Pop quiz: What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you think of 1995? The first Toy Story? Or perhaps (What’s the Story) Morning Glory? Maybe you get all misty-eyed about a certain revolutionary new Windows operating system, the founding of ebay or the invention of the DVD. Perhaps you still mourn the death of Dean Martin, Ginger Rogers or Eazy-E. Whatever your memory of it is, 1995 seems like an awfully long time ago.But you want to know something strange? Nothing’s changed since then. At least it seems that way. Sixteen years might have elapsed, but take a look at the newspaper headlines and we could still be living in 1995.Television Viewers Worldwide Gripped by US Celebrity Trial. In 1995 it was OJ. In 2011 it’s MJ, or at least his doctor. Stay tuned: It’s surely only a matter of time before there’s a high-speed car chase.Rogue Trader Brings Bank to Its Knees. For Nick Leeson and Barings, read Kweku Adoboli and UBS. Rumors that Ewan MacGregor would again play the lead in a film adaptation were scotched when doctors discovered that he is now surgically inseparable from his motorcycle.Aung San Suu Kyi Released. Sixteen years ago, it was the lady herself. Now it’s “The Lady,” a biopic from Luc Besson. After its showing at the Toronto Film Festival, critics panned the flat dialogue, wooden performances and oversimplified plot. To summarize: A film so bad you want to lock it up and throw away the key.Paul McCartney Back in the News. Last time round it was for the release of “Free as a Bird,” the Beatles’ first new single for more than 20 years. Now, he’s about as free as a caged mynah bird, having just wed for the third time.Kiwis Choke on Rugby World Cup’s Biggest Stage. Well, it hasn’t happened yet this time round; but there’s always Sunday.You want to know something else that hasn’t changed in the last 16 years? Our commitment to bringing you the best of Singapore, for free.I-S Magazine. Making You Get Out of the House More Since 1995.
