Mayra Miranda

@alex11bell It has become apparent how powerful nostalgia is as a marketing tool, but for WWII video games I don't think players really want to go back, especially to a time they weren't exposed to. I think the player's interest and the socializing part might play bigger roles #UCLA60FOT

The Walt Disney World Resort tampers repeatedly with 50s nostalgia, specifically with two 50s themed restaurants: 50s Prime Time Cafe and Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater. The Sci-Fi diner interestingly merges 50s and futuristic nostalgia, given its structure and choice of clips #ucla60fot

@AlexWeinberger4 I never even noticed that! I agree that the fashion in the show definitely communicates 50s nostalgia. When I caught up with the show "Stranger Things" I remember thinking how well they captured 80s nostalgia with the soundtrack, the big hair, the arcade, and even walkie-talkies

@alex11bell Wow that's interesting. It's like Boym described, "technology and nostalgia have become co-dependent." This also reminded me how sepia tones in photographs seem to have a nostalgic quality. When they are applied in a photo, I feel that it adds a warm, antique feeling.#UCLA60FOT

I think recent films like King Kong(populated with prehistoric monsters),The Maze Runner(Greek myth mixed with dystopian future),and District 9(reminiscent of apartheid past) are related to this week's article that sci-fi is "fixated on the past." Think of any others? #UCLA60FOT

@kyrarachel9 That's so cool! That font is completely nostalgic in so many ways. I never before realized how lettering/ fonts could evoke nostalgic feelings until we discussed the example during the medieval week. Now here's another great example!

On Parks&Rec Tom has 2 rebrand the department & decides 2 use the old 70s logo bc “everyone will get swept up in the nostalgia” #ucla60fot

@ninale_le That's a good point. Based on the last class, I think it also has to do with the american dream it gives off-American girl marrying prince. And of course, the realization of a royal wedding is majestic and therefore, definitely eye-catching.

The reading made me consider what I identify with the American West and I noticed my perception is influenced from seeing the movie "Bandidas" as a child, which depicts typical stereotypes. In view of today, I dont identify the West as a Garden of Eden. How about you?#UCLA60FOT

@y_n_y1 That’s so cool! I think dance is a great way to connect with different cultures and time periods! I feel like nowadays we have popular dance moves that have become so common that they are considered part of our social life.

@stuman421 With amazon and the presence of e-books, physical bookstores seem to be dying out. Its as if we are reaching a time when actually going to a bookstore or buying cds seems old. I thinks there’s excitement in bookstores as you may come across hidden jems.

This housing floor's theme in Hedrick is Dynamic Duos. Their selection made me feel completely nostalgic for my childhood. I think they definitely tried to make their floor feel at home by choosing these early 2000s shows and movies that some identify with their youth. #UCLA60FOT

@hong_minyoung I definitely liked the 2007 movie version of hairspray! I think it was even on broadway for quite a while.

The reading briefly mentioned Hairspray as an example of nostalgic revival at work. I loved the movie when it came out in 2007 (a remake of the 1988 version), and the revival movie itself was remade into a live version in 2016. The cycle is truly never ending #UCLA60FOT

@ninale_le I really like the pencil sketch of Mickey here! I think it helps communicate the feeling of retro much better than a current drawing of Mickey. It reminds me of Mickey Mouse in steamboat willie, which is definitely a nostalgic image for me.

@BaudeliaVallejo I went to the student union center today and saw these pictures on the Carl’s Jr. wall. The top right one must be a very old version of how the franchise looked and those previous prices on the bottom picture sure make me feel like living in the past.

My friend visited Santa Monica recently and told me about a 50s themed diner she came across. I looked it up and thought it related perfectly with this week's theme of retromania. Their website and employee's uniform captures "Cafe 50s". #UCLA60FOT cafe50s.com

@QuynhVo41672767 Although Fantastic Beasts is linked to Harry Potter, I agree that Harry Potter has set its own standard that are hard to top. Even when sequels of our favorite movies are produced, the original is almost always the one we feel most attached to.

Saw the trailer recently in a movie theatre. Brings back nostalgic feeling but wasnt impressed. The perception of nostalgia of HP is too high of a standard for FB the series to reach (maybe it will never be reach). Does anyone feel the same? #UCLA60FOT

@AlexWeinberger4 I went to the bruin theatre not too long ago and its design caught my eye as well! The marquee sign, outside box office, and red curtain drapes are not so common for most movie theaters nowadays. These old-fashioned features definitely enriched my movie experience there.

Microsoft cleverly formed a commercial that screams nostalgia to generation Y. Its a perfect example of how marketers tap into nostalgic feelings. Millennials go down memory lane as they are presented 90s throwback items reminiscent of the past. #UCLA60FOT youtube.com/watch?v=qkM6RJ…

@BaudeliaVallejo This reminded me of this week's reading that stated "The religious and archaic associations with these sounds offer a sense of timelessness." This reveals that nostalgia can result from our memories and also our senses that trigger these memories, whether it be sound or smell.

I came across this impressive video that introduces a USB typewriter. The past and the present form an undeniable connection-antique and modern hand in hand. Its interesting to see old forms of technology preserved and innovated at the same time #UCLA60FOT theatlantic.com/video/index/26…