Interstellar wasn't a phenomenon when it dropped in 2014. Now it's widely seen as a masterpiece. It’s more popular now than it was on release. How does that happen? Can we see it coming? In this solo episode, we break down the mechanics of a cultural reappraisal: why some polarizing work ages into greatness, and why other art quietly disappears. From Yeezus to Reasonable Doubt, Mr. Brightside to Cruel Summer, the pattern is more predictable than you'd think. CHAPTERS 02:16 The Four Buckets 03:25 Cruel Summer, Mr. Brightside, Queen, Freaks and Geeks 06:01 Dan's Top 5 13:55 What Enables Reappraisal 18:39 Recent Candidates 26:30 Why Reappraisal Fails SPONSORS Trapital Summit Tickets - Get them here Chartmetric: Listen in for our Stat of the Week TRAPITAL Where technology shapes culture. New episodes and memos every week. Sign up here for free.