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CW as a Period Film

posted 8 years ago by jcnsoflorida
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Watching it for 1st time now (2016) I was a little confused about when it was supposed to take place. Knew it was released in 1993 but the music didn't seem 1990ish. Definitely seemed earlier, disco-era. Also the clothes didn't seem 1990ish, more like American Hustle. Anyway, watching it now it's like a period film within a period. Weird but I like it a lot.

[–] JohnnyCastle 8 years ago

It's set in the 1970s. Mid 70's.

[–] jcnsoflorida 8 years ago

Right, I know. Took me awhile to figure it out but I did.
Thanks!

[–] Jes' Sayin' (6054) 3 years ago

If you watch carefully right at the start they tell you that it's 1975.