The director who left Robin Williams in awe in 1991: “He knows every movie that’s ever been made”
Amazed by his approach.
1991
1991 was a landmark year in global culture, politics and entertainment, marking the end of the Cold War era and the emergence of a new international landscape.
The Soviet Union formally dissolved, while the Gulf War dominated world headlines. In music, albums such as Nirvana’s ‘Nevermind’, Pearl Jam’s ‘Ten’, Metallica’s ‘Metallica’ and U2’s ‘Achtung Baby’ reshaped rock and alternative music.
Cinema produced enduring classics including ‘The Silence of the Lambs’, ‘Terminator 2: Judgment Day’ and ‘Beauty and the Beast’. Advances in technology also accelerated with the public debut of the World Wide Web, making 1991 one of the most influential years of the late 20th century.
Samuel L Jackson’s savage 1991 meeting with Quentin Tarantino: “Who the fuck was that?”
Not the best first impression.
Flea names the 1991 song that defines the Red Hot Chili Peppers
A classic choice for an age-old question.
The 1991 role Keri Russell barely survived: “Not everyone got out alive”
Surrounded by wannabe starlets.
The 1991 song Michael Stipe said defined grunge: “It deeply resonated emotionally”
The most important song of the genre.
The “amazing” 1991 sketch Bill Hader calls the greatest in ‘Saturday Night Live’ history
Plenty to choose from.
More About 1991
Major events in 1991 included the dissolution of the Soviet Union, the Gulf War, the public launch of the World Wide Web and the release of influential films and albums that shaped popular culture.
Landmark albums released in 1991 include 'Nevermind' by Nirvana, 'Ten' by Pearl Jam, 'Metallica' by Metallica, 'Blood Sugar Sex Magik' by Red Hot Chili Peppers and 'Achtung Baby' by U2.
Notable films released in 1991 include 'The Silence of the Lambs', 'Terminator 2: Judgment Day', 'Beauty and the Beast', 'Point Break' and 'Thelma & Louise'.