SEPTEMBER 18, 1981

Full News Archive

• Headline: 'Continental Divide' - A Comedy. Impact: The success of this romantic comedy led to a never-ending stream of bird-related puns in cinema, forever intertwining ornithology and love stories. Who knew that lovebirds would become a cinematic cliché?. Fact: This film was a prime example of the '80s obsession with quirky professions in romantic leads. Because nothing says romance like a man who can identify a red-tailed hawk!.
• Headline: Faye Dunaway's Iconic 'Mommie Dearest' Role. Impact: Joan Crawford's infamous parenting style became the gold standard for reality TV parenting shows, inspiring countless 'how not to raise your child' tutorials that continue to haunt modern motherhood.. Fact: This role solidified Faye Dunaway as the go-to actress for portraying iconic, complex women. I guess a wire hanger is just a prop until you make it a symbol of troubled parenting!.
• Headline: Sissy Spacek in 'Raggedy Man'. Impact: This film inadvertently launched a trend of violent melodramas that would dominate the '90s, leading to an explosion of brooding protagonists and dramatic soundtracks. Thanks, Sissy, for all the angst!. Fact: Sissy Spacek's performance was so powerful that it made people forget it was a love story set against the backdrop of WWII. Because who needs romance when you have melodrama?.
• Headline: 'THE FRENCH LIEUTENANT'S WOMAN'. Impact: The film's allure turned Meryl Streep into a timeless icon, inspiring countless young actresses to wear hats and ponder existential dilemmas, ensuring that the 'serious' look would never go out of fashion.. Fact: Meryl Streep's character made Victorian-era ennui chic again, proving that you can be both confused and fashionable across centuries. Who needs clarity when you've got style?.