MARCH 22, 1985

Full News Archive

• Headline: Schultz's Direction in 'Last Dragon'. Impact: The success of 'Last Dragon' led to a nationwide obsession with martial arts films, which ultimately resulted in the rise of karate-themed birthday parties. Little did they know, this would eventually lead to a spike in awkwardly choreographed dance battles at family gatherings.. Fact: The film's martial arts choreography was so impressive that it inspired numerous parents to sign their kids up for karate classes, which they quickly regretted when they found out the uniforms were not as cool as they imagined..
• Headline: Union Decision Aids Pan Am's Recovery Efforts. Impact: Pan Am's revival efforts sparked a brief and misguided trend where airlines tried to woo customers back with excessive perks, like complimentary champagne and in-flight cat petting. Unfortunately, the cat petting was a disaster, leading to numerous feline-related incidents in the aisles.. Fact: Pan Am was once the largest international airline in the U.S., proving that sometimes, even in the aviation industry, the bigger they are, the harder they fall—especially when they forget the snacks..
• Headline: A Housewife's Misadventures at the Movies. Impact: This housewife movie trope led to a cultural shift where housewives everywhere felt empowered to pretend they were more interesting than they actually were. Soon, everyone was writing best-selling memoirs about their 'fascinating' lives, which turned out to be just as riveting as watching paint dry.. Fact: The film's plot twist was so predictable that audiences began to bring bingo cards to mark off clichés—'housewife in disguise' was a free space, of course..
• Headline: FILM: LIV ULLMANN AND JEREMY IRONS IN IBSEN'S 'WILD DUCK'. Impact: The adaptation of Ibsen's work with stars like Ullmann and Irons inadvertently led to a resurgence of interest in classic literature, prompting many high school students to engage in intense debates about the relevance of 19th-century dramas while they were supposed to be studying for their algebra tests.. Fact: Ibsen's 'Wild Duck' was originally meant to be a lighthearted comedy about ducks, but as with most great literature, it took a dark turn, leaving readers wondering if they should be laughing or crying..