NOVEMBER 19, 1982

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• Headline: Margot Kidder Stars in Heartaches. Impact: If Margot Kidder hadn't starred in 'Heartaches,' the entire genre of sentimental comedy might have been lost in the void of unfunny films. Imagine a world where we never learned that friendship could blossom in the most unlikely circumstances—what a dull timeline that would be.. Fact: Margot Kidder famously played Lois Lane, but it seems her heart was always in the comedy. Who knew saving the world came with a side of sentimentality?.
• Headline: 'SMITHEREENS' - A Punk Film Revolution. Impact: The punk girl in 'Smithereens' inadvertently inspired countless teens to don mismatched outfits and form garage bands, leading to a 90s explosion of grunge. Thank you, Susan Seidelman, for making awkwardness fashionable.. Fact: If you think punk is just about mohawks and leather, you clearly haven't seen a movie where the lead dresses like she just rolled out of bed and into a dumpster!.
• Headline: 'Still of the Night' Explored. Impact: Hitchcock's influence on 'Still of the Night' has created a lineage of psychological thrillers where characters constantly question their sanity. Little did they know, this would eventually lead to a rise in therapy sessions worldwide!. Fact: Middling puzzlers are like the oatmeal of cinema—everyone pretends to like them, but deep down, they're just hoping for something a little more exciting..
• Headline: 'ALONE IN THE DARK'. Impact: The depiction of escaped lunatics in 'Alone in the Dark' likely triggered a wave of horror films featuring 'crazy' characters, leading to an entire sub-genre where lunacy becomes the new normal—thanks for the nightmares!. Fact: Funny how horror films love to remind us that lunatics are just one escape away from ruining your perfectly normal day. Who needs horror movies when you have real life?.