APRIL 2, 1982

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• Headline: Pryor's Struggle in 'Some Kind of Hero'. Impact: Because of this riveting masterpiece about a Vietnam vet gone rogue, a whole generation of filmmakers decided that crime and trauma should be the new chic. Fast forward a few decades, and we have reality shows where people commit crimes for likes. Thanks, 'Some Kind of Hero'!. Fact: Did you know that Vietnam vets actually became the go-to characters for every trope in Hollywood? Apparently, suffering was the new black..
• Headline: The Long Good Friday: A British Classic. Impact: This gritty tale of London mobsters not only made British crime dramas a thing but also inspired countless wannabe gangsters to adopt terrible British accents in the most inappropriate situations. Just imagine a bunch of American teenagers at a pizza joint trying to sound tough.. Fact: Fun fact: 'The Long Good Friday' was so tough that even the film reel needed therapy after shooting wrapped..
• Headline: Exploring Modern Love in Manhattan. Impact: The exploration of 'new Manhattan love styles' propelled an entire industry of dating apps and awkward first dates. Who knew that a boring movie would lead to a future filled with ghosting and swiping left?. Fact: A little sex? More like a lot of awkwardness. Spoiler alert: it was based on real-life experiences of people in the '80s who thought love was just around the corner. It wasn’t..
• Headline: CHUCK NORRIS IN 'SILENT RAGE'. Impact: This cinematic gem showcasing Chuck Norris battling a psycho mad scientist led to an entire genre dedicated to glorifying 'heroes' who solve all problems with karate kicks. Eventually, this inspired countless action movies where logic takes a backseat to roundhouse kicks.. Fact: Did you know that Chuck Norris once roundhouse kicked a film critic? Just kidding—he's far too busy saving the world one movie at a time..