DECEMBER 16, 1983

Full News Archive

• Headline: 'To Be or Not to Be' Remake Overview. Impact: The success of Mel Brooks' comedic take on Shakespeare led to a surge in the popularity of absurdist humor, ultimately resulting in an alternate timeline where Shakespeare's works are performed exclusively as slapstick comedies. Imagine Hamlet slipping on a banana peel!. Fact: Mel Brooks once said, 'Tragedy plus time equals comedy.' Well, he definitely took this to heart with his remakes!.
• Headline: Travolta's 'Two of a Kind' Unveiled. Impact: The disastrous chemistry between Travolta and his co-star sparked a decade-long debate on the merits of casting choices in Hollywood, leading to the infamous 'If it worked for Travolta, it won't work for anyone' rule, which still haunts casting directors today.. Fact: John Travolta's dance moves are so iconic that they could probably be used as a form of currency in some alternate universe..
• Headline: Investigation of Corruption in Chicago Courts. Impact: The corruption investigation in Chicago inadvertently led to a nationwide increase in conspiracy theories surrounding the legal system, giving rise to the phrase 'If the shoe fits, check the sole for hidden cameras.'. Fact: Chicago's political corruption is so storied that it could fill an entire library—if only the books weren't mysteriously missing!.
• Headline: THE EVENING HOURS. Impact: The Radcliffe College benefit sparked a trend of alumni reunions being held in theaters, which evolved into the bizarre practice of alumni performing interpretative dances to express their college experiences. You can thank the 'Heartbreak House' for that.. Fact: Radcliffe College alumnae are so dedicated that they once turned a pillow fight into a charity event. That's commitment!.
• Headline: FILM: REVISED TRUFFAUT. Impact: Burt's low-key performance in the revised Truffaut comedy set a new standard for 'underacting,' leading to a future where the audience applauds at the mere whisper of a line, resulting in a bizarre global movement for the 'Less is More' acting approach.. Fact: It's said that Burt's appeal lies in his ability to make even the most mundane actions seem profound—like staring at a wall for 90 minutes..
• Headline: SCREEN: 'GORKY PARK,' MURDERS IN MOSCOW. Impact: The unsettling murders in Moscow spurred an entire genre of crime dramas, leading to a world where every small-town café has a noir detective lurking in the corner, sipping coffee while silently judging the patrons. Talk about a buzzkill!. Fact: Gorky Park was so popular that it inspired an actual theme park that turned out to be just a sad, empty lot with a couple of swings and lots of mosquitoes..