Hackers is our generation’s Grease. In no way was that how it looked or happened, but fuck, that’s absolutely how it should’ve happened.
Although, the only date I’ve ever been on with a straight boy was with a cute dumbass who got a visit from the feds for phreaking - but he was so fucking boring, lol
Jane Magazine had a poll with the oh-so-edgy "Female Actor Who Makes Your Knees Weak" category in—I think—1999, which Angelina Jolie obviously won. When she was being interviewed by someone from the magazine in 2000, they brought it up in a kind of joking way. Her reply was, "They're right to think that about me because I'm the person most likely to sleep with my female fans. I genuinely love other women. And I think they know that." I almost fell off my couch when I read that as a teenager. I cannot overstate the powerful combination of her offering up a Whitman's Sampler of hot characters to spark a queer awakening from 1995-2000 AND being openly bisexual.
Not only have I loved Hackers for years but I have loved your writing Heather and this.. this is peak Hogan.
Thank you for a wonderful trip down memory lane. I think I will be giving Hackers a rewatch this weekend with my wife and our cats while we make up hacker names for ourselves!
Hackers is our generation’s Grease. In no way was that how it looked or happened, but fuck, that’s absolutely how it should’ve happened.
Although, the only date I’ve ever been on with a straight boy was with a cute dumbass who got a visit from the feds for phreaking - but he was so fucking boring, lol
Jane Magazine had a poll with the oh-so-edgy "Female Actor Who Makes Your Knees Weak" category in—I think—1999, which Angelina Jolie obviously won. When she was being interviewed by someone from the magazine in 2000, they brought it up in a kind of joking way. Her reply was, "They're right to think that about me because I'm the person most likely to sleep with my female fans. I genuinely love other women. And I think they know that." I almost fell off my couch when I read that as a teenager. I cannot overstate the powerful combination of her offering up a Whitman's Sampler of hot characters to spark a queer awakening from 1995-2000 AND being openly bisexual.
Angelina Jolie in the 90's was a queer revelation. Foxfire, Gia, Girl Interrupted. She had so much swagger it could make your knees weak. 😀
If you want more Angelina Jolie 90s movies you should also watch Foxfire. 😀
Second. Also, Gia?
Oh yeah, that’s another good one! But kinda sad making 😢
Memories
"Bisexual space assassin"....I LOVE THIS TURN OF PHRASE. Another great piece, Heather! :)
"full-on bisexual space assassin/cyberpunk elf princess"??? Now I have to watch it! I was in my 20s and super gay, I wonder why I never saw it...
Great write up ✨
Not only have I loved Hackers for years but I have loved your writing Heather and this.. this is peak Hogan.
Thank you for a wonderful trip down memory lane. I think I will be giving Hackers a rewatch this weekend with my wife and our cats while we make up hacker names for ourselves!
HACK THE PLANET ✌🏽💻