upsides of six "friends" in their twenties living in New York City. Neat freak Monica is a chef looking for love, and her older brother Ross is a recently divorced paleontologist who has always liked Rachel. Monica's friend Rachel is a rich girl planning on becoming a housewife, but she is forced to make a living when her dad cuts her off. Ross's friend from college is Chandler, who is the most comedic of the group. There's also Phoebe, a bubbly airhead, and Joey, an aspiring actor that's egotistic yet intelligent. The show inspired trends of the '90s(ex: the "Rachel" haircut, can be found in the Lifestyle section) and continues to capture the hearts of viewers today.
Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997-2003)
Buffy Summers(played by Sarah Michelle Gellar) is struggling to be a normal girl, but deep inside she knows she is the "chosen one". Buffy is defined by a quote from the authority figure of the show, Rupert Giles(played by Anthony Head). "In every generation there is a chosen one… she alone will stand against the vampires, the demons and the forces of darkness. She is the slayer." Buffy and her friends, nicknamed "The Scooby Gang" venture out to kill mystical creatures without exposing their powers. This show was based off the 1992 film, Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
Buffy Summers(played by Sarah Michelle Gellar) is struggling to be a normal girl, but deep inside she knows she is the "chosen one". Buffy is defined by a quote from the authority figure of the show, Rupert Giles(played by Anthony Head). "In every generation there is a chosen one… she alone will stand against the vampires, the demons and the forces of darkness. She is the slayer." Buffy and her friends, nicknamed "The Scooby Gang" venture out to kill mystical creatures without exposing their powers. This show was based off the 1992 film, Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990-1996)
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air's theme song has a brief summary of what the show is about. Will Smith(played by Will Smith) is a troubled kid from a poor family in Philadelphia. He gets into some trouble, and his mother sends him to his aunt and uncle's house in Bel-Air to learn manners and values. However, the opposite of the desired result is achieved as Will influences his family with his bad behavior. Will Smith has become very popular since this show, and many people credit his success to it. It's humorous yet charming plot is one that many can relate to.
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air's theme song has a brief summary of what the show is about. Will Smith(played by Will Smith) is a troubled kid from a poor family in Philadelphia. He gets into some trouble, and his mother sends him to his aunt and uncle's house in Bel-Air to learn manners and values. However, the opposite of the desired result is achieved as Will influences his family with his bad behavior. Will Smith has become very popular since this show, and many people credit his success to it. It's humorous yet charming plot is one that many can relate to.
Music
The 1990s was the decade of the boy band. Popular bands such as *N Sync, Boyz II men, 98 Degrees and the Backstreet Boys dominated the charts, while lesser known bands such as Kulcha, No Authority, and Perfect Gentlemen struggled to make a name for themselves. Young teens and tweens of the '90s swooned over all boy bands the world could offer them. This pop music went beyond just boybands. The 1990s opened up a world of bubblegum pop, brit pop and dance pop. The charts burst with smash hits by Britney Spears, Madonna and Michael Jackson. Below you will find examples of three different sections of '90s music with the Backstreet Boys, the Spice Girls, and Nirvana, and a popular song from each.
*On top of the emerging art of pop music, grunge and industrial rock influenced the lives of the youth of the 1990s with bands like Alice in Chains, Nirvana, and Pearl Jam.
The 1990s was the decade of the boy band. Popular bands such as *N Sync, Boyz II men, 98 Degrees and the Backstreet Boys dominated the charts, while lesser known bands such as Kulcha, No Authority, and Perfect Gentlemen struggled to make a name for themselves. Young teens and tweens of the '90s swooned over all boy bands the world could offer them. This pop music went beyond just boybands. The 1990s opened up a world of bubblegum pop, brit pop and dance pop. The charts burst with smash hits by Britney Spears, Madonna and Michael Jackson. Below you will find examples of three different sections of '90s music with the Backstreet Boys, the Spice Girls, and Nirvana, and a popular song from each.
*On top of the emerging art of pop music, grunge and industrial rock influenced the lives of the youth of the 1990s with bands like Alice in Chains, Nirvana, and Pearl Jam.
The Backstreet Boys
A.J. McLean, Howie Dorough, Nick Carter, Kevin Richardson, and Brian Littrell make up the vocal harmony group The Backstreet Boys. Together the boys released 3 albums in the 1990s (Backstreet Boys in 1996, Backstreet's Back in 1997, and Millennium in 1999). Their most well known song is I Want It That Way, a single released from the Millennium album reached number one in more than 25 countries. The Backstreet Boys have continued their musical career, but with little success.
A.J. McLean, Howie Dorough, Nick Carter, Kevin Richardson, and Brian Littrell make up the vocal harmony group The Backstreet Boys. Together the boys released 3 albums in the 1990s (Backstreet Boys in 1996, Backstreet's Back in 1997, and Millennium in 1999). Their most well known song is I Want It That Way, a single released from the Millennium album reached number one in more than 25 countries. The Backstreet Boys have continued their musical career, but with little success.
The Spice Girls
The all girl, brit pop, vocal harmony group consisted of Scary Spice(Melanie Brown), Sporty Spice(Melanie Chisholm), Ginger Spice(Geri Halliwell), Posh Spice(Victoria Beckham), and Baby Spice(Emma Bunton). These spicy ladies took they world by storm when they released two albums during the '90s (Spice in 1996, and Spiceworld in 1997), both of which went platinum in the United States. In total they have sold over 80 million records worldwide to become the best-selling female group of all time.
The all girl, brit pop, vocal harmony group consisted of Scary Spice(Melanie Brown), Sporty Spice(Melanie Chisholm), Ginger Spice(Geri Halliwell), Posh Spice(Victoria Beckham), and Baby Spice(Emma Bunton). These spicy ladies took they world by storm when they released two albums during the '90s (Spice in 1996, and Spiceworld in 1997), both of which went platinum in the United States. In total they have sold over 80 million records worldwide to become the best-selling female group of all time.
Nirvana
Nirvana, an alternative rock/grunge group, became popularized in the early to mid 1990s. Singer/guitarist Kurt Cobain, bassist Krist Novoselic, and drummer Dave Grohl have produced three albums together, two of which came out in the 1990s (Nevermind 1991, and In Utero 1993). The band formed in the late eighties, but they became truly established in the '90s Seattle grunge scene. The original members were Cobain and Novolselic, and the band went through seven drummers with Grohl being the longest-lasting one. Nirvana sadly disbanded in 1994 after Kurt Cobain's suicidal death, but their music lives on due to its unique style.
Nirvana, an alternative rock/grunge group, became popularized in the early to mid 1990s. Singer/guitarist Kurt Cobain, bassist Krist Novoselic, and drummer Dave Grohl have produced three albums together, two of which came out in the 1990s (Nevermind 1991, and In Utero 1993). The band formed in the late eighties, but they became truly established in the '90s Seattle grunge scene. The original members were Cobain and Novolselic, and the band went through seven drummers with Grohl being the longest-lasting one. Nirvana sadly disbanded in 1994 after Kurt Cobain's suicidal death, but their music lives on due to its unique style.