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Released in 1995, Twisted introduced Hallucinogen's album-length approach to Goa trance, with Simon Posford shaping tightly programmed rhythms into extended psychedelic pieces. The music combines driving dance beats with elaborate synthesizer lines and carefully treated sounds that seem to shift aro...

Set in early-1960s Taiwan, Edward Yang's A Brighter Summer Day (1991) follows Hsiao Si'r as adolescent uncertainty becomes entangled with youth gangs and violence. His family belongs to the mainland Chinese community that settled in Taiwan after the Chinese Civil War. The film connects his personal...

Are You Shpongled?, released in 1998, introduced Shpongle's blend of psychedelic electronic music and atmospheric listening. Simon Posford and Raja Ram combine hypnotic rhythms with acoustic colors and manipulated voices, creating pieces that often feel closer to unfolding scenes than conventional s...

Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past debuted in Japan in 1991 for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System. Viewed from above, it follows Link through a connected world of settlements and dangerous dungeons. Sword fighting shares the stage with environmental puzzles, and newly acquired...

Close-Up (1990) depicts Hossein Sabzian’s deception of a family into believing he is a filmmaker directed by Abbas Kiarostami. The film utilizes a staged recreation of a legal case involving actors who willingly participated in the performance. This project explored themes of identity and garnered i...

"Omega" is a studio album by Spanish flamenco singer Enrique Morente, released in 1996. The album is recognized for its experimental fusion of traditional flamenco singing with alternative rock instrumentation. Morente collaborated with the Spanish rock band Lagartija Nick and utilized lyrics adapte...

Silence of the Lambs is a 1991 psychological thriller film centered around FBI trainee Clarice Starling’s investigation into the cannibalistic serial killer, Buffalo Bill. The movie’s notable use of Hannibal Lecter, portrayed by Anthony Hopkins, established a chilling and iconic villain. It's releva...

Super Mario 64 is a landmark 1996 Nintendo 64 adventure game. It established 3D platforming with its expansive worlds and innovative controls. Players explore as Mario, collecting Power Stars to progress through challenges and ultimately battle Bowser. The game remains popular among gamers of all ag...

Sátántangó is a lengthy 1994 Hungarian drama directed by Béla Tarr, adapting László Krasznahorkai’s novel. The film, shot in black and white over seven hours, was conceived of since 1985 but delayed due to political restrictions within Hungary. It represents Tarr's continuation of adaptations from h...

The Williams The Addams Family pinball machine, released in 1992, is a highly sought-after collectible. Designed by Pat Lawlor, it achieved record sales with over 20,000 units produced. Featuring an Addams Family theme and a dynamic DMD display, the game offers a challenging and immersive play exper...

Pleiadians’ Identified Flying Object is a seminal 1997 trance album released on Dragonfly Records. It represents a cornerstone of 1990s Italian Goa trance and showcases the contributions of musicians previously involved with Etnica. The album's atmospheric soundscapes and driving rhythms have remain...

Released in 1995, Chrono Trigger follows a group of adventurers who travel across different eras to prevent a catastrophe that threatens their world. Its story connects personal encounters with changes to history, giving familiar places different meanings as the party moves between the distant past...

Three Colours: Red is a 1994 psychological drama film from Krzysztof Kieślowski, concluding the “Three Colours” trilogy. The film explores themes related to French Revolutionary ideals, following a narrative that builds upon the preceding films "Blue" and "White." It’s a mystery-driven story within...

Held in Las Vegas on March 17, 1990, the first bout between Julio César Chávez and Meldrick Taylor unified the WBC and IBF junior welterweight titles. Taylor established a substantial lead on the judges' scorecards and remained ahead late in the twelfth round. The outcome changed when referee Richar...

The Bally Monster Bash pinball machine released in 1998 is notable for its unique combination of horror icons and a rock-themed gameplay experience. Featuring six Universal Monsters – Dracula, Frankenstein’s monster, the Wolfman, Creature from the Black Lagoon, Phantom of the Opera, and Bride of Fra...

Super Mario World 2: Yoshi’s Island is a 1995 platform game for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System. The player guides Yoshi in an effort to rescue baby Mario, kidnapped by Kamek, navigating levels filled with puzzles and collectible items. Yoshi utilizes running and jumping mechanics to progres...

Laughing Stock, released in 1991, is the fifth and final studio album by English band Talk Talk. It moves far beyond their earlier pop-oriented work, using extended structures and sparse vocals to create music in which silence carries considerable weight. Guest players include harmonica musician Mar...

Nirvana’s “Teen Spirit” music video is a landmark of 1990s alternative rock. Shot in a high school gymnasium, it features the band performing their iconic song from *Nevermind*. The raw energy and visual style significantly impacted music videos and helped popularize grunge music, primarily appealin...

An investigation becomes a contest of perception in The Silence of the Lambs, the 1991 American psychological thriller directed by Jonathan Demme and adapted from Thomas Harris's 1988 novel. Jodie Foster plays Clarice Starling, an FBI trainee seeking help from imprisoned psychiatrist and serial kill...

Sébastien Loeb is a French rally driver who won nine consecutive FIA World Rally Championship drivers' titles from 2004 through 2012 with Citroën. Known for his precision on asphalt as well as his speed on gravel, he set numerous WRC records during his full-time rally career. He has also competed in...

Basketball ambition provides the starting point for Hoop Dreams, but the documentary follows much more than games. Steve James's film observes Chicago teenagers William Gates and Arthur Agee as they pursue opportunities through school basketball, with college and professional aspirations shaping the...

Capcom released Street Fighter II: The World Warrior in 1991 as the sequel to Street Fighter, using its CP System arcade hardware. Its one-on-one matches feature a selectable roster whose members differ in reach and fighting style. Directional commands combined with button presses produce special mo...

Super Mario World is a 1990 platform game for the SNES where players control Mario to rescue Princess Peach and Dinosaur Land from Bowser and the Koopalings. The gameplay involves navigating levels with the goal of reaching the end, incorporating new mechanics like Yoshi, a rideable dinosaur. It was...

Age of Empires II: The Age of Kings is a real-time strategy game released in 1999. It features 13 medieval civilizations competing for resources and control through town building and army creation. The game includes five historical campaigns alongside various single-player modes and multiplayer supp...

Quentin Tarantino's groundbreaking film redefined cinematic storytelling with its nonlinear narrative and sharp dialogue. The ensemble cast, led by John Travolta and Samuel L. Jackson, delivers iconic performances. Each storyline, while seemingly disparate, intertwines to create a complex and captiv...

Half-Life is a 1998 first-person shooter developed by Valve Corporation. The game places the player as Gordon Freeman, a physicist attempting to escape the Black Mesa Research Facility after an alien incursion. Gameplay involves combat, exploration, and puzzle solving within the facility’s environme...

Metal Gear Solid is a 1998 action-adventure stealth game developed for the PlayStation by Hideo Kojima. The narrative centers on Solid Snake’s mission to infiltrate Shadow Moses and neutralize FOXHOUND's control of a nuclear weapons facility. He confronts Liquid Snake and seeks to prevent the deploy...

Chris Farley's Matt Foley arrives to lecture teenagers in a Saturday Night Live sketch first aired in 1993, but the motivational speaker's own circumstances immediately undermine his authority. He repeatedly describes living in a van down by the river, turning his supposed cautionary example into th...

Recorded at Sony Music Studios in New York in 1993, Nirvana's MTV Unplugged performance places the band in an intimate setting with mostly acoustic arrangements. Kurt Cobain's raw vocal delivery remains central, while the quieter instrumentation makes changes in phrasing and dynamics particularly au...