OCTOBER 16, 1980

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• Headline: 'Times Square' With a Beat. Impact: The emergence of 'unstable teenage drifters' in pop culture led to the creation of countless films about misunderstood youth, ultimately resulting in today's TikTok influencers who believe they can sing and dance at the same time. Thanks, Times Square!. Fact: Did you know that Times Square was originally named Longacre Square? Yeah, because who wouldn't want to visit a place named after a horse market?.
• Headline: 'FADE TO BLACK' Screening Event. Impact: This film marks the starting point of the 'killer with a heart of gold' trope. Fast forward a few decades and we have a slew of anti-heroes who are somehow still eligible for superhero status. Thanks, Dennis!. Fact: Fun fact: 'So bad it's funny' is actually a genre now! It’s like a badge of honor for filmmakers who either can't direct or just really love cringe..
• Headline: O'Toole Stars in 'Stunt Man'. Impact: The portrayal of disturbed veterans in media raised awareness about PTSD, influencing future generations to actually talk about mental health. Imagine that—art imitating life and maybe even helping people. What a concept!. Fact: Did you know that Peter O'Toole was nominated for an Academy Award eight times and never won? At least he had the satisfaction of being a 'disturbed Vietnam vet' in a film that we still talk about..
• Headline: 'FOOLIN' AROUND'. Impact: The phrase 'foolin' around' became the ultimate warning sign for future generations, leading to countless 'skip it' recommendations in Netflix's algorithm. Thanks for saving us from movie nights gone wrong!. Fact: Spoiler alert: 'Foolin' Around' was so forgettable that even the film's poster was probably 'foolin' around' somewhere in a landfill..