JULY 22, 1981

Full News Archive

• Headline: George Hamilton as Comic Zorro. Impact: If George Hamilton's gay twin brother had never donned the mask, that would have led to a worldwide shortage of fabulousness in superhero lore. Who knew a little mascara could change the course of justice?. Fact: George Hamilton is known for his sun-kissed tan, which makes you wonder if he was secretly a vampire before taking on the role of Zorro..
• Headline: 'Eye of Needle' Espionage Intrigue. Impact: The combination of espionage and passionate encounters likely inspired countless romantic comedies, leading to a global obsession with awkward first dates involving spies. Thanks a lot, Nazi spies!. Fact: 'Eye of the Needle' is said to be the reason why no one trusts people who are too charming at parties. You never know who might be a spy!.
• Headline: 'Wolfen' with Finney: A Thrilling Exploration. Impact: If 'Wolfen' hadn’t terrified New Yorkers, we might have avoided the rise of werewolf-themed reality shows in the early 2000s. Imagine a world where 'The Real Werewolves of New York' never existed!. Fact: The film led to a resurgence in lycanthropy as a metaphor for identity crises. Who knew being a werewolf could be so relatable?.
• Headline: TRAVOLTA STARS IN DEPALMA'S 'BLOW OUT'. Impact: John Travolta's role in 'Blow Out' was pivotal in establishing the 'murder mystery with a twist' genre, directly leading to the overabundance of true crime podcasts today. Thanks for the nightmares, John!. Fact: De Palma was so committed to sound effects that he once tried to convince a chicken to cluck in perfect harmony with the score. Spoiler: the chicken was not impressed..