

How “You’ve Got Mail” Explains '90s Internet Culture
May 16, 2024
Crooked Executive Producer Kendra James and Jon Lovett discuss 'You've Got Mail' and its portrayal of '90s internet culture, including the shift from traditional mail to email, the impact of the internet on personal lives, and the dual identities maintained online. They also explore the nostalgia of AOL, online dating stigma, and the economy of the era.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Exploring 'You've Got Mail' and its Impact on '90s Internet Culture
02:10 • 21min
Exploring 'You've Got Mail' and Nostalgia for '90s Internet Culture
23:18 • 15min
Exploring Cultural Depictions in 'You've Got Mail'
37:59 • 4min
Exploring Online Interactions and Modern Dating Norms
42:22 • 12min
Exploring '90s Culture and Design Preferences
54:16 • 4min
Diversity and Identity in 'You've Got Mail'
58:30 • 9min
Exploring the Cinematic Beauty of New York in 'You've Got Mail'
01:07:57 • 3min