OCTOBER 14, 1980

Full News Archive

• Headline: 'Times Square' Explores Youth and Instability. Impact: If those two teenage drifters had actually settled down, we might have been spared the endless cycle of reality TV stars who think they’re famous for being famous. Thanks, Times Square!. Fact: Did you know that Times Square was once known as Longacre Square? It was renamed in 1904, proving that even squares can get a makeover!.
• Headline: 'Fade to Black' Film Screening. Impact: This film buff turned killer might have inspired an entire genre of 'crazy artist' horror films. Imagine a world where every aspiring filmmaker thinks they need to commit a crime to get noticed. Oh wait, we already live in that world!. Fact: Fun fact: Dennis Christopher was actually a film buff in real life too, but luckily he kept his murderous tendencies to the screen. Phew!.
• Headline: O'Toole's Unique Role in 'Stunt Man'. Impact: The portrayal of a disturbed Vietnam vet led to an avalanche of films glorifying war while simultaneously showing its horrors. Because nothing says 'healing' like a blockbuster, right?. Fact: Peter O'Toole was known for his wild lifestyle. Let's just say if he had a time machine, he’d probably use it to party with the Romans.
• Headline: 'FOOLIN' AROUND'. Impact: This film's failure might have led to an entire generation of filmmakers vowing to never take risks again, resulting in an endless loop of sequels and reboots. Thanks for the creativity drain, 'Foolin' Around'!. Fact: Fun fact: 'Foolin' Around' is like that one friend who never seems to leave the party... but clearly should have.