OCTOBER 15, 1980

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• Headline: Times Square's Unlikely Teenage Drifters. Impact: If these teenage drifters had just stayed home and played video games, the entire 90s grunge scene might have turned into a wholesome karaoke competition instead. Who knew a couple of misfits could derail an entire cultural movement?. Fact: Did you know that 'Times Square' is not just a location but also a metaphor for bad life choices? It's like a cautionary tale wrapped in neon lights..
• Headline: 'Fade to Black' Screening Event. Impact: This film buff turned killer probably inspired a whole generation of 'artistic' serial killers, leading to a new sub-genre of horror movies where the killer critiques the plot holes of other films. Talk about a meta experience!. Fact: Did you know that 'so bad it’s funny' is actually a genre? It's like a participation trophy for filmmakers who can't quite get it together..
• Headline: O'Toole's Bold Role in 'Stunt Man'. Impact: The disturbed Vietnam vet's story gave rise to an entire genre of films where veterans struggle with their experiences, leading to a cultural obsession with PTSD narratives and a plethora of dubious action figures. Thanks, Hollywood!. Fact: Did you know that the term 'stuntman' has nothing to do with actual stunts? It's just a fancy way of saying 'someone who risks their life for bad scripts.'.
• Headline: 'FOOLIN' AROUND'. Impact: The sheer mediocrity of this film likely inspired countless other filmmakers to think, 'Hey, if they can make this, surely we can make something just as forgettable!' And thus, the cycle of cinematic despair continues.. Fact: Did you know that 'Foolin' Around' was actually the working title for the entire 1980s? The decade was just one long comedic misstep that we’re still trying to recover from..