DECEMBER 7, 1984

Full News Archive

• Headline: Exploring the Mystery of 2001: A Sequel. Impact: The pursuit of '2001' led to an existential crisis in filmmaking, causing directors to overthink every plot twist, resulting in the creation of the 'art house' genre. Thanks, Stanley Kubrick—now we have three-hour movies about the meaning of life and existential dread.. Fact: Did you know that '2001: A Space Odyssey' was so ahead of its time that it caused several famous directors to lose sleep? It's true, they were busy trying to decode its genius instead of making their own films..
• Headline: Airlines Faced with Food Safety Concerns. Impact: Airlines ignoring food safety regulations paved the way for the era of 'mystery meat' and tiny pretzel bags. Who knew that a soggy sandwich could lead to a culinary revolution in the air?. Fact: Did you know that airplane food is often compared to hospital food? Maybe they're both just trying to prepare you for the inevitable disappointment?.
• Headline: T. Boone Pickens and Phillips Petroleum. Impact: T. Boone Pickens' takeover bid sparked a frenzy in the oil industry, leading to a rollercoaster of market speculation that eventually resulted in the creation of the phrase 'too big to fail.' Just think, if he hadn’t bought Phillips, we might have never heard of hedge funds!. Fact: Did you know that T. Boone Pickens once tried to corner the market on water? Yep, he was all about those liquid assets. Who needs oil when you can have H2O?.
• Headline: BENJAMIN DIRECTS 'CITY HEAT'. Impact: 'City Heat' marked the beginning of the buddy cop film phenomenon. Little did they know, this would lead to countless sequels, spin-offs, and the eventual rise of buddy cop franchises that no one asked for.. Fact: Did you know that 'City Heat' is considered a classic in the realm of buddy cop films? Because nothing says 'good chemistry' like a pair of mismatched detectives who are apparently best friends in the most convoluted way possible..