Released in 1994 and directed by Alex Proyas, The Crow is more than just a revenge tale. It’s a journey through grief, justice, and the supernatural. Based on James O’Barr’s graphic novel, the film tells the tragic story of Eric Draven and Shelly Webster who are murdered by a Detroit gang. A year later Eric is resurrected from his grave to avenge their deaths and soothe the guilt he feels for failing to protect his fiancé.

With its haunting visuals, unforgettable soundtrack, and the tragic real-life story of Brandon Lee—whose performance became his legacy—the film carved out a permanent place in pop culture.

In this episode of History of the 90s we track The Crow’s journey from comic book series to cult classic.

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Guest Info: Alisha Mughal, journalist, film critic and author of ⁠It Can’t Rain All The Time: The Crow⁠ ⁠

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This year marks 35 years since Vanilla Ice released a song that, whether you like or not, had a huge impact on rap music

To mark the occasion we are revisiting an episode of History of the 90s that dives into the lore of Ice Ice Baby. Including a famous story that involves Vanilla Ice being dangled from a balcony by a certain rap mogul.

Watch Vanilla Ice at the 1991 American Music Awards: https://youtu.be/Wg6F4wG-i7w

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In July 1992 the Canadian government banned cod fishing along Newfoundland’s east coast in an effort to help restore cod stocks that had been depleted due to overfishing.

The moratorium was supposed to last 18 months but ended up being extended indefinitely.

The collapse of the industry ended nearly five centuries of cod fishing, led to the largest industrial layoff in Canada, devastated Newfoundland’s economy and shook the province’s identity to the core.

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Jenn Thornhill-Verma, journalist and author of: ⁠Cod Collapse, The Rise and Fall of Newfoundland’s Saltwater Cowboys  ⁠ 

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This year marks 30 years since two of Britpop’s biggest bands went head to head in a chart battle that gripped the UK, reinvigorated the music scene and defined an era.

In this episode of History of the 90s we revisit Oasis vs Blur with help from musician and rock and roll historian Daniel Rachel.

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Daniel Rachel, musician, rock and roll historian and author of

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This year marks 30 years since Toronto’s NBA team played its first

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Alex Wong, author and podcast host

⁠⁠⁠Prehistoric: The Audacious and Improbable origin story of the Toronto Raptors⁠⁠⁠

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This year marks 30 years since Toronto’s NBA team played its first

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Alex Wong, author and podcast host

Prehistoric: The Audacious and Improbable origin story of the Toronto Raptors

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In this episode of History of the 90s host Kathy Kenzora will give you the 4-1-1 on how a teen movie with a modest budget adapted from a 200 year old book became a cultural juggernaut that continues to be felt thirty years later.

This is the story of Clueless.

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⁠Veronica Litt, ⁠assistant professor of English at Cape Breton University and author of: ⁠Ugh! As if!: Clueless⁠

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Additional Sources for this episode: ⁠As if! The Oral History of Clueless as told by Amy Heckerling and the Cast and Crew By Jen Chaney⁠

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In this episode of History of the 90s host Kathy Kenzora is joined by singer/songwriter Jann Arden as they discuss her journey from busker to Canadian icon.

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During the 1990s a doll that taught kids about American History became a major force within the crowded toy market. The 18 inch historically accurate dolls were expensive and only available by mail order, but they managed to capture the imagination of an entire generation and in the process made inventor Pleasant Rowland incredibly wealthy. On this episode of History of the 90s we look back at the cultural phenomenon of American Girl.

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Emilie Zaslow, professor at Pace University in New York and author of Playing With America's Doll: Cultural Analysis of the American Girl Collection

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Dominique Jean-Louis, the chief historian of the Center for Brooklyn History at the Brooklyn Public Library. Previously as a curator of history exhibits at the New York Historical Museum she worked on an exhibit that focused on the history and significance of Black Dolls in American history.

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On January 1, 1994, masked indigenous rebels burst from the

The Zapatista Army declared war on the Mexican Government demanding basics rights for the diverse Mayan communities who lived in extreme poverty through out the region. 

The rebellion, which captured the world’s attention thanks in part to the Zapatista’s charismatic leader, coincided with the enactment of the North American Free Trade Agreement and was disastrous for Mexican President Carlos Salinas who had promised his trade partners that Mexico was a modern, peaceful democratic country.

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Neil Harvey, Professor New Mexico State University and

The Chiapas Rebellion; The Struggle for Land and Democracy

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