OMG, I can't get over how cool it is that Christian Slater is basically the official 'nineties technical advisor' for the new Dexter: Original Sin series! As someone who totally lived through the 90s, hearing him talk about all the retro tech just brings back so many memories. It’s like he’s stepping straight out of one of his iconic roles and into a time capsule on set. He mentioned how the younger cast members look at things like a simple telephone and ask, 'What is that?' Can you believe it? For us, a landline was just... life! No cell phones glued to our hands, just a corded phone in the kitchen, maybe a really long cord if you were lucky enough to stretch it into your room for some privacy. It makes me laugh thinking about trying to explain the concept of a busy signal or waiting for someone to get off the internet (if you even had dial-up!) just to make a call. And then there’s the cassette tape and Walkman! Seriously, who else spent hours meticulously crafting mixtapes for friends (or crushes)? The joy of pressing record, trying to time it perfectly to catch your favorite song off the radio, or dubbing an entire album from a CD. And the Walkman – that clunky, glorious portable player that brought music to our walks home from school. Rewinding with a pencil, hoping your batteries didn't die halfway through a track. It was a ritual, not just playback. I remember going to Tower Records to buy the latest singles or albums, feeling so cool browsing the aisles. It was an experience, unlike just clicking 'play' today. But the real gem for me was the mention of VHS tapes! My mind immediately flashed back to rows of tapes, carefully labeled, often with a little bit of static if the tracking was off. Christian Slater even talked about having VHS tapes full of SpongeBob and the entire Star Trek original series. That was my childhood too! Setting the VCR to record your favorite cartoons or movies, hoping no one taped over your precious collection. And the best part? Heading to Blockbuster on a Friday night, wandering through the aisles, trying to pick the perfect movie for the weekend. That distinct smell of popcorn and plastic, the thrill of finding a new release, and the dread of late fees – those were the days! Apparently, you should keep an eye out for Dexter’s bedroom in the new series because it features an *impressive horror film collection on VHS*. How cool is that for immersing us in the era? It’s these little details that make a show feel so authentic and bring back a wave of nostalgia. Christian Slater isn't just acting; he's bringing his real-life 90s street cred to make Dexter: Original Sin feel truly authentic. It makes me even more excited to watch and spot all those classic 90s Easter eggs!