JULY 24, 1981

Full News Archive

• Headline: George Hamilton as Comic Zorro. Impact: If George Hamilton's comic Zorro had never existed, who knows? Maybe superheroes would still be wearing tights and capes instead of spandex and helmets. The fate of comic book fashion rests on this man's shoulders!. Fact: George Hamilton is known for his tan. Fun fact: he’s so tanned, he could probably pass for a human torch in a pinch!.
• Headline: Espionage and Passion in Scotland. Impact: The love affair between espionage and passion led to an entire genre of 'spy romance' movies. This could very well be why your last romantic date felt like an undercover mission.. Fact: Did you know that in real spy life, the only thing more dangerous than a double agent is a double date?.
• Headline: Thrilling Werewolf Adventure in New York. Impact: The werewolf threat in New York sparked a whole wave of supernatural thrillers. Let’s be honest, if this movie hadn’t happened, who would have even thought to look for werewolves in the city that never sleeps?. Fact: Did you know that the word 'werewolf' comes from the Old English 'wer' meaning man and 'wulf' meaning... wolf? So basically, it's just a fancy way of saying 'man-wolf.'.
• Headline: TRAVOLTA STARS IN DEPALMA'S 'BLOW OUT'. Impact: Travolta's role in 'Blow Out' arguably set the stage for future sound designers to demand higher pay—because if your job involves unraveling murder mysteries, you should probably be compensated like a detective!. Fact: John Travolta once almost landed a role in 'Grease' as a different character. Spoiler alert: he didn’t, and the world was forever deprived of his disco moves in a leather jacket!.