For The Love Of 1999

The Guy Who (Literally) Wrote the Book on 1999 Movies Picks His Top Five 1999 Movies

Author Brian Raftery talks about "Election," "Being John Malkovich" and a few other favorites of that landmark year in film.
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1999 Was The Pinnacle For The Dark Teen Comedy. Then It Disappeared.

The end of the '90s saw a slew of splatter and satirical comedies for high schoolers. Where did they come from — and where did they go?
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To All The Teen Pop Stars I’ve Loved (And Resented) Before

1999 was the year of the Teen Queen. What does it mean for those of us who grew up both revering and rejecting this feminine ideal?
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'The Phantom Menace' Was The Prequel To Today's Fan Culture

Two decades later, Episode I is still a driving Force behind the blockbusters and overzealous fandoms of today.
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The Year That Broke TV And Paved The Way For The Reality Show Era

Shows like “Love Island,” “The Bachelorette” and “RuPaul’s Drag Race” wouldn't exist today without the reality television seeds planted in 1999.
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How Destiny’s Child’s ‘The Writing's On The Wall’ Became ‘The Quintessential 1999 Album’

Beyoncé Knowles, Kelly Rowland, LeToya Luckett and LaTavia Roberson helped usher in a new wave of R&B with their sophomore album.
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How Paul Walker Cracked Open The '90s 'Golden Boy' Schtick

"Pleasantville," "Varsity Blues" and "She's All That" featured the actor as a high school jock, but he continually played with the audience's expectations of the stereotype.
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The Steady Cultural Demise Of 'American Beauty'

How the Best Picture winner, which turns 20 this year, went from esteemed suburban satire to widespread punchline.
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