SEPTEMBER 28, 1980

Full News Archive

• Headline: 'WITHOUT WARNING' – Sci-Fi Turkey. Impact: This sci-fi turkey inspired generations of filmmakers to create absurdly low-budget films, leading to the eventual rise of cult classics and midnight movie screenings, where only the bravest (or most inebriated) dare to tread. Fact: Did you know that 'Without Warning' was so bad it was almost a rite of passage for aspiring filmmakers? It’s like the universe's way of saying, 'Here, learn how NOT to make a movie.'.
• Headline: 'Hopscotch' Features Jackson-Matthau Duo. Impact: This comedy duo's antics not only entertained audiences but also spawned a generation of 'ex-C.I.A. memoirs' that were written with a level of truthfulness usually reserved for tall tales told by drunk uncles at family gatherings. Fact: Fun fact: The phrase 'ex-C.I.A. man' might as well be code for 'I have stories, but I'm not allowed to tell them.'.
• Headline: Woody Allen's Acid Humor in Stardust Memories. Impact: Woody Allen's introspective journey in 'Stardust Memories' sent ripples through the film industry, ultimately leading to a surge in filmmakers analyzing their own lives, creating an endless loop of narcissism that would eventually drown out actual storytelling. Fact: Did you know that Allen's films are like fine wine? They age poorly and leave a funny aftertaste that’s hard to explain to your friends?.
• Headline: 'MELVIN AND HOWARD'OPENS FESTIVAL TONIGHT. Impact: This film about a chance meeting with Howard Hughes inadvertently led to a fascination with eccentric billionaires, paving the way for reality TV stars who think they too are misunderstood geniuses. Fact: Did you know that this movie's plot twist inspired a generation of conspiracy theorists to believe that every meeting with a stranger could lead to a multi-million dollar business deal? Spoiler: It usually doesn't.
• Headline: A MONK MEETS HUCKSTERS AND GOD. Impact: The meeting of a monk and hucksters may seem trivial, but it quietly fueled the rise of enlightenment-themed comedy, where serious subjects are tackled with the grace of a hippo on roller skates. Fact: Did you know that combining spirituality with comedy is like mixing oil and water? It can be messy, but if you shake it up enough, you might just get a good laugh—if not a headache.