This discussion dives into the layers of nostalgia, tracing its roots from a historical ailment to a modern condition experienced by many. It explores the cultural touchstones of the early 2000s and the emotional weight of childhood memories, highlighting influences like technology and globalization. The conversation also contrasts reflective nostalgia, which harbors longing for the past, with restorative nostalgia, shaping contemporary identities through shared memory. Listeners are prompted to consider how nostalgia shapes their understanding of progress and personal experiences.
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A Middle-Aged Story
Hosts Shiye and Zhiqi reflect on rewatching Wong Kar-wai's In the Mood for Love.
They realize they're now older than the characters they once perceived as middle-aged.
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Nested Nostalgia
Millennials experience nostalgia for the era around the year 2000, including Y2K trends and "Chinese Dreamcore" aesthetics.
This is a nostalgia for a time that was itself nostalgic for earlier decades.
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Media Exposure
Zhiqi describes her childhood exposure to media after moving to Guangdong, watching Phoenix TV, Star TV, and MTV.
This included Taiwanese idol dramas, global pop music, and learning to make Chinese knots to give to "foreign friends."
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SCREENING THE PAST: MEMORY AND NOSTALGIA IN CINEMA
SCREENING THE PAST: MEMORY AND NOSTALGIA IN CINEMA
PAM COOK
Pam Cook's "Screening the Past: Memory and Nostalgia in Cinema" is a seminal work in film studies that explores the relationship between cinema, memory, and nostalgia. The book examines how films construct and manipulate our memories of the past, analyzing the techniques filmmakers use to evoke nostalgic feelings in audiences. Cook delves into the cultural and psychological dimensions of nostalgia, exploring its role in shaping our understanding of history and identity. The book's insightful analysis of various films and cinematic techniques provides a valuable framework for understanding the complex interplay between memory, emotion, and the cinematic experience. Cook's work remains highly influential in film studies and continues to inspire critical discussions about the power of cinema to shape our perceptions of the past.
The future of nostalgia
Svetlana Boym
Svetlana Boym's "The Future of Nostalgia" explores the multifaceted nature of nostalgia and its impact on individual and collective identity. Boym distinguishes between two types of nostalgia: restorative and reflective. Restorative nostalgia seeks to recapture a lost past, often associated with nationalistic or reactionary movements. Reflective nostalgia, on the other hand, acknowledges the complexities of the past and engages with it critically. Boym's work examines the political and cultural implications of nostalgia, highlighting its potential for both positive and negative social consequences. The book offers a nuanced understanding of nostalgia's role in shaping our understanding of the past and its influence on the present.
“La tavola” by Lele Marchitelli from《还有明天OST》
“Yumeji Theme” by 梅林茂 from 《花样年华OTS》
“天黑黑” by 孙燕姿 from 《孙燕姿》
“上海一九四三” by 周杰伦 from 《范特西》
“小镇姑娘” by 陶喆 from 《I‘m OK》
“New Boy” by 朴树 from 《我去2000年》
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