All articles tagged with #early 2000s
Scarlett Johansson says the early 2000s were a harsh time for young actresses, with looks often dictating roles and women being pigeonholed as bombshells or the other woman; she found refuge in New York theater, learned to wait for the right roles, and notes that by 2026 there are more empowering opportunities for women in film.
An oral history of Brighton's early-2000s indie surge, where a DIY network of venues, promoters, and close-knit bands—Electrelane, Bat for Lashes, the Pipettes, Sea Power, and peers—fostered a vibrant, boundary-pushing scene that thrived on cross-pollination and sea air, eventually dispersed by rising rents but leaving a lasting legacy on later acts such as the Kooks and Gazelle Twin.
Jennifer Love Hewitt reflects on experiencing misogyny and objectification in the early 2000s media, highlighting how she was often reduced to her body and how she now views those experiences with a new perspective, emphasizing her efforts to focus on her work and empowerment.
Car enthusiasts on Jalopnik discuss their picks for future classic cars from the early 2000s, including the Lexus SC430, Infiniti M45, FJ Cruiser, Plymouth Prowler, Kappa twins, Honda Insight, Tesla Roadster, Mazda RX-8, Ford Thunderbird, Dodge Neon SRT-4, Honda NSX, Honda Element, Volvo C30, Nissan Skyline R34, Jaguar Super V8 Portfolio, and various Porsche models, highlighting their unique features and potential for preservation and enjoyment in the future.