In the upcoming Netflix film titled “The Electric State”, we’ll explore an imagined 1990s in which sentient robots are widespread, leading to a conflict between them and humans. It wasn’t until I saw Chris Pratt and Millie Bobby Brown using a Polaroid camera together that it struck me just how far back the real ’90s seem.
In a new video on Instagram to promote The Electric State Millie Bobby Brown and Chris Pratt compare the technology of the 1990s to today. Basically, that means comparing an entire table full of ‘90s electronics to a modern smartphone. It’s hilarious, but also much, like Chris Pratt, I am feeling very, very, old right now.
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As per Google’s calculations, I am two years senior to Chris Pratt. This gives me a good grasp of his experiences, depicted in this video. In those days, we didn’t have the term “selfie,” but we did capture self-portraits using cameras. The process was often awkward, and the biggest challenge was ensuring the camera was perfectly aligned for the shot. If we missed it, we would waste valuable film.
It still surprises me when I consider that items such as the Walkman and answering machine are no longer widely used, and even Millie Bobby Brown seems unfamiliar with them. Given their cultural impact, I would expect recognition, but it seems that’s not the case. In fact, Chris Pratt from “Guardians of the Galaxy” appears to be more familiar with the Walkman.
Many ’90s films, which continue to be popular even today, are likely familiar to many people, regardless of whether they were alive during that decade. Interestingly, some of these classics were also prevalent in the ’80s. Given her role in “Stranger Things,” one might assume she would have been exposed to some of these films as well.
Still, it’s beneficial that the younger generations grasp the hardship we experienced. Struggling to advance or rewind a cassette tape to hear your preferred song was as frustrating as it sounds. At the time, we detested it, but we didn’t know there was an alternative solution. The advent of the CD, let alone streaming, was a significant transformation in itself.
The part I enjoy most is when Chris Pratt likens an answering machine’s greeting to Instagram. Back then, before social media, it was one of the limited methods available for public entertainment and self-expression. It wasn’t until then that I made that connection, but now that I think about it, it makes perfect sense.
The Electric State is set to offer an unusual mix, blending ’90s nostalgia with technology that was unheard of during those times and remains nonexistent today. It’s shaping up to be a thrilling ride, albeit one that might leave some viewers feeling distinctly retro!
The Electric State is available with a Netflix subscription starting March 14.
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2025-03-07 22:33