Trainspotting. Empire Records. Reality Bites. The Crow. Pump Up the Volume. The list of ’90s counterculture movies whose popularity has continued into — or been revived in — the 21st century is a long one, full of beloved films (many of which we celebrate on a regular basis at Flavorwire). But what happens when you need a subversive nostalgia fix and yet another viewing of My Own Private Idaho just isn’t going to cut it? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered with this list of ten wonderful (or at least entertaining) ’90s counterculture flicks you may have forgotten — or never knew about in the first place. Impress your friends by whipping them out at your next movie night, and add your own picks in the comments.
Sofia Coppola’s new film stars Elle Fanning and Stephen Dorff in a father/daughter story of Hollywood ennui and budding self-awareness that, like much of the director’s work, was inspired in part by her own life.
Currently in limited (aka Oscar-consideration deadline) release, the film features a sparse production style and narrative ambiguity that are more Virgin Suicides than Marie Antoinette, with Coppola returning to her early style of character-driven cinematic intimacy. Plus, with related media projects, such as her online video diary featuring footage shot by her mom, the autobiographical line stays blurry.
The trailer for Sofia Coppola’s first film since 2006′s polarizing Marie Antoinette begins with the neon sign for the Chateau Marmonth — you know, that place Courtney Love is always name-dropping. We meet Stephen Dorff, whose main activities seem to comprise checking out women, looking bored, and checking out women (two of them, dressed like candy stripers in sky-high heels and pole dancing). But when his young daughter Cleo (Elle Fanning) is sent to live with him, he seems to spring out of his ennui. From there, it’s all Guitar Hero and underwater tea parties. Since the clip is practically wordless, we’re not sure what the substance of the movie will be, plot-wise, yet. The visuals are gorgeous, though, and we’re happy to see Dorff make a comeback. (Remember S.F.W.?) Plus, Phoenix are soundtracking the film! What do you think about this first glimpse of Somewhere? Read More »
Just like in the fashion industry, we start hearing about new films about two seasons before we get to spend our hard-earned money on them. Here’s a sneak peek at the movies we’ll be talking about next year — will we be mercilessly mocking them or lining up outside the theater for our fourth viewing? Take a look at photos of Mark Wahlberg, Kirsten Dunst, Ryan Gosling, Jerry O’Connell, Vanessa from Gossip Girl, John Cusack, Ben Stiller, and George Clooney from various sets and make your predictions now.
