What was the one thing Grandma forbade at the table? Any mention of “cigars,” “blue dresses,” or the phrase “I did not have sexual relations… Read More »1998 Legacy: The Clinton Scandal

Why were there two copies of the movie on the shelf? Because Titanic finally came out on video, and it was so long it required… Read More »1998 Archive: Titanic (VHS Release)

Why was everyone checking their AOL? Because Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan convinced us that the “dial-up screech” was actually the sound of true love.… Read More »1998 Archive: You’ve Got Mail

Why did everyone jump when the timer went off? Because the sequel was about to hit theaters, and suddenly every kitchen timer sounded like a… Read More »1997 Classic: Scream 2

Why was the gravy so bouncy? Because Robin Williams’ new movie was out, and Dad accidentally used green Jell-O instead of cornstarch. Part of the… Read More »1997 Classic: Flubber

Why was the teen girl holding a sharpened drumstick? Because Buffy taught her that you can never be too prepared for a “vampire” (or a… Read More »1997 Legacy: Buffy the Vampire Slayer

Why was the rich uncle laughing at the VCR? Because he just bought a “Digital Video Disc” player and was explaining how we’d never have… Read More »1997 Classic: The DVD (US Launch)

Why did the kids keep shouting “Zero to Hero”? Because McDonald’s Hercules plates were the only thing they’d eat off of, and Zeus forbid you… Read More »1997 Legacy: Hercules

Why was the 1997 Macy’s Parade rated R? Because 2 million people watched the NYPD “arrest” Barney the Dinosaur with combat knives after high winds… Read More »1997 Archive: The Barney Incident

Why did Grandpa guard the kitchen? Because he saw Harrison Ford and declared: “Get off my stove!” to anyone trying to sneak a roll. Part… Read More »1997 Vintage: Air Force One (Movie)