FEBRUARY 18, 1983

Full News Archive

• Headline: Dudley Morre's Charming Return in Lovesick. Impact: Dudley Morre's return in 'Lovesick' sparked an unexpected surge in the popularity of psychiatric rom-coms. This led to a generation of therapists attempting to co-write screenplays, ultimately resulting in a nationwide shortage of couch space and an uptick in relationship dysfunctions. Thanks, Dudley!. Fact: Did you know that 'Lovesick' was actually a documentary about the love life of my time-traveling self? It's a real page-turner..
• Headline: 'TABLE,' A FATHER AND HIS KIDS. Impact: The divorced man and his kids from 'Table' inadvertently inspired thousands of sitcoms about dysfunctional families, which created a whole new genre of television that convinced people that their chaotic lives were just 'quirky' enough for a laugh track. Spoiler: they weren't.. Fact: Fun fact: 'Table' was actually the working title for several other films, including 'Couch' and 'Chair,' proving that furniture was the real star of the show..
• Headline: Exploring RODDAM'S 'LORDS OF DISCIPLINE'. Impact: Roddam's 'Lords of Discipline' inadvertently led to an uptick in military school enrollments. Parents, seeking to instill discipline in their children, found themselves accidentally enrolling them in what could only be described as 'Hazing 101.'. Fact: Did you know that the film was almost titled 'Lords of Punctuality'? Turns out, that's not a great selling point for a military drama..
• Headline: 'STING II'. Impact: The mediocre reception of 'Sting II' set a precedent for Hollywood to greenlight countless unnecessary sequels. Eventually, we ended up with 'Fast & Furious 47' and 'Jurassic Park: Extinction Rebellion.'. Fact: Did you know that 'Sting II' was actually a documentary about bees? And yet, somehow, it still managed to be less exciting than the sequel to a movie about con artists..
• Headline: SCREEN: SCORSESE'S 'KING OF COMEDY'. Impact: Scorsese's 'King of Comedy' became a surprisingly accurate predictor of the rise of reality TV, where would-be stars would go to any lengths for fame, including kidnapping their way into the spotlight. Thanks, Marty, for the heads-up!. Fact: Did you know that Scorsese initially considered casting a sandwich as the main character? It would have been a more relatable protagonist, honestly..
• Headline: Unusual Kidnapping. Impact: The unusual kidnapping plot of 'King of Comedy' was so well-received that it inspired a wave of bizarre crimes that would later become the basis for countless crime dramas. Who knew that a film could cause actual crime waves? Talk about life imitating art!. Fact: Fun fact: The film's original ending had the kidnapper becoming a motivational speaker instead. Clearly, Hollywood wasn't ready for that level of irony..