The 1990s saw both the rise of CGI in filmmaking and its overuse in creating bad special effects. However, directors like Spielberg, Scorsese, Fincher, and Tarantino thrived in the 1990s by blending old and new techniques and focusing on strong storytelling. These directors went on to have hugely successful careers despite the changing film landscape and trends, demonstrating that a good story can endure across generations.