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Van Lathan's 1993 Cable TV Days
- Van Lathan recalls spending entire days watching cable TV movies of varied genres in 1993, from psychics to action thrillers.
- This was a pivotal time when his parents started accepting his deepening love for film as a part of his identity.
1993 Movies as Cultural Center
- Movies in 1993 were the central piece of culture, rather than niche events.
- Filmmaking felt more accessible with diverse genres, permitting viewers multiple weekly movie experiences.
Why 1993 Bad Movies Age Better
- Bad movies from 1993 seem better than contemporary bad movies due to their honesty and practical effects.
- Modern bad movies often feel like low-quality, over-special-effects spectacles lacking authenticity.