MARCH 1, 1985

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• Headline: Screening Rob Reiner's 'Sure Thing'. Impact: This charming little road trip comedy led to an explosion of mismatched couple films, resulting in countless people believing they could find love while taking long drives. Fast forward a few decades, and now we have Tinder – truly, a butterfly flapping its wings in a world of swipes.. Fact: Did you know that if you drive cross country to find true love, you're also likely to find a lot of questionable diner food? Welcome to romance!.
• Headline: Lust in the Dust Film Screen. Impact: This campy film was so harmless that it inadvertently paved the way for future generations to embrace the beauty of ‘bad’ films, leading to a thriving cult movie scene. Who knew a barrel of laughs could cascade into underground film festivals?. Fact: Fun fact: The term 'Lust in the Dust' is often mistaken for a popular cleaning product. Spoiler: it's not..
• Headline: Woody Allen's 'Purple Rose of Cairo'. Impact: This enchanting fantasy made audiences question their own reality. It sparked a trend of movies where characters break the fourth wall, eventually leading to the creation of self-aware films. Congratulations, we’re all now hyper-aware of our existential crises.. Fact: Did you know that watching a film about a waitress falling for a fictional hero might make you reconsider your own life choices? Spoiler alert: it won't help..