OCTOBER 22, 1982

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• Headline: 'Jinxed' Starring Bette Midler. Impact: Bette Midler's 'Jinxed' led to a spike in Vegas-themed movies. This ultimately resulted in countless bad decisions by tourists, leading to the invention of the phrase 'What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas'—a legal loophole for a lot of bad life choices.. Fact: Did you know that 'Jinxed' was so bad that it could have been used as an anti-advertisement for Las Vegas? Forget 'What happens there, stays there'—people were just trying to forget they watched it..
• Headline: Scandal of the Dishonest Monsignor. Impact: The portrayal of a 'dishonest priest' in 'Monsignor' trickled down to inspire future Hollywood writers to craft more morally ambiguous characters, setting a precedent for a whole generation of anti-heroes—because who doesn’t love a little corruption with their popcorn?. Fact: Fun fact: This film solidified the stereotype that priests are just like everyone else—full of questionable morals and bad choices. Because why should Hollywood stick to reality?.
• Headline: 'The Sender' Enigma in Parapsychology. Impact: 'The Sender' contributed to the rise of the psychiatric horror genre, resulting in a whole slew of films that depict mental health professionals as the real villains. Thanks, Hollywood, for making therapy look like a horror show!. Fact: Did you know that 'The Sender' is often used in psychology courses as a 'what not to do' example? If only real life had such clear guidance!.
• Headline: 'FIRST BLOOD'. Impact: 'First Blood' not only launched the Rambo franchise but also sparked a global obsession with action heroes. Little did filmmakers know, this would lead to the inevitable rise of endless sequels, reboots, and a whole new generation of people who think flexing muscles is a viable problem-solving technique.. Fact: Did you know Sylvester Stallone's performance was so intense that it caused a spike in protein shake sales? Apparently, people thought they could achieve the same results by just drinking their way to heroism!.
• Headline: 'HALOWEEN III,' PLOTTING A JOKE. Impact: 'Halloween III' contributed to the horror genre's ongoing struggle with sequels and spin-offs. This film's failure led studios to rethink their strategies, which eventually resulted in a resurgence of remakes—because nothing says creativity like recycling old ideas!. Fact: Did you know that 'Halloween III' was so hated that it became a cult classic? It’s the cinematic equivalent of being bullied in school but then becoming a famous rock star—just a little bit of irony there!.