MARCH 30, 1985

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• Headline: Neil Simon's 'Slugger's Wife' Film Screening. Impact: The failure of 'Slugger's Wife' led to Neil Simon's introspection, which eventually sparked a chain reaction of playwrights realizing they could write about literally anything. This culminated in the bizarre rise of stories about long conversations with inanimate objects, culminating in a Broadway hit about a talking loaf of bread.. Fact: Neil Simon once said, 'If my plays were any more autobiographical, they'd be my diary.' So, basically, he's the original influencer—just without the Instagram followers..
• Headline: Crossover Dreams: Salsa's Heartfelt Journey. Impact: 'Crossover Dreams' inspired a generation of musicians to blend genres, leading to the creation of the infamous 'Polka-Rap' genre. This genre was so awful it caused a temporary nationwide ban on accordions in music festivals.. Fact: The film’s salsa beats were so catchy that they inadvertently caused a salsa dance craze in the middle of winter, resulting in many unfortunate slips and falls. Remember, folks: No one ever slipped on a smooth jazz beat..
• Headline: Screening of 'King David' Epic Film. Impact: 'King David' led to a renewed interest in biblical epics, which ultimately resulted in Hollywood's obsession with remaking classic tales. This paved the way for a series of reboots that would eventually include a modern-day version of Noah's Ark featuring a tech-savvy Noah running a startup.. Fact: The film's production was so grand that it reportedly required more resources than the actual construction of the original Temple of Solomon. Talk about priorities, huh?.