1998 was the last year of the old world. It was the final moment you could be a kid riding a bike without a leash (a cell phone) to your parents. It was the last time you could get hopelessly lost and discover a diner by accident.
Because of the tiny budget, Nolan employed ingenious tactics to complete the film over 14 months:
Here is the thing I miss most: The naivety. Following -1998-
Following 1998, waiting became a glitch. Google was founded in September 1998. The iMac dropped in August of that year—translucent blue plastic promising that technology didn't have to be a beige box in a dusty office. Suddenly, answers were five seconds away. Music fit in your pocket (shout out to the original Rio PMP300). The friction of life was being sanded down.
To truly immerse yourself in the era, you need to understand the friction. Following was not instant. 1998 was the last year of the old world
In October 1998, a service called launched. It is the forgotten godparent of social media.
Following 1998, irony took over. Grunge died. Nu-metal and boy bands fought for the radio, and the cynicism of the late 90s gave way to the pre-traumatic stress of 9/11. We stopped dreaming about flying cars and started worrying about the backup of our hard drives. Because of the tiny budget, Nolan employed ingenious
The lesson of 1998 is that
While following has many benefits, it also has a dark side. The constant stream of information and updates can be overwhelming, leading to feelings of anxiety, FOMO (fear of missing out), and fatigue.
Unable to afford professional equipment, Nolan relied heavily on available light, which the black-and-white film stock helped mask.
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