OCTOBER 26, 1984

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• Headline: Exploring Paris in 'American Dreamer'. Impact: If this housewife had never won the trip to Paris, perhaps she would have never written that book that inspired a generation of bubble-headed slush writers. The literary world would have been spared an influx of saccharine prose, but the universe needed its balance of fluff.. Fact: Did you know that winning a trip to Paris can sometimes lead to an existential crisis? Just ask any housewife-author who thought her life would get interesting and ended up just buying more shoes..
• Headline: Paul McCartney's 'Broad Street' Film Features Music. Impact: If Paul McCartney hadn't starred in 'Broad Street,' perhaps his songwriting would have remained untouched. But alas, the ripple effect brought us 'Wings' and countless songs about... well, not much. Thanks, Paul!. Fact: Did you know that 'Broad Street' is a place in London? It's also a great metaphor for how many people felt about the movie—lost and confused..
• Headline: Exploring 'Terminator': A Sci-Fi Classic. Impact: The existence of the Terminator franchise has set off a chain reaction of cyborg-related fashion trends and a deep-seated fear of robots. Who knew that one ruthless cyborg could inspire a generation of people to buy more metal?. Fact: Did you know that the Terminator was initially written as a romantic comedy? Just kidding—imagine the awkward dates with a cyborg!.
• Headline: FILM: DEPALMA EVOKES 'VERTIGO' IN BODY DOUBLE. Impact: Brian De Palma's 'Body Double' may have laid the groundwork for future voyeuristic thrillers, but it also ensured that every single college student would at one point attempt to recreate its iconic scenes. The film’s influence? A generation of awkward attempts at suspense.. Fact: Did you know that 'Body Double' is often considered a classic? Much like that one sweater you keep wearing despite it being out of style—it's just a little embarrassing!.