We all know the comforting feelings that artifacts from the past drum up. Nostalgia is often pleasant and warm, reminding us of a better time. But what happens when it is the predominant cultural feeling, taking the place of optimism and hope for the future? We’ll be exploring why nostalgia is so strong during difficult times, the ways it is showing up in our society today, and how Hollywood is exploiting this moment to insert its own ideas via nostalgic stories and characters.