SEPTEMBER 20, 1981

Full News Archive

• Headline: Continental Divide: A Romantic Comedy. Impact: The success of 'CONTINENTAL DIVIDE' led to a world where ornithologists became the unlikely romantic leads in countless rom-coms, creating a butterfly effect that turned bird-watching into the hottest date activity. Thanks, Hollywood!. Fact: Did you know that if you look closely, you can still find ornithologists trying to woo their dates with obscure facts about the mating habits of pigeons? Romantic, right?.
• Headline: Faye Dunaway as Joan Crawford. Impact: Faye Dunaway's portrayal in 'MOMMIE DEAREST' sparked a revolution in parenting practices, leading to a surge in child therapy sessions. Who knew that wire hangers would become the symbol of parenting gone wrong?. Fact: Spoiler alert: if you ever find a wire hanger in a thrift store, it might just be a relic from a time when people misunderstood the concept of 'tough love.'.
• Headline: Sissy Spacek's Role in 'Raggedy Man'. Impact: Sissy Spacek's role in 'RAGGEDY MAN' established a new archetype for women in film: the tender yet traumatized divorcee. This led to a future where every other movie featured a woman crying over a glass of wine and a heart-shaped box of chocolates.. Fact: Fun fact: the phrase 'Raggedy Man' was later adopted by divorcees as a term of endearment for their exes, proving that even heartbreak can be somewhat cute..
• Headline: 'THE FRENCH LIEUTENANT'S WOMAN'. Impact: 'THE FRENCH LIEUTENANT'S WOMAN' inspired a generation of literary adaptations, resulting in an endless cycle of people pretending to understand Victorian literature while secretly Googling plot summaries. How charming!. Fact: Did you know that Meryl Streep has played so many iconic roles that she’s basically the human equivalent of a Swiss Army knife? Always handy in any period drama!.