JUNE 18, 1980

Full News Archive

• Headline: The Blues Brothers: Music and Mayhem. Impact: The Blues Brothers' mission from God inadvertently led to a nationwide obsession with wearing sunglasses indoors, starting a trend that would confuse parents for generations. You can thank them for every terrible 'cool' photo from the 80s. Fact: Did you know that John Belushi once tried to convince a mafia boss that he was actually a 'real' brother of blues? Spoiler: it didn't end well.
• Headline: Can't Stop The Music: A Unique Celebration. Impact: The relentless corniness of 'Can't Stop the Music' planted the seeds (pun intended) for future generations to embrace all things cheesy, leading to an explosion of dad jokes and karaoke nights. Thanks a lot, guys. Fact: Fun fact: The film was so bad that even the cornfields refused to sprout out of embarrassment.
• Headline: 'Blue Lagoon' and the Charm of Innocence. Impact: The innocent marooning of two lovebirds on an island somehow inspired countless reality TV shows where people are stranded on islands, leading to an exhausting cycle of watching humans devolve into primal behavior for entertainment. Fact: Did you know that 'The Blue Lagoon' is credited with making everyone believe they could survive on coconuts and sand? Spoiler alert: they can't.
• Headline: 'BRUBAKER' STARS REDFORD AS JAIL REFORMER. Impact: Redford's portrayal of a jail reformer in 'Brubaker' had a ripple effect that led to a series of overly ambitious prison reform initiatives. Alas, most of them turned into 'how not to run a jail' seminars. Fact: Did you know that Redford's warden was so earnest that he single-handedly made wearing a tie in a prison feel like a revolutionary act? Talk about a fashion statement!.