Iconic Apple moments in movies, TV, and other pop culture

I just shared this image on the “Grading the Intel Era” thread

https://talk.macpowerusers.com/t/557-grading-the-intel-era/19658/12

That got me thinking about other movies and TV shows where Apple gear is central to the story. Not just where characters happen to use an iPhone or Mac – where the gear is central, and helps in some fashion to define the character or tell the story.

Another:

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And one more:

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More here (several movie and TV spoilers follow):

What are some additional examples of Apple equipment being central to movies, TV, and other pop culture?

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Not exactly iconic, but memorable. :wink:

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It brightens up my day (or night) when I see that beautiful icon. I just love that little orange laptop.

I recall Tom Cruise used a Mac in “Mission Impossible” several moons ago, although I don’t recall it be central to his capers.

Now, I’m going to have the MI theme running through my head. (As an aside, crossover violinist David Garrett does a beautiful rendition.)

This response will self-destruct in 20 seconds. Slowly as I can’t type…

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Seinfeld

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Seinfeld was using a 10th anniversary commemorative Mac IIRC.

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Love this scene from Zoolander, “It’s in the computer”. It’s the only thing that I remember from that film.

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I am an unabashed fan of the Mission Impossible franchise (even the weird second one) but I still can’t believe they portrayed this as an actual email address (circa 1996):

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The Net


The onscreen quote is from Job 3:14.

I wonder if there’s a service that gives you throwaway email addresses based on Bible verses.

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Sandra Bullock photos are always welcome but is that a Mac she’s at?

Yes, I remember seeing that scene where she orders pizza from her computer and thinking WOW WE’RE IN THE FUTURE NOW!!!

And now I order pizza from my computer a couple of times a month, and my computer fits in my pocket.

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