Val Kilmer has sadly passed away at the age of 65. He leaves behind countless broken hearts but also an incredible oeuvre of popular films. And exactly 30 years ago, in the summer of 1995, his lead performance in Batman Forever changed everything. Here’s why.
Pop culture nostalgia, like classic art and literature, has a kind of undeclared canon. With the ‘80s, there’s a sense that certain shows and films are still cool (Back to the Future, Transformers), while other things are largely forgotten (Sky Commanders, Space Camp). On top of this, there’s a constant shift in the definition of what an ‘80s or ‘90s movie or show is. For example, Star Trek: The Next Generation, which debuted in 1987 is a ‘90s show, while Batman Returns, hitting theaters in 1992, is certainly an ‘80s movie.
